Bidder_Inquiry_Answers_28DEC17.pdf

1. Should ASHRAE 170 (Ventilation of Healthcare Facilities) be used for design guidance when determining the applicable number of Air Changes, Outside Air Changes, Room Pressurizations, and Air Filtration requirements of the individual spaces? If not what standard should be used for the mechanical design?

a. Yes, the contractor shall use ASHRAE 170 and any other applicable standards for design guidance.

2. The SOW section 1.2.3 defines this structure as falling within Risk Category III. Please confirm that this is the case. Table 1604.5 of the 2015 International Building Code Differs slightly with ASCE 7, Table 1.5-1. Under the IBC definition (which the IBC instructs the reader to use ilo Table 1.5-1 of ASCE 7), the structure would fall under a Risk Category of II as an Ambulatory Healthcare Facility (B occupancy). Is there something else being inferred by classifying the structure as a Risk Category of III, such as stating there will be 50 or more resident care recipients but not having surgery or emergency treatment facilities (I-2 occupancy)? The Risk Category can define the occupancy classification and therefore the construction type and various other design elements that can greatly increase the overall project pricing.

a. The structure shall be classified as a Risk Category II Structure.

3. Please list what, if any FFE is to be supplied by the awarded contractor.

a. No FFE will be supplied by the awarded contractor.

4. Are the provided floorplans for conceptual purposes only?

a. Yes, floorplans are for conceptual purposes only. The space requirements that are listed in Attachment C shall be adhered to.

5. Can the contractor “tweak” the Government drawings in order to co-locate facilities under one roof?

a. Yes, the drawings can be changed. The drawings were provided as a conceptual design only. It is up to the contractor to ensure that the building layouts meet all applicable codes and standards. The final design shall be approved by the Government.

6. Can spaces be consolidated such as restroom facilities, waiting areas, break areas, etc. if the contractor can co-locate the facilities under one roof?

a. Yes, the spaces can be consolidated. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the building layouts meet all applicable codes and standards. The final design shall be approved by the Government.

7. Is a hot Water recirculation system desired for this (these) structure(s), or should the contractor provide a tank type and/or insta-hot water heaters?

a. A tank type hot water heater is preferred.

8. What type of HVAC system is required on this project? Will wall-mounted DX units be acceptable?

a. The contractor shall design the HVAC system to meet all international and local codes provide sufficient climate control. Means and methods of doing so shall be determined by the contractor.

9. Due to the nature of these facilities (Medical Clinic) will pre-decorated gypsum wallboard be acceptable or would finished drywall be more appropriate due to ease in disinfection?

a. The walls shall be mold resistant drywall with metal studs.

10. Attachment A-1 identifies a “covered walkway”. Is this walkway to be provided by the

Contractor? If provided by the contractor, of what material should the walkway be constructed of? Is the Contractor required to submit a design for approval on this project?

a. Yes, the covered walkway shall be provided by the contractor. Covered walkway shall be corrugated metal or an equivalent type material with slanted roof. The covered walkway shall be anchored but no design other than a drawing showing the location of the walkway will be required.

11. Due to the proximity to the ocean, will any anti-corrosive HVAC coil coating be required? Would Anti-corrosive coating be required for the HVAC cabinet?

a. The contractor shall follow the local and international building codes for temporary structures, whichever is more stringent. The contractor shall use non-corrosive material wherever feasible.

12. Is there any special lighting required in the exam rooms (overhead exam lighting, etc.) Is there any particular color temperature of the lamps to be used, any minimum color rendering index values, any special LUX value or Foot-Candle requirements?

a. 150 illuminance.

13. Will Vinyl Composite Tile be acceptable throughout the medical facility or are their certain areas that will require an impervious surface?

a. Vinyl Composite Tile is acceptable.

14. Will the contractor be required to install the fire alarm system?

a. Hard wired smoke detectors and strobe lights are required.

15. Is there any special reporting requirements of the fire alarm system?

a. The hard wired smoke detectors and strobe lights shall be able to tie into a security/alarm system provided by the user.

16. Will a Fire Protection Engineer be required to design a life safety plan for this structure(s)?

a. No

17. Please clarify if the ambulatory care facility will needed to be divided into at least (2) smoke compartments in accordance with NFPA 101.

a. The facility is not considered to be an ambulatory care facility.

18. Will a Healthcare Occupancy (AS Defined by NFPA 101) occur anywhere in this structure (s)? If so how many people would be incapable of self-preservation?

a. No

19. Will the contractor be required to treat the site for termites or other real or perceived pests?

a. The site shall be treated for termites and any other pests required by the local Department of Planning and Natural Resources

20. Is survey information available for the site? Are the exact dimensions of the buildable area available?

a. There is no survey information available. No exact dimensions are available. The buildable area can be estimated using a scale on google earth.

21. Are more detailed pictures of the site available?

a. More pictures can be taken. Please specify what is needed.

22. Is a geotechnical survey available for the site?

a. There is no survey available.

23. Are there any specific environmental considerations for the site?

a. Please clarify what considerations you are referring to.

24. Section 1.2.1 of the SOW calls out "hard-sided exterior walls and roof". Would a Tension Fabric Structure exterior with habitable hard walled structures under the Tension Fabric Structure exterior, all of which to specified code requirements, be acceptable under that SOW?

a. No, the temporary structure shall have hard-sided exterior walls and roof.

25. Will the primary source of power be local grid or generator? What brand/make/model/capacity is supplying power to the facility currently? What voltage is available through the local grid?

a. The current facility gets power through WAPA, the local power and water authority. The local power and water authority shall be contacted by the contractor for any specific questions regarding capacity of the permanent power grid.

26. What drawings are required for the Proposal? What drawings are required for the Submittal cited in Section 7 of the SOW? Are the Submittals required to be approved before the Notice To Proceed?

a. Contractor shall submit site layouts to include location of structures, utilities and any other features of work installed by the contractor. Contractor shall submit interior floorplans for all structures. Site layout and floorplan are required to be approved by the Government before Notice To Proceed is issued.

27. How will the Technical Criteria under "Structure(s) must meet salient characteristics as described in the SOW para 1.2" be evaluated? Will an annotation of "Yes" or "No" for each line item in the proposal provide sufficient information for evaluation? Or will the technical evaluation team assess the specific technical characteristics of the proposed structure by reviewing drawings, certifications, etc.?

a. Proposals should provide enough detail to enable the technical evaluators to determine whether or not (i.e. meets or does not meet) the criteria as established in the solicitation.

28. Will the Technical Criteria be evaluated by Registered Architects and Professional Engineers?

a. The technical evaluation will be performed by a mix of personnel; some of which are professional engineers.

29. Will the availability/capability of the construction contractor to complete the work on the island be evaluated? If so, how would it be evaluated?

a. Only the prime contractor will be evaluated with regard to past performance.

30. Would the government be willing to accept Sprung-Type Shelter (multi-layer fabric solution) in lieu of the “with hard-sided exterior walls and roof” listed as a Salient Characteristic item 1.2.1.?

No

31. Can we use the road way on the work side (North Side) for access to move in temporary facilities?

Yes

32. Can we close that road and use it for access?

No

33. Is hospital parking available as laydown and staging area?

Yes