Amendment to 36C24222Q0326_1.docx

Question and Answer to 36C24222Q0326 – Gas Main Piping and Meter Upgrade – St. Albans

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 2 Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center 2094 Albany Post Rd.

Montrose NY 10548

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Julie Provenzano julie.provenzano@va.gov 914 737 4400 2131

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

VA NYHHS

St. Albans CLC

179-00 Linden Blvd.

Jamaica New York

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

SOLICITATION-DESCRIPTION 36C24222Q0326 – Amendment 0001

See attached document:

Sign- In Sheet from Site Visit Responses to Vendor Questions Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Page 1 of

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

630-22-1-6361-0005

36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center 2094 Albany Post Rd.

36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center 2094 ALbany Post Rd.

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24222Q0326 01-21-2022

X Note: Contractors must acknowledge all amendments on Page 2 of SF1442 or by including signed SF30 for each amendment.

Include one copy of completed signed certificate VA Notice of Limitation on Subcontracting VAAR Clause 852.219-77 Include cost breakdown of labor and material with quote.

The purpose of this amendment to 36C24222Q0326:

1. Provide Sign In Sheet from Site Visit

2. Incorporate and provide RFI Questions and Answers- No further inquiries will be accepted.

Evaluations will be determined IAW FAR 13.106-1(a)(2). The Government shall award this procurement on the basis of price & price related factors as described in 36C24222Q0326. Quotes shall be recieved by Thursday, February 3, 2022 by 1:00 pm There will be no public opening. Submit quote to julie.provenzano@va.gov.

1. Please provide documentation of showing proof of testing (Pressure or X-ray) from the facility so we can give to NATGRID to authorize the turn on gas. This should have been provided to them last time.

Answer: New testing and X-rays are requirement for the newly installed piping. Previous X-rays are no longer valid once the piping is changed.

2. There is an existing 4” valve on the discharge of the meters which then increases to 6”. We recommend this be cut back and increased to 6” not to have any restrictions in the line. The new gas meter and line is 6”. Please advise.

Answer: Pipe sizing must not affect the required pressure needed to operate the Laundry equipment. Contractor responsible for providing appropriate gas regulator if the existing regulator does not provide the required 5 PSIG.

3. Will an equipment representative from the facility be there to shut down and startup the equipment when we swing over to the new service?

Answer: The contractor is responsible for coordinating, and scheduling with the equipment representative, and National Grid.

POC #1: Equipment Contractor Shawn Martin | CEO C: 330.283.3232 T: 330.673.8712, Ext 101 E: smartin@rwmartin.com 4675 Mogadore Rd.

Kent, OH 44240 U.S.A.

www.rwmartin.com

POC #2: Equipment Contractor Matt Williams President Purchinex, LLC 4450 Belden Village Street NW Suite 300 Canton, Ohio 44718 Phone: +1.330.577.8724 Mobile: +1.330.977.0029 POC #3: National Grid

Alberto.Rodriguez@nationalgrid.com

4. Gas burning Equipment might have to be shut down for a period of 4-5 days’ time to be swung over to the new service. Please advise it is acceptable to agency.

Answer: Contractor responsible for minimizing the downtime period and coordinating the shutdown with the VA and all concerning parties.

5. Please advise what is the (perimeter) length of the new 8’ – 0” height chain link fence.

Answer: The fence must enclose the entire gas line.

6. Scope of the work states Contractor is responsible for providing radiography testing of all butt welds… --- Please advise if contractor must hire a third-party inspection and testing company for the radiography testing of all butt welds.

Answer: It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide third party testing and inspection.

7. There are couple of sketches/notes with the bid package (attachment 1 and 2), are these documents accurate for the installation? we do not see any official NATGRID spec and would like to confirm this is what needed to get installed.

Answer: Attachment 1 and 2 were provided by National Grid.

8. This is a federal government facility and does not fall under DOB jurisdiction. contractor will not be able to get a gas authorization /blue card from DOB. What documentation will you need from the facility to authorize gas when the time is right to turn the gas back on?

Answer: The contractor must provide written proof that the new system is designed as per the National Grid requirements and must have a licensed professional Engineer stamp, seal and certify the report for acceptance.

9. Scope of the work states to remove the existing concrete slab. This existing concrete slab is supporting the existing gas service, now if we have to break the slab then all the existing gas work may have to be suspended til we install the new gas piping. Please advise if this is acceptable to the agency.

Answer: Existing concrete slab meeting the requirement does not have to be removed. The new pad is to extend around the entire piping system. All shutdowns to be coordinated with the VA, National Grid, and Laundry Equipment contractor.

Walk-through Sign-ln Sheet Upgrade Gas Main Piping and Meter RFQ No. 36C24222Q0326 NYHHS, St. Albans CLC January 24, 2022 @ 11:00 AM Companies are limited to no more than two representatives.

FOA/CDC aporoved Facemasks are required at all times during site visit, By signing herein, Contractor agrees to communicate solely with VA contracting representative for ah concerns related to this procurement. During the course of the site visit vendor questions will not be answered or addressed, ALL questions, resulting from the walk through shall be submitted in writing to Julie Proveneano atJulie-Provenzaoo@va.eov•. ALL questions are due NLT 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022.As per 3GC?4222Q032C, submit all required documents and quote by Thursday, februarv 2022 pm to Julie-Provenzano@va.gov, There be no public bid opening.

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