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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-01-2019 630-19-3-8945-0003 630A4-17-434 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 2094 Albany Post Rd.

Montrose

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10548 36C242 Department of Veteran Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 2094 Albany Post Rd.

Montrose

NY

10548 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24219B0039 07-03-2019

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The purpose of this amendment is to amend Solicitation Number: 36C24219B0039 ;Project Number: 630A4-17-434 as follows:

A. Incorporate RFI Questions and Answers B. Revise Calendar Days Completion to 360 Calendar Days C. Revise Bid Sheet D. Revise Specifications -Replace Roofs Building 65-85-86-87-88 630A4-17-434 Revised E. See continuation page (s) for amendment description.

NOTE: CONTRACTORS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS.

Acknowledgment can be made on Page 2 of SF 1449 or by including a signed SF30 for each amendment.

Emily I. Lindsey Contracting Officer

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Replace B65, 85,86,87,88 Roofs – St. Albans Campus Project # 630A4-17-434

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to requests for information received by potential bidders; provide revised specifications, revised Bid Sheet and provide the sign in sheet from the formal site visit on July 15, 2019. The scheduled bid opening remains unchanged and will take place on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Engineering Conference Room, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn Campus, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Specifications

The following revised specification is attached & will be incorporated into the final contract documents:

S02- SPECS – Replace Roofs Building 65-85-86-87-88 630A4-17-434 Revised

Site Visit Attendance

The attendance sheet from the formal site visit is attached to this amendment.

RFI Responses to Questions 1 – 49

Q1. Can you verify the thickness of the existing roof system? Has there been a core test taken of the roof? This information is important to the contractor because it directly impacts the overall price of the project, by influencing labor cost, number of dumpsters, and overall project duration time.

A1. – Core samples are optional, by contractor, prior to placing bid ;The VA hasn’t done a core sample and the bidders should estimate the thickness dimensions of the existing roofs. The contractors also have the option of doing core samples. This should be arranged, via Email with Mr. Ernie Monteleone; Facility Manager – Ernie.Monteleone@va.gov to take core samples prior to the bid due date.

Q2. ‐Will a material and equipment staging area be allotted to the contractor for the entire duration of this project?

A2. - Yes

Q3. -Will the contractor be able to utilize interior roof access to access each roof?

A3. –Yes

Q4. -Will the VA reuse the existing gravel? If so, will the contractor be able to stage the gravel on site for the VA to reuse?

A4. – No, Remove from site

Q5. ‐During the site visit we noticed that most of the stone coping was in great condition, but only needs the joints resealed and re-waterproofed. The existing caulking within the joints is dry-rotted and needs to be replaced. The temporary removal of the stone coping is not necessary because the finished roof system termination does not involve the coping cap. However, if the VA still feels damaged coping needs to be replaced, can the VA provide a contingency for cap that will be replaced, or provide the contractor a percentage amount to figure within their price??

A5. – All building coping stones shall not be removed, minus railing area of building 87. All the coping stones shall be cleaned, re-caulked and all cracked coping stones shall be repaired in place.

Q6.- The tile coping cap on building 88 has been installed on the top of the parapets using mortar, the tile will break once the contractor attempts to remove it from the walls. Due to the type of roof system being installed, it is not necessary to have the tile coping removed, as it is not a part of the roof system termination up the wall. However, if the VA still feels the tile shall be removed and re-installed, can the VA include a contingency for broke tile or a percentage amount we should figure within our pricing?

A6.- Building 88 coping caps shall not be removed. All the coping stones shall be cleaned and re-caulked and all cracked coping stones shall be repaired in place

Q7.- Detail A/A-501 for Coping Stone Shows Coping Stone different than the Majority of coping Stones. The Majority of Existing Coping Stones are 48"L X 14.5" W X 10.5" Ht. where in the Detail it is Approx. 2" thick. Detail Calls to Remove then Reinstall /Replace ( As required) all Coping Stones to ENSURE Termination. Is this correct?

A7.- All building coping stones shall not be removed, minus railing area of building 87. All the coping stones shall be cleaned, re-caulked and all cracked coping stones shall be repaired in place.

Q8. - Drawing G-002 /Note-2 Calls " Consider all Roofing System Removal is to be TREATED as ACM" Kindly confirm.

A8.- Confirmed

Q9. - Kindly Specify Location and Size of Staging Area for Each Building.

A9. – Bld 65 West side of building on concrete/asphalt roadway Bld 85 West side exterior wall on grass Bld 86 East side exterior wall on grass Bld 87 South end wall on grass/concrete Bld 88 North East side of building on concrete/asphalt

Q10. - Kindly Clarify if Side-walk shed is to be at Either Entrances of buildings or around Building perimeter where ever applies.

A10. – Temp bridging/scaffolding shall be installed walkways, entrances and exits.

Q11. - It is found that parapets has a lot of conduits attached, in addition to others loose, please advice regarding the required scope of work, and if there is determination by VA-Engineer for a fixed ALLOWANCE for that purpose.

A11. – No. Contractors responsibility to remove and reinstall any and all necessary obstructions, to remove old roofing and install the new roofing systems.

Q12. -Kindly provide Existing Structural ROOF Slab drawings.

A12. –Core samples are optional, by contractor, prior to placing bid.

Q13. - Is Contractor to provide Pipe-Scaffold?

A13. – Yes

Q14. - Completion time of 180 calendar days seems very less. Can agency increase this time limit?

A14. – Completion time of 360

Q15. Please confirm this is not a phased project, contractor can simultaneously work on all the 5 buildings.

A15. – This is a phased project. One roof shall be worked on at a time and completed prior to moving on to next roof.

Q16. - Spec section 01 35 26 states to have SSHO, please confirm that contractor’s site supervisor can simultaneously perform the duties of this SSHO.

A16. – Site supervisor shall solely be dedicated to this project

Q17. - Drawings A-101, A-102, A-103 and A-104 does not have scale, only dimensions are shown. Can contractor use these dimensions for estimating the quantities for bid?

A17. – All dimensions are for reference only and shall be verified in field

Q18. - Drawing A-105 does not dimensions or scale. Please provide a scale drawing or print dimensions.

A18. – All dimensions are for reference only and shall be verified in field

Q19. - Drawing A-501 does not have scale. Also dimensions are missing on details G and H.

A19. – All dimensions are for reference only and shall be verified in field

Q20. - Drawing H-101 does not have scale or dimensions. Please provide either of them.

A20. – All dimensions are for reference only and shall be verified in field

Q21. - As there is major work of removal and reinstallation of existing solar panels please inform the name and contact of Solar panel contractor of all the buildings.

A21. – Terry Hamer Efficient Energy of Tennessee Director of Operations 865-323-4659 thamer@eetenn.com

Q22. - If safety netting is required at building parapets then please provide a detailed drawing and specification.

A22. –– Safety netting is required and contractor shall provide PE Stamped shop drawings for approval

Q23. - Project documents specifies 2K-PUR membrane with a white coating, this may peel off soon. Kemper offers 2K-FR in white color. This will save us on labor of installing the white coating. The material is slightly more expensive but it will be significantly less. Please advice.

A23. –Please use 2K-FR

Q24. - Detail A / A-501 requires membrane to be brought up the parapet wall and under the coping stone, please confirm this is correct.

A24. –No. All building coping stones shall not be removed, minus railing area of building 87. All the coping stones shall be cleaned, re-caulked and all cracked coping stones shall be repaired in place. Please see detail “1 ply base flashing with counterflashing”.

Q25. - Drawing G-002, new note # 3 states ‘Foam Insulation at least 3” thick’. This contradicts with spec section 07 22 00 page 131 where it states Overall average R-value R-33 minimum, as R-33 insulation has thickness of 5”. So please advice which is correct and what thickness of insulation is to be used for this project.

A25. – 5” Insulation is acceptable, as long as you achieve R-33 value.

Building 85,86 RFI's :

Q26. - At 2-Corner Locations the parapet including the coping stone is structurally cracked, Kindly advice regarding the Scope of work.

A26. - All cracked coping stones and parapet bricks shall be repaired, in place

Q27. - A large Qty. of Coping Stones either cracked or HEAVILY Chipped, Kindly advice if AN ALLOWANCE is to be determined by VA Engineer to be included for a FAIR Bid.

A27.- No allowance. All cracked coping stones and parapet bricks shall be repaired, in place

Building 87 RFI's :

Q28. - A large Qty. of Coping Stones either cracked or HEAVILY Chipped, Kindly advice if AN ALLOWANCE is to be determined by VA Engineer to be included for a FAIR Bid.

A28. – No allowance. All cracked coping stones and parapet bricks shall be repaired, in place

Q29.- We are to replace Parapet Railing, However there is no DETAIL in Drawings for Such type of work. Kindly Provide.

A29.- Contractor shall provide PE Stamped shop drawings for approval

Q30. - CHILLER Ducts and Insulation are low and are touching Existing ROOFING, Is there an ALLOWANCE to cover such work of Disconnect then Reconnect , including DRAIN Piping .

A30. - No. Contractors responsibility to remove and reinstall any and all necessary obstructions, to remove old roofing and install the new roofing systems.

Q31. - Majority of DUNN-AGE Steel is rusted, and later will affect the New Roofing System, Please advice.

A31.- Properly prepare surface and paint with exterior oil-based epoxy paint.

Building 88 RFI's :

Q32. -Door Flashing detail will not work, since Slope will change as per the NEW TAPERED Insulation.

A32.- Contractor to submit alternate detail.

Q33. - Majority of DUNN-AGE Steel is rusted, and later will affect the New Roofing System, Please advise.

A33.- Properly prepare surface and paint with exterior oil-based epoxy paint.

Q34.- Kindly advice regarding Roof-Ladder Details, since drawings does not include design for New Roof Ladder.( with Security-CAGE)

A34. Contractor shall provide PE Stamped shop drawings for approval

Building 65 RFI's :

Q35. - Majority of Coping is TERRACOTTA Stones, are we to replace all to CAST Stone Coping.

A35.-No

Q36. - We were not able to find any indication of Timber Roof-deck replacement.

A36.- All layers of existing roofing systems are to be replaced down to the deck. Wooden deck shall be replaced, if necessary, with provided PE stamped shop drawings

Q37. - Kindly advice regarding Roof-Ladder Details, since drawings does not include design for New Roof Ladder.( with Security-CAGE).

A37.- Contractor shall provide PE Stamped shop drawings for approval

GENERAL RFI’s Q38. - Can the VA clarify areas where scaffold bridging will be required for all roofs?

A38.- Temp bridging/scaffolding shall be installed walkways, entrances and exits.

Q39.- Can the VA clarify if temporary fencing shall be installed around all roof perimeters during construction?

A39.- Yes. Contractor shall provide PE Stamped shop drawings for approval

Q40. -Solicitation states project magnitude/cost is between $1 to $5 milion, this cost range seems very less. In order to keep the project cost down we suggest not to remove the 10" thick heavy parapet coping stones and cap these entire coping stones with metal cap. Please advice.

A40.- Only building 87 to be fully capped in aluminum. All other buildings, in this project, shall have coping stones repaired in place.

Q41. - There are no electrical outlets on roofs, can agency allow to use electrical outlets in the floor below for temporary power. Does contractor has to pay agency for the temporary power used.

A41.- Power available on all roofs

Q42. - Drawings does not show existing conduits and wiring which are present on the parapet walls/coping stones. Please advice if its contractor's responsibility or VA's responsibility to remove and reinstall all the existing conduits and wiring.

A42.- Contractors responsibility to remove and reinstall any and all necessary obstructions, to remove old roofing and install the new roofing systems.

Q43.- Drawings does not show existing exterior lighting of building which are installed on coping stones. Please advice if its contractor's responsibility or VA's responsibility to remove and reinstall all the existing exterior lighting on coping stones.

A43.- Contractors responsibility to remove and reinstall any and all necessary obstructions, to remove old roofing and install the new roofing systems.

Q44.- As per detail A-A 501 (General Detail) Calls for Flashing to Go all up to terminate underneath the Coping Stones, where in the majority of parapets are more than 42" Ht., does that mean that all Masonry Bricks parapets will be covered by the membrane. Please Clarify.

A44.- No. Only a partial amount of the Masonry Brick Parapet wall will be covered by the membrane. Please reference the detail that shows the flashing cut into the brick parapet wall.

Q45. -On page 9, line # 8 of the solicitation, it states that lightning protection must be re-installed and recertified by a lightning protection contractor. The specs/drawings don’t show anything on lightning protection, and during the site visit we did not see any existing lightning protection. Please advise.

A45. No lightning protection system present

Q46.-We were not able to do core samples during the site visit, so could the government provide existing drawings that show the current roof system? Example: insulation thickness, slope in deck, type of deck.

A46.- Core samples are optional, by contractor, prior to placing bid; The VA hasn’t done a core sample and the bidders should estimate the thickness dimensions of the existing roofs. The contractors also have the option of doing core samples. This should be arranged, via Email with Mr. Ernie Monteleone; Facility Manager – Ernie.Monteleone@va.gov to take core samples prior to the bid due date.

Q47.-What provisions will the government make for storing the dismembered solar panels during roof installation? Will we be able to store the panels on the roof?

A47.- Solar panels shall be carefully removed and stored within the motor pool

Q48.-On page G-002 “Scope of Work” line 21 reads, “install construction fence around the building roof’s perimeter, to ensure safety of materials and personnel on roof.” Does this refer to a warning line system on the roof, or a construction fence that will be on the ground? Please advise.

A48.- Roof Fall protection and ground fencing are required

Q49.-The new roof work drawings show replacing some of the existing ladders with double sided ladders. Are there any specs for the new ladders to be installed?

A49.- Contractor shall provide PE Stamped shop drawings for approval

BID SHEET

PROJECT NUMBER 630A4-17-434

PROJECT TITLE:

REPLACE ST. ALBANS ROOFS

NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (ST. ALBANS CAMPUS)

179-00 LINDEN BLVD

ST. ALBAN, NY 11425

STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

Objective:

The objective of this project is to Replace Roofs with new Kemper liquid applied roofing system (or approved equal) and abate all asbestos containing material Buildings 65, 85, 86, 87 and 88 at the New York Harbor Healthcare System St. Albans Campus, 179-00 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11425.

Scope of Work:

The contractor for this project shall:

A. 1. Provide all necessary labor, equipment and materials as according to drawings and specifications to replace the following roofs: of Buildings 65, 85, 86, 87 and 88.

The entire roofing system of each building, illustrated and detailed in contract drawings, shall be treated as ACM and properly abated in accordance with all applicable regulations. Remove all roofing down to the roof deck and replace with new liquid applied roofing system. Install new guardrails and ladders where indicated, in contract drawings.

The firm must be a Roofing Contractor approved under NAICS: 238160, size standard: $15 million. The offeror shall obtain any and all necessary licenses or permits required to perform this work in the State of New York to include abate the ACM in accordance with New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) Title 15, Chapter 1 and New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Industrial Code Rule 56 (12 NYCRR Part 56)., the VAMC specification and applicable federal regulations.

B. Replace Building 65 Roof C. Replace Building 85 Roof D. Replace Building 86 Roof E. Replace Building 87 Roof F. Replace Building 88 Roof G. Replace Building 65 & 87 H. Replace Building 85, 86 & 87

All work shall be done in accordance with contract drawings and specifications.

BASE BID: Include Items 1A to 1H listed above

360 CALENDAR DAYS COMPLETION TIME

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1:

All work as shown on the drawings, specifications and as described in Base Bid Work except:

Include Base Bid except, delete item 1B (Building 65)

300 CALENDAR DAYS COMPLETION TIME

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2:

All work as shown on the drawings, specifications and as described in Base Bid Work except:

Include Base Bid except, delete item 1C (Building 85)

300 CALENDAR DAYS COMPLETION TIME

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3:

All work as shown on the drawings, specifications and as described in Base Bid Work except:

Include Base Bid except, delete item 1D (Building 86)

300 CALENDAR DAYS COMPLETION TIME

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4:

All work as shown on the drawings, specifications and as described in Base Bid Work except:

Include Base Bid except, delete item 1E (Building 87)

330 CALENDAR DAYS COMPLETION TIME

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 5:

All work as shown on the drawings, specifications and as described in Base Bid Work except:

Include Base Bid except, delete item 1F (Building 88)

300 CALENDAR DAYS COMPLETION TIME

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 6:

Include Base Bid except, delete item 1B (Building 65) & 1E (Building 87)

270 CALENDAR DAYS COMPLETION TIME

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 7:

Include Base Bid except, delete item 1C (Building 85) & 1D (Building 86) & 1E (Building 87)

210 CALENDAR DAYS COMPLETION TIME

OFFERORS MUST BID ON EACH ITEM LISTED ABOVE.

AN AWARD IS INTENDED TO BE MADE ON BASE BID, HOWEVER SHOULD BID EXCEED THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THEN AWARD WILL BE MADE ON ONE OF THE DEDUCT ALTERNATE BID ITEMS IN DESCENDING ORDER.

OFFEROR MUST QUOTE A PRICE FOR EACH BID ITEM.

THIS IS A SDVOSB SET-ASIDE.

AWARD IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABLILITY OF FUNDS.

THERE SHALL BE ONE (1) SITE VISIT/WALKTHROUGH FOR INTERESTED BIDDERS FOR THIS PROJECT ON 7/15/2019 AT 2:00 P.M. (EST) AT: New York Harbor Healthcare System St. Albans Campus, 179-00 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11425. PLEASE MEET AT ENGINEERING, LOBBY, BUILDING 89.

IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE INTERGRITY OF THE BIDDING PROCESS, ALL QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST, JULIE.PROVENZANO@VA.GOV NO LATER THAN 1:00PM EST ON 7/25/2019. ANY QUESTIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS CUT-OFF DATE WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.

See attached document: S04 Site Visit SA Roof sign in sheets.

See attached document: S02 SPECS- Replace Roofs Buildings 65-85-86-87-88 630A4-17-434- REVISED rev01.