Final_St._John_Clinic_RFIs_(002).pdf

W912PM18QVI03 – St. John Clinic

Question 1. The USVI’s Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) requires an extensive Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for site work on any site greater than 1 acre. This adds cost and delays on the permitting side as well as costs in implementing the erosion control measures required. Can the USG confirm if the site exceeds one acre?

Response: The site does not exceeds one acre

Question 2. The USVI Government charges a Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) of 5% on not only the entire value of any contract, but also on any subcontractors also performing work on site. Will this tax be waived since the federal taxpayer is the ultimate funding source?

Response: Tax will NOT be waived

Question 3: Are fire extinguishers allowed in place of fire suppression on both projects or just St.

Thomas?

Response: Fire extinguishers are allowed in place of fire suppression.

Question 4: Are all of the interior walls to be mold resistant drywall over steel studs?

Response: YES

Question 5. Will there need to be STC rated partitions and doors be required for the patient areas?

HIPPA laws require that “reasonable safeguards” be supplied to protect patient privacy. As this can be interpreted in many ways and/or accomplished by many means (STC walls, white noise generators, etc), we wanted to clarify what the Government will require from the contractor.

Response: Yes, STC rated partitions and doors are required for the patient areas.

Question 6. We see 180 days listed as the intended date for us? Is that the anticipated life of the building? Or is there a longer planned life for the building?

Response: Structures may be used longer than 180 days.

Question 7. Would a single long building divided up internally meet the requirements of the RFP? Or do they need to be broken up into smaller buildings?

Response: If a structure with a fire suppression system is being proposed a single building is acceptable.

A single long building divided up internally is NOT allowed if a fire suppression system isn’t installed.

Question 8. How many data drops should be included? CAT5?

Response: A minimum of 12 data drops are required.

Question 9. What are the specifications of the generator (i.e. capacity and voltage)? Does the contactor need to provide a transfer switch or is one existing.

Response: The generator shall be properly sized to address all power requirements of the systems being installed. Automatic transfer switch is required.

Question 10: is Uninterruptible power supply is required to be install to provide seamless transition from grid power to backup generator?

Response: Uninterruptible Power Supply is NOT required.

Question 11: can the clinic waste water be tied directly to the local wastewater system or shall be processed (Disinfected) before disposing? And if wastewater disinfection is required, is the contractor required to supply and install or the user?

Response: The clinic waste water can be tied directly to the local wastewater system. Wastewater disinfection is NOT required.

Question 12: Is electronic Access control system required specially for confidential records rooms or not?, and if yes, will it be installed by the contractor or the user?

Response: No.

Question 13: Impaired and handicapped access aids aren’t discussed in the RFP, is it still required to provide mean of access for handicapped and impaired clients?

Response: Yes, it has to be ADA Compliance.

Question 14: Is there any MRI machines to be installed in the facility?, if yes, is the contractor required to provide nonferrous shielding?

Response: Contractor is NOT required to provide nonferrous shielding.

Question 15: Is there any Medical equipment that requires 3‐phase supply to be installed?, if yes, where and what is the power consumption and rated voltage?

3‐phase supply will not be required.

Question 16: Please provide a soil a report for the location for proper foundation design. If a soil report is unavailable will the awarded contractor have to provide one? If a soil report is not required, can the contractor use a presumptive soil bearing capacity for the site?

Response: A soil report is not required. The contractor can use a presumptive soil bearing capacity for the site.

Question 17: Please elaborate on what is expected as far as design documentation. Will a full set of construction drawings be required by the awarded contractor (site drawings, site electrical, site plumbing etc.) or simply the modular building shop drawings, foundations, and access systems and a “conceptual site design be required? Please be as specific as possible.

Response: Modular building shop drawings, foundations, and access systems and a “conceptual site design” are expected.

Question 18: Please confirm that per section 1.2.4 of the SOW that the facility will need to be insulated per the prescriptive standards defined in the International Energy Conservation Code for the appropriate climate zone.

Response: Contractor shall use the prescriptive standards defined in the latest International Building Code (IBC) as a minimum requirement.

Question 19: Section 1.2.11 States the contractor shall provide wire for voice/data/telecom but user shall install the system. Please elaborate on what exactly is required, conduit and pullstrings only for user installed system? If not we will need information on all devices and wiring requirements expected of the contractor?

Response: Contractor shall provide conduit, pullstrings, CAT6 with end to end termination.

Question 19: Please elaborate that NTP will be provided before initial design review? Can NTP be provided after Government approves the design?

Response: Conceptual design will be required within 10 days of contract award. Following design receipt and approval by the Government an NTP modification will then be issued.

Question 20: What is the expected award date for this clinic structure?

Response: Currently unknown

Question 21: Will any awarded contract be a DPAS rated order? If so, will this be a DX or DO rated order?

Response: No