36C24421B0017 0001.pdf

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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25 Aug 2021

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

3900 WoodLand Ave Philadelphia PA 19104

00244

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24421B0017

08-02-2021

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Not Exrended See SF 1442

The purpose to this amendment is to publish the RFI Amendments and amend the specifications.

1. Specification Section 11 73 00 is hereby deleted Lifts and installation will not be included in this contract.

2. Questions and answers are start on page 2.

Pre-Bid Walk Through RFI’s

RE: 36C2442B0017 IFB Upgrade Patient Bedrooms CLC Unit B

Q1: Much of the new work indicated on the bid documents appears to be completed. Are we to bid on plans and specs which would include completed work? If not, the engineer/architect needs to completely document all work previous completed in order for us to submit a competitive bid.

A1: The VA has afforded all a Site Visit.

• Sheet 30-ASG101 (Partial 1st Floor of Sequence A) states in a box at the bottom of the sheet:

o This Project has been partially constructed by a previous contractor, as such, some items are only partially installed. Contractor to verify all existing items have been properly installed. Any item determined not to be properly installed shall immediately be brought to the attention of the C.O.R.

o Sheet 30-ASG102 (Partial 2nd Floor of Sequence A) states the same.

o Sheet 30-AS1 (Partial 1st and 2nd Floor of Sequence A) states the same.

It further defines all work in its current state by outlining:

• Existing Conditions General Notes for Sequence A o Sheet 30-AS2(P2) (Partial 1st and 2nd Floor of Sequence A) states the same.

It further defines all work in its current state by outlining:

o Existing Conditions General Notes for Sequence A o Sheet 30-AS35 Equipment and Furniture Plan states the following:

This Project has been partially constructed by a previous contractor, as such, some items are only partially installed. Contractor to verify all existing items have been properly installed. Any item determined not to be properly installed shall immediately be brought to the attention of the C.O.R.

o Sheet 30-AS36 Equipment and Furniture Plan states the following:

This Project has been partially constructed by a previous contractor, as such, some items are only partially installed. Contractor to verify all existing items have been properly installed. Any item determined not to be properly installed shall immediately be brought to the attention of the C.O.R.

Regarding MEP and MED Gas issues:

Mechanical Drawings:

o In regard to Sequence A the bidder will notice that the Demolition Drawings on

Sheet 30-M3(AB) are identical to the NEW Work Drawings on Sheet 30-6(AB).

o In order to preserve the integrity of the bids being received by the VA and thus insuring that all bidders are proposing the exact same scope of work the VA is strongly advising that all bidders estimate this work as shown on the plans and specifications.

Plumbing Drawings:

o In regard to Med Gas piping in Sequence A only (Sheets 30-PL13 & PL14(AB).

Existing Med Gas Piping has been installed and previously certif ied.

Bidders are to follow the notes pertaining to this system.

In following the notes recertification will be required.

o In regard to Domestic Water & Sanitary Piping in sequence A only (Sheets 30-

PL2(AB) / 30-PL3(AB) / 30-PL4(AB) / 30-PL5(AB) /30-PL8(AB) /30-PL9(AB) /30-

PL10(AB) and 30-PL11(AB) HAVE BEEN NOTED TO REFLECT THE EXISTING

CONDITION.

In order to preserve the integrity of the bids being received by the VA and thus insuring that all bidders are proposing the exact same scope of work the VA is strongly advising that all bidders estimate this work as shown on the plans and specifications.

Electrical Drawings:

o In regard to the Electrical Drawings in sequence A only (Sheets 30-ES2(AB) / 30-

ES3(AB) / 30-ES4(AB) / 30-ES5(AB) HAVE BEEN NOTED TO REFLECT THE

EXISTING CONDITION. .

In order to preserve the integrity of the bids being received by the VA and thus insuring that all bidders are proposing the exact same scope of work the VA is strongly advising that all bidders estimate this work as shown on the plans and specifications.

Q2: - The patient lift spec lists the lifting capacity as 440lbs. The drawing plans show lifts planned for typical patient rooms and bariatric patient rooms.

• Will the bariatric patient rooms require a higher capacity lift motor?

A2: On all reflected ceiling plans…Reflected Ceiling Plan General Notes:

NOTE J: Lift Ceiling Mounted Rails is indicated For Reference Only. The Entire Patient Lift System (NIC) including patient lift system and layout, related structural support requirements, related power requirements, docking and power design plus any performance specifications, to be provided by and coordinated between VA and Lift Manufacturer. Standard Resident Rooms shall have a 600 lb Lift Capacity and Bariatric Resident Rooms and Spa Bathing Rooms shall have a 1000 lb Lift Capacity. GC to coordinate / schedule with VA’s Lift Manufacturer and VA’s Lift Contractor the VA’s installation of Lift Track and other related Lift Work.

Q3: The lift system shown within the building plans does not extend over the patient bed.

A3: SEE ANSWER TO A2

Q4: Confirm if the single rail lifts should extend over the bed from side to side?

A4: SEE ANSWER TO A2

Q5: Will the 1x4 ceiling lights be redesigned to allow the lift system rail to extend over the bed?

A5: SEE ANSWER TO A2

Q6: The building plans do not include any support details for the patient lifts. Please confirm if the Level 1 patient lifts can be anchored to underside of the Level 2 concrete/metal deck using expansion anchors?

A6: SEE ANSWER TO A2

Q7: Please confirm if the Level 2 patient lifts must mount onto the roof framing beams?

A7: SEE ANSWER TO A2

Q8: Will Union Labor be required for the installation of the patient lifts?

A8: All VA Projects are subject to Department of Labor wages rates included in the solicitation.

Q9: Will engineering details and calculations be required for the patient lifts

A9: SEE ANSWER TO A2

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