36C24225Q0002 0001.docx

36C24225Q0002 0001

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

36C24225Q0002 07-02-2024

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7/12/2024 10:00 AM ET

See CONTINUATION Page x The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to response to questions/concerns received for solicitation no 36C24225Q0002.

1. See attached responses to questions on page 7.

2. Price/Cost Schedule line items have been updated.

3. Completed responses due date extended to 7/12/2024 10:00 AM ET via email to tiffany.vazquez-simon@va.gov

Tony Clemente Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Base Year: Semi-annual Elevator Safety Inspections and Tests monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point campuses.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H999 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Miscellaneous

Base Year: CAT 1 Elevator Testing monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point Campuses.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Base Year Training: Training of emergency evacuation and use of Firefighter's Service Phase 1 and Phase 2 Operations. Contractor shall conduct two (2) sessions at each campus of four (4) hours duration each for a total of sixteen (16) total hours of training.

POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Semi-annual Elevator Safety Inspections and Tests monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point campuses.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

CAT 1 Elevator Testing monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point Campuses.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Semi-annual Elevator Safety Inspections and Tests monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point campuses.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

CAT-5 Elevator Testing monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point Campuses.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027

Semi-annual Elevator Safety Inspections and Tests monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point campuses.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028

CAT 1 Elevator Testing monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point Campuses.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028

Semi-annual Elevator Safety Inspections and Tests monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point campuses.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029

CAT 1 Elevator Testing monitoring for Montrose and Castle Point Campuses.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2028 POP End: 09-30-2029

INSPECTION QUESTIONS:

1. These elevators will need Cat-5, 5-year full load rupture valve (overspeed Valve Tests). in order to properly quote the CAT 5's, what year will these inspections take place? I see that the 5-year tests were performed in 2022. The next date will be 2027.

· Yes, the next CAT-5 elevator inspections will be performed in 2027. This will also be reflected in the revised list of line items.

TRAINING QUESTIONS:

1. Is this referring to training designated personnel on how to release passengers who are entrapped inside the elevator?

· Please refer to SOW.

2. If so, I will required all designated personnel to sign a hold-harmless agreement before any training documents or educational information is provided.

· No agreement will be signed.

(FAR 52.212-4(u) Unauthorized Obligations. (1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern: (i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government. (ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause. (iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. (2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.)

3. Will I need to include the price of time/material/training into each item number total for the price schedule of this RFQ or will there be a separate price schedule specifically for the time/material/training? How would you like for me to submit this specific pricing?

- See and complete the updated Price/Cost Schedule.

4. Will the training sessions need to take place while I'm onsite during the inspections? Or, can I conduct training at later dates as long as I conduct training twice a year?

· Yes, the training will need to be conducted at a later date (separate date from the inspection dates).

5. Are vendors required to be accredited or hold a specific company-level training certification to facilitate training activities?

· Yes, the person performing the training will need to demonstrate that they are experienced in providing elevator training, and be part of an entity that is actively providing elevator training services.

6. If the company is not accredited or certified for training, can we propose Key Personnel who hold individual-level training certifications, qualifications, and experience?

· The instructor shall be part of an entity that is actively providing elevator training services.

Amendment to respond to questions/concerns.