St._Thomas_Clinic_RFIs_Rev.pdf

W912PM18QVI04 – St. Thomas 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 exceeds one acre.

Question 2. If it exceeds one acre, can USACE request that DPNR waive this requirement due to both the temporary nature of the facility and the urgency of responding to a natural disaster / meeting the 120 day schedule?

Response: DPNR will not waive this requirement.

Question 3. 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 4: Are fire extinguishers allowed in place of fire suppression?

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

Question 5: Are all of the interior walls to be mold resistant drywall over steel studs?

Response: YES

Question 6: Can the project combine all 6‐7 structures into on larger structure with demising walls?

Response: NO.

Question 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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: A single long building divided up internally is NOT allowed.

Question 10. Do you have a flow test? It is not possible to estimate the sprinkler system design without a flow test from the nearest water source. A pump house could also be considered but we can not determine the tank size without the flow.

Response: A flow test is not available. The sprinkler system is not required.

Question 11. Will a solution that does not require a sprinkler system be considered?

Response: Yes

Question 12. How many data drops should be included? CAT5?

Response: A minimum of 2 data drops are required for small/private offices. For exam rooms, a minimum of 2 data drop is required. For larger offices, a minimum of 2 data drops are required for each personnel. CAT 6 is required for data drops.

Question 13. 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 14: If the awarded contractor will not be supplying the FFE, what is the list of FFE and the name of the product’s manufacturing name so that the structure’s MEP aligns with the product being supplied?

Response: List of FFE will not be provided

Question 15: Can the required schedule of finishes and specifications be provided?

Response: The contractor is required to submit schedule of finishes and specifications for the government to review.

Question 16: What is the target date of completion after the contract has been awarded?

Response: The target date of completion is stated in the Scope of Work (SOW)

Question 17: Will a prefab steel‐framed panelized code‐compliant alternative building system is accepted? This will reduce shipping cost.

Response: Follow the salient characteristics in the SOW.

Question 18: Are services available on the sites (e.g. Water, electricity, roads, sewage, etc)?

Response: The approximate location of available utilities are identified in the associated site specific Attachment A‐2.

Question 19: Will the local codes accept the Florida Building Codes specifically on wind loads?

Response: Follow the SOW.

Question 20: Are there any specific environmental issues surrounding the site such as wetlands restriction, environmental impact issues, setback issues?

Response: No

Question 21: If there are environmental impact issues, who will be responsible for clean up?

Response: No environmental impact issues.

Question 22: What is the status of the property in terms of existing vegetation such as tree and bush removal, etc.?

Response: Attachment A‐1 provides information regarding site preparation, associated pictures, and requirements for the location.

Question 23: Is there a designated area for off‐site disposal of excavated soils?

Response: No

Question 24: Who will be responsible for the geotechnical report and survey? Will the contractor receive this information from the client?

Response: Geotechnical report and survey is not required.

Question 25: Any special requirements for medical waste storage and disposal?

Response: No

Question 26: Are there any requirements for phlebotomy and radiology areas? If yeas please specify where?

Response: Use attachment B as a reference guide

Question 27: Will there be any ambulatory surgery area. If yes where will that be locate?

Response: Use attachment B as a reference guide

Question 28: Is the site in a flood plain area?

Response: NO

Question 29: Is LEED certification or design desired for this project?

Response: NO

Question 30: what’s the condition of the plot allocated to the EMS parking, is it paved or not? And if it’s paved, is the contractor required to remove existing pavement to install the new pavement or resurfacing will be enough?

Response: The plot allocated to the EMS parking is not paved.

Question 31: Can the contractor install Rigid pavement (Concrete) instead of Asphalt depending on local market availability?

Response: NO

Question 32: is the contractor required to supply or install Automatic switch over equipment ?

Response: YES

Question 33: is Uninterruptible power supply is required to be install to provide seamless transition from grid power to backup generator?

Response: NO

Question 34: can the clinic waste water 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 35: 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 36: 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 Compliant

Question 37: What are the requirements for the EMS parking lights?

Response: Follow applicable codes for EMS parking lights.

Question 38: 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 39: 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 is not required.

Question 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: Please elaborate that NTP will be provided before initial design review? Can NTP be provided after Government approves the design?

Response: Conceptual design must be submitted within 10 calendar days of contract award. An NTP will be issued following design approval with full period of performance remaining.

Question 45: Will any awarded contract be a DPAS rated order? If so, will this be a DX or DO rated order?

Response: No