Amend 0003 Spec Changes.pdf

Replace 60 psi Steam Line and Plumbing Upgrades Stratton VA Medical Center

Albany, New York

W912DS-11-B-0002

Amendment 0003

AMENDMENT 0003 to DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS for Replacement of 60 psi Steam Line and Plumbing Upgrades, Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, New York

TO OFFORERS

The following changes shall be made to the drawings and specifications.

DRAWINGS

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- Drawing P-503

- Drawing P-SB01D

SPECIFICATIONS

1. The following SPECIFICATIONS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

- Section 00 80 00.00 18 – paragraph 60 RELOCATED ITEMS add the following sub-paragraph “F” to the end of the section: “F. The roof leaders shall be tied in and accounted for when taking a drain line out of service.”

- Section 00 80 00.00 18 – paragraph 48 CONTRACT WORK HOURS add the following sub-paragraph “b” to the end of the section: “b. Contractor may work after hours to complete the work. This shall be coordinated with the VA and RE in advance.”

- Section 22 12 16 - Remove sections D, E, and F from section 2.3 Accessories.

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY

1. We are finding an extremely limited selection of Schedule 80 PVC DWV fittings available, especially in the smaller (6" and less) sizes. Please advise if it is acceptable to use Schedule 40 PVC fittings in the sizes where Schedule 80 fittings are not available. Response:

Fittings only may be schedule 40. All piping to be schedule 80

2. The horizontal mains on drawing P-SBOID, Sub-basement D wing are not "clouded" as are the other wings. Is it intended that the horizontal mains in D wing are to be replaced?

Response: P-SB01D clouding was inadvertently missed, drawings has been revised.

3. We understand Bid Option #2 is to include all plumbing upgrades in A Wing above the basement level per the (Revised) Pricing Schedule. The clouded area on Drawing P-503 Riser Schedule indicates that ALL work in the sub-basement and basement is Option #2.

Please advise which is correct. Response: The drawings has been revised.

4. Since the sizing table on Drawing P-503 stops with the sixth floor, and the floor plans above the sixth floor do not have any keyed notes, are we correct in assuming that the waste and vent risers are not being replaced above the sixth floor? Response: Correct, the plumbing upgrades work goes only to the 6th floor.

5. With regards to the plumbing upgrades portion of this project, we interpret that the work within the "clouded" area on the sub basement drawings is existing to remain based upon the "boxed" note that "All horizontal main waste lines to remain (and) All underslab waste lines and floor drains to remain", and that this note takes precedence over the "Plumbing Installation Keyed Notes" that appear on the same plans. Please advise if this interpretation is correct. Response: Your interpretation is correct.

6. Are we to assume where Plumbing installation Key Notes do not appear next to the Riser Designations, such as Risers S12, S12A, S13, S14, etc. on the first floor plan drawing P-101, that there is no work in these locations? Response: Your interpretation is correct. The keyed note next to the riser, only refers to that particular riser.

7. Are we to assume areas in A wing that are not within the “Clouded” area designated as Option 2, such as risers S42, S43, S44, S45 etc on the First Floor Plan Drawing P-101, are to be included in the base bid, CLIN 0010, and not in Option 2 CLIN 0017AA? Response:

Your interpretation is correct. The “Clouded” area represents work that is included in Option #2, follow the drawing designation as shown in the plans.

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY