36C24223B0026 0004.docx

Renovate 3rd Floor Pharmacy 526-21-112 Bronx VA Medical Center

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany NY 12208-3410

POINT OF CONTACT*

Dayna Dickson-Miller Contract Specialist dayna.dickson-miller@va.gov 518-626-6649

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

Bronx NY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Amendment #4 to IFB 36C24223B0026

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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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:

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

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ON 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 th is amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 526-21-112 36C528 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany NY 12208-3410 36C528 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Activity 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany NY 12208-3410 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24223B0026 05-30-2023

X x x x Amendment 000 to Information for Bid 36C24223B0026.

This amendment is to provide answers to previous provided questions on page 5

Bids are now due J uly 18 th at 10:45am on page 7

All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation shall remain unchanged.

Dayna Dickson-Miller Contracting Officer Page 1 of

Renovate 3rd Floor Pharmacy 526-21-112 Bronx VA Medical Center

1) Spec section 01 00 00 on page 27, para 1.29 and 1.30 states to provide Construction Sign and Safety Sign, but these signs are not shown anywhere on project drawings. Please confirm if these signs are required and if they are then please provide detailed drawings.

They are required and they are described according to the spec.

2) Spec section 01 35 26 page 14, para-B states “A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with specialized knowledge in construction safety or a certified Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) shall randomly conduct a monthly site safety inspection.” --- Please confirm this is a mandatory requirement as contractor may have to hire a third-party individual.

Yes, this is a mandatory requirement.

3) Please confirm all the construction work can be performed during regular work hours including the noisy work.

No, the noisy work must be performed off hours in consideration of the immunocompromised patients and their safety in the Infusion Suite as not to disturb them.

4) Spec section 09 05 16 para 2.1 calls for moisture remediation coating and para 2.2 calls for cementitious self-leveling underlayment. --- Please advise if these coatings are required as these are expensive work items. Contractor cannot determine unless the existing flooring is removed so agency must advise.

These coatings are required as needed. They are to be provided and used in order to complete the floor replacement process dependent on the existing floor conditions at the time of construction.

5) Spec section 08 71 13.11 calls for low energy power assist door operators. Please advise which door gets this operator?

Please see AF501 for appropriate and relevant door schedule.

6) Spec section 08 11 13 calls for hollow metal doors and frames. Please advise which door and frame is hollow metal?

Please see AF501 for appropriate and relevant door schedule.

7) Drawing M101 detail D2 indicates new exhaust fan on roof. Please provide a proper equipment schedule for this exhaust fan. Also please clarify at which floor level is this roof located? as the contractor will have to rig this exhaust fan on the roof. Is DDC controls work required for this fan?

The exhaust fan detail is not a new fan to be replaced. The fan exhaust location is to be moved according to drawings ACD101 and AC101.

8) Note 10 on the Power notes says, “For emergency powered devices, provide connection to critical power panels P3C-1 and P3C-2 located in the 3C electric closet”. The drawing does not indicate any “new” Circuits. Please clarify and any required electrical panel upgrades.

The panels specified are to be upgraded based on the power needs of the emergency equipment, as specified in drawing EP101.

SOLICITATION 36C24223B0026

PROJECT 526-21-112, RENOVATE THIRD FLOOR PHARMACY AT BRONX VAMC.

1. In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, the government is authorizing electronic bids on this solicitation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ALL bids shall be emailed to Dayna Dickson-Miller, Contracting Officer, at Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov prior to the bid opening time. The bids shall include copies of a bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on July 18th 2023 at 11:00am EST. No hand-carried or mailed bids will be accepted.

2. The bid opening will take place via a Microsoft Teams conference call. To access the conference, please access:

To join by phone please dial 1-347-566-4838 The meeting access code is 488-624-166#

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