36C24122R0135 0012.docx

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 06/21/2023 405-13-104 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24122R0135 12-30-2022

X X X

7/14/2023 1:00PM EDT

X The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional RFI responses and offer an additional site visit.

An additional site visit is scheduled for June 27, at 9:00AM EDT at Bldg 37 VA Medical Center, White River Junction The RFI deadline remains Thursday, June 29, at 3:00PM EDT.

The proposal due date remains Friday, July 14, at 1:00PM EDT.

See attached RFI responses. Additional RFIs have been received and will be answered in future amendments.

Stephen Slaby Contracting Officer RFI Questions Submitted with Answers 36C24122R0135 Amendment 0012 405-13-104 Renovate Inpatient Ward, White River Junction, VT Questions #1 - #90 Appear in earlier amendments Question# 91 Provide full manufacturers information for all equipment, furnishings, and products for the requested fabricated supports as per 055000 Part 2.8.A.

1. Suspended television brackets.

2. Equipment furnished under individual specification sections (other than the curtain track).

3. Medical equipment.

4. Surgical lights.

5. Owner’s furnished equipment.

Answer: Bidders shall seek clarification based on specific equipment identified in the drawings and/or appearing on the Owner’s Equipment Schedule attached to this amendment. However, it is expected that each bidder for bidding purposes has a working understanding of the methods and means necessary to support all manner of medical equipment that might be included in this project.

Question# 92 The list provided in 102813 for owner furnish and contractor installed items do not match totally match the floor plans and interior elevations.

Please confirm the intent and clarify the "including but not limited to the following" comment in the specifications. Are there more items that are owner furnish and contractor installed that are not listed?

Hand Sanitizer - not shown on plans Glove box - plans call for OFCI Narcotic Cabinet - plans call for OFCI Cubicle and Shower curtains - OFCI per 102813 and OFOI per 102133.

Question# 93 Clause 4.9 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS states: "In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract: (d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage." Asbestos coverage is a standard, industry-wide exclusion to the General Liability policy. Will asbestos coverage found under the Contractor’s Pollution Liability policy meet the requirement? Please state the coverage PL limits required.

Answer:

Asbestos coverage found under the Contractor’s Pollution Liability policy is acceptable at $500,000.00 per occurrences.

Question# 94 Provision 2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) states: "The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation". This contract form places upon the contractor full responsibility for all costs. Is a sample Firm-Fixed-Price contract available for Contractor's review?

Answer: According to FAR 16.202-1, a firm-fixed-price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss. It provides maximum incentive for the contractor to control costs and perform effectively and imposes a minimum administrative burden upon the contracting parties. A firm-fixed-price contract awarded under this procurement would meet the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Question# 95 Specification section 095100 Part 2.3 calls for Model #88189CR to be installed at Isolation Rooms G-71 and G-78 along with their respected toilet rooms G-71A and G-78A. However sheet 31-AS-500 shows all these rooms with a gypsum ceiling. Please clarify.

Answer: The reflected ceiling plans shall govern for the distribution of lay-in ceilings versus monolithic gypsum board. Specific to the Isolation rooms noted on the Ground Floor, the patient bedrooms shall have existing monolithic ceilings to remain, and the patient toilet rooms shall have new monolithic gypsum board ceilings.

Answer: Use RS-1.

Question# 97 What is the existing roof cover material where new roof penetrations will be installed?

Answer: Existing roof material at new penetrations is ballasted bituminous membrane roofing. Photos of two locations provided.

Question# 98 The Reception Desk 100A and Team Stations 140, 145, 161, and 168 are shown to be modular furniture by the owner per sheets 31-AS-401, 403, 404, and 409. However, sheet 31-AS-903 shows this work it to be by the general contractor. Please verify the intent. Please provide location(s) for the millwork trash cabinets as shown on 31-AS-903.

Answer: The Reception Desk 100A and Team Station Desks 140, 145, 161, and 168 shall be owner furnished as described on drawings 31-AS-401, 403, 404, and 409. Disregard detail 4 on drawing 31-AS-903.

Question# 99 Sheet 31-AS-602 (door schedule) contains a schedule of doors for a temporary nursing unit. Provide a floor plan with details of this temporary nursing unit.

Answer: These openings correspond to the Ground Floor Proposed Plan shown on drawing 31-AS-109.

Question# 100 Provide the contact information for the VAMC' elevator installation/maintenance contractor per General Note 17 on 31-AS-602?

Answer: VAMC Bldg 31 Elevator construction contract awarded to Elevated Technologies, Inc., Matthew Martin, 817 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Local subsidiary Metro performing the work.

Local Metro contacts:

Adam Malicia, Project Manager: AdamMalicia@metro-elevator.com John Petty, Vice President: JohnPetty@metro-elevator.com.

Question# 101 Do you know when we can expect the most recent site visit list to be released?

Answer: Site visit sign-in sheet from 06/01/2023 is attached.

Question# 102 Per specification section 113100 the contractor is to furnish and install the appliances listed. However the appliances shown on the interior elevation drawings state that they are OFOI (owner furnished and owner installed). Please clarify who is responsible for furnishing and installing the appliances.

Answer: All appliances shall be procured and installed as indicated on the Owner’s Equipment Schedule attached to this amendment.

Question# 103 I need to know if you’re required to be a US citizen for VA inpatient Care – White River Junction VT? Is a work visa or green card acceptable to pass the background check?

Answer: All workers must be legally able to work in the U.S. FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification applies.

Question# 104 Sheet 31-AS-600 detail 3 shows the shower wing walls extending 6' AFF with structural supports. Sheet 31-AS-110A calls for those walls to be wall type 8 which is not the same. Confirm the intent and wall type for these shower wing walls.

Answer: Follow detail 3 on drawing 31-AS-600 for construction of the shower wing walls.

Question# 105 Please confirm that the AWI - Quality Control Program is a project requirement as per specification section 064000 part 1.3.A.2.

Answer: The requirement for AWI-QCP certification is hereby waived. The Fabricator & Installer performing architectural woodworking are not required to be AWI-QCP certified but the work shall adhere to the AWI standards to the greatest extent practicable. Further, in lieu of AWI-QCP certification the Fabricator & Installer shall both demonstrate satisfactory service on not less than five (5) similar projects over a minimum of five (5) consecutive years. Upon demand, the Fabricator & Installer shall both provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

Question# 106 Would there be an opportunity to schedule a site visit for subcontractors that have not previously been to the site?

Answer: An additional site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 9:00am EDT. Meeting location is Bldg 37, VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT.

Attachments See attached document: Owners Equipment Schedule updated 6-20-2023.

See attached document: Sign-in Sheet 06-01-2023.

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