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632-17-107 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose NY 10548

36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose NY 10548 To all Offerors/Bidders

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The purpose of Amendment 0004 is to submitted response to RFI's and to extend the bid opening due date to February 25, 2026.

RFI Log: Dialysis Renovation Project Northport VAMC 36C242-26-B0009 Project No. 632-17-107

Responses:

1. Please confirm that for each phase of the work, the areas on Level 2 direct below the areas on Level 3 will be accessible such that the ceilings can be removed, the installed and the ceilings replaced.

a. 3/AD101.0 a legend is provided noting the sequence of rooms which shall be worked on. Northport teams prior request is that this area can not be fully shut down but the GC shall work on one area at a time to minimize impact to the existing floor which will remain active thru construction. Ideally only one room would be shut down at a time, however the GC will need to coordinate the means and methods of sequencing.

Per AD101.0 Keynote #12 “REMOVE PORTION OF EXISTING HARD CEILING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW PLUMBING. ALL EXISTING ACCESS PANELS AND NEW ACCESS PANELS REQUIRE TAMPER RESISTANT HARDWARE. SEE SHEET PD102.1; PREP EXISTING HARD CEILING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW TAMPER RESISTANT ACCESS PANELS, AS NEEDED.”

All work shall be competed in phases to allow the continuous operation on the 2nd floor ward it is requires daily permission to access the area.

Contractor shall provide schedule for the each phasing and notify about access area two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting working each specific area of site.

2. Does the Dialysis unit project have to be 100% SDVOSB

a. Yes

3. Please clarify why the drawing set was released as five separate attachments, all with the same drawings (162 Sheets) and file size?

a. There are not multiple versions or different editions of the contract documents.

4. Sheet 1 – Please confirm the CQC System Manage is allowed to also be the project superintendent per referenced specification.

a. CQC System Manage is allowed to also be the project superintendent.

5. Sheet 2 – Photographic Documentation: There is no section for photographic documentation, usually contained in section 01-00-00. Please clarify what the requirements are, if any, for photographic documentation.

a. The specification section “Photographic documentation” was omitted from the 01-00-00 specification. However, photos must be included in the daily contractor reports.

6. Contractor Trailer/Crane locations – Please provide acceptable locations for contractor’s trailer and cranes needed for roof/mechanical work.

a. The usual practice is that the VA has assigned parking lot “L” as the designated location for the contractors trailers /equipment. The GC will propose the placement of the trailer/crane in th construction Phasing schedule and work with VA to coordinate the location.

7. Specification 02-82-11, Environmental Abatement/Remediation Scope – Please provide hazardous material survey and scope sheets.

a. This was included within the design narrative bid documents, Appendix C “Hazardous material survey report”.

. The Hazardous material Survey report was developed by TTI Environmental on May 2022 results listed on the specification 02 82 11-1.

Contractor shall satisfy themselves of the actual quantities to be abated. Nothing in this section may be interpreted as limiting the extent of work otherwise required by this contract and related documents.

8. Sheet A606, A607 -Deduct Alternates. Deduct Alternates are shown on sheets A606 and A607 and also referenced in the specifications, however, the bid documents do not list any CLINs for these alternates. Please clarify if these alternates are applicable and if so, provide new bid forms to reflect requested CLINs.

a. The Alternative Deducts Bid document is attached to the RFI responses.

9. Solicitation Document – Instructions to bidders 1.1 Bid Pricing sheet. We just want to reiterate and confirm that this project is tax exempt

a. Yes

10. A101.0 Solicitation Document; Work Hours – Solicitation page 1 indicates that work hours are from 8AM to 4:30AM; Sheet a101.0 indicates that work is to be done on off hours. Please clarify typical work hours and indicate what type of work will be required to be done on off-hours/weekends?

a. Per Phase 1 Keynotes:

“G.C. SHALL COORDINATE PHASING OF HVAC DUCTWORK PENETRATIONS W/ COR TO ALLOW CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE ADJACENT ROOMS; WHICH WILL BE OCCUPIED DURING THE WEEK. ALL WORK RELATING TO THIS SHAFT SHALL OCCUR OVER WEEKENDS ONLY, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE COR. STEEL MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO CUTTING THE SLAB (SEE S100). G.C. SHALL PROVIDE AT A MINIMUM, A TEMP 1-HR. RATED CONTINUOUS BARRIER AROUND THE FLOOR OPENING TO PREVENT CREATING A FALL HAZARD WHEN OCCUPIED. DUCTWORK & WALL FLOORING SHALL BE COMPLETED ON WEEKENDS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE EXISTING ADJACENT SLEEP WARD & NEED TO MAINTAIN AN OPERATIONAL SPACE FOR THE TENANTS AT ALL TIMES.”

The renovation dialysis will have some of the task performed off-hours to allow the facility to remain operational. The construction requires intense coordination between construction team and facility. Each task shall be coordinated case by case. For example drawing M001(24) “Some work may require off-hours scheduling around patient care appointments.”

Drawing MD102.1(2)“Work shall be performed at a time agreed upon by the COR and may require off hours. Coordinate with COR for additional requirements of working in a locked unit. Coordinate with related work on the third floor. Phasing shall ensure continuous operation and minimal disruptions of unit.”As an example after-hours work is a demo / construction work as it related to the new HVAC shaft for the new RTU leading from the roof to the 3rd floor which is part of Phase #1. All demo and construction work for that shaft shall be after hours, to allow the conference room and office to operational at all times.

11. A500-A504; Specification 12 32 00, 12 32 00, 12 34 00, Casework Materials – Specifications were included for metal casework, wood casework, and plastic casework. Drawings indicate cabinets/casework to be plastic laminate and countertops to be solid surface (with the exception of CCT050 countertops listed as stainless steel in equipment schedule). Please confirm that specifications for metal and plastic casework are not applicable to this project.

a. Metal and Plastic casework have been omitted from this project.

12. Sheet Q103 – Equipment Schedule. Please provide description for equipment tags A5200, P3000, and P9050.

a. P9050 - Toilet, Wall Hung, Siphon Jet P3000 - Lavatory, Vitreous China, Straight Back A5200 - Dispenser, Toilet Tissue, SS, 2-Roll, Surface Mounted

13. Sheet Q103 – Specifications 11 26 00, 11 41 00; Food Service Equipment: Specifications have been included for Unit Kitchens and Food Storage Equipment; the equipment schedule on Q103 indicates various kitchen appliances/equipment as VV or VC – what, if any foodservice equipment is to be furnished by the GC?

a. The equipment type specification on the drawin Q103 specifies which equipment shall be furnished and installed by GC. If any specific equipment is specified on the contract drawings other then on the drawing Q103, it shall be accounted for GC furnishing. The drawing Q103 specifies the type of equipment that should be furnished and installed by the GC. The GC is responsible for supplying any equipment listed in the contract documents that has been specified as being the responsibility of the GC.

14. Sheet A603 , 10 14 00, Signage - Sheet A603 general note “A” states: all wall, room and fire/safety signage will be furnished and installed by government. GC to coordinate with resident engineers and facility safety or government designated authority 30 calendar days prior to completing each construction phase. Specification 10 13 00 “Directories” has also been included in the project manual, please clarify what, if any signage the GC is responsible for.

a. Northport to review and advise. See:

Spec 01 00 00 (1.24) VA signage design Manual for Specialty signage Spec 01 58 16 10 13 00 10 14 00 Any signage specified in the contract will be supplied by the General Contractor (GC), which may include items such as new valves, equipment, and temporary signs among others, as needed by the project.

15. Sheet l001 specification 09 65 16 – Sheet Flooring: Resilient Sheet Flooring is specified, however the material scheduled (Norament Grano) is a tile product. Please clarify if the intent is to use tile flooring in lieu of welded sheet flooring.

a. See drawing I002 3rd floor finish plan. The tile floor is scheduled for the restrooms.

16. Sheet A200 10 25 13 Medical Headwalls – Patient Bed Service Walls have been specified, however elevations on A200 do not seem to indicate them. Please clarify if headwalls are required for this project, and if so, provide further details and extents.

a. Headwalls are not required for this project.

17. Specification 01 00 00 General Requirements – Infection Control; Are there any other special considerations for work done on 2nd and 4th floors besides use of HEPA carts?

a. GC to ensure to follow all requirements as listed within 01 35 26. See contract documents for additional requirements.

18. Sheet FA001 Specification 28 31 00 Fire Alarm Vendor – General Note 2 on FA0001 states that all fire alarm device and system tie-ins shall be performed by the current VA fire alarm maintenance contractor under this contract. Who is the current vendor for the existing Notifier fire alarm system?

a. Casey Fire Systems.

19. Sheet A100 Floor Scale – Keynote 8 on sheet A100 indicates a surface mounted floor scale with integral ramp – please clarify who this is provided and installed by.

a. GC to purchase and install the grab bar adjacent to the scale, however the intent was for the scale to be purchased and installed by the VA.

20. Sheet A601 Specification 08 71 00 – Missing Hardware Sets – Hardware sets for openings 309, 312, and 313 are missing, please provide.

a. The hardware sets listed below are tentative and will be confirmed during construction.

21. Sheet A601 Specification 08 71 00 Missing Hardware Sets – Hardware set HW-41 is shown in the door schedule but not listed in the specs, please provide.

HW-41 does not exist within the specifications.HW-41 is not included in the door schedule hardware sets or contract drawings.

22. Specification 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems – This specification was included but not referenced in the drawings, can you clarify where this is applicable?

a. This spec section can be omitted.

23. Specification 22 66 00 – Chemical Waste Piping – Please clarify if chemical waste piping should be used at dialysis boxes and if filter media is also required?

a. Part 3 of spec section 226600 indicates where to provide chemical waste piping and also dialysis box detail on drawing P-501. Filter media is required.

24. Specification 12 35 70 21 Medication Cabinets – Specification was included for Medication Cabinets; however, none are shown in the drawing set. Please clarify if there is this specification is applicable and define the scope.

a. This spec section can be omitted

25. Specification 15 12 00 AISC Certification – Can AISC certification be waived for this project?

a. AE does not object, given our scope was limited to structural steel angles associated with floor infills. AISC certification could be waived for the project.

26. Sheet A507 - Roof platform walkway attachment. Please clarify what attachment will be required for the metal walkways detailed on 1/A507 (i.e. non-penetrating ballasted installation or secured to the roof deck).

a. The rooftop crossover stair shall be a non-penetrating ballasted system. Provide isolation pads and bases as per the manufacturer."

27. Specification 09 67 23 30 Resinous Flooring – For resinous flooring scope, Stonhard Stonshield is specified, which is a quartz broadcast system, but is described as a vinyl-chip system, (Stontec). Can we confirm the design intent is a quartz aggregate and not a vinyl-chip/flake system?

a. Confirming Quartz Aggregate is the design intent.

28. Specification 0967 23 20 – Missing Specification 09 67 23 20 - Will Spec section 09 67 23 20 (RES-2) be issued prior to bid? Only 09 67 23 30 (RES-3) is included in specifications, and 09 67 23 20 (RES - 2) is listed only in the TOC.

a. RES-2 & RES-3 are both intended to follow the requirements of spec section 09 67 23 30 (RES-3).

29. Sheet I001 - Specification 09 68-00-2.4C – Carpet Base Locations: Section 096800-2.4C Carpet Base; Please point to locations(s) with Carpet Base, none shown on Drawing I001, please advise.

a. See Finish Schedule drawings I001 and I002 for CPT-1 location. Requires carpet bases.

30. Specification 09 30 13; 09 65 13; 09 65 16; 09 68 00 – Flooring extra materials Flooring attic stock, none specified, please confirm no attic stock is required for this bid scope.

a. Requires flooring attic stock of 10%-15%.

31. Sheet I002 Specification 09 05 16 – Flooring underlayment – Please clarify if all new flooring is to receive self-leveling underlayment and indicate thickness.

a. Need to be VIF by the GC after the demo work is completed. All new flooring would receive self-level underlayment with the poor floor conditions.. CD’s note the following:

“Install cementitious self-leveling underlayment as required to correct surface defects, floor flatness or levelness corrections to meet the tolerance requirements, address non-moving cracks or joints, provide a smooth surface for the installation of floor covering.”

“Tolerances: Subsurface shall meet the flatness and levelness tolerance specified on drawings or recommended by the floor finish manufacturer. Tolerance shall also not to exceed 1/4” deviation in 10’. As required, install underlayment to achieve required tolerance.”

32. Specification 09 65 16; 09 65 19; 09 68 00 – Flooring mockups - Please confirm flooring mockups for the referenced spec sections are to be done onsite and may be incorporated in the final project.

a. GC shall provide to VA submittal to confirm the installation method.

33. Specification 09 68 00-1.3B - Flooring mockups – Section 09 6800-1.3B indicates that a qualified independent inspector be present for mockups, will the AOR be the inspector for this scope?

a. AOR could overview the flooring mockups.

34. Sheet I002 - Specification 09 65 16; 09 55 19; 09 68 00 – Flooring Patterns -Please confirm that no diagonal or herringbone patterns will be required for flooring (VT-1, LVT-1, CPT-2, WSF-1/2) on this project.

a. No specific floor patterns are intended.

35. Sheet I001 – Specification 09 06 00 – LVT Size – Finish schedules indicate LVT-1 to be either 18”x18” or 18”x36”, please clarify which size is to be used.

a. AE prefers 18x36” due to less joints.

36. Sheet I002 – Specification 09 65 13 – Resilient wall base – Please clarify if wall base is required at millwork/cabinet toe-kicks.

a. Yes wall base is required at millwork / cabinet toe kicks. See finish schedule sheet I001

37. Specification 09 65 19-2.2 – Solid Vinyl Tile – Solid vinyl tile is listed in the specifications but not scheduled, please confirm that there is no SVT on this project.

a. VCT- vinyl composition tiles are required for patching.

38. Specification 09 65 16- Welded Sheet Flooring – If welded sheet flooring is the correct flooring material, will head length seams be allowed? (Nora sheet rubber rolls are “40 feet long maximum).

a. Prior installation, GC requires to submit floors seaming plan. No rubber floors on the project.

39. Specification 09 65 16 – Welded Sheet Flooring – If welded sheet flooring is the correct flooring material, please advise which method of welding is desired (heat or chemical).

a. Submit material to VA for review Per the VA TIL specs either method is acceptable:

“Install products according to manufacturer's instructions.

When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

1. Avoid excess bonding chemical and damage to flooring surfaces.

40. Specification 09 65 16-2.4D.2 – Welded Sheet Flooring – J-Cap Strip for Nora rubber flash cove base; to be Plastic or Aluminum for this bid scope?

a. Zink is the preferable material and used in the project.

41. Sheet A601 -Specification 08 17-10 – Integrated Doors- Can you confirm if opening 308 is to be an integrated door assembly as indicated by hardware group HW-SH-4? Is this hardware group to be used on this door opening being that the swing is on the interior of the room?

a. AE can confirm the hardware group is correct per VA TIL standards per Chapter 316 lounge and locker room, staff. Door is to be a integrated door assembly per the hardware set. .

42. Sheet A601 – Specification – 08 14 00 – Wood door finish – Is the finish for new wood doors a clear finish, or is it white oak veneer to match existing?

a. Clear white maple is the preferred finish.

43. Sheet A601 - 08 41 13 – Opening 300 material – Please confirm that opening 300 is to be an aluminum storefront in lieu of what the door schedule indicates (clear anodized frame w/ wood/glass door).

a. The interior designers prefer wood doors with a metal frame.

44. Topic – Phasing – Please confirm that the RTU should be operational prior to beginning phase 2. If not, will a temporary unit be required until the new RTU is operational?

a. Confirmed. AHU shall be operational prior to beginning Phase 2 as Phase 1 is to be occupied.

45. Topic – Occupancy during phases – Please clarify how much downtime contractor should allow for between transition from phase 1 to phase 2.

a. It is anticipated 2-4 weeks, but it shall be coordinated to prevent operation disruptions. The final durations to be determined following approved scheduled submittal by the GC.

46. Refer to Drawings AD101.2, Keynote 20: Note indicates remove/relocate patient lift system, while all patient lifts shown for new work are indicated as new. Please clarify scope.

a. The lifts shall be replaced.

47. Refer to Drawings A101.1 and A101.2, Keynote 17 indicates removal of window sill, while Details 3 and 4 on Drawing A302 indicate existing window sill to remain. Please clarify.

a. The AE team can confirm that all exterior window sills are to remain. All interior window sills, which are integral to the existing sill shall remain and be repainted as shown on A501. New solid surface finish shall butt into the face of the existing metal sill as shown in wall section and millwork/interior details.

48. Refer to Drawing A601 (Door Schedule): Hardware sets are not specified for Doors 309, 312, and 313. Please clarify required hardware sets.

a. See comment #20 above.

49. Refer to Drawing A100: Walls in Rooms A350 and A345 are tagged as new wall types A2 and A3; however, Drawings AD101.1 and AD101.2A indicate these walls as existing to remain. Please clarify whether demolition is required.

a. The AE team believe the areas with new wall types noted are deficient and will need to be demolished and be rebuilt. The GC will need to VIF these conditions to ensure the wall construction is as intended. The associated keynote reads:

“G.C. TO REVIEW ALL EXISTING WALL CONDITIONS TO ENSURE A CONTINUOUS 1-HR RATED BARRIER IS MAINTAINED. FILL VOIDS + GAPS AS NEEDED. PROPERLY RECONSTRUCT WALL AS WELL SEAL ANY PENETRATIONS @ FLOOR + CEILING AS NEEDED. DEMO CAN NOT START UNTIL COR HAS IMPLEMENTED AND APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS.”

50. Refer to Drawings A205 and A206: Lockers are tagged A1030 with Note 4 indicating free-standing (FSL-1) lockers provided by Government. Please confirm responsibility.

a. See drawing Q103 Equipment/Millwork/plumbing schedule. FSL-1 - VC (Government furnished , contractor installed)

51. Refer to Drawing Q103: Schedule indicates 10 EA of FSL-1 lockers, while drawings show only 1. Please confirm correct quantity.

a. See plan & elevations on A206 for design intent & quantity.

52. Refer to Drawings A204 and A209: Four (4) mirrors (A1067) are shown, while schedule indicates three (3). Please clarify quantity.

a. 4 mirrors are required.

53. Paper towel dispensers shown on elevations total thirteen (13) EA, while Schedule Q103 shows eleven (11). Please clarify quantity.

a. (13)EA

54. Please confirm whether the General Contractor is responsible to furnish and install PDI 19" MEDTV.

a. The MEDTV shall be furnished and installed by GC.

55. Please confirm whether the General Contractor is responsible to furnish and install floor scale with integrated ramp.

a. See comment #19 above.

56. Please confirm whether the General Contractor is responsible to furnish and install Item K4665.

a. For information see contract drawing Q103 Equipment/Millwork/plumbing schedule.

57. Please confirm whether the General Contractor is responsible to furnish and install Item K1552.

a. For information see contract drawing Q103 Equipment/Millwork/plumbing schedule.

58. Refer to Drawing A205: Keynotes E0123-6 and E0123-3 are both tagged on the same countertop. Please clarify which applies.

a. The Dialysis Tech. Workstation counter should read E-0123-3.

b. The Physician workstation rooms have counter E0123-6.

c. Please reference sheet I003 for the correct numbering / location.

59. Specification Sections 035200, 101113, 101123, 123400, and 123570.21 are included; however, no related work appears on the drawings. Please clarify applicability and locations.

a. The contract shall be carefully read by GC before omitting any specification sections.

60. Section 096800-7, Para 2.4C (Carpet Base): No carpet base shown on Drawing I001. Please identify locations or confirm none required.

a. See comment #29 above.

61. Please confirm no attic stock is required for this bid scope.

a. See comment #30 above

62. Section 090600-11 WSF-1/WSF-2: Norament Grano is a tile product, not sheet vinyl. Please confirm tile is intended.

a. See comment #15 above.

63. Please confirm all new flooring receives self-leveling underlayment.

a. See comment #31 above

64. Please confirm thickness of self-leveling underlayment.

a. See comment #31 above

65. Please provide a list of alternates referenced on Drawing A606

a. See spec section 01 00 00 pages 16 & 17

66. Please confirm last day for RFIs for this bid scope.

It was 1/6/26

67. Please confirm all flooring mock-ups are onsite.

a. See comment #32 above

68. Section 096800-1 Para 1.3B (CPT-1 Mock-Up): Please confirm if AOR will act as independent inspector.

a. See comment #33 above

69. Section 096516-5 Para 2.4D.2: J-Cap strip—plastic or aluminum?

a. See comment #40 above

70. Please confirm heat-weld or chemical-weld method.

a. See comment #39 above

71. Please confirm no work on Sundays or holidays for Phase III.

a. Phase III: All work to be completed following class iii infection control guidelines. Work to occur off hours. Refer to spec for approved hours of contractor. Each task shall be coordinated case by case with COR..

72. Please identify rooms requiring solid vinyl tile (Section 096519-4).

a. Corridor A360E – VCT vinyl composition tiles

73. Please provide floor and base finishes for 4th Floor Detail 1 (A105.00).

a. Conference Room: A4-65 CPT-1 with RB-1

b. Renovated Office: A4-67 CPT-1 with RB-1

74. Please identify locations for Detail 15 on Drawing I001.

a. Door to Water Treatment Room I002

75. Please confirm no diagonal layout required for LVT-1.

a. See comment #34 above

76. Please confirm no herringbone layout required for LVT-1.

a. See comment #34 above

77. Please confirm no diagonal layout required for CPT-1.

a. See comment #34 above

78. Please confirm no diagonal layout required for WSF-1 and/or WSF-2.

a. See comment #34 above

79. Please confirm head-length seams are acceptable for Nora sheet rubber.

a. See comment #38 above

80. Phase II area on Drawing A101.2 is unlabeled—please clarify.

a. Phase II area notes “CONSTRUCTION AREA” within the area of work. The hatched / greyed out portion of the plan also notes “SHADING INDICATES AREA OF CURRENT OPERATIONS ACCESSED BY STAFF AND PATIENTS TO REMAIN OPERATIONAL.

81. Please confirm wall base required on walls only (not casework/millwork).

a. See comment #36 above

82. Please confirm Details 4–7 on A506 apply to WSF Nora flash cove base.

a. Details 4 thru 7 are roofing details.

83. Please confirm Nora WSF installed prior to floor casework.

a. Usually WSF installed prior to floor casework, but it shall be assessed on a case by case bases and the submittal of means/methods/sequences shall be provided prior installation.

84. Please define M-3, M-4, M-5, and M-6 on Drawing I002.

a. M-1 thru M-6 are millwork tags, these can be found on the equip. / millwork schedule on Sheet Q103.

85. Please confirm VT-1 patch to match butts to existing VCT.

a. Confirmed

86. Please confirm no diagonal layout for VT-1 patch to match.

a. See comment #34 above

87. Please confirm corner guards installed prior to RB-1 rubber base.

a. VA TIL does not provide guidance regarding means/methods/sequence of construction. Northport VAMC to advise of preference.

88. Please confirm corner guards installed prior to Nora WSF flash cove base.

a. The installation sequence varies depending on the specific location where it will be installed.

GC are responsible for submitting the means, methods, and sequence of installation to the VA for them to review and approval.

89. Please confirm one LVT-1 tile size will be selected pre-bid.

a. See comment #35 above

90. Please confirm drawings are dated 08/08/2023.

a. Confirmed 08/08/23 is the correct date.

91. I have been asked by our subcontractors if Bid drawings 1, 2, III, IV, V are different in any way, as they appear to be the same. If not, could you point out how the drawings are different from each other?

a. There are not multiple versions or different editions of the contract documents.

1.1 BID PRICING SHEET

IFB No.: 36C24226B0009 Project No.: 632-17-107

Bids providing less that 120 Calendar Days of Government Acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

The bidder agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this bid is accepted by the Government in writing within 120 calendar days after the date bidders are due.

BASE BID

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision as specified by the Scope of Work and Drawings and Specifications.

The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 548 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Base Bid $ ___________________________

1. Deduct Alternate 1: In Lieu of providing smart glass within the sliding doors leading into stations #8 & #10. Provide Standard glazing with built in, between the glass panel, adjustable white shades.

Deduct Alternate CLIN #1 Bid $__________________

2. Deduct Alternate 2: In Lieu of providing smart glass as station #7. Provide standard glazing with built in, between the glass panel, adjustable white shades.

Deduct Alternate CLIN #2 Bid $__________________

3. Deduct Alternate 3: In Lieu of providing sound batt insulation at all interior walls with STC wall rating of 45, provide sound batt at all interior walls to achieve a STC rating of 40.

Deduct Alternate CLIN #3 Bid $__________________

4. Deduct Alternate 4: In Lieu of providing sound isolation within all interior partitions, only provide sound isolation within eh partition wall surrounding the conference room, exam room, and treatment areas with a STC rating of 40.

Deduct Alternate CLIN #4 Bid $__________________

5. Deduct Alternate 5: In lieu of providing the Sky factory ceiling element accent lighting and surrounding drywall soffit within the waiting/ reception area, continue the surrounding / adjacent ACT grid and tile pattern as shown.

Deduct Alternate CLIN #5 Bid $__________________

6. Deduct Alternate 6: In lieu of providing the Sky factory ceiling element accent lighting and surrounding drywall soffit near the nurse’s / treatment stations, continue the surrounding / adjacent ACT grid and tile pattern as shown.

Deduct Alternate CLIN #6 Bid $__________________

Offers shall provide a complete package to include the completed bid sheet along with the following to be determined responsive, responsible, and considered for award:

o Bid Bond and associated documents on correct forms;

o Acknowledgement of all amendments;

o Completed 52.225-2 Buy America Certificate o Completed 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontractors Compliance Certificate o Verified/visible/certified on the Small Business Administration Certification (VetCert) of VetBiz (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov); and/or Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) SBA - Dynamic Small Business Search o Proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting.

o Safety or Environmental Violation and Experience Modification Rate (EMR) (See further information on the next page)

Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate:

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information will be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead may obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR will obtain their EMR rating from their state-run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases, will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above or submit this information may result in a determination of “non-responsibility” for the bidder/offeror.

NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the bidder/offeror ineligible for award.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

2.2 Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes:

Offerors are hereby notified that under New York Consolidated Laws, Chapter 60 - Tax, Article 28 - Sales and Compensating Use Taxes, Part 3 – 1116 (2), the United States of America, any of its agencies and instrumentalities, is immune from taxation when it is the purchaser, user, or consumer, or when it sells services or property of a kind not ordinarily sold by private persons.

Pursuant to Chapter 60, Article 28, Part 3-1115(17), a contractor’s purchase of such building and construction materials within New York to be incorporated into the real property belonging to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is subject to the exemption from the New York State sales and compensating use taxes. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete ST-120.1 “Contractor Exempt Purchase Certificate” when it purchases construction materials for this contract and keep on file as required by the state of New York tax laws.

Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect this tax exemption and therefore should not include the New York’s state sales and compensating use taxes on sales of materials for incorporation into VA real estate under this contract.