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Question On drawing A2.01 Note 4. States to reuse existing ceiling. Drawing A3.01 Note 1 states to provide new ceiling. Is the government anticipating a completely new ceiling and grid system for the work areas as shown? Please define.

Answer Note 4 drawing A2.01 Remove existing acoustical tile and ceiling grid. Save and store all undamaged tile for reinstallation. (It does not say to save grid system). Note 1 drawing A3.01 Provide new 2x2 acoustical tile and grid system. No tile to be smaller than 4". See specifications. No damaged or soiled tile shall be reused. (The intent is to use as much of the existing tile as possible, and replace any damaged tile with new, except in the shower area.) Note 9 A3.01 Provide new type XX-A perforated ceramic tile units for wet service ceiling tile with new grid. No Tile to be smaller than 4".

Question A sign-in sheet was captured during the site visit; When will it be posted as an amendment to this solicitation?

Answer The Sign-In Sheet was posted 12 May 2010.

Question If the roofing method is the only acceptable "option" for HVAC installation for this project will this work have an impact on any current roof warranties in place? If there is a roof warranty already in place for this project, who is the contractor responsible for this warranty?

Answer

There are no existing roof warranties on the roof sections in question. Slate roof on Bldg 19 is original.

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If an existing roof warranty is in place, will the warranty holder be the only eligible roofing contractor to perform the "option" roofing work?

Answer

There are no existing roof warranties covering the roof sections in question.

Question

The drawings specify to use Roofing Options : A+C or B+C, as methods for installing the air-handler inside the building: If a contractor decides to use ONLY "Option C" after contract award, how does the VA/USACE intend to handle a roofing price descope/credit for those utilizing the roofing options and then later deciding to utilize only Option C?

Answer

It is the contractors responsibility, when submitting his/her bid, to balance risk and price. Options A, B, & C are authorized options within the contract. No de-scoping or credits will be sought by the government in regards to options for moving AHU sections into the attic of Bldg #19.

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Will the VA/USACE approve utilizing ONLY option "C"(small AHU sections) as a method for installing the Air-handlers into the building? Or,will roofing work be required to be a part of this proposal?

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Roofing install option "C" alone is an allowed option, as long as all requirements of "CONSTRUCTION ACCESS OF EQUIPMENT INTO ATTIC SPACE", Note "Option C", Sheet 19-G1.01 and Spec Section 23 73 00 (Indoor Central Station Air-Handling Units) is met. Remember, all submitted AHU's are subject to Approval/Disapproval by the A/E and COTR. Special notice should be paid to "OPTION C" Note: "...If the contractor plans on using the option of disassembling the air handler units beyond their shipping splits he shall...". This will be rigorously monitored and enforced. Not all AHU's will meet the limitations of the space.