RFI Questions 36C24425Q0553.pdf

36C24425Q0553

Wilkes Barre, PA – VAMC – Fire and Smoke Door Repair

RFI Questions

1) Please provide a copy of the Site Visit Attendance Sheet.

Sign in sheet will not be provided.

2) Is badging required for the project?

No. All contractors must have an ID drivers license etc. and be easily identifiable (company shirt or badge.

3) Will background checks and fingerprinting be required for any scope of work related to this project?

No

4) If required, how long is the turnaround time for background check results?

N/A

5) How many hours should the prime contractor and subcontractors’ budget for on-site badging, safety training, orientation, etc.?

N/A

6) Please confirm if tuberculosis testing is required before contractors can commence work onsite.

No

7) Are there any ICRA requirements?

ICRA needs will be based in infection control requirements.

8) What are the ICRA requirements?

Given the nature of the work ICRA requirements will be limited.

9) If temporary ICRA walls are required, Will the VA allow a Temp Wall System (i.e., Starc Wall,Edge Guard, etc) instead of a rigid wall ICRA system? This usually provides substantial cost savings to the VA.

Yes

10) If temporary ICRA walls are required, Will the VA allow the use of Zip Wall (plastic sheathing with support poles) for barriers and containment on this project?

Yes

11) If fire-rated walls are required, can we use one-hour-rated temporary walls, which are ASTMcertified?

Yes

12) If required, Will the government accept ICRA Walls / Fire Rated Walls to the drop ceiling and fire-retardant plastic from the drop ceiling to the deck above?

Yes

13) If necessary, will negative air machines be permitted to exhaust though HEPA filter into the occupied space?

No

A. If not, please provide locations where negative air machines can be exhausted.

This would be area specific

14) Is any scope of work for this project required to be performed outside of regular work hours?

No.

A. If so, what trades or scopes will be required to be performed outside of regular work hours?

B. If so, what will the work hours and days be for scopes required to be performed outside of regular work hours?

15) Where are the designated contractors' and subcontractors' parking area?

Contractors may park in the rear of the building closest to the water tower

16) Is parking available for 2-3 vehicles for the prime contractor and each subcontractor for a total of 4-6 vehicles?

Parking is available

A. Where shall these people park if the VA cannot make 2-3 spaces available for the prime contractor and each of the subs for a total of 4-6 vehicles?

Point of Contact should be contracted

17) Will the VA provide space for a 20-yard dumpster?

If needed space will be provided

18) Where shall contractor dumpsters be located?

A space will be identified once/if the need for a dumpster is required.

19) Will the VA allow for stored material so that we can procure and lay down long lead items and/or critical path material/equipment?

A limited amount of material can be stored on site. Contractors are responsible for storage of materials.

20) Will the VA fully pay for this material/equipment if stored onsite?

No

21) Is there any work not included in the contract documents that will need to be performed under the contract?

No

22) We propose to provide CPARS in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaires to assist the VA in expediting the selection process as we understand that recent events have increased the load on VA staff.

Past Performance is a requirement for this solicitation.

23) We respectfully request a bid due date extension so that we have time to review the RFI responses, coordinate with subcontractors, and incorporate any necessary changes to our bid. We greatly appreciate as much time as you can provide to ensure a well-informed and competitive submission.

The close date for this solicitation has been extended, refer to the amendment notification.

24) During our walk through what doors are on site that the VA will be installing but are on the deficiency list . 3-29A/3-29b

25) Also you will be providing info on door color , priming after wrap removal and how far the area of painting will be!

VA interior designer will provide the proper paint color information. The full door frame must be painted to ensure a uniform appearance.

26) During the site visit, and in the solicitation documents, it mentions the inspection report and photos will be available to quoters for review in preparation of our proposals. I see the spreadsheet provided however not the other information. Can you please provide the full report with photos for our review?

The inspection report was provided photos were not included in the final report.

27) The door repair count increased as part of the recent amendment. During the site visit we were not able to review several of the doors requiring repairs. Can you please ensure the information requested above for inspection reports and photos are also provided for the additional doors?

Please see above.

28) The last sentence of the Scope of Work paragraph references inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of fire and smoke dampers. Based on the information available, it does not appear that fire and smoke dampers are included in this scope of work, only fire and smoke doors. Can you please clarify and provide a revised SOW to either remove the reference to fire and smoke dampers, or if this is a requirement for the contract, we’ll need to know the quantity and location of the fire and smoke dampers.

As noted, dampers are not part of this solicitation only fire, smoke and hazardous door repairs.

29) Can you please provide the specifications for the primer and paint referenced in section 1.1.2 of the scope of work so we can develop accurate pricing for these materials?

VA interior designer will provide the proper paint color information. The full door frame must be painted to ensure a uniform appearance.

30) Can you please provide the referenced PDF documents in Section 5.0 of the scope of work?

Documents forwarded to contracting.

31) The scope of work does not mention a requirement for providing new UL Listing labels following the completion of the repairs. Is the contractor required to reinspect and relabel the doors following the repairs?

A separate contract is in place to provide a full inspection of all fire/smoke/hazardous doors. The inspection will follow upon completion of the repairs noted in this solicitation.

32) Would the government consider a minimum 5 business day extension following the release of answers to RFI’s and referenced documents to allow offerors time to prepare competitive offers?

The close date for this solicitation has been extended, refer to the amendment notification.