RFIs: What is the thickness of the existing wall to be modified in G12B? ACG Response: Wall is believed to be 6 or 3 5/8 stud wall. Invasive survey was not permissible. The 3 5/8 16 ga studs to be added for welding the diamond mesh to will fit either scenario. 2 ½" 16 ga studs permissible if wall is 3 5/8 . Can new bollards be sleeved in lieu of paint? ACG Response: Yes What is the thickness of the concrete on sheet CS100? ACG Response: Borings of the concrete were not taken. Assume 6 thick. It is unclear from detail 11/A-601 how to attach the new studs onto existing wall. Please provide additional front elevation showing height and attachment method for new studs. ACG Response: The height of additional studs is from floor to underside of deck. Welding is called out 16 o.c. both ways, add 16 ga horizontal blocking where needed. There are mulitple acceptable ways of attachment for new studs to existing. This can be determined by cold form vendor. Sheet A-100 Key Note 6 does not appear to be used in the drawing. Please indicate which windows are to receive this film and what size is needed. ACG Response: Keynote 6 shows in 3 locations just below column line A. Size of film is listed in keynote. Can superintendent dual-hat as SSHO? Yes Detail 11/A-601 shows 2 runs of stud horizontal in wall. Is this correct or are new studs attached vertically to existing studs? ACG Response: Our partition details show partitions in section at floor and ceiling with break lines, then plans in the middle. Details are labeled. New 16 ga studs to be attached to existing vertical studs. 01 45 00 3.4.B states the CQC System Manager must be a graduate engineer, architect, or construction manager. Can this be substituted with 5 years of quality control experience? Yes 01 00 00 1.23 states a project sign is required. Is a project sign needed? No 01 00 00 1.24 states a safety sign is required. Is a safety sign needed, or can safety information be displayed in the prime contractor s job trailer? Yes 01 00 00 1.25 and 1.26 requires the contractor to provide professional photo documentation and indexing. Is it acceptable for the prime contractor to provide this through ProCore? Yes Is there a basis of design for the new pass window? ACG Response: Basis of design is listed in keynote 3, A-100 Some of the steel subcontactors have expressed concern about spot welding the security mesh onto metal studs, due to the possibility the welding process may melt through the studs and not provide a secure connection. Is it acceptable to use metal screws to fasten the security mesh onto the metal studs? ACG Response: No Detail 3/E-501 shows a PACS panel but does not indicate if it is new or existing. Is the contractor to replace the physical access control panel or tie into existing? ACG Response: Elect Tie into existing. Detail 1/E-501 shows locations for all access control devices around the doors (ie. Controller Box, RX, ES, DC, etc.). Is the contractor to replace all access control devices or only replace card readers? ACG Response:Elect Install all new. Detail 1/E-501 notes seem to indicate new conduit, boxes, supports and cabling for the PACS devices at each door. Is this correct? ACG Response:Elect Contractor may reuse conduit from PACS panel to door location. Contractor to install new cabling from PACS panel to door location. Provide new cabling and conduit at doors. If cabling is to be replaced, is it to be replaced back to the panel, or just to the 8 x8 x4 Controller Box above the door? ACG Response: LV - Contractor may reuse conduit from PACS panel to door location. Contractor to install new cabling from PACS panel to door location. Is any commissioning required on this project? ACG Response: No Is a full-time on-site quality control manager required for this project? Yes Can the Superintendent also be the quality control manager? Yes Is a full-time on-site Safety and Health Officer required for this project? Yes Can the Superintendent also be the site safety and Health Officer? Yes Can the Superintendent be Triple hatted as the SSHO and QC Manager? Yes As is typical for most VA projects can the QC plan be implemented by the onsite superintendent and administrated by the PM without additional staff (other than what is required for commissioning) as called for in 01 45 00.? Yes What is the total dollar amount that the VA has requested for this project? Construction magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Has the funding request been approved and full funding for this project available to the NCO station? Funds are subject to availability at the time of award. Which scopes of work will be allowed to be performed during normal hours (6AM 5PM)? ACG Response: All work to take place off Pharmacy business hours Will this project be done in phases? ACG Response: See Sheet notes A-100 Will each phase have to be fully completed before moving to the next or can some phases be completed simultaneously? ACG Response: The only phasing is to keep one window operational, How many areas will we be given at a time? ACG Response: Off hours, contractors will have access to all work areas The area of work is an interior room without an exterior window nearby to vent the negative air outside, is there another means of venting air from the space to achieve the negative pressure required by ICRA? ACG Response: There are windows located in exterior wall adjacent to column line A. Is there any other openings we can use to vent our negative air to meet the ICRA requirements? ACG Response: There are windows located in exterior wall adjacent to column line A. In ICRA areas that require Category B Level 1 or 2, can we use zip-walls or plastic sheeting as containment? No because this area is in the pharmacy. Walls are for security reasons In any ICRA areas that require above Category B containment, can plastic wall panels be used for the ICRA walls, such as STARC Panels or Temporary Wall System s panels? ACG Response: Starc walls or Edgeguard walls are permitted as long as barrier is not called out to be rated Will a temporary wall need to be placed inside the room dividing Phase 1 from Phase 2? ACG Response: Temporary walls to be located as shown on sheet AD100 Will temporary sprinklers be required during demolition or can we use Heat Detectors? See attached Will we be required to test and balance the HVAC system once our work is complete? ACG Response: Yes Who is the manufacturer of the current HVAC Controls? Not needed Please provide a contact for who services the current HVAC Controls? Not Needed Who is the manufacturer of the current Building Automation System? Not Needed Please provide a contact for who services the current Building Automation System? Not needed Who is the manufacturer of the current Nurse Call system Bot needed Please provide a contact for who services the current Nurse Call System Not needed Who is the manufacturer of the current Fire Alarm system Edwards Please provide a contact for who services the current Fire Alarm System VA Who is the manufacturer of the current Security and Access Control system? See drawings Please provide the contact information for the Johnson Controls PACs representative? See drawings Who is the manufacturer of the current CCTV system? See drawings Please provide a contact for who services the current CCTV System? See drawings Is there any chance of uncovering hazardous materials? ACG Response: It is not anticipated, but it is possible. Mastic under tile contains asbestos Can the VA provide the latest Asbestos/Hazardous Materials reports for the areas that will require abatement? It is attached On Sheet CS 100 will the contractor be allowed to leave the spoils from the bollards on site or will they have to be hauled off? If they have to be hauled off, will the VA provide testing and inspection to make sure they are not contaminated soils? ACG Response: Civil On Sheet CS 100 there are several existing Underground Electrical lines where the contractor will be excavating for the bollards. How deep are these existing electrical lines Depth unknown. Are they encased in concrete? ACG Response: No, subsurface investigation indicates pipes are pvc and range from 0.75 - 3.5 Will the contractor be required to Hydro excavate in order to not disturb these utility lines? ACG Response: Contractor will be responsible for any damage caused to existing utilities shown to remain. Means and methods are at the contractor s discretion. Will the contractor be responsible for locating existing underground cabling? ACG Response: Contractor will be responsible for any damage caused to existing utilities shown to remain. Means and methods are at the contractor s discretion. With the area of work being so small will any erosion control be required? ACG Response: Contractor is responsible for ensuring no sediment leaves the site or enters roadways or storm drains. Who is the existing signage contractor for this VA? Creative Signage Will the contractor be responsible for any permits? If required On Sheet A-100 please provide a wall section detail for Note #4 so all bidders are pricing the same patching? ACG Response: See drawings. Are doors to be factory stained or stained finished? ACG Response: See specification Section 08 14 00 Detail 11 on Sheet A-601, could you please provide a layout or diagram indicating the spacing and frequency of the spot welds required to attach the diamond security mesh to the metal studs? The detail does not currently specify the weld pattern or spacing, and this clarification is needed to ensure proper installation and adherence to design intent. ACG Response: New add 16 gauge studs to be added to existing from floor to underside of deck. The weld pattern is spot weld, 16 o.c. both ways. Detail 12 on sheet A-601, for bidding purposes please provide some kind of basis of design for the Plastic Laminate, so that the bidders are not guessing on what the VA will choose? ACG Response: Wilsonart, High pressure laminate, Nile Velvet, 15515. Note: this is NOT the final selection. What is the existing flooring in Waiting G12? ACG Response: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) What is the existing flooring in Dispensing G12B? ACG Response: Vinyl sheet good What is the existing flooring in Receiving G12G? ACG Response: VCT What is the existing ceiling manufacturer and model in Waiting G12? ACG Response: Not known, field verify What is the existing ceiling manufacturer and model in Dispensing G12B? ACG Response: Not known, field verify What is the existing ceiling manufacturer and model in Receiving G12G? ACG Response: Not known, field verify What is the existing ceiling manufacturer and model in Corridor G12Q? ACG Response: Not known, field verify What is the height from finished floor to bottom of deck above in the Area ? ACG Response: Will the VA provide clear access for the contractor to perform their work in each area? ACG Response: Yes Will the contractor be required to move any of the existing furniture or equipment? Yes If the contractor is responsible for moving the existing furniture, will storage be available from the VA for the furniture, equipment, or casework? Yes At the end of each night what are the requirements the contractor needs to meet to leave the area ready for the next days business? Area outside of work area will be clean. Please confirm if specification 01 81 13 pertains to the work performed on this project? If so, please provide details of what sustainable construction requirements we are to perform? ACG Response: All requirements are listed in specification section 01 81 13 Will you send out the site visit sign in sheet? Contracting will Please confirm the contractor has to include an electronic bid bond in their proposal and does not have to mail the original bid bond? Yes, Electronic bid bond is acceptable There is no Instructions to Offers section included in the Solicitation to inform the offers what documents are required in their proposal submission. Please provide a list of documents and the order they need to be in for the acceptance of the proposal. See attached Is a copy of the Limitations of Subcontracting required in the proposal? yes Is a copy of the contractors VETS4212 required in the proposal? Yes Is a copy of the contractor SAM Certification required in the proposal? Yes Is a copy of the solicitation sections 52.204-8, 52.504.24, 52.509-7, or 52.209-13 required in the proposal? Yes Is a copy of the contractor s latest EMR Letter required in the proposal? See attached EMR form. Can the bid date for the project be extended to provide more time for contractors? Yes, New bid date will be 08/08/2025. Can a second round of RFIs be submitted once the initial RFI answers are provided as usually these answers call for more clarifications in most cases? Due to deadlines this will be the only round of RFIs We are getting ready to change out the fire alarm system from Simplex to Edwards EST. Will these devices and relays be compatible with that system since these were not installed when the Fire Alarm design was done? ACG Response: In general, addressable simplex devices will not work with Edwards control panels. Some conventional devices may work. We would recommend replacing Simplex with Edwards devices. VA Response: We are going with Edward devices
