Z2DA--Replace Auxiliary Chiller

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Replace Auxiliary Chiller Building 3
Project no: 565-24-113
Pre-Bid Questions
Does the Superintendent need to be directly employed by the Prime Contractor? Superintendent must be authorized to act in the name of the prime contractor.
Must the Superintendent be on site at all times while work is commencing? Yes
Does the SSHO (Site Safety Health Officer) need to be directly employed by the Prime Contractor? SSHO must be authorized to act in the name of the prime contractor.
Must the SSHO be on site at all times while work is commencing? Yes
Can the Superintendent & SSHO be a dual-hatted individual assuming that individual is qualified for both roles? Yes, see Spec 01 35 26.1.9 section heading: The Site Superintendent may also serve as SSHO if considered qualified by VA Engineering.
Are there any other mandatory on-site roles required in this contract? No
When does the VA expect the project to start following the award? The VA generally expects the project to start shortly after the award has been granted. The exact start date will be determined based on the completion of any necessary preparatory steps.
Are there any concerns for Asbestos Containing Material or Lead in the areas being worked in? There is no known ACM or lead as part of this project.
Are there any ICRA requirements for this project? Work will be completed inside a mechanical room and outside Building 3. Dust generation must be kept to a minimum. It is not anticipated that negative air, sticky mats, plastic barriers, or similar would be required.
Who is the current Controls provider at the VA? There is not one controls contractor. This is an open BACNET system as per the SOW.
Does the awarded contractor have to use this company's quote in our bid for controls integration? Not applicable
If yes, can the VA please provide contact info? Not applicable
Site Visit sign in sheet posted? See Attached Sign-In sheet
What manufacturer chiller is required to be replaced? None specified. Must meet Buy American and SOW requirements.
What is the physical size of the new chiller? If bigger than existing, does the VA want to increase the size of the concrete pad or provide steel framing? Contractor to utilize the current concrete pad. If contractor s proposed chiller exceeds the size and capacity of the current concrete pad, contractor will be responsible for any demolition and construction at no additional cost to the government. Contractor would have to first seek VA approval to exceed the current footprint as space is a premium.
Please confirm laydown and parking areas to be provided to contractor. Contractor may park in any available parking space at the facility. Laydown, if necessary, would be as directed by the COR. Assume the laydown area would be at the southeastern end of the facility, near the back gate.
Please confirm the VA will coordinate with awardee to only need 1 mobilization. Generally this job should only require 1 mobilization, assuming the VA will allow it. If the contractor mobilizes on site and the VA reschedules, this would be added cost. This question is unclear as to why multiple mobilizations are required. Contractor will provide the VA a proposed schedule and both parties will work towards those dates. Contractor will be responsible for submitting utility outage requests weeks before the desired date.
Scope states that the pumps be programed into the BAS Pumps can not be programed that have existing ( Old ) drives. Should drives be replaced. If so, are there specs? If pumps are independently controlled, then they should have new drives. Otherwise, new pumps to be controlled by the new chiller.
Chiller Specs ( equivalent vender ) design requirements ( Screw, Recep, modular ) ? Screw or scroll chiller is what should be submitted for approval. See Spec Section 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers
Chiller power scope is not clear; there are two existing circuits which to be used and what to be done on the second. Correct, there are two electrical circuits for the existing chiller. The VA expects the two circuits to be reused with the replacement chiller unless only one circuit is required. Contractor to ensure adequate amperage is available for their proposed chiller. If second circuit isn t required for new chiller, contractor to properly abandon circuit in place.
Will submittals be required on all products and approved? Yes.
Types of materials can fusion piping be used? No. Welded steel is appropriate. See specification section 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping.
No specs on Insulation or heat tape requirements. See specification section 23 07 11 attached.
Is there a road closure permit required for the site for purpose of the crane to be set up? See Spec Section 01 00 00.1.6.L&M. Contractor must minimize impact to the facility. Any potential, temporary road closures and crane lift plans would have to be approved by the VA engineering and safety.
Please provide provisions if existing isolation valves do not hold VA will assist contractor by providing information and assistance with coordination so to avoid or address this potential problem.
Controls scope states integration into BACNET card and into the BAS. Please clarify who has to be used for the integration and has access to program in system. Any certified controls contractor who is qualified to work on a Tridium DDC.
Existing Expansion tank Has it been verified to work and / or leave off scope? This is an expansion tank; estimated at 44 gallons. Contractor to verify this current tank volume is adequate for proposed new chiller.
Air separator to be vented external of building per A2L code requirements Not applicable.
No defined scope on pumps ( manufacture, base mounted as existing, how should they be built out { Tripple Duty valves, gauges and temps} Alignment? Lots to know on theses. See spec Section 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps.
How many on site Pre Con meetings required? There will be one Pre Con meeting.
Scope doesn t state any required pre or post T&B - Please confirm if required. T&B not required. Contractor to verify flow is adequate across the primary chiller loop.
Is the intent for the new chiller to match the exciting modulating heat pump chiller? No.

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