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Solicitation: 36C24226B0029/Project: 528A7-19-720 Repair SPS Deficiencies

Answered By: Emery P. Gasparek Jr; Jim Granier Date: 04-28-2026.

Is there a lay-down area designated for this project?
Answer: There are no designated laydown areas on the drawings. AHU-2., Limited space on roof near Temp Unit, and limited space on 10th floor near AHU-2 area. AHU-11, Limited Space on Shaft 5 Roof, and inside near unit. AHU-7 extremely limited space inside Shaft 2, near units. There is nothing on drawings showing any pre-determined areas so contractors should assume no laydown area permitted.

Is parking available for contractors on-site?
Answer: No. One dumpster or one parking spot.

Due to volatile material price fluctuations and unpredictability of the market, will the government agree to pay for Stored Materials on this project to avoid price increases post bid? Documentation of material invoice/packing slips, photo, and insurance backup information for each relevant charge would be provided.
Answer: No

If a project runs past initial period of performance, can material costs be submitted then? Supplier & Manufacturers don t wait to bill, having to hold/extend carrying these costs puts an extreme burden on contractors.
Answer: No

Section 28 13 00: Physical Access Control System is missing from project
specifications.
Answer: Will include

3/AS-902 mentions Apco Signs. Is Apco sole source, or can other sign manufacturers be
utilized?
Answer: Apco is the Basis of Design for the hospital

Confirm temp SPS trailer is in GC contract.
Answer: Yes it is to be included in the Bid

Please define GC responsibility for remove, storage, and reinstallation of existing equipment. For example, built-in units (washers, cart washers, and sterilizers) have
stainless steel trim surrounds, in-wall and floor utility connections. Will vendors make disconnections and package these units for storage?
Answer:
- VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment.
-Contractor will disconnect all utilities.
-Contractor will move equipment to Contractor s warehouse for storage.
-Contractor will store in warehouse for the duration of Phase 2.
-Contractor will move equipment back to VA or install new Identical Equipment.
-Contraction will make all utility connects to equipment including but not limited to (Steam, Air , Water, RO Water, Data, Electrical, and Drains).
-All Stainless Panels near Sterilizers are to be removed and re-installed by Contractor. This includes fitment to new Sterilizers.
-VA will have all Equipment new or used Started up and Commissioned by MFG s.

What are climate control requirements for the equipment?
Answer: Temperature 68 degrees +/- 2; Humidity 40% +/- 5%

Who is responsible for utility connections on reinstallation?
Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project

Who is responsible for reinstalling stainless trim surrounds?
Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project

At site visit, we were told the cart washer drain is leaking. This equipment is to remain,
and the drain seems to be underneath the unit who is responsible for
disassembling and reassembling the unit for drain work?
Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project

Who is responsible for providing the commissioning agent, the VA or general contractor?
Answer: Contractor is responsible for commissioning all aspects of project except for the equipment. VA will commission all equipment

Will there be specific haul routes required for ingress of materials and equipment and/or egress of removed equipment and debris?
Answer: Contractor to decide, however, there are specific requirements with moving materials through Patient Care areas including moving materials off hours. All carts and materials/debris are required to be covered. Each area was walked during the site visit. See drawings and specs for additional details


How many consecutive days would crane be allowed to stay set up?
Answer: One day. All Crane picks are performed on weekends or after hours with Contractors providing all supervision, safety, and associated required personnel. A required Crane Permit is required to be submitted by Contractor to VA for approval.

Confirm temp SPS trailer rental and rigging is to be included in GC contract
Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project need to include this in their Bid

Please define GC responsibility for remove, storage, and reinstallation of existing equipment.
-Built-in units (washers, cart washers, and sterilizers) have stainless steel trim surrounds,
Answer: the Cart Washer does not get moved and has to be protected in place by Contractors bidding this Project. Contractors bidding this Project are required to repair the leaking drain under the Cart Washer which requires the disconnect and removal of some piping and components which are in the Scope of this Project by Contractors bidding this Project. All other built-in units will be including Stainless Steel Surrounds, removing, moving to storage, storage, and re-installation are the responsibility of Contractors bidding this Project. VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment. Before it is to be moved. All other Mechanical, Electrical and other work is the responsibility of contractors bidding this Project.
Built In Units and Sterilizers are in the Scope of this Project, and Contractor bidding this Project are required to include it.

-in-wall and floor utility connections.
Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project are responsible for this work

Will vendors make disconnections and package these units for storage?
Answer: NO Contractors Bidding this Project need to include this in their Bid. VA will have Equipment MFG s shut down and secure equipment. Before it is to be moved.

What are climate control requirements for the equipment?
Answer: Temperature 68 degrees +/- 2; Humidity 40% +/- 5%

Who is responsible for utility connections on reinstallation?
Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project

Who is responsible for reinstalling stainless trim surrounds?
Answer: Contractors Bidding this Project


At site visit we were told the cart washer drain is leaking. This equipment is to-remain, and the drain seems to be underneath the unit who is responsible for disassembling and reassembling the unit for drain work?
Answer: the Cart Washer does not get moved and has to be protected in place by Contractors bidding this Project. Contractors bidding this Project are required to repair the leaking drain under the Cart Washer which requires the disconnect and removal of some piping and components which are in the Scope of this Project by Contractors bidding this Project.

Please provide full-size drawings, drawings released on SAM are 8.5 x 11 .
Answer: Full size drawings work around below to try. Also working with AE for new PDF of drawings. CO will send in another amendment.

Requesting an extension due to lack of full size drawings.
Answer: Bid Due Date has been extended to May 13th 2PM.

STEP 1 Contractors can open the drawings and select Print as a PDF

STEP 2 Â Click Page Set-up in lower left corner and select the size they want to plot. Save it and plot the larger PDF

On plan page AS-801-AD there are three openings which state the existing doors are to be removed, stored, cleaned and reinstalled. These are units #78-1, 84 and 85. That same comment states to provide new hardware. May I assume the frames will also be ETR and only price the hardware? Please confirm and thank you again.
Answer: Price Only the Hardware


I am looking at the door types on plan page AS-801-AD and they have referenced some which do not exist. If you look at the door type column several of the units are listed as 2F or 2T. These codes do not relate to the door elevations. Please reach out to the architect and send answers as soon as possible, so I may keep moving ahead on this one. Thanks!
Answer: 2F should be Metal; 2T should be Wood

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