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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:

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Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (003C4B) 425 I Street NW Washington DC 20001

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Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (003C4B) 425 I Street NW Washington DC 20001

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C10F22R0030

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The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide the Pre-Proposal Conference & Jobsite Walkthrough Presentation, Attendance Sheet, solicitation sections updates, and responses to RFI questions.

a) See attachment for Pre-Proposal Conference - IGAP Phase 5 presentation.

b) See attachment for Pre-Proposal Conference Attendance Sheet .

c) See continuation page for updates to solicitation sections.

d) See continuation page for VA response to Requests for Information (RFI) questions.

Catalin M. Parfenti

CONTINUATION PAGE

c) Provide the following Solicitation sections updates:

1. Page 3, CLIN 0003 Bid Alternate #1 (Additive) is changed to add the text in red:

Bid Alternate #1 (Additive): Honor Guard Replacement. A new Honor Guard building is erected on-site west of the existing building location. Site work and grading to enable construction of a new parking lot, roads/drives, landscape, stormwater facilities, and other work is undertaken as indicated in the contract drawings and specifications. The existing Honor Guard building is to be demolished to enable the new construction at this site. The existing safe for firearm storage will be kept, relocated, and installed in the new building. The existing Honor Guard will remain occupied until the new facility is accepted and turned over for VA occupancy.

Demolition shall occur after the new facility accepted and turned over for VA occupancy.

Page 3 and 4, solicitation section PRICE/COST SCHEDULE is updated with attachment S06 PRICE/COST

SCHEDULE.

2. Page 9, CLIN 0003 Bid Alternate #1 (Additive) is changed to delete the strikethrough text and add the text in red:

CLIN 0003 Bid Alternate #1 (Additive): Honor Guard Replacement. A new Honor Guard building is erected on-site west of the existing building location. Site work and grading to enable construction of a new parking lot, roads/drives, landscape, stormwater facilities, and other work is undertaken as indicated in the contract drawings and specifications. The existing Honor Guard building is to be demolished to enable the new construction at this site. The existing safe for firearm storage will be kept, relocated, and installed in the new building. Option CLIN (Alternate #2): Add irrigation system to unirrigated areas including PIC/Admin, islands, and other high visibility areas. The existing Honor Guard will remain occupied until the new facility is accepted and turned over for VA occupancy. Demolition shall occur after the new facility accepted and turned over for VA occupancy.

3. Page 17, Factor 2 – Construction/Project Management page limit is increased from limited to 20 pages maximum to read limited to 30 pages maximum.

4. Page 21, paragraph Sub-factor 2.3 – Schedule is changed to delete the strikethrough text and add the text in red for Evaluation of Sub-factor 2.3 – Schedule:

Sub-factor 2.3 – Schedule: is changed from “The Offeror shall submit a proposed Level 1 project schedule in the format of a Gantt chart specific to this cemetery project. The schedule shall also clearly show the remainder of the required work completed 1090 Calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The schedule shall be broken down by phase and major division of work showing start and completion dates. The major work divisions shall be further broken down in sufficient detail to demonstrate the Offeror understands of the project requirements, critical path, and major milestones.

Evaluation of Sub-factor 2.3 – Schedule:

The proposal must demonstrate the offeror’s understanding of project schedule and proactively manage the work to avoid and mitigate delays, should they occur. The narrative should also discuss any special circumstances the schedule must account for given the scope and location of the project.

d) Provide VA responses (in Blue) to Pre-Proposal Inquiries/RFIs as follows:

SOLICITATION NUMBER 36C10F22R0030

PRE- PROPOSAL INQUIRY (PPI) FORM

INDIANTOWN GAP NATIONAL CEMETERY | PHASE 5 EXPANSION DEVELOPMENT

RFI

No.

Reference (Sect/Para/Page) QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE in BLUE

1.

Volume I – Technical Proposal

Will the pages for the resumes be accounted in the total 40 pages of the technical proposal?

Yes, resume(s) are to be included in the limited to 40 pages maximum for Factor 1 – Firm Experience.

2. Vol I – Factor 2 - Schedule

Will the narrative for the schedule be required in sub-factor 2.3 along with the schedule?

Page 21. Paragraph Sub-factor 2.3 – Schedule: is changed from “The Offeror shall submit a proposed Level 1 project schedule in the format of a Gantt chart specific to this cemetery project. The schedule shall also clearly show the remainder of the required work completed 1090 Calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The schedule shall be broken down by phase and major division of work showing start and completion dates. The major work divisions shall be further broken down in sufficient detail to demonstrate the Offeror understands of the project requirements, critical path, and major milestones.”, to read

“Evaluation of Sub-factor 2.3 – Schedule: The proposal must demonstrate the offeror’s understanding of project schedule and proactively manage the work to avoid and mitigate delays, should they occur.

The narrative should also discuss any special circumstances the schedule must account for given the scope and location of the project.”

Yes, narrative for the schedule be required in sub-factor 2.3. Please reference “The narrative should also discuss any special circumstances the schedule must account for given the scope and location of the project.”

3. Vol I – Factor 2 – Schedule

Are there any page requirements for the schedule? Will 11x17 page for the schedule will be counted as 2 pages or 1 page?

Sub-factor 2.3, 11x17 page will be counted as one page for the Level 1 project schedule in the format of a Gantt chart only.

Factor 2 – Construction/Project Management page limit is increased from limited to 20 pages maximum to read limited to 30 pages maximum.

4. 5. Project Definitions

The requirement that a project must be a “VA National Cemetery and/or State/local/private construction cemetery project” to be “very relevant” or “relevant” is overly restrictive.

Further, the requirement that a project must be over $20M and include “new precast crypt field development” and “columbarium construct” to be “relevant” is overly restrictive. Request that the language quoted above in the solicitation be deleted.

No change to the Project Definitions is made.

5.

12. Project Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (PLA) pg.12

The solicitation specifies on p.12 that while Offerors may submit Project Labor Agreements (PLA) with their proposals, this is not a requirement and Offerors who submit proposals with PLAs will not receive any additional points or weight in the Agency’s evaluation. However, the solicitation also incorporates FAR 52.222-33 which states that “the offeror shall negotiate a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of resulting construction contract…[and] shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement with its offer” Can the agency please clarify whether PLAs are required for this project and if so, whether a PLA must be submitted with the Offeror’s proposal?

Refer to page 12 & 13 of the solicitation, Section 12 - Project Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (PLAs).

6. Mock-Ups

Are mock-up required on project? If required, do they need to be separate or can be incorporated into work as final?

Mockups are required per specification 03 30 00, 1.9 and are to be constructed separately and preserved until all related work is completed and approved.

7. Gen Req. 1.1. I.

SPEC calls for Contractor to obtain Trailer/Yard entrance permit – Contractor will be responsible for permit fee – who is this permit obtained from?

East Hanover Township, see drawing sheet G003.

8. Gen Req. 1.4. C.1

Guards: the GC shall provide unarmed guards at the project site; is this being required?

The Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site if deemed necessary because of vandalism or theft within the contract work areas.

9. Gen Req. 1.4. E. 7

Spec. calls for using Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS) does the Govt provide this?

Is it required? What is cost associated with this program?

Engineering Document Management software (ex. Procore) shall be provided by the Contractor.

10.

Gen Req. 1.13 Professional Survey

Does Surveyor not need to be registered in PA?

Yes, PA Registration/Licensing is required.

11. 1.33 VA Tririga

CPMS

Must Tririga be used on project, or will another access program be allowed?

If yes on Tririga use, how many licenses will be granted and what is the cost to the contractor for each license? In addition, will training be required and support on program use?

Tririga is not required, however an acceptable software (ex. Procore) shall be provided by the Contractor.

12.

Gen Req. 1.17. M.

4- RE/COR Field Office

Twice weekly janitorial services and supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels, water, etc.) – please provide a concise list for bidding of all items required to be provided to RE/COR trailer for costing.

Janitorial and consumable housekeeping products, as listed are to be provided.

13.

Gen Req. 1.17. M.

6.e- RE/COR Field Office

The contractor shall include a $5,000 allowance for office supplies as required by the SRE, does this include items listed above (toilet paper, soap, etc.) or is this in addition to?

This is for “office supplies” such as printer and paper, file folders, etc.

Janitorial consumables are not included in this allowance.

14. Gen Req. 1.17. O

RE/COR field office and facilities shall be relocated once after its initial installation at the Contractor’s expense – can coordination be

A relocation of the RE/COR trailer will not be required.

conducted upfront to place the trailer one time and not move after initial installation? A double move will impact sanitary, water, electrical, IT and other services with down time to the Govt.

15. Gen Req. 1.17. R

Provide vehicle to RE: Does the Government want the called out new full-size pickup type vehicle, or will prefer a gator/4-wheel (4 seat all-terrain vehicle?

Refer to the specification to provide the full-size pickup type vehicle.

16.

Gen Req. 1.31 Project Health and Safety Plan vs. 01 35 26 Safety

Conflict exists between 01 00 01 –

1.31 Project Health and Safety Plan

and the requirements called out under 01 35 26, which is to be followed?

Follow the requirements of specification 01 35 26.

17.

Gen Req. 1.32 Project Sustainability Goals

1.32 A. calls out 01 81 11 Sustainable

Design Requirements – this SPEC is not provided in RFP, SPEC provided is: 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements – please clarify.

Correction, specification 01 81 13 is the correct specification reference.

18.

Gen Req. 1.34. B.

1 Punch List Application Scope

Of the six (6) handheld tablets to be provided, do they require cellular access with monthly data to be provided? Or just Wi-Fi service?

Cellular access is not required, only Wi-Fi service is to be provided for handhelds.

19. 01 33 23, 1.2. A

Preconstruction Submittals – submittals required to issuing contract notice to proceed – will these items be billable once NTP is issued, or can they be provided at NTP or later as defined in applicable specs?

Billable items will be reviewed/accepted and approved by

VA.

20. 01 33 23, 1.3.C Submittal Register

When will the VA issue the initial submittal register in electronic format and on what type of program will it be received?

Specification 01 33 23, 1.3.C is corrected to state “The VA will NOT provide the initial submittal register in electronic format.”

The Contractor is requirement to provide a submittal register.

21.

01 33 23, 1.8 Operation and Maintenance Data

Requirement is O&M 30 days after the item is delivered to the contract site or payment may be withheld – often time an item may be delivered and not installed for several months, and require various training for several

O&M data is required prior to final inspection. For ETO areas prior to partial final inspection.

hours – how can the 30-day requirement be held to, without training of site, installation and in some cases testing which is required for that item?

22.

01 35 26, 1.6 Preconstruction Conference

APP is required 15 calendar days prior to the Preconstruction Conference, when will the preconstruction conference be held after notice to proceed given for scheduling purposes?

Preconstruction conference and notice to proceed meeting will be conducted at the same time.

23.

01 35 26, 1.6. C.

Preconstruction Conference

C. Deficiencies in the submitted APP will be brought to attention of Contractor within 14 days, 01 33 23 has submittal review of 15 calendar days, is this adjusted just in this instance?

Yes.

24. 01 35 26, 1.7 SSHO and CP

Can the SSHO be dual hatted and be the Project Manager if they meet the requirements of the contract?

No, separate individuals for the positions are required.

25. 01 35 26 Define: VAMC safety guidelines and use of VAMC equipment

VAMC equipment is not used on this project.

26. 01 35 26, 1.9 Inspections B.

A CSP or CSHT shall randomly conduct a monthly site safety inspection – if the SSHO is a certified CSP or CSHT will they be able to perform this inspection, or must it be a corporate safety professional or independently contracted organization?

The SSHO will not perform the monthly random inspections. A corporate or independent certified CSP or CSHT is required.

27. 01 45 00, 1.3 Submittals.1

Please clarify what is expected from Contractor for Design Quality Control, and Design Data, as this would be a bid build, the Govt (A/E) would provide this.

This is in reference to any submittals that involve a design of a component submitted for VA approval. For items designed by the A/E of Record this is not required.

28.

01 45 00, 3.1 General Requirements

The project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work. In this context the highest-level manager responsible – please define the intended Organization Chart and where does Project Manager and site QCM fall under this?

Responsibility and person subject to removal is defined as the Project Superintendent. PM and QCM have different duties.

29. 01 45 00, 3.2 CQC

Plan

Submit the CQC Plan no later than (blank) CO or Designee to determine Constructability review – 30 days after NTP – please clarify this statement with blank?

Refer to specification 01 45 00, 3.2 CQC Plan, stating 30 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

30.

01 45 00, 3.3 Coordination Meeting

Submit the CQC Plan a minimum of 5 business days prior to meeting, this contradicts above 30 days after NTP, and for scheduling purposes when would the Coordination Meeting be held after NTP to place in schedule?

Coordination Meeting will place after the NTP/Pre-Construction meeting.

This is scheduled with the SRE/RE/COR and the CQC Plan must be received a minimum 5 days prior to the meeting.

31.

01 45 00, 3.4 Quality Control Organization

CQC organization are a SSHO, CQC System Manager – earlier in SPEC calls out Project Superintendent – how does this fit?

Responsibility and person subject to removal is defined as the Project Superintendent. Project Superintendent and QCM have different individuals and different duties.

32. 01 45 00, 3.4 B.

CQC System Manager – construction person with a minimum of (blank) PM or SRE to determine qualifications based…please define the blank for RFP and Key Personnel submission.

The requirement is a minimum of 5 years.

33. 01 45 00, 3.4 B.

The CQC System Manager is assigned as CQC System Manager but has duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control – please clarify this, RFP requests (Key Personnel & Clause) to have stand-alone position, is this intended to be Project Superintendent can also be the CQC?

The CQC System Manager will be a stand-alone position and will not be the same persons as the Project Superintendent.

34. 01 45 00, 3.4 C.

Specialized personnel: electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, architectural, materials technician, etc…. these individuals are directed employed by the GC and cannot be employed for a supplier or sub, and be present – is the intent for additional: ten (10) personnel be employed by the GC to cover these areas? Please clarify.

Provided the individual has the required discipline experience. A single person can be the Specialized Personnel for multiple disciplines, and they are not employed by any project subcontractor.

35. 01 45 00, 3.4 C. Why is a submittal clerk required, if stated 01 33 23, and 01 45 00

A submittal clerk is not required.

requirements of CQC for submission / review of submittals?

36. 01 45 00, 3.10 Sample Forms

Website in SPEC is not valid, please provide a valid website (link) for sample forms for review

Contractor will submit a sample form along with the QC Plan for review/approval by the VA.

37. Table of Content, SPEC sections

Please clarify is General Requirements 01 00 01, OR 01 00 00, reference in SPEC (related work) varies and for submittal register would need accuracy.

Specification 01 00 01 provided is the correct reference for General Conditions.

38. 01 91 00 Can the CQC System Manager (QCM) act as the Contractors Commissioning Agent as well?

No.

39. 01 91 00, 1.4 Summary

Is the IGNC project intending to obtain LEED Certification or just follow LEED Guidelines?

LEED Certification will not be required.

This project was designed following LEED Guidelines where possible.

40.

03 80 00 Commissioning of Pre-Cast Crypts,

1.6 Submittals

The Contractor shall develop a complete list of submittals for the project (submittal register), earlier in 01 33 23, it stated the Govt will provide a submittal register, please clarify?

Specification reference is 03 08 00.

Correction, the Contractor shall supply the submittal register.

41.

03 80 00, 3.3 Training of VA Personnel

Please clarify this section, as there is no training or factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation and troubleshooting of the installed systems?

Specification reference is 03 08 00.

Training in lid lifting and shelf installation will be provided by the Contractor.

42. 03 30 00, 1.9 Mock-Up

Can the mock-up be part of the permanent job site location, or must it be off site and removed, not becoming final part of cemetery?

Mockups are required per specification 03 30 00, 1.9 and are to be constructed separately and preserved until all related work is completed and approved.

43. 03 48 21, 1.3 Related Work

Geotextile: Section 31 05 19.13 Geotextile for Earthwork is referenced, but is not part of this RFP for review, please provide or clarify.

Section 31 05 19.13 is not included in the specifications and has been removed as a reference. Reference to PennDOT specification added and geotextile specified under Section 03 48 21, 2.1.E.1.

44. 03 48 24, 3.3 – Mockups

Can the columbarium wall mock-up be constructed and reviewed in place becoming a final feature of the cemetery?

Mockups are required per specification 03 48 24, 3.3 and are to be constructed separately and preserved until all related work is completed and approved.

45. 04 05 16, 1.2 Related Work

04 72 00, Cast Stone Masonry is called out, but is not part of this RFP for review and to incorporate cost associated.

Reference to 04 72 00 will be removed from specification 04 05 16. There is no Cast Stone Masonry on the project.

46.

Solicitation pg. 10, 14 & 15 – Bid Guarantee

FedEx requires a phone number, please provide a phone number for submission of Bid Bond to Mr. Marcel Parfenti

Catalin Marcel Parfenti, Contracting Officer, phone number is 202-570- 8213.

47.

Solicitation pg. 18 Capacity to Perform Work

RFP is requesting current workload and existing staff utilization (including any subcontractors) – please clarify, subcontractors can be multiple million-dollar organizations throughout the United States and vary job sizes from a few thousand to millions – if being asked to provide workload can a threshold dollar amount be applied or requested information will exceed page limitation and potentially not meet desired request of information.

Factor 2 – Construction/Project Management page limit is increased from limited to 20 pages maximum to read limited to 30 pages maximum.

The proposal is to provide sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s resources and bonding capacity to perform the SOW required in the solicitation, including any major subcontractor utilization.

48.

SPEC 04 73 00,

1.3 Installer

Qualifications. A

Installation of columbarium niche covers will be performed by those individuals who, through an approved certification process. Who or what is the approved certification process? Is this internal to the GC or provided in other means?

The Niche Cover installers proposed shall have documented experience in performing this work. Contractor to submit installer name and experience on other projects for approval to the

SRE.

49.

SPEC 05 12 00,

1.2. D – Steel

Finishes

09 06 00 - Schedule of Finishes is not provided in the RFP.

Specification 05 12 00, 1.2 Item D is removed from specification section.

50.

Please provide contact information for the VA onsite staff, SRE, RE, etc. as applicable for this project.

Requested information will be provided at the NTP/Pre-Construction meeting.

51. G-E103

Drawing shows 2 SM FO cables going to both the pump house and storage building, but doesn’t show a splice box or manhole, will one be required?

Conduits and manholes are shown along the edge of the road.

52. G-E101 - G-E103 What size FM fiber cable? Refer to specification 27 10 00.

53. 07 41 13 What is the width and gauge required for the standing seam metal roof panels?

Refer to specification 07 41 13, 2.3 A.2 and 2.4 A.1.

54. 07 40 00 What is the gauge required for the wall panels?

Refer to specification 07 40 00, 2.3 A.2.

55. S0000

Note 7 states to provide structural steel tube framing around overhead doors and then states that channels at jambs are permitted. Will channels be allowed at overhead door locations?

Channels not permitted at overhead doors. Channels are permitted at man doors.

56. S0001

States that column base elevation is - 8”, but E-S101 and O-S101 show columns on top of poured concrete walls. Please clarify which is correct.

Top of concrete pier/Bottom of PEMB to be at 0'-0".

57. 23 07 11

Calls for wrap for round ductwork and thickness based on exposure. Please clarify.

Honor Guard & Staff Buildings:

Insulate concealed round supply air ductwork in accordance with specification 23 07 11, 3.3 A1a.

Wash Bay & Existing Staff Buildings:

Insulate exposed round supply air ductwork outside the building in accordance with specification 23 07 11,

3.3 E4a.

Pumphouse: Insulate exposed round outside air ductwork in accordance with specification 23 07 11, 3.3 B2a.

58. DT506

Please provide length and width of oil/water separator.

Length, Width and Depth of sand and oil interceptor can be found in specification 22 13 00, 2.7 B.

59. CD102

Note calls out for contractor to verify the extent of the removal of sanitary sewer lines. Is there any information available for budgeting this scope?

All available information for existing sanitary sewer is provided. Refer to CS106 for extents of new sanitary sewer that is to replace the existing.

Contractor to determine required quantities.

60. CS101/CS401

CS101 shows concrete valley curb but on CS401 shows flush curb/gutter.

Which is correct?

Flush curb and gutter shall be installed at this location. Refer to the updated sheet CS101.

61. GC501

What type of depth/type of rip rap is required at headwalls C5 and C6?

Detail on GC501 do not include C5 and C6?

Type and depth of riprap has been updated on the stream crossing profile (CG260). Reference to detail has been removed.

62. CT500

How far beyond curb must subbase extend?

Refer to detail 9 on sheet DT502, as referenced on the cross section(s).

Subbase has been updated to extend beyond curb on the detail.

63. DT507

Retaining wall detail calls for drainage aggregate backfill to 1’ above the HWL mark. What is this elevation?

The HWL at the culvert outfall is

419.88 per the hydraulic calculations included with the permit.

64. DT506/CT101

What depth/type of rip rap is needed around the curb flume areas?

Riprap depth shall be 18" per detail 7, sheet DT506. Riprap class shall be R- 4.

65. 31 20 00 Are grading CAD files available for the project? If so, please provide.

CAD Files will be provided following contract award.

66. 31 20 00

Does the design equate to a balanced site? If not, are we able to generate additional fill onsite if required? If there is excess material, is there a location onsite where material can be stockpiled?

The design does not balance. Any additional fill should be provided from off-site sources. Excess material is to be removed from site.

67. CT104

Administration Building storm connection is in existing parking area, however there are not any demolition drawings/replacement drawings for existing sidewalk and pavement.

Please provide/advise.

Sidewalk shall be removed as needed for the installation of the new sidewalk.

Contractor shall be responsible for determination of method of installation of new storm sewer and replace any pavement removed due to trenching.

Any demolition needed for proposed construction shall be replaced/restored back to existing condition.

68. DT504/CT102

What size of compost sock is required for permanent compost filter sock?

Note states that compost sock must be replaced every 30 days. Is this accurate and for what duration?

The size of the compost filter sock shall be 8-inches. The compost filter sock is temporary and provided for erosion and sediment control for the trail expansion work only. See the updated drawings CT102 and DT504.

69. CG106/GC209

CG106 does not include storm pipe for extending culvert outfall to wooded area but it is included on GC209. Is this required?

Pipe has been removed from GC209.

70. GC010

Notes 1 and 2 are conflicting. Note 1 states temp fence shall be 6’ minimum and note 2 states 7’ minimum. Which is correct?

Note 1 has been removed from

GC010.

71. 32 90 00

What type of turf replacement is required at existing areas impacted by improvements?

Specific seed types are specified on sheet L-105 under "LANDSCAPING NOTES" to be used in the various areas that will be impacted by the improvements. Seed types vary depending on the location.

72. CG106/S-502

Underdrainage not shown on grading/drainage plans for entry wall but are shown on structural drawings.

Will underdrains be required? If so, what is the outlet?

Underdrains required (L-502).

Underdrains are to daylight.

73. LI105

Drawing indicates revise zones at multiple areas. Please clarify what this scope of work includes.

Refer to revised LI105 showing SOW is attached.

74. M-E201/H-E201

Administration Building, Honor Guard and Existing Staff Building show security cameras. There aren’t any details for this scope of work.

Refer to specification 28 23 00.

75. G-E101

Admin exterior light fixtures are indicated on drawing G-E101. There are no drawings or details provided for this scope of work.

Refer to keynote #14 on G-E101.

76. CT100

Does pavement sealing refer to joint sealants at concrete sidewalk sections or asphalt pavement?

The "EXISTING JOINT REPLACEMENT NOTE" refers to all concrete pavement and curbing.

77. CT100

Are there any drawings that can be provided for the extent of existing concrete sidewalk expansion joint locations?

Contractor to field determine required quantities. All joints to be resealed.

78. DT504

There is a detail for flag sleeves, but there aren’t any shown on the plans.

Will any be required?

Flagpole sleeves are shown on the CS series sheets. Refer to the Graphic

Legend for plan depiction and detail reference.

79. 31 20 00

Will the fill material located within the in-ground cremains/traditional sections need to be screened? If so, to what depth for each?

Refer to specifications for fill and screening requirements. Screen fill to be a minimum of 36” depth in in-ground cremains sections. All fill placed for traditional sections shall be screened.

80. 32 33 00

The existing trash and vase receptacles were assembled by the cemetery staff. Will the trash and vase receptacles for this project also be assembled by the maintenance staff using materials purchased by the general contractor?

Contractor shall provide matching trash and vase receptacles. No fabrication will be performed by the Cemetery, see sheets CI500 & CI501.

81.

Due to shortages related to cement, aggregate, supply chains and labor force shortcomings, will the VA allow HP or HDPE Pipe in-lieu of RCP?

The contractor can request a variance during the submittal process by documenting lack of product availability.

82.

Will the VA allow for the Contractor to request Final Turnover/Acceptance of Burial Sections & Landscaped/Green Areas once grassing is placed and deemed acceptable for the cemetery staff to takeover for maintenance?

There will be no incremental acceptance of Burial Sections or Landscape work.

83.

A lot of the restorative work for the existing roadways could be performed during the nighttime hours. This will reduce the impact to the cemetery as the Contractor works through the phasing plan. Will the VA allow for this work to be conducted in the evening hours?

Evening work will be permitted.

84. CG260 What gauge is the 84” cmp at the crossing?

14 Gauge.

85. CG402/33 40 00

Drawing includes pvc nyoplast area drains, where specification indicates cast iron area drains: ASME A112.6.3.

Which is correct?

Drawing CG402, see notes Cast Iron frame and grates for Columbarium Area Drains.

86. CJ500

Detail 1 does not include outlet structure box dimensions. Please provide details for each structure.

Detail on CJ500 has been updated.

87. CS101-CS105

SWM Facilities are numbers as follows: 1A (Twice),1B,2,3,4A but on the detail page 96 (CJ500) calls out the facilities 1-7 on Detail 1. Please amend the plans to include the correct facility numbers.

CS101 - CS104 SWM facility ID's have been corrected.

88. CAD File – Could this be provided? CAD files will be provided after contract award.

89.

Site Balance – Does the site currently balance? If not, are we able to generate additional material from onsite if fill is required? In the same respect, if we have excess material, is there a location onsite that it can be left at?

The design does not balance. Any additional fill should be provided from off-site sources. Excess material is to be removed from site.

90. Page 21 CD102

Could you provide better clarify the removal of the existing sanitary sewer lines called on Page 21 (CD102)? The note calls out for contractor to verify, could you provide budgetary qty’s for this?

All available information for existing sanitary sewer is provided. Refer to CS106 for extents of new sanitary sewer that is to replace the existing.

Contractor to determine required quantities.

91.

Page 42 CA101

Page 54 CS401

What type of curb is intended to be used at the Columbarium? Page 42 (CS101) calls our Concrete Valley Curb and on Page 54 (CS401) calls out Flush Curb & Gutter?

Flush curb and gutter shall be installed at this location. Refer to the updated sheet CS101.

92. Page 39 GC501

What type/depth of Rip Rap is needed at the headwalls C5 & C6? When you go to the detail call out Page 39 (GC501), the headwalls are not listed on the Rip Rap Chart?

Type and depth of riprap has been updated on stream crossing profile (CG260). Reference to detail has been removed.

93. Page 80 CT500

What is the distance past curb is the stone base under intending to go?

See Page 80 (CT500).

Refer to detail 9 on sheet DT502, as referenced on the cross section(s).

Subbase has been updated to extend beyond curb on the detail.

94. Page 105 DT507

On Page 105 (DT507), the retaining wall detail calls the need for stone backfill to 1’ above the HWL mark.

What is this elevation?

The HWL at the culvert outfall is

419.88 per the hydraulic calculations included with the permit.

95.

Page 57 CT101

Page 104 DT506

What type/depth of Rip Rap is needed around curb flume areas plan view Page 57 (CT101) and detailed on Page 104 (DT506)?

Riprap depth shall be 18" per detail 7, sheet DT506. Riprap class shall be R- 4.

96. Page 104 DT506

Page 104 (DT506) gives some of the dimensions for the Oil/Water separator but not all of them (Length & Width are needed). Could you provide these additional dimensions?

Or is the spec section (22 13 00 – 8) calling for a 500 Gallon fiberglass tank what you are looking for?

Specification section calling for 500 -gallon fiberglass tank. See sheet W- P101.

97.

Pages 42-45

CS101-CS105

On the utility plans pages 42-45 (CS101-CS105) the SWM Facilities are numbers as follows: 1A (Twice),1B,2,3,4A but on the detail page 96 (CJ500) calls out the facilities 1-7 on Detail 1. Could you amend the plans to correct facility numbers?

CS101 - CS104 SWM facility ID's have been corrected.

98. Page 96 CJ500

Page 96 (CJ500), detail 1 doesn’t provide an outlet structure box size?

Could you provide these dimensions for each structure?

Detail on CJ500 has been updated to include dimensions.

99. Page 76 CG402

Page 76 (CG402), the columbarium 12” area drains are detailed for PVC Nyloplast drains but in the specs section (33 40 00-10) that they are to be Cast Iron Area Drains: ASME A112.6.3. Which is required for the project?

Drawing CG402 notes Cast Iron frame and grates for Columbarium Area Drains.

100. Please provide Specification for Stone Veneer at the Honor Guard Bldg.

See specification 04 43 13.16.

101.

31 20 00 Para 3.5.A

Where is the location of the stockpile area for the surplus soils?

Surplus soils will be removed from the site by the Contractor. No on-site stockpile areas are available.

102. 04 48 21 Specification states that backfill shall be as shown on plans. The plan

On-site soils from stratum 1 and stratum 2 can be used as General Fill.

Para 3.7.G

DT500, Detail 1 show fill material over precast lawn crypts as Approved General Fill. Can on site soils from stratum 1 and stratum 2 be used as General Fill? If material must be imported, please provide specification for General Fill.

Fill is defined in specification 31 20 00, 2.2.B.

103.

33 40 00

Para 2.9.8

Specification requires Resilient Pipe Connectors in precast manholes or catch basis for each pipe connection.

This will not create a watertight joint for RCP, HDPE or CMP. This will only work for SDR-35 PVC pipe connections. Watertight connections can be made using non-shrink grout.

ASTM C923 compliant Resilient Pipe Connector providing a watertight connection are available for the pipe materials indicated. Provide per specification.

104.

32 12 16

Asphalt Paving

Please consider using the Asphalt Index for material Escalation at time of installation.

This is a Firm Fixed Contract; material escalation is not permitted.

105. Drawing GC209

Plan GC209 show an Alternate #3 – to extend a storm pipe from an existing culvert outfall. Is this to be included with the Entry Feature Enhancements? Is there a profile of this pipe run? What size and type of pipe is required?

Pipe has been removed from GC209.

106.

33 30 00

Drawing CS105

Keynote 17 is pointing to the 4” sanitary sewer, but Key Note 17 is for a sanitary follow meter in a manhole.

Please clarify if a meter is required and where it is located.

Keynote has been corrected on

CS105.

107.

33 30 00

Drawing CS106

Plan indicates the removal and replacement of the 8” Sanitary Sewer pipe. Do the existing manholes remain or do they also get replaced?

Existing sanitary sewer manholes shown to remain. Manholes shall be replaced if damaged during sewer replacement.

108.

33 30 00

Drawing CS106

Are the as-built profiles available for the existing sanitary sewer that gets replaced?

As-built profiles are not available.

109.

33 30 00

Drawing CS106

Is by-pass pumping of the sanitary sewer required while replacing the 8” sanitary sewer pipe?

By-pass pumping is required to ensure there is no interruption of service during replacement of the sanitary sewer.

ATTACHMENTS:

See attached document: S04 Pre-Proposal Conference - IGAP Phase 5 Presentation.

See attached document: S04 Pre-Proposal Conference Attendance Sheet.

See attached document: S06 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE.

See attached document: S06 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts.

See attached document: S06 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting.

See attached document: S06 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing.

See attached document: S06 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units.

See attached document: S06 23 42 00 Dust Collector.

See attached document: S06 A0002 RFI Updated Drawings.

All other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

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