Y1DB--CON 663-CSI-021 Renovation Bldg-100 for IR Lab(Tier 1) VA Pugent Sound Health Care - Seattle Division Seattle, WA

oorplan references, or finish Specifications in Section 09 06 00.� Will the VA provide clear directions if these cabinets / countertops are to be fabricated and installed for this project? If so, will the VA provide material / fabrication instructions and specifications for these cabinets? VA RESPONSE: AE421 depicts cabinets, true, but these are existing fixtures within the clinical space and not new construction. Drawing AE421, Elevation #4 depicts new upper and lower cabinets with a countertop.� At the lower left of the base cabinets there appears either a tall cabinet door or possibly and under the counter refrigerator.� If this is a refrigerator, this does not appear on the equipment schedule, and there is no responsibility matrix for who may be supplying and installing this equipment.� Will the VA clarify what this cabinet / unit is supposed to be and if a refrigerator, specifications, and who supplies and installs it? VA RESPONSE: This does not depict a refrigerator; this depicts existing cabinets and countertops already in the clinical space. They are not slated for removal or replacement. The Specifications contain Section 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System.� Drawing A-601 does not depict any access control in the Door Schedule or details.� Will the VA confirm no Physical Access Control work is required for this project? VA RESPONSE: There will be no PACs work required for this project. Drawing A-601, Door Schedule does not depict a hardware set for door #134.� Will the VA provide the information required for this hardware set? VA RESPONSE: The following hardware schedule has been utilized recently elsewhere in the radiology department: 2 Heavy Duty Floor Closer Set: RIXON L27-180 (1500 LBS) WEIGHT CAPACITY 2 Intermediate Pivots: RIXON ML19 1 Set Auto Flush Bolts: TYPE 25 LESS BOTTOM BOLT x LEAD-LINED 1 Classroom Lock: F08 x LEAD-LINED x PADDLES POINTING DOWN SCHLAGE HL6-9070-US626-L-E6 1 Un-combinated Core: SCHLAGE EVEREST 80-036 626 R124 SFIC 7-PIN 1 Coordinator: Type 21A 2 Armor Plates: J101 x 1.275 MM (0.050 INCH) THICKNESS 4 Edge Guard (@ Wood Doors): J208M / J211 (VERIFY), CUT: HARDWARE 2 Floor Stops: L02121 x 3 FASTENERS 1 Set Self-Adhesive Seals: R0Y154 While not anticipated, minor adjustments to this hardware list may occur in order to match doors located along the same corridor. Drawing AS101 depicts the controlled work areas covered by the ICRA containment.� During the Site Visit, VA staff were observed moving through the future controlled area for work tasks.� Will VA staff require access through the controlled areas during the construction?� � If so, will the VA be considering a revised phased approach for the project to allow continuous access to these areas for VA staff? VA RESPONSE: We have been informed by the ward that direct access between the hall 2D-162 and control room 2D-115B will be necessary for staff to maintain sterile scrubs for procedures. As such, we may be considering a revised phased approach or alternate arrangement of the ICRA barrier so as to leave a path available to VA staff, with a slight preference for simply altering the ICRA barrier plan. The SOW, page 5 states that the working hours for this project will be 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mon-Fri.� During the Site Visit, night shift work was mentioned.� Since night work is typically a premium wage rate differential, will the VA confirm this project will be performed from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.?� If not, will the VA describe specifically what work must be performed after-hours or on weekends? VA RESPONSE: The VA can confirm that regular work hours are to be between 5AM and 2PM Mon-Fri, however, construction shall occur in coordination with the radiology clinic. While no night work is currently arranged or anticipated, if the clinic feels that regular patient care is being disrupted or affected by some aspect of the work, there may come a time when night work or off hours work enters the discussion. Such changes will be evaluated for cost and impact if and when they may arise. Neither the drawings nor the Specifications mention asbestos containing materials.� Past projects have indicated existing flooring materials were ACM and this area does not seem to have been recently renovated.� Will the VA provide the current Hazardous Material Survey for this area and if ACM is indicated, provide the requisite specification sections for any abatement required? VA RESPONSE: A/E Asbestos survey provided in the resource documents given to contract 1/29/2025. No ACM was detected within the project area. The electrical drawings call out for the UPS location to be coordinated with the COR for placement location inside ME12.� This room is @80 long.� Will the VA provide a more accurate location on the drawings to allow for an accurate bid price? VA RESPONSE: Due to other ongoing work in MER12, there is currently not an exact plan for the placement of the UPS. A more accurate location will be determined during the pre-construction coordination phase; in the meantime, it is advised to bid as if targeting the location depicted. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.3-B states that the existing imaging equipment should be removed and new imaging equipment installed.� Will the VA confirm that the new imaging equipment will be installed by the VA vendor after the Contractor prepares the area and that this installation will not be the responsibility of the Contractor?� Will the VA clarify if the VA Vendor will also remove the existing equipment? VA RESPONSE: New imaging equipment will be provided and installed by Siemens. The contractor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of the old equipment. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.5-C requires the Contractor to employ unarmed guards at the site 24/7.� Will the VA clarify if this be a requirement for this project? VA RESPONSE: These requirements were included based on national standards; on reviewing local project conditions, we agree that requiring unarmed guards for this project is in excess. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.6-I Phasing seems to be for a different project and mentions room numbers and work not depicted on the drawings for this project.� Will the VA provide a phasing narrative that applies to this project and confirm the work currently described is incorrect? VA RESPONSE: Phasing information was corrected in the specifications provided 1/29/2025. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.6-P describes operations in a cemetery.� Will the VA confirm this is not applicable for this project? VA RESPONSE: VA confirms that cemetery work is not applicable to this project. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.28 requires the Contractor to provide 50 sf of remodeled space in the building, with fire suppression and HVAC for VA storage purposes.� If this will be required for this project, will the VA provide construction drawings depicting the location and the work to be performed for this VA storage space? VA RESPONSE: The requirement essentially states 50 square feet of [storage] space , not remodeled space as suggested in this RFI. For example, this could mean a storage container, work trailer, or other plan for a secured lay down space. Essentially, plan for the reasonable costs of leaving some contractor equipment secured and onsite throughout construction with the worst case being that this storage space will