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11-04-2020

632-20-4-2361-0158 620-18-202

36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24220B0068 11-04-2020

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This amendment to solicitation number 36C24220B0068 for project number 620-18-202 Expand Parking Lot is to publish documents related to amendment 002 as some prospective bidders are unable to access them.

The bid opening date is Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST. It will be held at the James J. Peters VAMC, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Room 9B-67, Bronx NY 10468. If mailing bid, please address to Richard Adu, BID:

36C24220B0068, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Network Contracting Office 2, Room 9B-67, Bronx NY 10468-3904, or Hand Deliver to Room 9B-67.

Richard Adu Contracting Officer

Prebid RFI Responses for 620-18-202 Expand Parking Lot

1. Cast in Place Vertical Curb & Gutter:

0. Where does Detail 2/CP-102 Cast In Place Vertical Curb and Gutter get installed on the Project?

Response This detail is not Required on this project. The detail has been marked Not in Contract on re-issued drawings.

0. Can the Curb at the Handicap Ramps be formed and poured Monolithically?

Response No

0. Detail 3/CP-103 Concrete Curb & Terminal Section- Can it Be assumed that all curb reveals are 6" or less on this project?

Response Generally, this is the case, however, there are transition such as to match into existing conditions which may vary slightly.

1. Storm Drainage

1. On the Utility plan CU-101 and the Storm Drain profiles There is pipe that is designated as TP. What Type of Pipe is this? The Specification Section 33 40 00 show pipe Designations HDPE, PE, and Concrete Pipe only.

Response TP stands for Thermoplastic pipe and includes HDPE and PE pipe.

1. Pavement Marking

2. Note 5 on Drawing CU-101 References a Drawing AG-101 For Line Striping. Drawing AG-101 Contains details on the site signage. Is this a Typo or does another plan exist that might have additional details for the pavement marking?

Response Detail 6 regarding pavement markings has been added to Drawing AG-101.

2. Is there any Double Yellow Centerline to be installed on this Project?

Response Yes, the centerlines and angled centerline separation area on FDR Veterans Hospital Road. are to be 4 inch yellow.

2. Does the existing parking lot to the East of the proposed parking lot get restriped?

Response The entire parking lot to the east does not get restriped. However, the cross walks where new curb ramps are to be constructed require new striping. Also, any disturbed striping must be replaced in kind. Any pavement markings which conflict with or are inconsistent with the new construction are to be removed.

2. The Blue Handicap Lines, Cross Hatching, 12” lettering, and Handicap Symbols will be painted with latex pavement marking paint and glass beads? The White and yellow Lines will be painted in Epoxy?

Response Paint for pavement marking shall be in accordance with Specification Section 32 17 23 Pavement Markings. Note 52 on Drawing G-101 has been revised.

1. Is this a tax-exempt project?

Response Refer to FAR Clause 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes in the solicitation that Takes care of tax issues. The bid should include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

1. If tax-exempt, will the government be providing a tax-exempt certificate to the Prime Contractor for use by subcontractors and vendors?

There is no tax certificate provided. Refer to response to RFI number 4.

1. Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects or should they be dedicated full-time to this project and this project only?

Response Project superintendent cannot be shared across multiple projects.

1. It appears the specs allow for the Prime Contractors Superintendent to perform Quality Control and SSHO duties. Please confirm this is accurate. If not, please specify the onsite supervision/management requirements.

Response This is accurate.

1. Will the VA provide a spot for the Prime Contractor employee(s) to set up an office or should contractors include monies for a temp office, utilities, etc.? We ask this because we know the VA has very little spare real estate.

Response VA will provide an area adjacent to the construction area for a contractors trailer to be located. Temporary utilities for small electrical load such as standard office items, lights PC, Printer will be available as a temporary connection.

1. Does the VA anticipate this project will require off hours work?

Response No

1. If so, what trades or scopes will be required to perform off hours work?

Response None

1. Are contractors required to monitor their energy consumption?

Response No

1. What level of background checks are required?

Response Background checks will include fingerprints and valid ID.

1. What is the monetary cost and labor consumed for badging?

Response No cost, but a few hours will be allocated to each employee, who is going throw the process. Temporary ID can be issue for 5 business days, about time on investigation.

1. Are contractors charged for parking permit?

No

1. If so, what is the cost?

Response Not applicable

1. What is the limit on the spots permitted per contractor?

Response Do not park at patients areas.

1. There is no reference to TP pipe in the specifications, and this is usually the abbreviation for Tubular Steel pipe which is not typically used in drainage. Please clarify the exact type of pipe to be used on this project for drainage purposes Response TP stands for Thermoplastic pipe and includes HDPE and PE pipe.

1. G101 Note 27 states to submit design calcs. What is this in regard to? What is the scope and what are the deliverables?

Response Design calculations and diagrams as needed for precast concrete structures, such as manholes, inlets, light bases and any similar items and modifications to existing structures to raise them to grade should be provided.

1. Drawings include a scale, but there is no ruler to check against to confirm scale. Please include one so a take-off can be performed. We did see the note about NOT scaling from the drawings, but this is a check against field measurements.

Drawings will be replaced and graphic scale will be added.

1. Drawing CF-101 calls for a 10’ high temp fence. Is a 6’ high temp fence with driven posts and screening acceptable in lieu of 10’ fencing? We’re unsure if a 10’ high temp fence exists.

Temporary fencing to be 10 feet to match existing. Driven posts are acceptable for any fence not required to remain after construction.

1. Same question as above except for the gate.

Temporary gate to be 10 feet to match existing. Driven posts are acceptable for any temporary fence not required to remain after construction.

1. Drawing CP102, Detail 4 – Is this the detail for temp fencing? Is temp fencing meant to have its posts embedded in concrete? The demo of the fencing at the end of the project will create a good bit of damage to clean up, plus the cost that goes along with that clean up.

Temporary fencing to be 10 feet to match existing. For temporary fence stability utilize concrete embedded posts as needed, however, driven posts are acceptable for any fence not required to remain after construction.

1. The drawings are issued as “Not For Construction”. Is there a different set of drawings we are to bid from?

Drawings will be replaced with “Not for Construction” removed (see attached).

1. Will a different set be issued to construct the project from? If so, will they be different they the set we bid from?

Response Drawings will be replaced with “Not for Construction” removed (see attached).

1. CD101 – Key Note 6, we cannot find this manhole.

Response Key Note 6 refers to the demolition of the stormwater inlet along FDR Veterans Hospital Road. The drawing has been revised to indicate this.

1. Are precast electrical pole bases acceptable?

Response

Yes. Contractor must supply structural calculations sealed by NY professional engineer for the precast bases.

1. May you please provide a photo of the panel where the electrical gets tied in on the inside of the building.

Attached are photographs of the LP-1.

28. Will the Existing utilities with the underground vault be relocated? if so, who is responsible?

Response

Existing utilities in vaults to remain. Contractor to protect all existing utilities during construction.

29. Please provide sign-in sheet list from jobsite walk through which took place on 10/19/2020

It has been uploaded with this amendment.

30. (not sure if this is for the Owner or for the GC) Please clarify if a current utility mark out can be provided, as it seems there are some inconsistencies from contract drawings and on-site conditions.

NEI notes that Drawing C-101 shows the subsurface information obtained.

31. Drawing CF-101 calls for a 10’ high temp fence. Is a 6’ high temp fence with driven posts and screening acceptable in lieu of 10’ fencing? We’re unsure if a 10’ high temp fence exists.

Temporary fencing to be 10 feet to match existing. Driven posts are acceptable for any fence not required to remain after construction.

32. Same question as above except for the gate.

Response Temporary gate to be 10 feet to match existing. Driven posts are acceptable for any temporary fence not required to remain after construction.

33. Drawing CP102, Detail 4 – Is this the detail for temp fencing? Is temp fencing meant to have its posts embedded in concrete? The demo of the fencing at the end of the project will create a good bit of damage to clean up, plus the cost that goes along with that clean up.

Response Temporary fencing to be 10 feet to match existing. For temporary fence stability utilize concrete embedded posts as needed, however, driven posts are acceptable for any fence not required to remain after construction.

34. The drawings are issued as “Not For Construction”. Is there a different set of drawings we are to bid from?

Drawings will be replaced with “Not for Construction” removed. (See attached)

35. Will a different set be issued to construct the project from? If so, will they be different than the set we bid from?

Response Drawings will be replaced with “Not for Construction” removed. (See attached)

36. CD101 – Key Note 6, we cannot find this manhole.

Response Key Note 6 refers to the demolition of the stormwater inlet along FDR Veterans Hospital Rd. The drawing has been revised to indicate this.

37. Are precast electrical pole bases acceptable?

Yes. Contractor must supply structural calculations sealed by NY professional engineer for the precast bases.

38. What is the disabled veterans goal for this project?

Refer to VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (JUL 2019) (Deviation) in the solicitation.

39. Will we be using any of the existing temp. 10’ chain link fence on site or will it be new fencing to be installed.

New fencing should be supplied by the General Contractor.

40. Please clarify if any liquidated damages are needed for this project and what is expected to be submitted on November 9th for bid documents.

Response Liquidated damages are not applicable to this project.

41. What is the agreed rock excavation quantity number for bidding? Is it 230 CY? The 1946 rock plot drawing does not have any specific information in this project’s construction area. We could make educated guesses for rock plot.

Response Yes, 230 CY of rock are included in the contract as per the specifications. The 1946 boring data is provided for the Contractor’s reference.

42. Are we to use the spec’d/detail for curb replacement (with gutter) in the main road (FDR Veterans Hospital Road)? That does not match existing curb type. Same question for existing parking lot patchwork.

This detail is not required on this project. The detail has been marked Not in Contract on re-issued drawings.

43. The pavement details call for 17-1/2” subgrade for light duty & 19-1/2” subgrade for heavy duty. It seems excessive with a 12” thick subbase. Should we provide a deduct alternate for lesser subbase of 8”?

The detail has been revised to a subbase depth of 8”.

44. Are we to restripe the existing parking lot pavement, outside of what the drawings call for?

Response The entire parking lot to the east does not get restriped. However, the cross walks where new curb ramps are to be constructed require new striping. Also, any disturbed striping must be replaced in kind. Any pavement markings which conflict with or are inconsistent with the new construction are to be removed.

45. Please confirm if the project duration includes the submittal process for the 180 calendar days to complete the project. If not will more days be allowed for the submittals and review.

Yes, the project duration includes the submittal process for the 180 calendar days to complete the project.

46. Please advise when will the anticipated NTP and project start date will be.

NTP is expected to be issued by end of December 2020 but will depend on availability of funding to award the project.

47. Will a SWPP be required for this project, please advise.

A formal SWPPP is not required, however, Contractor shall implement Best management Practices for Erosion and Sediment Control.

48. Can Procore the industry leading construction software be utilized by the General Contractor for the duration of this contract, please advise.

Yes, provided that all requirements of the specifications are met.

See attached document: S02 Revised Drawings 1 for Expand Parking Lot 2020-10-30.

See attached document: S02 Revised Drawings 2 for Expand Parking Lot 2020-10-30.

See attached document: Photographs of the LP-1.

See attached document: Prebid site visit list 10-19-20 620-18-202.