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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 12-31-2020 590-19-102 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24621R0027 12-03-2020

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X 1 (one) Solicitation 36C24621R0027 Amendment 0001:

Responses to RFI questions submitted on 12/16/2020 and 12/21/2020.

See Pages 2 - 7 for Questions/Answers.

All terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged.

VANGIE MILLER

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RFI# 1 36C24621R0027 Structural Repairs to Concrete Floor Deck Bldg. 137A

1. The drawings say to abate hazmat as necessary if disturbed but this is extremely difficult to quantify without a full exploratory that was above and beyond what was able to be conducted at the site visit. For bid purposes, so that everyone bids the same quantities and costs, is it possible to revise the bid form to include a linear foot unit pricing to abate the ACM TSI elbows? Or require an allowance of 100 linear feet in the base bid? Or tell us to assume no abatement will be required, and if encountered the COR will work with the contractor for a change order. It’s possible that no abatement will be required but if one contractor bids it as no abatement and another prices the cost for abating and replacing the TSI, then prices could vary significantly.

Answer: There are 10 elbows located within the crawl space. Contractor will remove and replace all 10 that are reported in the environmental survey.

RFI# 2 36C24621R0027 Structural Repairs to Concrete Floor Deck Bldg. 137A

1. Will the government provide water for this project?

a. If yes, then where is the closest hose bib or water source for this project.

Answer: Yes, there are hose spigots located within 100’ of each exterior crawl space entry to the building.

2. Will the government provide electrical for this project?

Answer: Yes

3. Is it acceptable for our sub-contractor to provide the Contracting Officer with Past Performance directly to the CO for work they have performed of similar size and scope? Or do you want their Past Performance to flow through the Prime?

Answer: If the subcontractor is listed as a reference, they can provide PPQ directly to the CO. If the past performance is being submitted for the subcontractor, but please see the note below if subcontractor is not used. 2. PART II – PAST PERFORMANCE - Submit Past Performance Questionnaires to references. (Solicitation Attachment C)

a. Past Performance Questionnaires: The contractor shall send out the enclosed past performance questionnaires to each of their references listed under the Experience technical factor or any other references that the Offeror deems necessary. The Government will evaluate the quality and extent of Offeror’s performance deemed relevant and recent to the requirements of this solicitation.

b. The references must return the survey directly to the Government Contracting Officer listed on the survey, via email.

A. CRITERIA: Offerors must provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references of their choice of completed projects, similar in size and scope (minimum threshold: Projects where the principle objective was structural concrete repair construction in hospitals within the United States, with a total contract value exceeding $750,000). The Offeror must provide for each reference, the reference's company name, POCs, address, contact information to include phone number and e-mail address, project description, dollar value and period of performance. SEE NOTE BELOW, regarding the past performance questionnaire. Past Performance of subcontractors may be used, but future unavailability of the subcontractor to perform work may result in contract termination.

4. Are any fresh air, ventilation, exhaust systems located in the crawl space?

Answer: No exhaust systems are in the crawl space.

5. Is pest control required before and after the project?

Answer: Pest control is not required

6. This crawl space is not designed for continuous occupancy which OSHA defines this work location as confined space. Is the government designating this work location as confined space?

a. Is the government requiring that the confined space be permitted access?

b. If government is requiring a permitted confined space entry, then is rescue service required as per OSHA?

Answer: All of our crawl spaces are designated as non-permit required confined spaces. As noted below, these are not designed for continuous occupancy.

Hampton VA space policy MCM: 138-23, states the following:

“Crawl spaces are considered spaces in which the potential hazard would not require any special modifications of work procedures.”

“Employees/Contractors/Supervisors will notify the Safety Department and Work Control indicating employees who are working in crawl spaces, providing information as to the entry time and man hours employees are expected to be in those spaces. *Note: work in the crawl spaces will require approval of the Safety Department prior to entry.”

No contracted IH is required by the VA for entry into these non-permit confined spaces however, at the contractor’s discretion, the contractor’s designated/qualified safety person can take whatever precautions deemed necessary to keep its workers safe.

7. Will the government provide the existing structural drawings?

Answer: The structural drawings were made as the project was developed and designed. All information on the drawings provided are included in the drawings. If requested the government will provide structural drawings. It will be up to the contractor to verify accuracy.

8. What material testing will be required by the government?

Answer: Concrete and Grout

9. Is an industrial hygienist required for this project?

Answer: Yes, for Hazmat Abatement

10. Sheet CS-1, Item “Noise”, Planned measures to address impacts, states that “If work creates noise and disturbances, contracting officer will be informed accordingly and steps will be taken to minimize disruptions to VAMC operations up to an including scheduling work to non-business hours.” This work will produce upwards of 100dB plus during the project.

a. Is the government going to designate now that this work should be performed in off hours, nights and weekends?

b. If this work is performed at night or on weekends, does this work disturb VAMC operations during non-business hours? Are patients and staff at the VAMC in non-business hours?

Answer: All work needs to be done during the day since there are patient areas nearby that need to sleep at night.

11. Sheet S-1, DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK, Note 2. Where is the location of the HVAC system referred to in this note?

Answer: There should not be any HVAC systems in the crawl space.

12. Sheet S-1, DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK, Notes 3 and 4. Is this required for when working in the Building 137A crawl space?

Answer: Not required in the crawl space

13. Sheet S-1, DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK, Notes 8.4 and 8.5. Is this required for when working in the Building 137A crawl space?

Answer: Not required in the crawl space

14. Please provide all locations of intake vents inside and outside of the Building 137A crawl space.

Answer: There were no intake vents discovered in the crawl space. The contractor is encouraged to make his own assessments as to where venting will be required to complete his work.

15. Sheet S-1, UPON COMPLETION, Note 2. Is this required for when working in the Building 137A crawl space?

Answer: Not required in the crawl space.

16. Sheet S-1, UPON COMPLETION, Note 3. Is this required for when working in the Building 137A crawl space dirt floor?

Answer: Not required in the crawl space.

17. Sheet S-1, UPON COMPLETION, Note 4. Is there an HVAC system in the Building 137A crawl space? Define “restore”?

Answer: The crawl space may house some ductwork, but no HVAC is housed in the crawl space to condition that space.

18. Sheet S-1, UPON COMPLETION, Note 5. Are there any air ducts in the crawl space? Are these air ducts limited to just the Building 137A crawl space work location?

Answer: No air ducts are in the crawl space.

19. Sheet S-1, CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS SHALL BE ERECTED AS REQUIRED BASED UPON CLASS 3 AND SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AS FOLLOWS, Notes 1,2,A,B,C,D,F. Is this required for when working in the Building 137A crawl space?

Answer: Yes, barriers are required as specified. Please be acquainted with why barriers are required and apply based on specific conditions.

20. Sheet S-1, GENERAL NOTES, Note 2. Based on the limited safe access to the “confined space”, and limited lighting we were unable to reasonably verify dimensions, and quantities of repairs or any other discrepancies.

a. Please provide the repair locations for each detail represented on Sheet S-9.

b. Please provide the depth of each repair location for each detail represented on Sheet S-9.

c. Please provide the dimension of each repair location for each detail represented on Sheet S-9. Provide the square footage or lineal footage of each detail represented on Sheet S-9.

Answer: Repair locations are indicated on the drawings on Sheet S-0 and per details. The entire delineated square for each repair area on sheet S-0 is to be repaired.

21. Sheet S-1, GENERAL NOTES, Note 9. Define “safeguard”.

Answer: “Safeguard” means to protect the integrity of the structure and ensure a safe condition.

22. Sheet S-1, GENERAL NOTES, Note 10. If corroded or existing damaged conduits are uncovered during the repair process will the government pay for such repairs? It is quite common to find corroded conduit in structural concrete in older building.

Answer: Contractor should not have any issues with corroded conduit according to the A&E survey.

23. Sheet S-1, GENERAL NOTES, Note 13. Will the government accept a form and pour method recommended by ACI and ICRI for repair in lieu of shotcrete repair methods if the repair material meets all necessary strengths and specifications?

Answer: Yes. Cast-in-place concrete on formwork is acceptable in lieu of shotcrete.

24. Sheet S-1, GENERAL NOTES, Note 17. Is shoring going to be required when repairing the structural joists and beams?

Answer: Shoring is required when the load carrying capacity of the joists and beams are compromised.

25. Sheet S-1, GENERAL NOTES, Note 18. Is this work limited to just Building 137A crawl space?

Answer: The work scope is limited to building 137A crawl space. However, access and traffic areas are to be included.

26. Sheet S-1, GENERAL NOTES, Note 19. Please define “braced”. Is this referring to shoring?

Answer: The term “braced” is referring to forms and materials to be held in place for the required time for curing process.

27. Sheet S-1, GENERAL NOTES, Note 26. Please provide location of ventilation fan.

Answer: No ventilation fan was observed in the crawl space. Ventilation requirements and locations shall be determined by the contractor and approved by the contracting officer.

28. Is asbestos abatement required to complete this work?

Answer: Yes

29. Is the government aware of any other hazardous materials within the work area?

Answer: Please see hazmat report for materials discovered in the crawl space

30. Has the government performed any air quality monitoring with a 5 gas meter to see if any harmful gases are present within the work area.

Answer: No

31. Are any open flames or flammable substances found within the crawl space?

Answer: No open flames or flammable substances were observed. The contractor shall assure these conditions are not present prior to starting any work. If any are discovered, report immediately to Contracting Officer Representative.