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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:

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 05-14-2019 503-314 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24419R0047

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X 36C24419R0047 | Expand for Speciality Care on 3rd Floor

Please see page 2 for answers to questions sent in response to the solicitation.

Question 1: Prism C-1000 has been spec’d into the project but was wondering if a different product of equal specifications would be considered.

Answer 1: Prism is a sole sourced item for this project as the Altoona VA uses Prism patient lifts exclusively. An alternate product will not be considered.

Question 2: There is no specification for headwall systems for the patient rooms. Are you all planning on using a complete headwall unit or more modular type med-gas, electrical, telemetry etc connections into the drywall?

Answer 2: No new Headwalls are called for in this project. There are a number or O2, Medical Air outlets mounted in the gypsum board in several rooms. Please see sheet 1-3-P1.

Question 3: Do you have a preferred security vendor, or a couple you have used in the past?

Answer 3: Currently our security software is CCure 9000 by Software House. Anything provided would need to be compatible with our current set up.

Question 4: Please provide the Start and Completion dates for this project.

Answer 4: Project period of performance is 365 days from issuance of the notice to proceed.

Question 5: The Solicitation, Offer & Award document lists the deadline for technical questions to be May 9th at 11am. Can the deadline date for technical questions be extended to May 17th?

Answer 5: No

Question 6: Hydronic Piping spec 232113 paragraph 1.2E and 3.5 reference HVAC Water Treatment Specification 232500. This Water Treatment Spec is not included in the Division 23 documents. Are Water Treatment Services to be included in the HVAC pricing from the facilities water treatment contractor?

Answer 6: No, water treatment is to rely on existing equipment and procedures as established under the 2nd Floor Renovation project.

Question 7: Bridge A300A is not listed on the room finish schedule, however on drawing 1-2-3-R-10 detail 8 calls for LVT floor finish. Is there to be LVT floor finish and if so is it to be LVT-1 or LVT-2 and is there to be any wall base?

Answer 7: The Bridge shall have:

Flooring - LVT-1 Base - VB-1 Walls (all) PT- 3 See updated finish schedule attached

Question 8: There are no stairs listed on the room finish schedule and there are no stair details. On drawing 1-2-3 note #9 it states all stairwell landings to get rubber flooring to match existing stair treads. Are stairs ST1 and ST2 existing stairs? There is no way to determine what gets rubber flooring. Also, are there any treads and risers required? Please clarify exactly what finishes and where they go in the stairs.

Answer 8: Stairs ST1 and ST2 are existing stairs. No construction of stairs is required.

Question 9: Section 233100 HVAC Duct and Casing, paragraph 1.1A.2 calls for exhaust duct with HEPA filters for Negative Pressure Isolation. Please identify what room or area requires this?

Answer 9: Provide for exhaust air ductwork serving Treatment Room A343.

Question 10: Section 233100 HVAC Duct and Casing, paragraph 2.2D calls for the exhaust duct between HEPA filters for Autopsy Suite exhaust. Please identify where this area in located on the drawings?

Answer 10: There are no locations with this requirement on the project.

Question 11: Section 220711 Plumbing Insulation does not list insulation thickness for Domestic Cold-Water piping. Please provide.

Answer 11: Provide minimum 1” insulation thickness on all domestic cold water piping.

Question 12: Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

Answer 12: This project is not sales tax exempt.

Question 13: Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

Answer 13: All workers on site are required to be badged. Workers scheduled to be on site for more than a period of one month can apply for a flash badge. All other works can check in with police services and get a daily badge.

Question 14: Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

Answer 14: Refer to general requirements section 01 00 00.

Question 15: Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

Answer 15: Procore has been used in the past but is not currently listed on IT’s approved software. Use of Procore will be entertained but cannot be guaranteed.

Question 16: During construction in an area where the ceilings or fire suppression system will be disrupted, will NFPA 241 apply? Will the government require additional security measures beyond NFPA code such as fire watch, temporary fire alarms, adjustments to sprinkler heads, etc.

Answer 16: Yes NFPA 241 shall apply within the existing building. The contractor will be responsible for the construction site until completion and acceptance has occurred. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain site while under construction especially if existing systems are disabled or modified.

Question 17: Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with? What is the name and contact information of the person or persons that will need to be coordinated with for security and fire alarm and suppression systems work and/or disruptions?

Answer 17: Please see section 28 31 00

Question 18: Has the work area been checked for asbestos, if so can the report be published prior to bid?

Answer 18: The area of work within the existing hospital has been checked for asbestos. Only Mastic on the exterior wall was found. Please sheet 1-3-5 and Specification section 02 82 13 for more information

Question 19: What is the Governments’ policy if asbestos products are encountered during construction?

Answer 19: Please see Specification section 02 82 13 for abatement information.

Question 20: Does the Government currently have a 3rd party testing service for those items requiring testing or is the contractor free to locate and hire applicable testing firms?

Answer 20: Contractor shall provide applicable testing services See Specification 01 45 29

Question 21: Who is responsible for the utility locations?

Answer 21: Contractor is responsible for utility location, see specification 02 21 13 section 3.3 - 3.4

Question 22: Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs effecting such materials? Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin.

Answer 22: No

Question 23: Describe all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control?

Answer 23: Please see sheet 1-3-X4For locations and types of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) barriers and notes. All other information must be obtained from VA Medical Center’s Infection control team.

Question 24: What is the level of infectious disease control rating for this site?

Answer 24: This information must be obtained from VA Medical Center’s Infection control team.

Question 25: Which company is responsible for the HVAC controls for this campus, who is the point of contact?

Answer 25: Trane Controls, account manager Julia Luthi (Julia.Rees@trane.com).

Question 26: Is a dedicated SSHO required for this project or can the SSHO also act as the onsite super or PM?

Answer 26: see section 01 35 26. The site superintendent can be the designated safety representative as long as they meet all the requirements in the specifications.

Question 27: Can a sign-in sheet for the site visit be published prior to the bid date?

Answer 27: No

Question 28: Is there any phasing for this project?

Answer 28: Yes. Please see sheet 1-1-1.

Question 29: What are the working hours for this project?

Answer 29: typical working hours are daylight but certain tasks could be limited to off hours based on the needs of the medical center.

See attached document: 1-3-22 - FINISH SCHEDULE LEGENDS -Revised 5-19.

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