Request for Information 561 26 104

Request for Information (RFIs)
561-26-104 Repair OR & Bathroom
MEP Drawings: The drawings provided do not show the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems serving the work areas. Please provide any available MEP drawings showing existing conditions and required modifications for the OR and bathroom work. Please see “561-26-104_3rd_Floor_Bathroom_MEP_Reference_Packet.pdf” attached for the latest available MEP drawings. The OR flooring work does not include any MEP work, so no OR drawings are provided. The drawings are for reference only and shall be field verified. Testing Adjusting and Balancing: The SOW requires relocation of affected HVAC components and testing, commissioning, and verification of new systems. However, Sections 23 31 00, paragraph 3.4, and 23 37 00, paragraph 3.3, mark TAB as “Not Used.” Please confirm whether our bid must include TAB, airflow measurements, or room-pressure verification following any required HVAC modifications and removal of temporary diffuser seals. Please identify the required testing scope and whether it will be performed by the contractor or VA personnel. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) is not required, as the HVAC work is limited to relocating and/or extending existing diffusers. SSHO and Quality Control Staffing: Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.9, requires a dedicated SSHO separate from the QC Manager. Given the limited size and scope of this project, will the VA permit one qualified individual to serve as both SSHO and QC Manager? Due to the limited size and scope of the project, one qualified individual may serve as both the SSHO and QC Manager. Temporary OR Exhaust: During OR construction, is one common temporary exhaust arrangement acceptable for both ORs, or must each room be exhausted separately? A common temporary HEPA-filtered exhaust arrangement serving both operating rooms is acceptable for infection control purposes, provided the system continuously maintains the required negative pressure in all work areas relative to adjacent occupied spaces. The Contractor shall ensure that negative pressure is maintained at all times, including during pressure fluctuations caused by the opening and closing of doors, and shall implement appropriate dust containment and mitigation measures throughout all demolition activities to prevent dust migration into adjacent occupied spaces. Sprinkler Contractor: Does the VA have an existing sprinkler contractor familiar with the facility? If so, please provide their contact information so we may request pricing for the sprinkler work included in our scope.