Renovate B406 3rd Floor Dementia Unit

FIRST SET OF RFI RESPONSES Ref specification 11 73 00- Can the weight capacity for the bariatric lifts be reduced from 1100lbs to 1000lbsAnswer: 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 SheetA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Note PD 101A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Call out note at mixing valve is a 1, it should be 2. MD 102A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Call out note 9 should be a 7. IT closet will be completed by the EHRM project and will include all interior components.A 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. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

1 Story Above Grade, Renovation, Renovation.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Joists, Metal Support Assemblies, Healthcare Metal Supports.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Service Walls, Patient Bed Service Walls, Wall and Door Protection, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Mercantile and Service Equipment, Vending Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Solid Waste Handling Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Window Blinds, Casework, Furniture, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Healthcare Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Substations, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.