Questions2.pdf

Questions 2

Question: Are there temporary air handlers that the VA owns that a contractor working for the VA may utilize?

Answer: Yes. The VA has two temporary are handling units, one rated at 25 tons and the other rated at 50 tons. These may be utilized but must be returned in the same condition to the VA as when they were released to the contractor.

Question: What controls are being utilized by the VA?

Answer: The controls are CMI.

Question: What contractor does the VA use for Fire Alarms?

Answer: Tritek Fire & Security LLC, 6 Woodcross Drive, Columbia, SC, 29122

Question: What contractor does the VA use for Nurse Call?

Answer: Ronco Specialized System, 199 Foster Brothers Drive, West Columbia, SC, 29172

Question: Will the contractor be responsible for removing the floor tiles?

Answer. The floor tiles will be removed by a separate VA contractor. The General contractor will be required to demobilize for a three week period during which time the VA asbestos contractor will removed the tiles and mastic.

Question: How will mechanical shutoff’s be handled?

Answer: The COTR will work with the General Contractor to schedule shutoff’s with the various VA departments.

Question: How will the existing Fan Coil Unit in each room be handled with respect to the piping extending into the third floor ceiling?

Answer: The general contractor will be responsible for capping the piping in the third floor ceiling.

Question: Will we be able to use the stairwell in the wing?

Answer: Yes. The stairwell cannot be used for storage of material and must remain open and clear at all times.

Question: Can we use a trash shoot for demolition?

Answer: The use must be approved and coordinated by the COTR with VA personal on an individual basis.

Question: Will we be given access to the IT room.

Answer: All access must be coordinated by the COTR.

Question: Will all furnishings remaining on 4 East be removed by VA personal?

Answer: Once the space is turned over to the general contractor all remaining items will be their responsibility to remove with the exception of hazardous waste containers which MUST be removed by VA licensed personal.

Question: Will there be an opportunity for further site visits.

Answer: No.

Question: Is full infection control necessary when working in the third floor ceiling.

Answer: Yes

Question: How will access to the third floor ceiling be handled?

Answer: Access will be coordinated by the COTR.

Question: Will Off hour and weekend work be required.

Answer: When working on the third floor ceiling and other times as directed by the COTR work may only be done during off hours or on weekends.

Question: For off hour work above the ceiling on the third floor is it necessary to restore the area before the next day.

Answer: Yes

Question: Where will the lay down area be located.

Answer: The lay down area shall be coordinated with the COTR.

Question: Is there a designated contractor parking area.

Answer: Yes. At the far corner of the campus.

Question: How long will questions be taken?

Answer: Questions will not be answered after Tuesday, 24 August 2010.