Z1DA--Replace Roofs and Repair Facades Phase 1 at Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville RD, Northport, NY 11768

Replace Roofs and Repair Facades Phase 1; Solicitation No. 36C24225B0015; Project No. 632-16-103 at Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to Request for Information (RFI) and Questions, RFIs and Questions responses are hereby included. Please see below for detailed information.

Request for Information/Question Responses

1. Based on the proposed phasing plan, it shows that we ll be required to proceed with the front of Buildings 61 & 62 for phase 1, and the back of Buildings 61 & 62 or phase 2.

Is there any way we would be able work on both the front & back of Buildings 61 & 62 concurrently?

Response:

As per contract documents, the Phase 1 is a streetside of the buildings 61&62 and the Phase 2 is a courtyard of the building 61&62. It was concerns of the extent of site disturbance, and if the GC could complete both sides concurrently which requires multiple dumpsters and staging on both sides of the building (due to the tunnels between buildings limiting the ease of access from one side of the building to the other). The construction work will proceed in accordance with the terms outlined in the existing contract. The GC will provide construction phasing during project submittal phase for approval.

If we cannot work on the entirety of both buildings at once, would it be acceptable for phase 1 to completely finish Building 61, and then move to Building 62 for phase 2?

Response:

See response above.

2. Can you please provide the most recent asbestos / lead report?

Response:

See attached Environmental Report.

3. Can the Superintendent fulfill the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role?

Response:

The project superintendent will be held responsible for the equality of work. The QCM or CQC System manager should be on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the GC. It shall be provided alternate to serve in the event of the SDQC manager s absence. The requirements for alternate the same as for CQC Manager.

4. Is the QCM required to be onsite full-time, or can they make site visits as required for inspections?

Response:

See response above.

5. Can the Superintendent fulfill the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) role?

Response:

The Competent person to fulfill the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) role can have collateral duties as the superintendent.

6. What is the actual linear footage for the repointing?

Response:

Per the G002 General Notes F & G Contactor to verify all site dimensions and existing conditions prior to work occurring. Contractors shall report any discrepancies to the govt prior to starting construction. Commencement of the work by the contractor shall imply his acceptance of all existing conditions.

contractor shall verify all conditions and dimensions at the job site prior to the star of construction

7. What is the actual linear footage for the rebricking?

Response:

Per the G002 General Notes F & G

Contactor to verify all site dimensions and existing conditions prior to work occurring. Contractors shall report any discrepancies to the govt prior to starting construction. Commencement of the work by the contractor shall imply his acceptance of all existing conditions.

contractor shall verify all conditions and dimensions at the job site prior to the star of construction

8. What is the actual linear footage for the lintels?

Response:

Per the G002 General Notes F & G

Contactor to verify all site dimensions and existing conditions prior to work occurring. Contractors shall report any discrepancies to the govt prior to starting construction. Commencement of the work by the contractor shall imply his acceptance of all existing conditions.

contractor shall verify all conditions and dimensions at the job site prior to the star of construction

Lintel quantities and approx. sizes are notes on the Hazardous Materials Lead sheets (HL100 thru HL107)

9. What is the actual linear footage of the windowsills?

Response:

Per the G002 General Notes F & G

Contactor to verify all site dimensions and existing conditions prior to work occurring. Contractors shall report any discrepancies to the govt prior to starting construction. Commencement of the work by the contractor shall imply his acceptance of all existing conditions.

contractor shall verify all conditions and dimensions at the job site prior to the star of construction

10. Does this scope require pipe scaffolding for safety, or will a lift be acceptable in some areas?

Response:

Per specification, the scaffolding shall be as approved by a professional engineer contracted by the GC. Therefore, the GC s engineer would need to review and advise. Please note Scaffolding requirements are further noted within spec section 01 35 26 as well as within G002 demo notes U , V , & AK

11. Please confirm if the replacement roof will require a 10, 20, or 30 year warranty.

Response:

All warranty requirements are as noted within the specifications.

Per spec section 07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES section 1.7 warranty notes a 30 year warranty as well as wind & algae warranty requirements.

Per spec section 07 53 23 EPDM Roofing section 1.10 warranty notes a 30 year warranty.

12. Sign-in Sheet Request.

Response:

No Further Questions.