Z1DA--676-15-201 - Renovate B406 3rd Floor for Dementia Unit (C)

RFI Clarifications

Drawing HA101 Hazardous Materials 3rd Floor Asbestos Abatement Plan the only abatement called out in the drawings is the note shown in the snip below from drawing HA101.

The SCOPE OF WORK document included (as an attachment to the bid doc. s) shows the following (snip below).Â

SCOPE OF WORK APPENDIX A (pages 5-7 of the Scope of Work) shows the snips below (notes pertaining to Bldg. 406 2nd Floor and 3rd Floor.

The demolition drawing shows the wood grain vinyl composite engineered flooring to be demolished / removed but drawing HA101does not show it or it s mastic as being asbestos that needs to be abated. Note 1. Above from the SCOPE OF WORK document says Blk old floor mastic likely has not been removed and should be assumed . Should our base bid assume that all the wood grain vinyl composite engineered floor be abated? FYI, if the mastic under this floor must be abated, then the entire flooring assembly including the asbestos containing mastic will need to be removed by a certified asbestos abatement subcontractor. Demolition Laborers CANNOT remove the vinyl flooring if the mastic is positive. The $25,000 dollar allowance outlined in item C.5. of the SCOPE OF WORK will NOT cover the cost to remove the vinyl composite engineered flooring if the mastic is determined to be positive for asbestos.

Answer: Yes, bidders are to price the bid assuming that they have to abate all the ACM listed in Item 5 of the SOW and anything shown in the Appendix. There was to be an added amount ($25K) to test for and abate any unknown ACM they might run into that was not outlined in the drawings provided.

HA101 cannot show ACM other than what is clearly present in the PTAC units. However, the VA knows from the asbestos inventory that there is other asbestos present but not the exact location. The possibility of other asbestos has been included in the SOW and in the Appendix A. Part of the project involves testing for and abating unknown asbestos.

Known Asbestos:

Transite Panels behind PTAC Units

Friable Pipe Insulation within the walls

Friable and non-friable flooring materials - black mastic on third floor

Sealant on duct work on the second floor

Same idea as #4 above pertaining to Note 3 above There is ductwork removal called out in the ceiling of the 2nd Floor, the note above says the brown sealant on the duct joints throughout 2nd floor is positive for ACM, BUT the HA101 drawing does not state anything about ductwork material on 2nd floor having to be abated and/or any material on the second floor being positive for asbestos.Â

Should our base bid assume that the ductwork on second floor will have to be abated / removed by an asbestos abatement subcontractor?Â

Answer: Â

Yes. The duct work on the second floor is to be abated and costs included in base bid.

B. In addition to that question, should our base bid assume that all the ductwork on 3rd floor contains the same brown sealant that contains asbestos, therefor it will need to be abated also?

Answer:

No. Renovation work on second and third floors were completed at different times. The brown sealant is not reported as present in the Asbestos Survey (Appendix A). However, it would be prudent, prior to demolition, to look for this sealant and if found test to confirm it is an asbestos containing material (ACM). The $25000 line item added to everyone s bid is to be used to test unidentified and suspect ACM. If this amount of money is insufficient, then a change order will be required.

VA REVISIONS

1. Patient Lifts - NEW Information! Specification 11 73 00

Elements of this specification have changed. Please review the document as a whole for changes. See attachment.

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RFI Clarifications

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RFI Clarifications

VA revision

Edit Sheet AE101B Room 30650, Dishwasher

Answer: Delete the dishwasher from the staff breakroom (30650), provide cabinet with doors.

Ref Q&A #27- What is the thickness of the underlayment that is to be removed? Does the entire 3rd floor require underlayment removal and a new self-level floor infill throughout the space? Or just her areas designated with keynote D2.1 & D2.2 on drawing AD102?

The general demolition note 2 on drawing AS102 indicates to remove existing construction on the floor to expose the structural floor slab. Keynote D2.1 & D2.2 are not shown in all rooms therefore what areas require underlayment removal? How thick is it? What type of material is required to infill the areas of underlayment removal? Is a 0 to 1 self-level underlayment required or is the area more than 1 and require 3/8 pea-gravel added to the mix?

Answer: The topping appears to be 1 , and it should be removed where noted on the plans. If it becomes damaged by demolition in other area. See attached drawing for reference. Attachment 1.

Amendment 3 had questions 1-13 included, then amendment 4 had 8 added questions, bringing the total to 21 questions and answers provided. Amendment 6 provides more questions / Answers, but started at #23. Was there a Question #22? If so can you please provide the question and the answer?

Answer: Question 4 of the 2nd Set of RFIs actually combined two separate questions (17 and 18). There should have been 9 questions in the 2nd set for a total of 22.

Amendment 6, Q&A #25 referenced Infill detail is provided as an attachment We did not find the reference attached detail. Please provide details.

Answer: See Attachment 6.

Amendment 6, Q&A #26 Follow up questions. Please provide the size of the steel reinforcing to be used at the new openings.

Answer: Please assume C12 x 20.7 for framing of ductwork openings.

Amendment 6 Q&A #29, Follow Specification 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry Follow up questions Specification says Hardwood , no further information is provided. Can we get the following information provided.

All wood trim (species - on this project) is to be Plain sawn maple per specification section 09 06 00.

Very limited information is provided in regard to the connections and hangers for this trellis. Can you please advise on the grade and finish of the connectors and hangers for this.

Answer: Please see details 6, 7, and 10 on Sheet AS505. Hangers to be 3/8" threaded rods. Rods to be painted steel.

Amendment 6, Q&A #53, Follow up question. Can you provide the currently installed grid and tile manufacture and tile selection to assure the replacements will match the already installed ceiling system on the 2nd floor.

Answer: In B406: 12' long mains PN# ML 7301D; 4' long T PN# ML 7343; 2' long T PN# ML 7323; Periumeter Trim PN# 7800RWH; Ceiling Tile: Armstong or Prelude - Tiles wise the new universal 2 x2 is 1728, we prefer to make all new 2x2, it sits flush in the grid.

A nicer look is the recessed tile, Technical name is tegular, we have many areas that have this style also. Smooth finish, washable is 3114pbn, worm holes like the universal is 704A.

Amendment 6, Q&A #56, asks if removal unit costs shall be provided for SOW D#2 (This is related to Testing and Balancing please confirm). The answer was Yes, but the Solicitation only contains a single lump sum bid. Will a revised bid schedule be provided? Please clarify this question and if unit pricing is required.

Answer: Clarification of Q56: SOW D.2. is saying that the Prime's sub must Test and Balance building systems. Additionally, the Prime and sub must work cooperatively with the VA Cx Agent to verify the Test and Balance of building systems. There is no line item cost. Costs related to this cooperation should be included in the lump sum.

Amendment 6, Q&A #61 states specification 03 30 53 has been provided. Please advise when and where this can be found or if this will be provided in a future amendment.

Answer: See Attachment 3

Amendment 6, Q&A #65, Follow up question. Can you please provide an updated site plan showing the trees that need protection?

Answer: All trees are to be protected. There is one large one and one newly planted one in the proposed laydown area.

Amendment 6, Q&A #70, Follow up question. Can you provide the average depth of the infills needed at notes D2.1 and D2.2to be assumed?

Answer: See question 133. The topping appears to be 1 , and it should be removed where noted on the plans. If it becomes damaged by demolition in other area. See attached drawing for reference.

Amendment 6, Q&A #82, Follow up question. Without knowing who holds the current roof warranty, pricing of the roof patching can be very difficult. Please advise who holds the current roof warranty.

Answer: Wenger Construction, Inc., N3105 Hwy 45, Cambellsport, WI 53010, installed the roof in 2014 and provided a five year warranty on the Inspire roofing shingles.

Amendment 6, Q&A #83, Follow up questions. The response was to see Attached Mechanical Plans . None were attached. Please advise if these will be issued in Amendment 009, and when we can expect that Amendment with Updated drawings.

Answer: See Attachment 2

Amendment 6, Q&A #128, Refers to updated drawings. Will undated drawings be provided with Amendment 9, and when can that Amendment be expected? Will the bid date be extended to review the drawing changes?

Answer: See Attachment 4 and 5

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"General Decision Number: WI20230011 01/27/2023

Superseded General Decision Number: WI20220011

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Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth,

Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood Counties in Wisconsin.

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construction consisting of single family homes and apartments

up to and including 4 stories)

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|into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the |

|2022, or the contract is | contract. |

|renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay |

|option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at |

|after January 30, 2022: | least $16.20 per hour (or |

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|30, 2022: | $12.15 per hour (or the |

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| | if it is higher) for all |

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The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be

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conformance request.

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Low voltage construction, installation, maintenance and

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including outside plant, telephone and data inside wire,

interconnect, terminal equipment, central offices, PABX,

fiber optic cable and equipment, micro waves, V-SAT,

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Marie), IOWA, MARQUETTE COUNTY (Except Townships of Neshkoka,

Crystal Lake, Newton, and Springfield), AND SAUK COUNTIES

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Niagara)

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Electrical contracts over

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Electrical contracts under

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Sherwood, Unity), FOREST, JUNEAU, LANGLADE, LINCOLN, MARINETTE

(Beecher, Dunbar, Goodman & Pembine), MENOMINEE (Area West of a

line 6 miles West of the West boundary of Oconto County),

ONEIDA, PORTAGE, SHAWANO (Aniwa and Hutchins), VILAS AND WOOD

COUNTIES

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Township, but excluding Emmet Township), FOND DU LAC (except

Waupun), AND MANITOWOC (Schleswig) COUNTIES

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(Schleswig) COUNTIES

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Installer...................$ 22.39 18.80

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Installation, testing, maintenance, operation and servicing of

all sound, intercom, telephone interconnect, closed circuit TV

systems, radio systems, background music systems, language

laboratories, electronic carillion, antenna distribution

systems, clock and program systems and low-voltage systems such

as visual nurse call, audio/visual nurse call systems, doctors

entrance register systems. Includes all wire and cable

carrying audio, visual, data, light and radio frequency

signals. Includes the installation of conduit, wiremold, or

raceways in existing structures that have been occupied for six

months or more where required for the protection of the wire or

cable, but does not mean a complete conduit or raceway system.

work covered does not include the installation of conduit,

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installation of power supply outlets by means of which external

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WALWORTH COUNTIES

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(1) Cranes, Tower Cranes

with or w/o attachments

over 100 tons; Cranes,

tower Cranes with boom,

leads and or jib length

176 ft or longer............$ 45.22 24.85

(2) Cranes, Tower Cranes

with or w/o attachments

100 tons or less; Cranes,

Tower Cranes with boom,

leads, and or jib lengths

175 ft or less..............$ 43.97 24.85

(3) Travelling Crane

(bridge type)...............$ 41.57 24.85

(4) Hydraulic Crane, 10

tons or less................$ 41.04 24.85

(6) Forklift...............$ 37.44 24.85

HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS:

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Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous

material remover

(Preparation, Removal and

Encapsulation of Hazardous

Materials from Non-Mechanical

Systems).......................$ 31.15 18.68

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LABO0268-001 06/06/2022

AREA 1: BARRON, CLARK (West 1/3), DUNN, PEPIN, POLK, RUSK

TAYLOR (West 1/3)

AREA 2: CLARK (East 2/3), LANGLADE, LINCOLN, ONEIDA, PRICE,

TAYLOR (East 2/3), VILAS, WOOD

AREA 3: BURNETT, IRON, SAWYER, WASHBURN

Rates Fringes

Laborer, General

Area 1......................$ 32.20 18.68

Area 2......................$ 31.45 18.68

Area 3......................$ 30.60 18.68

Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous

material remover

(Preparation, Removal,

Encapsulation of Hazardous

materials from Non-mechanical

Systems)

Area 1......................$ 31.15 18.68

Area 2......................$ 31.15 18.68

Area 3......................$ 31.15 18.68

NOTE: Mason Tender $.25 over general laborer. Burnett, Iron,

Sawyer & Washburn $.70 over general laborer.

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LABO0330-001 06/01/2022

DODGE, DOOR, FLORENCE, FOND DU LAC, FOREST, GREEN LAKE,

KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, OCONTO,

PORTAGE, SHAWANO, WAUPACA,WAUSHARA

Rates Fringes

Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous

material remover

(Preparation, Removal,

Encapsulation of Hazardous

materials from Non-mechanical

Systems).........................$ 31.45 18.68

Laborers, General................$ 31.45 18.68

NOTE: Mason Tender $.25 over general laborer.

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LABO0464-005 06/01/2022

ADAMS, COLUMBIA, GREEN, JEFFERSON, LAFAYETTE, SAUK, AND

WALWORTH COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Laborer, General

Adams County................$ 31.45 18.68

Remaining Area..............$ 32.20 18.68

Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous

material remover

(Preparation, Removal,

Encapsulation of Hazardous

Materials from Non-mechanical

Systems)

Adams County................$ 31.15 18.68

Remaining Area..............$ 31.15 18.68

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LABO0464-008 06/06/2022

Rates Fringes

Landscape Laborer................$ 18.09 17.29

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LABO1091-001 05/01/2022

BAYFIELD (West of County Trunk A including the Iron River

National Fish Hatchery and Great Lakes Transmission Co.,

Station 6) COUNTY

Rates Fringes

Laborer, General.................$ 29.94 18.68

Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous

material remover

(Preparation, Removal,

Encapsulation of Hazardous

materials from Non-mechanical

Systems).........................$ 31.15 18.68

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LABO1091-002 06/01/2022

ASHLAND & BAYFIELD (East of County Trunk A exclusive of the

Iron River National Fish Hatchery and Great Lakes Transmission

Co., Station 6) COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Laborer, General.................$ 28.49 18.68

Laborer: Asbestos/hazardous

material remover

(Preparation, Removal,

Encapsulation of Hazardous

materials from Non-mechanical

Systems).........................$ 31.15 18.68

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PLAS0599-003 06/01/2021

PEPIN COUNTY

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 38.74 22.66

PLASTERER........................$ 37.69 21.71

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PLAS0599-007 06/01/2021

BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, JUNEAU, MONROE, POLK, RICHLAND,

TREMPEALEAU, AND VERNON COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 38.74 22.46

PLASTERER........................$ 37.69 21.71

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PLAS0599-011 06/01/2021

GRANT, GREEN, IOWA, AND LAFAYETTE COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 38.59 22.98

PLASTERER........................$ 37.19 22.26

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PLAS0633-046 05/01/2018

BAYFIELD, PRICE, AND SAWYER COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 32.66 18.68

PLASTERER........................$ 33.14 19.43

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PLUM0011-009 05/07/2018

ASHLAND BAYFIELD, BURNETT, IRON, SAWYER, AND WASHBURN COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 40.63 20.72

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PLUM0075-006 06/01/2021

DODGE (Watertown), GREEN, JEFFERSON, AND LAFAYETTE COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER (Including HVAC work)....$ 48.50 25.29

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PLUM0075-008 06/01/2021

COLUMBIA, IOWA, MARQUETTE, RICHLAND, AND SAUK COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER (Including HVAC work)....$ 48.50 25.29

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PLUM0118-003 06/01/2022

WALWORTH COUNTY

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 47.50 25.92

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PLUM0400-002 06/04/2018

ADAMS, CALUMET, DODGE (Except Watertown), DOOR, FOND DU LAC,

GREEN LAKE, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE (Except Niagara),

MENOMINEE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMIE, SHAWANO, WAUPACA, WAUSHARA, AND

WINNEBAGO COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (Including

HVAC work)

(1) Small buildings

(except industrial and

power plants) where

plumbing or heating is

$50,000 or less.............$ 32.15 17.57

(2) All other work..........$ 36.74 19.06

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PLUM0434-004 05/29/2022

BARRON, BUFFALO, CLARK, CRAWFORD, DUNN, FLORENCE, FOREST,

GRANT, JACKSON, JUNEAU, LANGLADE, LINCOLN, MONROE, ONEIDA,

PEPIN, PIERCE, POLK, PORTAGE, PRICE, RUSK, TAYLOR, TREMPEALEAU,

VERNON, VILAS, AND WOOD COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 45.84 21.68

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PLUM0601-006 06/01/2022

DODGE (Watertown), GREEN, JEFFERSON, AND LAFAYETTE COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

PIPEFITTER (Including HVAC

work)............................$ 50.00 28.93

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PLUM0601-008 06/01/2022

COLUMBIA, IOWA, MARQUETTE, RICHLAND, AND SAUK COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

PIPEFITTER (Including HVAC

work)............................$ 52.06 26.86

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SHEE0010-031 05/01/2008

ASHLAND, BAYFIELD AND IRON COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER...............$ 27.53 14.61

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SHEE0018-003 06/01/2022

FOND DU LAC AND MANITOWOC COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Sheet Metal Worker (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 38.01 29.66

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SHEE0018-004 09/01/2022

ADAMS, DOOR, FLORENCE, FOREST, GREEN LAKE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE,

MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, OCONTO, SHAWANO, WAUPACA, AND WAUSHARA

COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Sheet Metal Worker (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 40.80 27.29

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SHEE0018-014 06/01/2020

DODGE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Sheet Metal Worker (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 47.44 24.62

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SHEE0018-015 09/01/2022

WALWORTH COUNTY

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 41.00 35.23

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SHEE0018-017 06/01/2022

GREEN COUNTY

Rates Fringes

Sheet Metal Worker (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 41.50 32.94

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SHEE0018-018 05/26/2019

LANGLADE, LINCOLN, ONEIDA, PORTAGE, AND WOOD COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Sheet Metal Worker (Including

HVAC work)

Contracts $120,000 or less..$ 24.46 17.18

Contracts over $120,000.....$ 32.25 28.55

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SHEE0018-022 06/01/2022

BARRON, BUFFALO, BURNETT, CLARK, DUNN, JACKSON, PEPIN, POLK,

PRICE, RUSK, SAWYER, TAYLOR, TREMPEALEAU, AND WASHBURN COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Sheet Metal Worker (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 36.50 29.68

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SHEE0018-023 05/31/2020

COLUMBIA AND SAUK COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Sheet Metal Worker (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 42.02 28.90

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SHEE0018-024 06/01/2021

CRAWFORD, GRANT, JUNEAU, MONROE, RICHLAND, AND VERNON COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER (Including

HVAC work).......................$ 35.45 26.16

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TEAM0346-003 05/01/2020

ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, SAWYER & WASHINGTON COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

TRUCK DRIVER

2 Axle Trucks...............$ 29.75 18.20

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TEAM0662-002 06/01/2022

ADAMS, BARRON, BUFFALO, CLARK , DOOR, DUNN, JACKSON, JUNEAU,

KEWAUNEE, LANGLADE, LINCOLN, MANITOWOC, MENOMINEE, OCONTO,

ONEIDA, PEPIN, POLK, PORTAGE, PRICE, RUSK, SHAWANO, TAYLOR,

TEMPEALEAU, WAUPACA & WOOD COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

TRUCK DRIVER

2 Axle Trucks...............$ 34.07 24.95

3 or more Axles.............$ 34.22 24.95

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* SUWI2002-001 01/23/2002

Rates Fringes

Fence Installers.................$ 15.00 ** 2.37

GLAZIER..........................$ 20.21 1.86

Painters:

Brush & Roller (Excluding

Drywall Finishing).........$ 14.64 ** 2.55

Spray.......................$ 13.72 ** 2.25

Power Equipment Operator

Backhoe.....................$ 17.454 7.61

Excavator...................$ 17.37 7.45

Front End Loader............$ 23.36 4.61

ROOFER...........................$ 15.52 ** 3.21

TRUCK DRIVER (3-Axle)............$ 15.28 ** 4.78

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WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing

operation to which welding is incidental.

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** Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher

minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($16.20) or 13658

($12.15). Please see the Note at the top of the wage

determination for more information.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave

for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the

Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any

solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this

contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide

employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours

they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their

own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including

preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is

like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other

health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons

resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is

like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic

violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information

on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO

is available at

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within

the scope of the classifications listed may be added after

award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses

(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

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The body of each wage determination lists the classification

and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the

cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage

determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical

order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular

rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local),

a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate

(weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed

in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or

""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were

prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of

the union which prevailed in the survey for this

classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198

indicates the local union number or district council number

where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number,

005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing

the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the

most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1,

2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate

changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing

this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that

no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and

the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average

rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that

classification. As this weighted average rate includes all

rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and

non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates

the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average

calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates

the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which

these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007

in the example, is an internal number used in producing the

wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion

date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a

new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate

that no single majority rate prevailed for those

classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the

classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010

08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union

average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in

the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage

determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date

for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of

each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current

negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is

based.

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WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can

be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on

a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests

for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour

National Office because National Office has responsibility for

the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this

initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described

in 2.) and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal

process described here, initial contact should be with the

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations

Wage and Hour Division

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an

interested party (those affected by the action) can request

review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator

(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the

interested party's position and by any information (wage

payment data, project description, area practice material,

etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an

interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative

Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

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END OF GENERAL DECISION"

REVISED RESPONSE TO RFI 131

What decorative pendant lights are to be used? The light is not on the schedule.

ANSWER: VA assumes the contractor is asking about the F14 mini-pendant fixtures which are scheduled to hang above the serving counter in each kitchen. VA does not see any additional information in the specs or drawings besides what it shown on the Lighting Fixture Schedule on drawing E001, and an interior elevation on sheet A402, detail 5.

There are a total of (6) of these fixtures, (3) at each kitchen. Progressive lighting is the specified manufacturer. VA will choose specific model and color after award. Each pendant will cost $150 and therefore please budget $900 for the pendant light.

See attached PDF spreadsheet.

106 RFIs were received and responses will be published as soon as possible. I will allow 3 days after publication to submit ONLY clarification questions based on the RFI responses.

SECOND SET OF RFI RESPONSES

Division 09 30 13 Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

      CT-1, CT-5, CT-6, PT-1, PT-2, PT-3 Is discontinued and No longer available.

       Please provide an alternate product for pricing.

ANSWER: For pricing purposes only, please use the following substitutions for discontinued tile. Final color selections to be made during submittal process.

CT-1: Use Daltile Nat'l Hues "Almond" 12" x 24"

CT-5: Use CT-2 Daltile Nat'l Hues "Pearl White" 4" x 8"

CT-6: Use CT-3 Daltile Nat'l Hues "Pearl White" cove base 5" x 8"

CT-7: Use CT-4 Daltile Nat'l Hues "Pearl White" bullnose 4" x 4"

PT-1: Use Daltile Continental Slate "Brazilian Green" 12" x 12"

PT-2: Use Daltile Continental Slate "Brazilian Green" 3" x 3"

PT-3: Use Daltile Continental Slate "Persian Gold" 3" x 3"

Does the contractor furnish the privacy curtain or the track only?

ANSWER: VA will provide privacy and shower curtains.

Provide a location of where the Latex Mastic Deck is used on the project?

ANSWER: Latex Mastic Deck is not used in this project.

Where is the contractor laydown yard? Can a fenced in area be located in front of B406?

Will construction mats be required as in past projects?

ANSWER: Yes, a fenced in area will be located in front of B406, and yes, construction mats are required.

Can a window be removed for removing debris and bringing in materials on each side of the building?

ANSWER: Yes

Spec 09 77 00 - FRP Glass board Are factory mutual rated panels required or is Class A or Class C acceptable?

If Factory Mutual rating is a requirement, only white is available. Is this acceptable?

ANSWER: Class A FRP is acceptable per paragraph 2.1.D.4.

Toilet paper dispenser Plan states Contractor installs and furnishes, Spec states VA furnished, contractor installed. Please confirm which is correct.

ANSWER: VA Provided / Contractor Installed

Towel bars In specs but not on the plan. Are they required? If so, provide quantity, sizes, and locations.

ANSWER: Provide a towel bar at each Resident Bathroom (16 locations). Locate where additional Grab Bar (GB) is currently shown adjacent to showers. Provide towel bar in lieu of grab bar.

Also provide (2) towel bars at Spa Room: (1) towel bar is in lieu of additional grab bar (GB) currently shown adjacent to shower; and (1) towel bar to be located on exterior wall where unmarked bar is shown.

Towel bars to be 1" diameter, stainless steel with satin finish, 24" long.

FIRST SET OF RFI RESPONSES

Ref specification 11 73 00- Can the weight capacity for the bariatric lifts be reduced from 1100lbs to 1000lbs?

Answer: No

See Attachment 1 with red arrows on plan to fully understand this RFI. Do the marks on the plans indicate type F8 lighting?

Answer: No, Type F7 sconce.

Please provide information on an F15 light.

Answer: Provide typ. Strip light. (Metalux 4SNX-41SL-FDL OR EQ.)

Do the F11, F3 & lights in the bulb need separate switching from the room switching?

Answer: F3 in Bedroom = no.

F11 in Team/Med room = yes.

Does the project require Cat 6 or Cat 6A cable? Both are mentioned on the drawings and spec.

Answer: CAT 6A cable is required for all data cables. CAT 6 is required for duress buttons.

Are the new data cables going to be terminated in the new (EHRM Project) or existing IT room?

Answer: The cables will be terminated at the patch panel in the new (designed) IT closet. EHRM project will complete the interior of the IT closet. The interior contents of the new IT closet are not in the Scope of this renovation.

Do you want two 24 strand MM fibers installed or a SM and MM fiber?

Answer: SM Fiber

Do you require a Cat 6 cable to each Duress button as the plans state?

Answer: CAT 6 is required for the duress buttons.

Is a representative from the Div. 27 contactor required to provide training on VA provided equipment?

Answer: No. VA will train on all VA provided/contractor installed equipment.

Are 20 mil studs acceptable?

Answer: The proposed ClarkDietrich 70 ksi G40EQ studs are acceptable.

On Sheet AS601, the wall types for smoke and fire rated partitions indicate 3" mineral fiber (mineral wool type) for acoustical insulation. For thermal insulation the notes indicate batt insulation, and the acoustical walls that are not smoke or fire rated indicate batt insulation. Is the insulation noted as batt insulation not mineral fiber (mineral wool)? Also, is glass fiber (fiberglass insulation) acceptable at the areas noted as batt insulation? Is the thermal and acoustical insulation at the VA was typically mineral fiber (mineral wool type)? There is a significant difference between mineral wool and fiberglass insulation.

Answer: Specification 07 21 13 for insulation allows only Mineral Fiber for semi-rigid, batt, and blanket insulation.

The specification calls out Aluminum ceiling grid for ACT. Aluminum is more expensive than steel. Generally, aluminum is only needed in high moisture areas to prevent rusting. Is aluminum to be used in all spaces?

Answer: Provide and install aluminum grids at the kitchen areas. Provide and install steel grid elsewhere.

Are we to go by the spec supplied or the most current VA spec for Div. 27?

Answer: The specification in the solicitation is sufficient as the revisions in most current version do not effect this project. Please use the specification in the solicitation.

EXTRA NOTES FROM THE VA

Corrections

Sheet                   Note

PD 101Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Call out note at mixing valve is a 1, it should be 2.

MD 102Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Call out note 9 should be a 7.

IT closet will be completed by the EHRM project and will include all interior components. This renovation project will be limited to pulling cable and terminating cable from end point to the IT closet patch panel. All components salvaged from this renovation project will remain in scope related to the IT closet.

676-15-201 Renovate B406 3rd Floor of Dementia Unit Pre-Bid Site Visit

February 7, 2023, 10 AM

See Attached PDF

Due to COVID concerns, the Contracting Officer s Special Instructions have been amended as follows: (Amended language in red.)

After compiling all required information, submit the information in accordance with Block 13 of the SF 1442 (page 1 of this solicitation). Return the original and specified number of copies to the issuing office listed in Block 8 of the SF 1442 (page 1 of this solicitation).

Inquiries:

Written requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents are requested to be submitted to the Contracting Specialist at amy.burger@va.gov no later than February 21, 2023 NLT 4:30pm CST. Requests received after this deadline may not be addressed. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation document should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED SPECIFICALLY TO CONTACT ONLY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER ISSUING THE SOLICITATION ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF THIS REQUIREMENT PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD.

Bid Opening Information:

The bid opening will be conducted on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:00PM local time at the below address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Great Lakes Acquisition Center

115 S. 84th St. 1st Floor

Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476

Contractor's Signature:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 4, contractual documents (e.g. bids, proposals, awards, modifications, etc.) shall be completed and signed by the Contractor as follows:

(a) Individuals. A contract with an individual shall be signed by that individual. A contract with an individual doing business as a firm shall be signed by that individual, and the signature shall be followed by the individual s typed, stamped, or printed name and the words , an individual doing business as _________ [insert name of firm].

(b) Partnerships. A contract with a partnership shall be signed in the partnership name. Before signing for the Government, the contracting officer shall obtain a list of all partners and ensure that the individual(s) signing for the partnership have authority to bind the partnership.

(c) Corporations. A contract with a corporation shall be signed in the corporate name, followed by the word by and the signature and title of the person authorized to sign. The contracting officer shall ensure that the person signing for the corporation has authority to bind the corporation.

(d) Joint venturers. A contract with joint venturers may involve any combination of individuals, partnerships, or corporations. The contract shall be signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section for each type of participant. When a corporation is participating, the contracting officer shall verify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture.

(e) Agents. When an agent is to sign the contract, other than as stated in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, the agent s authorization to bind the principal must be established by evidence satisfactory to the contracting officer.

Instructions, Conditions and Other Statements to Bidders/Offerors

Due to the current pandemic situation, site visits are RSVP only and are limited to 8 people. The first 8 people that RSVP for either visit will be allowed to attend. It is recommended for attendees to arrive early to get through any screening process involved. If more than 8 individuals RSVP additional site-visits will be coordinated for the following day(s) or the following week. We already have 4 people RSVP d.

(b) One organized site visit has been scheduled for

           Tuesday, February 7th at 10:00 a.m. local time

Schedule:

9:45Â - Contractors go through COVID screening and temperature check at B402 Canopy; collect paper surgical mask to wear, collect sticker, show evidence of negative result COVID test within last three days (72 hours).

10:20 - Â Contractors meet in B23 Room 12323 for brief review of the SOW, operating hours, expected protocols on Tomah campus.

10:20   - Walk over to B406 to see existing space. Leave the floor by 11:15.Â

Please note that there are COVID requirements for visitors (contractors) going onto patient floors, including B406 3rd Floor.

The requirements are as follows:

Each person must show negative COVID test within 72 hours of entry.

Each person must be screened before entering the hospital. Screening consists of having one s temperature taken and answering questions regarding one s current health condition (fever, cough, etc.). Screening must be done in Building 402 or Building 400 main entrances prior to the meeting. Screening takes less just a few minutes.

Each person must wear a paper surgical mask while inside the buildings. One may bring their own or one will be provided.

If the person is sick, he/she should not come.

Please be aware that if the CLC home residents or staff contract COVID, the floor will be closed to visitors. We will have to reschedule the site visit. Close downs last 10-days.

Offerors may RSVP to the Contracting Officer s email address: amy.burger@va.gov.