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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 01-19-2021 630-17-101/16-101 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

36C24221R0008 11-18-2020

X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 02/03/2021 2:00PM ET Replace Cooling Towers 630-17-101 Replace Chillers Ph. II 630-16-101 Project Amendment 0005

Replace Cooling Towers and Replace Chillers Ph. II Drawings are to be requested through email to :

Sharon.Pierce@va.gov.

Attached Responses to RFI's Response date extended to February 03, 2021 at 2:00PM ET

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Sharon Pierce Contracting Officer Replace Chillers Ph. II 630-16-101 RFI’s

1. Please provide confirmed ACM types, quantities and locations.

The Contract Documentation for Project No. 630-16-101 by the CM, Cornerstone Contracting, lists the following in Section 02 82 13.13, line 1.1.2 under “Extent of Work”:

Removal, clean-up and disposal of ACM piping and fittings and asbestos contaminated elements in an appropriate regulated area in the following approximate quantities:

- (TBD) linear meters (feet) of <50 mm (2") diameter pipe insulation

- (TBD) linear meters (feet) of 50 - 150 mm (2" - 6") diameter pipe Response by Apogee: No known ACM exists on piping 2 inches or larger.

insulation -(TBD) linear meters (feet) of >150 mm (6") diameter pipe insulation

- (TBD) fittings 50 - 150 mm (2" - 6") in diameter

- (TBD) other //specify// Response by Apogee: No known ACM on other than pipe insulation noted above.

2. Below is an RFI from KALLWALL…and then not sure if you know but the drawings for this project (like the 4W project) are also sized to 8.5”x11” and not scaled. Do you know if both of these issues will be rectified in time for subs to perform proper takeoffs of the work? It makes it difficult to get pricing when the subs cannot scale the drawings.

Response by Apogee: Apogee can furnish a new set of pdf document, if required.

3. It mentions this as a replacement of existing Translucent Fiberglass wall panels. Were they originally Kalwall? Approximately how old if it was? VA New York Harbor Healthcare System could have been the original project name, if it is Kalwall.

4. Asks for 230 ft-lbs. impact resistant EXT/INT Face sheets, no problem. The .052” Hi-Impact (Large Missile C) only comes in WHITE color face. The spec. calls for 0.52” , 230 ft-lbs resistance, in CRYSTAL color. (Not available).

Response by Apogee: Color selection is not critical to Apogee. VA preference.

5. What is the ASD Wind Load in pressure rating? (Again, if this existing is Kalwall, I’ll have the original shop drawings pulled, which will identify the Wind Load).

Response by Apogee: Wind load pressure requirements are indicated in Section 084523, Paragraph 1.4.

6. The P.O. HC-2000 sashes with cam lock handles, and insect screens is OK. What is the Glazing Spec. for the sashes? (Mentions as 088000 Glazing Spec., which you did not forward).

Response by Apogee: This appears to be an issue between the contractor and supplier. No Apogee response.

7. Mentions TB (Thermally Broken) system and panel but does not indicate the U-factor for the panel. Please confirm.

Response by Apogee: This appears to be an issue between the contractor and supplier. No Apogee response.

8. You have drawn the take-off with the Grid being square? (What we call Tuckerman). Is that how the grid is represented on the Elevation Drawing, or even existing system? Please confirm.

Response by Apogee: This appears to be an issue between the contractor and supplier. No Apogee response.

9. Spec section 01 35 26 para 1.9B states to have a CSP for monthly site safety inspection. – Please confirm that this CSP is a separate individual and not SSHO.

Response by VA: The CSP does not need to be a separate individual.

10. Chillers project spec section 01 45 35 Special Inspections para 1.1 states ‘A registered design professional must perform structural observations during construction. The registered design professional performing these observations will be a representative of the Designer of Record (DOR) for the building being constructed’. --- Please clarify if this registered design professional must a third-party individual and if contractor have to hire him? Or VA will hire and pay?

Response by Apogee: Specification 01 45 35 refers to structural steel construction, which is not required for the chiller replacement. Section 01 45 35 will be deleted from the contract document set.

11. Chillers project spec section 01 45 35 Special Inspections para 1.4E states to hire Special Inspector/independent third party hired by Contractor. The Schedule of Special Inspections indicates which inspections are required. --- The cooling tower project does not have spec section 10 45 35, please confirm that special inspections are required only for the chiller plant project.

Response by Apogee: Specification 01 45 35 refers to structural steel construction, which is not required for the chiller replacement. Section 01 45 35 will be deleted from the contract document set.

12. Chillers project spec section 02 82 13.13 para 1.1.2.B states ‘Removal, clean-up and disposal of ACM piping and fittings and asbestos contaminated elements in an appropriate regulated area in the following approximate quantities’ --- But sub paragraphs 1 to 5 states ‘TBD’, no quantities are listed. Please provide the required quantities of ACM piping and fittings.

13. Regarding power from the switchgear to the VFD’s, and from the VFD to the chillers. The specifications call for single conductor stranded copper conforming to ASTM B3. The drawings also reflect “3-1/C” the interpretation of that means 3 separate single conductor cables with one cable’s outside overall diameter being 0.763 inches as a result of the remainder of the parameters outlined in 260513-4 Part 2.1 for medium voltage cable. With the permitted fill at 40% we would require a 6” conduit not a 3”. Should we accommodate this situation with a “3 conductor” medium voltage cable of the same specifications in a slightly larger conduit, or a rated cable tray as most of these cables are rates for use in hazardous locations.

Response by Apogee: The area of a 0.763 inch cable is (0.763/2) squared times 3.14159 = 0.4572 square inches. Three of them is 1.371 square inches. From table 4 Chapter 9 in the NEC, 40% fill for a 3” EMT conduit is 3.538 square inches. Use the 3” conduit.

14. Specification 01 32 16.15, Paragraph 1.6.D says "The Contractor shall cost load work activities/events for all BID ITEMS including ASBESTOS ABATEMENT." Does the government have a report on where Asbestos is going to be found? (i.e. how do you want us to price this aspect) {Section 02 82 13.13 paragraph 1.1.2.B. shows quantities at (TBD)

15. While reviewing Drawing MP101 there did not appear to be a chemical Treatment area, though it was on the walkthrough. Does the government intend on replacing the current Chemical Treatment area?

Response by Apogee: The Chiller Replacement project makes no changes to the chemical water treatment system..

16. Drawing AD101 (Cooling Tower) indicates that all Cooling towers will be demolished. In M502, however Chiller #4 is Existing to Remain (ETR). Does the government intend on operating Chiller#4 during the shutdown? If so: Reply from Gov’t - No

a. How will the contractor provide condenser water to CCU4 during the shutdown?

b. What Cooling Load is required to support the facility during the shutdown?

c. Does the VAMC need a chiller operational during the construction of the new project?

d. What level of assurance is needed to support the cooling load during the shutdown? (i.e. is cooling tied to operating rooms)

17. Drawing E-101 – Demo Sheet Keynote #2: Please provide pictures of the existing AMPGUARD MCC Starter Transformers for CCU1 / CCU2 / CCU3, with particular attention to the weight listed on the nameplates if accessible. We are required to dispose of this equipment, which may contain the harmful chemical PCB, in accordance with EPA regulations.

Response by Apogee: There are no known PCBs at the facility. The VA removed all PCBs years ago.

18. Drawing ED101 – Sheet Keynote #3: Please provide pictures of existing MCC-1 & 2, as well as their associated electrical feeder conduit and wire. We will need an indication of scale and location to allow for removal and disposal of these units.

Response by Apogee: The MCCs are shown to scale on the drawings. Coordinate removal and disposal with COR.

19. Drawing E-103: Will the new 5kV VFDs be located in the same locations as the existing AMPGUARD MCC Starters? If so, can we reuse the existing 3” conduit instead of removing it with the existing MCC Starters (Keynote #1) and replacing it with new 3” conduit (Keynote #3)?

End of Responses.

Replace Cooling Towers 630-17-101 RFI’s

1. Spec section 01 45 00 para 3.4 for coolers project and para 1.4 for chillers project states to have a CQC system manager as one of the personnel requirements. Please clarify if this CQC system manager will be full-time personnel and whether contractor’s site supervisor can simultaneously perform the duties of this CQC system manager? Also please clarify if there are any other full-time personnel required to be hired by contractor for this quality control work, there is an extensive spec section with requirements so please clarify in detail.

Response: The Site Superintendent and the SSHO have to be two separate individuals; however, either of them can double as the QCM. Per Paragraph 3.4.C of Spec Section 01 45 00, other CQC personnel needs to be hired to assist CQC system manager where applicable.

1. Spec section 01 91 00 and 23 08 00 is for general commissioning and commissioning of HVAC system respectively. Please clarify if all this commissioning work is VA responsibility and confirm that contractor does not have to hire any third-party agent for this work.

Response: Contractor is responsible to hire Commissioning Agent

1. Underneath the roof of bldg. no.5 there is big switch gear, so please advise what type of roof protection is required as it will be dangerous to have any leaks.

Response: Contractor shall protect all existing equipment with its means and methods.

1. The roof is brand new, so any special roof protection is required during the replacement of cooling towers and associated work on roofs?

Response: General Contractor to coordinate with roofing manufacturer and detail documentation protection to maintain existing roof warranty.

1. Cooling towers spec section 05 12 00 page 1.5 states AISC certified fabricator and erector is required for this project. – As this is not a ground-up construction or bridge construction can agency please waive off these requirements.

Response: Design documents require AISC certified fabricator and erector unless VA COR is willing to waive the requirement.

1. Does the new structural steel require hot-dip galvanizing or painting? Nothing shown on dwgs or specs.

Response: Paragraph 2.5 (Finishes) in Spec Section 05 12 00 indicates structural steel to be hot dipped galvanized.

1. Insulation schedule (23 07 11 – 3.8) does not include condenser water, make-up water, & cooling tower. What insulation type & thickness are required for each of these pipe systems Response:

Make-up water – 1” Polyiso-cyanurate Closed-Cell Rigid for exterior locations 1” Flexible elastomeric Cellular Thermal (Above ground piping) Condenser water – Same as Chilled Water with appropriate jacketing for outdoor piping.

Questions that relate to both Replace Cooling Towers 630-17-101 and Chillers Ph. II 630-16-101 RFI’s

1. Is it acceptable to use a project as a reference which is more than five years old provided the projects are performed for VA facilities and if these projects are directly related in size and scope?

Response: Engineering would find acceptable if past project is similar in size and scope.

1. Are the offer sheets to be included (Page 4 and Page 6) or are the two prices only listed on the sf1442?

Response: Offer sheets should be included separately for each project. Although being awarded together, each project is separate. Documents for each project will be handled separately.

1. Assuming exhibits B and C are included in factor 1, are they included in the 25-page count?

Response: Technical capability should be demonstrated in a concise nature within 25 pages. Contracting Officer will accept no more than three (3) additional pages.

1. Is the pdf submitted on disk or via email?

Response: The pdf. Should be submitted via email.

1. Do major subcontractors have to fill out exhibit a's? (Page 1 of exhibit B) Response: Exhibit A should be filed out by the Prime.

1. How many PPQ's, do they have to be the same projects listed in Factor 1? Any other restrictions on the PPQ's?

Response: There is no specific amount for Past Performance Questionnaire. The form should be filled out for each role if applicable. There are no other restrictions.

1. Attachment B sections A to D page 1 and 2 seem to be for the offer or only. Is this correct or do subs need to give this information too?

Response: This is not a requirement of the sub.

1. Kindly confirm if these drawings will be issued at full size, 30x42 size pages. The drawings posted to beta.sam website is not to scale.

Response: An amendment was issued with directions to contact the Contracting Officer directly for copies of drawings due to issues with uploading.

1. Please advise which gate will be made available for the crane access?

Response: Contractor to coordinate with the VA COR about which gate should be used for crane access.

1. What is the time frame for deliveries? Will Saturday deliveries be allowed?

Response: Contractor to coordinate with the VA COR. Deliveries will need to be scheduled in advance so as not to block the VA Loading Dock. Deliveries should be scheduled before 8 AM or after 4:30 PM. Saturday deliveries will be allowed if scheduled in advance.

1. Does the work which requires crane services has to be done on weekends? Or regular working hours? Please clarify as weekends rate are expensive for crane rental.

Response: Contractor to coordinate with the VA COR. It is expected that most of the crane work will be done on weekends as the VA needs access to Parking Lot and Loading Dock during the week.

1. Does all the new piping in the chiller room and on the roof for cooling tower requires painting? If yes, then what kind of paint epoxy or regular? Nothing shown on dwgs or specs.

Response: Insulated piping does not require painting. Refer to paragraph 3.12 in Spec Section 09 91 00 for any other mechanical and electrical equipment.

Response by Apogee: Specification section 09 91 00, paragraph 1.1.A.9 directs the contractor to paint pipes exposed to view.

Specification 09 91 00 paragraph 3.9.I.2 indicates required paint.

1. Chillers spec section 01 00 00 page 2, para 1.3 lists Bid Alternate nos. 1 to 4, but none listed in the solicitation, page no. 6 of 96/ offer sheet. If the contractor has to provide a price for these Bid Alternates, then the agency will have to revise the bid offer sheet page.

Response: The bid alternates in the spec section should not be used.

1. General RFIs

1. G-001: Please confirm any abatement required will be completed by the VA.

Response: Contractor is to perform any needed abatements.

Response by VA regarding what abatement VA will perform. (None)

1. G-002: Please advise of any preferred building vendors.

Response: There are none currently. Contractor to coordinate with the VA COR.

1. G-003: Please advise of any pre-purchased equipment.

Response: The cooling towers and chillers.

1. Mechanical RFIs

1. M-001: Please advise who the building BMS/controls contractor is and provide contact info.

Response: The VA uses Automated Logic for its BMS controls. Integrated Controls is the VA’s vendor for this system.

1. Fire Alarm RFIs

1. FA-001: Please provide contact info for the building FA vendor.

Response: The VA uses AFA as its Fire Alarm vendor.

1. The specification section 01 00 00, 1.2.H.4 makes the statement that the Contractor’s work includes the Permits. Typically, the A/E puts in the general permit and the trades will perform their permits as needed for AHJ requirements. Has the A/E procured the required permits, and can we get the permit number? If not, can you expound on the desired permit requirements, beyond the need for Trade Permits?

Response: A/E is not responsible to get permits. Coordinate with the VA if required.

Municipal building permits and inspections are not required for work at federal facilities.

1. SECTION 01 91 00, Paragraph 1.1.A Says, "The Contractor shall hire a Commissioning Agent." Does the VA have a preferred vendor for the Commissioning Agent? Reply from Gov’t – No, the VA does not have a preferred vendor.

1. Section 01 45 35, Paragraph 1.4.F states "The Special Inspector must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor." Does the Government have a Preferred Vendor?

Response by Apogee: Specification 01 45 35 refers to structural steel construction, which is not required for the chiller replacement. Section 01 45 35 will be deleted from the contract document set.

1. Section 01 45 35, Paragraph 1.4.H States "Special Inspector of Record must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor." Can that person be the same person as identified in Section 01 45 35, Paragraph 1.4.F?

Response by Apogee: Specification 01 45 35 refers to structural steel construction, which is not required for the chiller replacement. Section 01 45 35 will be deleted from the contract document set.

1. Section 01 00 00, 1.5.C.5.b Paragraph States, "Contractor to obtain the services of an independent Construction Safety Officer (CSO) to ensure safety requirements for construction operation is met." Does the Government have a preferred vendor?

Reply from Gov’t – No

1. Section 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.5.C.1 States, "General Contractor's employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge." Does the government intend to issue badges to all subcontractor employees who will be on site less than 6 months? Reply from Gov’t - Yes; Can you illuminate the requirements for badging? Yes. At Kick-off/NTP meeting

1. Would the government provide any amplification for the need/use of the following specifications? They do not appear to be within the provided documents

34. Section 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry (Cooling Towers specs)

34. Section 01 45 00.01 Schedule of Inspections (Chillers specs)

34. Section 01 45 00.02 Special Inspections (Chillers specs)

Response: a. A/E is under the impression that section 06 10 00 is not applicable to Cooling Towers project.

Response by Apogee: This question does not pertain the Chiller Replacement project.

b. Response by Apogee: This question incorrectly references section 01 45 00, which does not include a Schedule of Inspections. The requirement cited (Schedule of Inspections) is included in section 01 45 35, which is deleted from the contract documents.

c. Response by Apogee: This question incorrectly references section 01 45 00, which does not include a Special Inspections. The requirement cited (Special Inspections) is included in section 01 45 35, which is deleted from the contract documents.

There does not appear to be a dedicated space for the GC and subcontractors to perform administrative functions (coordinate, review plans, write reports). It was clear there is no parking available for the contractors, however, does the government intend on giving office space to the contractor to support their needs during the construction period? No. The government has no available space to provide administrative functions.

1. Is Standard Weight (STD) pipe acceptable for pipe sizes 12” and larger and Schedule 40 for 10” and smaller for the condenser water and chilled water systems? The specification, 23 21 13-7, states schedule 40 but does not give a size breakdown for that type of pipe?

Response: The VA specifications only say that condenser water piping shall be Schedule 40 without mention of size. A/E is not sure of what is meant by “Standard Weight” pipe. It is up to the discretion of the VA if they want to use something other than Schedule 40.

Response by Apogee: The specification is correct.

30) The following deals with the existing BMS system:

My understanding is that these two projects will include a new Building Management System and updates to the existing Automated Logic front end workstation at the facility. I am trying to get a sense of the existing system in place, and the intent of the BMS Scope of work as it relates to the existing Engineering Control Center. Both project specifications call for a new front end workstation.

Response by Apogee: The chiller replacement contract documents do not require the contractor to provide a new BMS.

The chiller replacement contract documents do not require the contractor to provide a new front-end workstation.

The specification states that the BMS System / Head End ECC was originally installed in 2008.

0. Is there a way to coordinate a site visit with the building to investigate the state of the existing head engineering control center (ECC) and existing Automated Logic front end workstation?

Response: Contractor to coordinate with the VA COR.

The specification section 23 09 23 responsibility matrix states that all work associated with the Engineering Control Center (i.e.: updates to graphics, programming, etc.) will be the responsibility of the control systems integrator (CSI). If Automated Logic NY/NJ is selected as the BMS contractor for these projects, we will be giving the VAMC Facility a new project specific Automated Logic front end workstation to control the cooling towers / chillers in Building 4, as well as a front end workstation in Building 1 for the Ward Renovation Project.

0. Is there an existing provider who will be tying the work associated with these two projects back to the existing campus ECC, or can Automated Logic NY/NJ, as the local factory office provide the Controls Systems Integrator Services as well. There wouldn’t be any compatibility issues since the new BMS system will be an Automated Logic system.

Response: Contractor to coordinate with the VA COR. There is an existing Automated Logic workstation that needs to be modified (re-programmed) to accommodate the new Chillers and Cooling Towers. We use Integrated Controls Equipment as our BMS) Building Management system contractor. The VA is not getting any new workstations.

31. Wage Determination should be updated to current General Decision NY20210003 01-01-2021.

See attached document: NY 20210003 01-01-2021.