36C10E21R0009 0004.docx

PRE-BID REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

VA

00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington

DC

20006 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington

DC

20006 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E21R0009 11-02-2021

X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

NLT 12:00pm EST November 19, 2021 X The purpose of this Amendment is to provide responses to the Request for Information (RFI) received.

PRE-BID REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - 10/25/2021

Please reference provided Basis of Design, Signage document.

Reference answer above, signage is provided as basis of design.

Reference AD-100, Demo Keynote 2.04.

The existing access flooring was observed to be in poor condition and should be demolished and replaced with new system.

PRE-BID REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - 10/27/2021

Will the VA be responsible for removing all technology in the area, including computers, phones, cables, etc.?

Please reference the Price/Cost Schedule in the solicitation (page 4) where it instructs contractors to breakdown their price by elements. Copy of the information is below:

PRICE PROPOSAL

1. The following cost elements shall be addressed:

1. Labor (Direct & Indirect),

1. Materials, Material Markups, Materials overhead,

1. Equipment

1. Subcontractor Cost

1. Other Direct Costs

1. Overhead expenses

1. Indirect Cost

1. General & Administrative (G&A) expenses,

1. Profit

1. ***Estimate to include a detailed line-item breakdown of all G&A expenses inclusive of all Project Staff and General Requirements OF THE PRIME CONTRACTOR and shall be indicative of the 15% of contract performance that will be incurred for SDVOSB personnel in accordance with FAR 52.219-27 – Limitations on Subcontracting. ***

Spec: General Conditions Topic: Management Question: Please confirm personnel requirements for this project. Can (1) superintendent fulfill SSHO requirements? Or does (1) superintendent and (1) SSHO need to be on site full-time?

Superintendent may fulfill SSHO responsibilities.

Spec: N/A Topic: Work Hours Question: Please confirm work hours for this project. Are there any specific tasks or trade division that must be on overtime (01 Infection Control, 02 Demolition, 02 Abatement)? Are there any areas of work that must be on overtime (Hallways, Occupied Areas, Etc.)?

Oncethe contractors have been cleared by security and have a PIV badges, they can come on site to work at any time.

Spec: 25 13 00 Topic: BAS Controls Question: Is there a proprietary DIV25 controls contractor at the facility? If so, please provide company and point of contact.

Johnson Controls. Coordinate with VA for POC.

JCI POC:

Michael Cousins michael.s.cousins@jci.com 334-224-6828.

Spec: 28 31 00 Topic: Fire Alarm Contractor Question: Is there a proprietary DIV28 Fire Alarm contractor at the facility? If so, please provide company and point of contact.

Last known contact was R. Davis at Kinetix.

Email: rdavis@kinetixfire.com (contact not verified)

Spec: General Conditions Topic: Material Staging Question: Please confirm if contract has material staging location at facility. If so, where is it? Is prime contractor responsible for any costs associated with staging?

The contractor will be responsible for the staging. We will be providing an area and location to stage the equipment and materials.

The staging will be outside of the renovation site (East parking lot, next to the windows).

Spec: N/A Topic: Phasing Question: Are there any phasing constraints on this job?

None.

Spec: 26 09 23 Topic: Lighting Control Devices Question: Project documents say to use LUTRON lighting control devices as shown on prints. However, drawing EP-300 only denotes WATTSTOPPER brand type lighting controls. Please confirm which we are to use.

All new fixtures, wall controls, and sensors must be compatable and to tie into the existing Lutron Quantum system. The local Lutron Rep is Nate Spears and is familiar with the system in the building and aware of this project.

Nate Spears, Director, Commercial Systems 537 W. Wrightwood Ave | Elmhurst, IL 60126 Direct: (773) 558-5771 | Main: (630) 833-7377 | Fax: (630) 833-6279

Spec: N/A Topic: Missing Spec Sections Question: The Table of contents lists multiple specification sections that are not included in the specifications. Please provide missing specification sections.

01 35 16 Provided but not included in TOC 10 14 26.16 should be 10 14 23.16 21 07 00 not included; will confirm if required 21 13 13 not included; will confirm if required Division 22 not included; will confirm if required 23 01 30.52 included with this response.

23 04 23.12 provided but not inlcuded in TOC 23 09 23.11 included with this response 23 09 23.27 included with this response 23 31 13.23 included with this response 26 05 00 provided but not included in TOC

Spec: N/A Topic: Raised Floor height Question: What is the height from the L2 slab to the top of the raised floor? Please confirm.

Between 5 and 6 inches.

Spec: N/A Topic: Electrical Requirements Question: Are plenum fixtures, boxes, and whips required for above ceiling and below raised floor applications in this space? Please confirm.

Yes, plenum ratings are required for above ceiling and below raised floor applications in this space. Follow all requirements outlined in NFPA 70: National Electrical Code with Chicago Amendments.

Spec: RFP Topic: Technical Past Performance Question: Page 5 of 60 in the solicitation notes Evaluation Factor #3- Past Performance. There are conflicting notes in regard to projects ‘recency’, it notes both 5 years from solicitation release date and three years from solicitation release date. Please confirm, what is considered ‘recent’ experience criteria for this solicitation.

This is indeed an error in the language for Factor 3. This will be corrected in the next Amendment. It should read:

The projects shall be recent (completion date to be within 3 years of the solicitation release date), relevant, and meet or exceed the proposed magnitude and scope of the proposed Project

Spec: 26 05 33 Topic: Raceway Requirements for Card Access Question: Please confirm raceway requirements for card access system. Is card access wiring to be installed in conduit or can it be installed free-air?

Per specification section 28 15 00, Part 3, 3.3 Cabling, Item D, Wiring Method: Install wiring in raceway and cable tray except within consoles, cabinets, desks, and counters and except in accessible ceiling spaces and in gypsum board partitions where unenclosed wiring method may be used. Use NRTL-listed plenum cable in environmental airspaces, including plenum ceilings. Conceal raceway and cables except in unfinished spaces.

Spec: 10 14 26.16 Topic: Signage Question: Signage type S4 is detailed on page AE102 but not shown anywhere on the overhead drawing. Please confirm sign type S4 is not required on this project.

Refer S4 notes on Sheet AE-102; signs to be tape mounted to workstations

Spec: N/A Topic: Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment Schedule Question: The “Furniture, Fixture, Equipment Schedule” provided on AE101 does not indicate whether each item listed is to be furnished and/or installed by the VA or contractor. Are we to assume all items in this schedule are to be furnished and installed by the contractor?

Only specified items to be provided and installed by contractor (fire extinguisher cabinet, AED cabinet). Confirm with VBA regarding contractor installation of wall-hung equipment (televisions, monitors, etc.) All other items provided by VBA

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