S05 Questions and Answers for Upgrade HVAC Sys. Phase 3.pdf

Questions and Answers for Upgrade HVAC System Phase III Project # 658-21-102

Solicitation # 36C24623B0018

1. Will new sprinkler lines need to be ran to support sprinkler heads relocations form new diffuser layouts.

VA Response: Scope of new sprinkler lines is shown on FP200.

2. Can the manufacturer, type, warrantee information for the roof be provided?

VA Response: The EPDM is Carlisle. 60 mil (will need to verify with site investigation). Roof does not have a warranty. Existing roof was installed between 2009 and 2010.

3. Is the existing roof graded at the new Mechanical platform or stair locations?

VA Response: Typical sloped to roof drain construction; recommend field verification.

4. Is spec Section 01 32 16.01 ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CPM SCHEDULES being used on this project?

VA Response: Yes, this Specification Section is included in the Project Manual.

5. IF not, is Microsoft Professional an acceptable cost loaded CPM scheduling program?

VA Response: See Response #4.

6. Will access to elevators be available to perform scope of work during normal working hours?

VA Response: See specification 01 00 00 paragraph 1.19

7. Can crane lift be performed during working hours?

VA Response: See specification 01 35 26 paragraph 1.19.D

8. Can the SSHO and CP be the same person?

VA Response: No. See specification section 01 35 26 paragraph 1.7

9. Per 13 CFR 125.6 (a)(4), this section only mentions exclusions are “Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted” when calculating the 75% / 25% limitation by the SDVOSB Prime.

a. Question: If other exclusions are allowed/not allowed in order to determine the 25% that the Prime is not to pay to other firms, can the VA please provide the publication on where to find this information?

VA Salem Response: Disregards VAAR clause 852.219-74; New VAAR Clause 852.219-75 Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74.

Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

10. Confirm all ducts shown on plan MH201 with (E) note is existing?

VA Response: Yes, all (E) tags denote existing equipment.

11. Provide pipe size shown typical in Note #1 on plan #MP201?

VA Response: See Response #18

12. Question do not see a design for 1,500 sf addition, listed in specification please provide clarification.

VA Response: There is no 1,500-sf addition in this scope of work.

13. On page 8 of the solicitation, it states that all forms must be turned in for this bid date of Thursday February 16, 2023, however, the second to last bullet point states that an electronic copy must also be turned in one day prior. Can this bid date be consolidated to one date and time to avoid the need to submit two bids? IAW FAR 14.304 also states “(ii) There is acceptable evidence to establish that is was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of bids and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of bids.”.

VA Response: IAW FAR 14.304 (i) – If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the IFB, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. oneworking day prior to the date specified for receipt of bids;

14. The requirement to turn in a copy of the current VetBiz registration is outdated, as this website doesn’t verify anymore. The search feature is gone as of 12/31/2022. Please advise if a CVE verification letter can replace this requirement.

VA Response: Yes contractor can submit an updated copy of there CVE verification letter also you can receives this information on the sba website Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)

15. Does the existing panel E1LA have a spare 1-pole 20 amp breaker to feed the rooftop receptacles?

If not, please provide panel information needed to provide breaker.

VA Response: Provide new single pole 20A circuit breaker.

16. Is the existing breaker E1HA that feeds the existing AHU a 3-pole 70amp breaker. It shows extending this circuit to the new RTU-3. If not, please provide panel information needed to provide breaker.

https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

VA Response: RTU-3 shall be fed out of ESWBD-1 and shall be served from a new 3-pole 70A circuit breaker in the existing switchboard.

17. Is the existing breaker in E1HA that feeds the existing exhaust fan a 3-pole 15amp breaker? It shows extending this circuit to the new fan location. If not, please provide panel information needed to provide breaker. If not, please provide panel information needed to provide these breakers.

a. Is the 3-pole 50amp breaker that supplies SF-3 in panel E1HA.

VA Response: There is no SF-3 connection. SF-3 connection is provided from RTU-3 connection.

b. Is the 3-pole 15amp breaker that supplies RF-3 in panel E1HA.

VA Response: Provide new 3-pole, 15A breaker in E1HA to serve RF-3

c. Is the 3-pole 15amp breaker that supplies ERV-1 in panel E1HA.

VA Response: Provide new 3-pole, 15A breaker in E1HA to serve ERV-1

18. Question on pipe size & required devices shown typical in Note #1 on plan #MP201, see partial plan below?

Qty – Note #1:

(3) Chilled Water S&R future, Pipe & Valve size?

VA Response: Future chilled water lines are 2 ½”.

(2) Steam & Cond. Return future, Pipe & Valve size?

VA Response: Future Steam lines are 1 ½”.

What is the Square Symbol Device shown typical in CW & Steam piping?

VA Response: Flow meter. See M000.

Is there a detail for the Typical Future Pipe?

VA Response: Provide valve, flow meter and cap.

19. Can the Superintendent also be the SSHO?

VA Response: Yes.

20. Can the Superintendent also be the Contractor Quality Control Manager?

VA Response: No.

21. Where is the contractor laydown area?

VA Response: Yes. Contractor laydown area is west of Bldg 76. Contractor shall coordinate space in laydown area with COR.

22. Will fencing for Conex and construction trailer area need to be fenced?

VA Response: It is the responsibility of the contractor to properly store and secure all material and equipment stored in the contractor laydown yard.

Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2m (six feet) minimum height, around the construction all areas. Coordinate temporary fence locations with COR prior to installation. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

23. Will the warehouse items be cleared by government staff to allow for construction equipment access to the path of travel for MEP system installation?

VA Response: Reference specification section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.6.G

24. Does the current roof system have a warranty, and if so, who is the manufacturer?

VA Response: See question #2

25. Is there a current roof maintenance program and if so, who hold this contract?

VA Response: No

26. What is the current bottom of Tee elevations A.F.F?

VA Response: See attach drawings (21157_VA_Salem Upgrade HVAC Drawings #1; Bldg 143-S26 1 Framing Plan Zone Drawings #2; Bldg 143-S26 2 Framing Plan Zone Drawings #3; Bldg 143-Sub Basement Level Foundation Plan Drawings #4

27. What type of structural floor system for the warehouse above the basement? Precast, Post

Tension, etc. Interested because of core drilling.

VA Response: See attach drawings in the question above #26

28. Will the government require commissioning of the new roof mounted AHU before starting Phase 2? Will it need to be commissioned again after Phase 2 is complete with TAB results?

VA Response: Separate Cx for Phase 2 is not required.

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