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0001 10-29-2024

460-24-016

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24424R0083

10-09-2024

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide answers to submitted questions. No additional questions will be accepted.

2) Provide an updated SOW.

3) Provide the General Requirements document per the cross referenced "SPECIFICATIONS" section- SECTION 01 00 00.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Cheryl Roberts Contracting Officer

Submitted Questions & Corresponding Answers

Answers shown in red text

1. During the site-walk, it was mentioned that a similar commercial dishwasher (Furnished by others) will be replacing the existing dishwasher. Can the VA provide a cut-sheet / equipment information for the new dishwasher?

New commercial dishwasher furnished and installed by Others. Existing dishwasher to be removed, temporarily relocated, and reinstalled by awarded Contractor.

2. If the VA is providing a new dishwasher, is it the expectation for the contractor to dispose of the existing dishwasher and install the new unit?

No, existing dishwasher to be reinstalled. New equipment to be installed by Others.

3. Per the SOW, the equipment inside of the dish room will be stored on-site during construction. Can the VA provide the proposed location for storage?

Proposed alternate locations are Building 1 loading dock and basement of Building 7.

4. Can the VA provide a deficiency list for the equipment that will require disconnection and reassembly?

No existing deficiency list to be provided. Equipment requiring disconnections are for purpose of replacing existing flooring with new Epoxy. All existing equipment to be removed and reinstalled by Contractor.

5. Per the SOW, kitchen operations will continue during construction. Regarding the dish room specifically, can the VA confirm the entire dish room will remain unoccupied during construction? Will the contractor be allowed to secure the area?

Dish room to remain unoccupied during construction. Contractor to secure area during hours of work and leave the project site secured from visitor, patient, and unauthorized personnel access each day.

6. For bidding purposes, can the VA provide an estimated assumed amount of square footage to be abated/mold re-mediated?

Accurate estimate cannot be provided until flooring demolition is completed.

7. Will the VA allow alternate means and methods, such as jacking, in lieu of removal of the dishwasher from the area?

No, dishwasher to be removed from the area during work.

8. Where will the VA be buying the new dishwasher from?

VA purchasing new equipment from approved vendor, TBD.

9. Approx. how far away from the dish room will the existing dishwasher need to be relocated and will it need to be reconnected at the new location?

See response in 3.

Existing equipment to be temporarily stored and reinstalled (i.e. set in place and final connections) at NFS 1st floor dish room upon flooring completion.

10. Will the three-compartment sink, misc. hand sinks, etc. also need to be relocated / reconnected in the new location?

See response in 9.

11. On page 5 of 41 of the Solicitation PDF, the third note under “OTHER SPECIFICS” mentions reinstallation of equipment upon completion of flooring work. Who owns this?

The awarded Contractor.

Wilmington, DE VA Medical Center

Wilmington, DE 19805

CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

For

NFS Dish Room Floor

Project No. 460-24-016

Construction Magnitude: $25,000.00 - $100,000.00 Bid Documents/Final Report Ready By: NTP + 30 Days

-- Services --

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this project is to repair the floor in the 1st floor NFS dish room area at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. In order to correct and maintain safe working and food preparation environments, the existing flooring must be demolished, professional mold remediation services provided if discovered, and repair of the sub-floor to improve drainage must be completed.

Professional construction services to include but not limited to:

Site investigation – structural, interior, and environmental services.

Infection Control Risk Assessment Construction Management Services during construction.

Meet all requirements as outlined in VA Program Guide PG-18-1 (Master Construction Specifications).

-- Project Scope --

GENERAL:

This project is located within the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, apparatus, tools, etc. necessary to complete VA project 460-24-016, NFS Dish Room Floor.

It involves all work and phasing required to accomplish the following:

• Remove existing dish room flooring, equipment, and all parts as required (including but not limited to all plumbing, electrical, and mechanical connections). During demolition, if mold is discovered, contractor shall notify CO and COR immediately, containment established, and remediation completed.

• If mold is discovered identify and remove mold by isolating the affected area and preventing cross-contamination (see Attachment A). Submit cleaning product to be used for approval by the VA.

• Ascertain damage to concrete structure and repair as needed to like new condition. Submit repair product to be used for approval by the VA.

• Install sub-floor ensuring proper pitch for drainage to existing drains.

• Install new Epoxy floor and all parts as required to match existing conditions. Submit product to be used for approval by the VA.

• Kitchen operations will remain active. Make affected area safe for kitchen activities prior to leaving the project site at the end of each workday.

• All work required shall be performed during normal working hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00AM – 4:00PM). Should off hours work be required, this may be coordinated through the COR.

• All work shall be scheduled in advance as coordinated through the Wilmington VA Facilities

Management Service, specifically the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the project.

• The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR on all product/materials submittals, construction procedures, and project close-out documentation.

• Davis-Bacon wage rates shall apply.

• Security: All contractor personnel shall procure identification badges from the VA police department.

Such badges shall be displayed at all times while on VA property.

FLOORING PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Low VOC

• Anti-slip or slip resistant for high moisture environment.

• Chemical resistance to kitchen equipment cleaning/maintenance products.

• Thermal resistance to dish room operations and environment.

• Color samples to be submitted to VA for flooring finish selection.

• Site preparation, installation, and testing in accordance with Manufacturer’s recommendations.

OTHER SPECIFICS:

• Contractor to provide a Competent Person to supervise the work. This individual may be involved in the performance of the work but shall have designated responsibility for performance of the work and adherence to VA requirements (e.g. ventilation, maintenance of ICRA barriers and safety measures for dust control).

• Contractor to maintain all infection control/dust prevention measures required.

• Equipment removed, shall be temporarily stored for reinstallation upon completion of flooring work by Contractor.

• The Contractor shall field verify all dimensions and existing conditions.

EXPECTATION:

All projects shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements.

-- Environmental/Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) --

Regulatory Compliance – EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

• Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910 – Occupational Safety for General Industry

• Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926 – Occupational Safety for The Construction Industry

• Volume 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations – Protection of The Environment

• Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397 – Transportation of Hazardous Materials

• Title 7 of the Delaware Code – Conservation

• Title 16 of the Delaware Code – Health and Safety

SPECIFICATIONS:

• The VA Master Construction Specifications contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specifications must be used.

• A complete list of these specifications can be viewed at the following website: http://www.cfm.va.gov.

Specifications which address EOSH requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

o SECTION 01 00 00 – General Requirements

ATTACHMENT “A”

VA MEDICAL CENTER

WILMINGTON, DE

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

REGULATIONS MOLD REMEDIATION

I. The Contractor shall hire an Environmental Health & Safety Consultant to assist in the assessment and plan for mold remediation.

II. The Consultant shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

A. Maintain an active Safety Certification (e.g. Certified Safety Professional, CSP or Certified

Industrial Hygienist, CIH).

B. Have mold remediation experience in assessment, planning, remediation, construction monitoring and decontamination clearance.

C. Work station to be as close as possible to the project location, so that he will be available to the

COR during construction on an on-call basis with a response time of one day.

D. Will have support staff and back-up capacity to provide adequate level of support to the COR throughout construction.

III. The scope of work for the Contractor with the CSP/CIH consultant is as follows:

Task 1: Perform a visual inspection of the areas impacted and develop a pre and post sampling strategy (including a control sample) that will yield statistically viable conclusions on extent of mold present. Perform this task and notify VA COR on results.

A. Provide an integrated plan showing how the remediation and the general modification work will be executed. Provide some reasonable cushion between each remediation phase and the following general construction phase to allow for unforeseen delays in remediation completion.

B. Submit integrated plan including cleaning product(s), chemicals, etc. to be used for remediation for approval by the VA COR.

C. NOTE: If required by VA COR, in addition to visual inspection and photographs, samples should be taken to validate observations (see Task 3).

Task 2: Ensure mold area is contained.

Task 3: Take photographs of all affected areas and collect tape lift surface samples of visually varying areas where mold growth is observed to define type of mold present.

Task 4: Prepare an inspection assessment report on only the impacted areas of the modification project. Include the following information:

A. Describe the impacted areas by sketches, room names or other means. Show or describe the location of each sample taken, its composition and identification number.

B. Provide summary of the square feet of floor space for all remediation areas, the total linear and square feet of mold to be removed, the total cost of remediation and a preliminary schedule of completion. Include in the cost estimate any cost for decontamination.

C. Provide a cover statement signed by both the Contractor and the CSP/CIH consultant. The statement shall be in accordance with the “Sample Cover Statement” provided by the VA.

D. Submit the report as part of the Contractor documents package.

Task 5: Assist VA to determine whether the remediation sub-contractor meets qualification requirements. Selected sub-contractor to remove all porous moldy materials and any remnants of visible mold.

Task 6: Upon completion of mold remediation work, take photographs, collect surface samples and air samples to ensure mold growth has been removed and air levels are about the same or less than outside ambient control sample levels.

A. At the end of all remediation work, a compliance certificate signed by both the CSP/CIH and the remediation contractor shall be issued.

Task 7: Building materials can be repaired once mold contamination is removed and visual inspection has been approved by CSP/CIH and VA COR.

Excluded from the scope of work (to be completed by others):

Provide onsite continuous monitoring during construction of the performance of the remediation sub-contractor. Check and approve the set-up for each affected area, check the standard operating procedure of the remediation contractor, continuously monitor air contamination inspections to ensure compliance with VA standards, and monitor access/egress into containment areas. Determine remediation of mold discovered during construction and advise the COR on time and cost for such remediation.

Perform the final inspection and testing at the end of the remediation work on the area and if the results are satisfactory, release the space to the General Contractor for general work.

At the end of all remediation work, a compliance certificate signed by both the CSP/CIH and the remediation contractor shall be issued.

ATTACHMENT A-1

VA MEDICAL CENTER

WILMINGTON, DE 19805

COVER STATEMENT FOR MOLD ASSESSMENT REPORT

1. The enclosed Mold Assessment Report for has been prepared, as part of Project # and covers the following buildings . I certify that I have surveyed each of the buildings or areas in my contract and have supervised technicians for the examination of affected areas and/or test samples.

2. Based on the information gathered through the above activities and on the expected extent of the renovation as explained to me by of the General Contractor on this project, I have devised a sampling plan and I have supervised the trained Industrial Hygiene Technicians during the collection of the samples.

3. I have selected a qualified analytical laboratory for the analysis of the samples and I have evaluated the sampling results to ensure that statistically viable results on mold hazards were available for all buildings involved.

4. Based on the above information, I have prepared the attached Mold Hazard Assessment Report. This report reflects the best-known remediation technology, the Environmental Management Policy for the Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Projects and all applicable regulations. An mold remediation plan, which will be prepared by a qualified remediation contractor, will achieve the desired decontamination of the impacted areas and minimize exposure of people and the environment.

(CSP/CIH NAME, ACTIVE CERTIFICATION NO. & STATE CERTIFIED IN)

See attached document: 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS_ Rev01.