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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 09-11-2019 652-321 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond

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23249 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond

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23249 To all Offerors/Bidders

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PROJECT TITLE : CONSTRUCT CANCER CENTER

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MARK S. HARVILLE

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CONSTRUCT CANCER CENTER

SOLICITATION #36C24619B0040 AMENDMENT #3 9/11/2019

The revisions to the bidding documents are as follows:

1. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOSB). Only SDVOSB concerns are eligible to bid on this project, and bids received from concerns that are not SDVOSB concerns shall be rejected. In order to be considered, the firm must be registered on the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs VIP website (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/) as a SDVOSB at the time of submission of their bid. No award will be made to a bidder that is not registered.

2. The deadline for receipt of bids is Friday 9/13/19 at 2:30pm local time. Bid opening will be held in Room 2K-113 located on the 2nd floor of the VA Richmond Main Medical Center (Building 500).

This will be a public bid opening. Hand-delivered bids will be received, opened and read aloud. Bids that are couriered overnight should be sent to the following address:

Mark S. Harville, Contracting Officer

NCO 6

Building 507 05E/90 H.H. McGuire VAMC 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23249

PH : (804)675-5841

Bids sent via courier must have documented proof of arrival on station prior to the deadline.

Responses to bidder questions and RFI’s received by the deadline Friday, 9/6/19 @ 4:00pm local time are below:

1. Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

RESPONSE: No. All federal, state, and local taxes are to be included in the bid price.

2. Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

RESPONSE:

Safety conducts training and badging for all contractors that will be working within the building. Training is conducted at 8:00am each morning. Laborers must have 10 hour OSHA cards and Supervisors shall have 30 hour OSHA cards. All should have a valid I.D

3. Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

RESPONSE:

Parking is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Parking is permitted in the parking garage as well as in parking lots 8A thru 10B and 15A thru 15C. See attached site map.

4. 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.

RESPONSE:

Yes.

5. 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.

RESPONSE:

Construction safeguarding requirements and NFPA 241 are identified in specification section 013526.

6. 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?

RESPONSE:

Life Safety Solutions Integrators Mike McCormack Customer Relations Manager

(703) 631-7476

7. Has the work area been checked for asbestos?

RESPONSE:

No. Contractor shall assume ductwork mastic in building 500 contains ACM. No other asbestos containing materials are known at this time in anticipated construction areas. Contractor shall pay for removal of any ACM relating to ductwork.

8. What is the Governments’ policy if asbestos products are encountered during construction?

RESPONSE:

For ACM items other than ductwork mastic, VA will take samples and pay for removal of materials found to contain asbestos.

9. 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?

RESPONSE:

It does not. Contractor is to retain laboratory’s per specification section 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services.

10. General Requirements, Paragraph 1.2-D “Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.” Please confirm the costs for all required testing and inspection, Section 01 45 29, will be paid by the VA.

RESPONSE: No, Refer to specification section 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services,

1.1 DESCRIPTION, which states : “

“This section specifies materials testing activities and inspection services required during project construction to be provided by a Testing Laboratory retained by the Contractor.”

11. Who is responsible for the utility locations?

RESPONSE:

The contractor.

12. 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.

RESPONSE: This is a Firm Fixed Priced contract, however, the government may consider making an equitable adjustment to the contract to compensate the contractor following award, in the event of an increase in material costs, provided that the contractor provides sufficient documentary evidence that the cost of materials increased between the bid date and contract award date.

13. Describe any and all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control?

RESPONSE:

See response to #14 for ICRA classification. Refer to specs & drawings for requirements to meet ICRA classification.

14. What is the level of infectious disease control rating for this site?

RESPONSE:

Work performed outside of building 500 is Class II per attached Risk Assessment. Work involving building 500 is Class IV per 01 35 26 Safety Requirements & GI-004.

15. Which is responsible for the HVAC controls and who is the point of contact for that company?

RESPONSE:

As per specification Section 230923 paragraph 1.1.F, the existing site BAS is by Johnson Controls. The contractor is to install the control system required by this project and to integrate this system into the existing BAS as required by the specifications. Contact info for JCI rep. is:

Tony Flora Sales Engineer 2315 Commerce Center Drive Suite E Rockville, VA 23146 Phone: 804-814-7898

16. Can the SSHO and the QCM for this project be dual hatted with another onsite position?

RESPONSE: No.

17. Is there any special phasing for this project?

RESPONSE:

There are two phases as illustrated on Sheet G1004. However, the three rooms being renovated in 1Z are to be renovated after their contents are moved to new rooms 1Z-205 and 1Z-207 (should be considered as a Phase 1A).

18. What are the work hours for this project?

RESPONSE: The Contractor work hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

19. General Requirements, Paragraph 1.9-D – Please confirm that the NPDES and SWPPP will be developed and paid for by the VA. The KTR will only be responsible for collaborative input as detailed in the paragraph.

RESPONSE: Contractor is to apply for and pay for all permits.

20. General Requirements, Paragraph 1.21-A – This paragraph is in conflict with 01 91 00 which states that the commissioning agent and Plan will be paid for by the VA. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: VA will hire an independent commissioning agent, but contractor is required to provide technical and information support to the agent.

21. General Requirements, Paragraph 1.25-A & B – Please confirm this will be contract requirement.

A quality control specification has not been issued. Is a Quality Control Manger to be provided by the KTR for this contract? If Yes, What are duties and responsibilities of the QCM.

Can this role be combined with another project role?

RESPONSE:

See attached Quality Control Specification 014500 and Attach A – QCR Example form.

22. SECTION 01 91 00 provides a Non-Project specific list of systems to be commissioned.

Some systems listed are not part of the project. In order for the contractor and subcontractors to accurately cost their respective commissioning efforts a project specific list of systems to be commissioned must be provided. Please provide a project specific list of systems for which commissioning will be required.

RESPONSE:

See attached updated Spec Section 01 91 00.

23. There is no Line Item to deduct alternate scope of work shown on ES-101. Please clarify if a deduct is required.

RESPONSE:

The following bid item X is to be included with the statement of Bid Items:

J. ITEM X, DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.9: Provide all work described in Bid Item I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX above except delete the installation of new Cancer Center 200KW/250KVA emergency generator, underground concrete encased ductbank including feeder conduits and conductors to new emergency distribution panel located in new Cancer Center electrical room. In addition, delete modifications of existing Dialysis 500KVA emergency generator involving rerouting of underground concrete encased ductbank to existing ATS’s. Refer to Electrical Site Drawing ES101 for additional details. Completion Time: 520 days.

24. The following door types BDF/BDAFV sliding barn doors have swinging door hardware sets assigned. This hardware is not compatible with these openings. The sliding door specification includes Hardware sets HW-SL-1, HW-SL-2 and HW-SL-3. Can you provide which hardware set will go with each of the following doors: 202, 203, 204, 212, 213, 214, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232.

RESPONSE:

See doors per hardware set below.

25. Hardware Set 4E appears to be for a single door. Door 208A (a pair of Aluminum storefront) is assigned to this hardware set. Please advise which hardware set the pair should be assigned to.

Door 217 is a single door, but is assigned to hardware set 12 J which is for a pair of doors. Please advise what the correct hardware set should be.

RESPONSE:

Door 208A: Please use hardware specified in specification section 084113, 2.6 Hardware.

Door 217: Please use hardware set 5G.

26. PT#2 is called for on Plan Page AE800 Elevations, but there is no PT#2 listed on the legend.

What is this product?

RESPONSE:

See Finish Colors on AE603. PT#2 shown on Elev. and PNT#2 shown on AE603 are the same

27. PT#3 is called for on Plan Page AE800 Elevations, but there is no PT#3 listed on the legend.

What is this product?

RESPONSE:

See Finish Colors on AE603. PT#3 and PNT#3 are the same

28. Can you please advise of the manufacturer of GT#1? The listed product info isn’t for any current product I can find.

RESPONSE:

See Section 09 06 00 - Schedule for Finishes, 2.6.A.1 Glass Mosaic Tile.

29. Finish Remark #4 on Plan Page AE603 say 6” base where noted. Is this 6” epoxy base or 6” resilient cove base?

RESPONSE:

Finish Remark #4 is unused. Wall base is typically 4”. See remark #2 and Finish Colors list.

30. GT#1 is called for on the wall of 2Z-C2 Corridor, but elevation pages AE800, AE801 & AE803 do not show any wall tile in this corridor. Can you advise on where GT#1 is to go?

RESPONSE:

GT#1 is not being used at water fountain wall. See AE608 Wall Finish Plan, Finish Remark #4.

31. Plan Page AE603 shows 3 rooms in Phase 1. I don’t see those rooms listed on these finish plans and I don’t see any additional finish plans for these rooms.

Can you advise of where in the plans Phase 1 finish plans are?

RESPONSE:

Phase 1 New Work Plans are found on AD100. Finishes are shown on AE603.

32. Please advise if the grayed-out portions on the drawings should be included within our price proposal.

Grayed out portions of the drawings represent existing conditions to remain. See Architectural Finish Legend on sheet AG001.

33. Rm 1Z-127 Soiled Linen lists floor Finish as SV #1 with SV #3 as base ($” Flash Coved per Finish Remark #2 w/ Detail 1 AE-603) SV #1 and SV #3 are different colors.

Where do these 2 colors intersect in order to achieve a flash coved base?

RESPONSE:

Floor to be SV#3, same as base.

34. Rm 1Z-200 Floor Finish lists Cpt #2 w/ LVT #1, 2, & 3. Where is Cpt #2 placed. Floor finish drawing AE604 seems to only show LVT # 1, 2, 3. Please Clarify.

Floor pattern legend on AE604 identifies CPT#2, hatch pattern. CPT#2 to be installed as illustrated on Floor Finish Plan. Carpet has been removed from 1Z-200. Floor finishes shall be as shown on AE604

35. Rm 1Z-208 Floor Finish lists SV #3. Floor Finish Plan AE 604 indicates LVT # 1, 2, & 3.

Please Clarify. Rm 1Z206 & 207 list SV # 3 as Floor Finish. AE 604 “seems” to infer (due to the lack of color) they are the same as 1Z-222, 223, 224, etc. which are SV #1. Please Clarify.

RESPONSE:

Per Finish Schedule on AE603, and Finish Plan 1Z-208 to be LVT not SZV#3. 1Z-206 and 1Z-207 floor finish to follow Finish Schedule. 1Z208 shall be as shown on AE604 (LVT #1, 2,3). Lack of color is because there is no flooring pattern. 1Z-206 and 1Z-207 floor finish to follow Finish Schedule.

36. Finish Schedule indicates 1Z-235 as Medicine, 1Z-236 as Lounge. Those Rooms are not in concert with the New Work Plan AE 111. Please clarify.

RESPONSE:

1Z-235 and 1Z-236 are scheduled and identified correctly on all plans.

37. The Finish Schedule omits Room 1Z-238. AE 604 has 2 Rooms 1Z-238. AE 111 does not appear to have a Room 1Z238. Please Clarify.

RESPONSE:

1Z-238 is mislabeled. Both locations on AE604 are Corridors. Floor finish is LVT.

38. Corridor 2Z-C1 on AE605 shows patterned flooring stopping at a column point partway down the corridor. The corridor continues to a door (C1C) approx. 20’ further according to AE112. Does the additional area (Approx. 20’) receive pattern flooring or not? please clarify.

RESPONSE:

Yes, continue pattern from existing Column Line W to Door C1C

39. The following door types BDF/BDAFV sliding barn doors have swinging door hardware sets assigned. This hardware is not compatible with these openings. The sliding door specification includes Hardware sets HW-SL-1, HW-SL-2 and HW-SL-3. Can you provide which hardware set will go with each of the following doors: 202, 203, 204, 212, 213, 214, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232.

RESPONSE:

Repeat question. See response to item 24.

40. Hardware Set 4E appears to be for a single door. Door 208A (a pair of Aluminum storefront) is assigned to this hardware set. Please advise which hardware set the pair should be assigned to.

RESPONSE:

Repeat question. See response to item 25.

41. Door 217 is a single door but is assigned to hardware set 12 J which is for a pair of doors.

Please advise what the correct hardware set should be.

RESPONSE:

Repeat question. See response to item 25.

42. Will specification section 08 90 00 (louvers & vents) be issued? It is not listed in the ToC, but is referenced in division related work spec is 23 31 00 pg1, item 1.2 B.

RESPONSE: No. Refer to intake louver note between CL R.3 and S.2 on Sheet MH211.I for size and basis of design.

43. On drawing PL111, the deductive alternate area includes fixtures in some (8) rooms, the medgas Outlets in (4) of those rooms falls outside the box. Are the medgas / medvac outlets in rooms 1Z-222, 223, 224 And 225 to be included in the deductive alternate?

RESPONSE:

Deduct alternate plumbing work is the omittance of the area roof drains and associated piping for the single-story building addition indicated and utilizing the scupper drains as primary roof drains. Other plumbing and medical gas systems to remain.

44. The riser diagram on P-611 shows a P418 and P505 in room 207. These fixtures do not appear on PL111 in Room 207, and P505 doesn’t appear on the schedule. Are these fixtures located in the soiled linen room 207, and if so, what does the tag P505 represent?

RESPONSE:

Plumbing fixtures in room 207 have been removed from the project.

45. Please advise the rooms numbers that coincide with the areas to be deducted per the Bid Item List for the millwork?

RESPONSE:

Bid Item IX, Deduct Alternate No. 8 refers to millwork in Rooms 1Z-201 and 1Z-209.

46. Will the government allow a large business to back bond the bidding small business.

RESPONSE: No.

47. Please confirm the required period of performance.

RESPONSE: The required period of performance is 630 calendar days.

48. Are there any liquidated damages?

RESPONSE: No.

49. Please confirm there will be a laydown / staging area for the duration of this project.

Please identify the laydown area's location in reference to the project site.

RESPONSE:

See attachment.

49. Please confirm there will be a laydown / staging area for the duration of this project.

Please identify the laydown area's location in reference to the project site.

RESPONSE:

See attached sketch.

50. How much time will be allotted to the contractor for phase one work, and once phase one is completed how long will it take the Owner to move out of the existing building prior to the contractor being given the area to renovate? Will the time between phases which is out of control of the Contractor become part of the 630-calendar day duration of this project?

Contractor determines length of each phase. There are no personnel moves into Phase 1 spaces that are expected to prevent start of Phase 2. However, the three rooms being renovated in 1Z (should be considered as a Phase 1A) are to be renovated after their contents are moved to new rooms 1Z-205 and 1Z-207. It is expected to take no more than 7 days to move these contents into the new space (see GI004 General Phasing Notes). The VA is willing to consider extending contract completion date if delays are due to the VA.

51. During shut downs of the existing system during the construction will the Contractor need to provide a fire watch during these shut downs?

RESPONSE: Shut downs should be discussed and reviewed two weeks in advance with the Safety Office. Any other shut down requirements are on a case by case basis. The draining and filling of the sprinkler system shall only be done by our in-house tradesmen.

Plan on doing a fire watch for shutdowns lasting more than an hour.

52. Please confirm a registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer will be required to provide the layout.

RESPONSE: Yes. See spec section 01 00 00 General Requirements, para. 1.13

53. Can the bid opening date be extended until 9/20/2019 ?

RESPONSE: No, the date / time for receipt of bids will not be extended.

END AMENDMENT #3

See attached document: S02 VAMC Richmmond Cancer Geotechnical Report 12-07-16.

See attached document: 019100 General Cx Requirements-Rev1.

See attached document: 014500 (03-2019) Quality Control.

See attached document: 014500.10 (01-2018) Attach A - QCR Example Form.

See attached document: 19-34 Cancer Center ICRA.

See attached document: Proposed Fencing.

See attached document: Site Map.