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AMENDMENT 0003 / 36C24624Q1090

SALISBURY VAMC CHILL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 659-24-3-0393 36C246 B. Dawn Darde, Beverly.darden@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 36C246 B. Dawn Darden, Beverly.darden@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24624Q1090 07-30-2024

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1. Request for Quotes (RFQ) 36C24624Q1090 is hereby amended to address the Government response to contractor's questions, see Page 2.

2. The PWS, Section B.3, is replaced in its entirety by Amendment 0003, please see highlighted areas.

3. The closing date for proposals remains the same and all signed proposals and amendme nts are due by 1:00PM EST on August 1, 2024.

4. All other terms and conditions remaint the same.

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Amendment 0003

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Q.1. Can polypropylene material be used for the pipe and fitting portion?

A.1. No.

Q.2. For the existing piping schematic, are there any as-builds, and/or mechanical drawings?

A.2. Yes, the drawings provided with the RFQ are taken from the As-Builts. If additional areas are needed, please advise. Area provided is where work takes place at the CW pumps to riser.

Q.3. The branch lines coming from the supply and returns appear to be in the same condition as the mains. Is there an allowance per branch line that needs to be replaced alongside the mains?

A.3. Contractor is responsible for installing thread-o-lets and connections to existing branches.

Q.4. Will temporary cooling need to be provided for the building while the lines are being replaced?

A.4. Yes, temporary chilled water will need to be provided to maintain building operations.

Q.5. The drawings do not show 160 feet of piping being replaced. There is no information shown on the chilled water pumps being replaced. There are no valves shown on the plans. There are no branch outlets shown on the plans. Please advise if the performance work statement is correct or if we are to bid off the drawings.

A.5. The Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section B.3., has been revised and replaced in its entirety by this amendment. The PWS is to replace only main CW lines as indicated in drawings. The following items have been removed from the PWS:

- Replace existing chilled water pumps and gauges

- Install 2 new 4” check valves

- Install 2 new 2” ball valves

- Install 2 new 2” check valves

Q.6. Is the VA removing ceiling tiles and grid in the area of work?

A.6. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to remove ceiling tiles and grid area of work and reinstall and/or replace if damaged after CW piping installation work is completed.

Q.7. What ICRA is required for this work?

A.7. Contractor to provide ICRA containment. To include barriers, dust collection, HEPA filter and negative air.

Q.8. How is VA planning to cool the building while this work is being performed?

A.8. Contractor is responsible for temporarily supplying chilled water to maintain building operations.

Q.9. Is there any asbestos or lead paint that will need to be abated on this project? If so, please provide the quantity of abatement needed so that this can be priced.

A.9. The facility will test for asbestos and lead paint. If found, the facility will be responsible for abatement.

Q.10. Will all work hours be Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.?

A.10. Works hours are 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. as stated in Section B.4.

Q.11. What qualifications are required for the site superintendent?

A.11. Superintendent is required to have OSHA-30 and mechanical knowledge as it pertains to this project.

Q.12. Can the site superintendent act as the site safety officer and quality control person on the job site?

A.12. Yes.

Q.13. What thickness of insulation is required to be installed on the piping being replaced?

A.13. Two (2”) insulation, flexible elastomeric cellular thermal.

Q.14. Can roll grooved fittings be used instead of welded fittings?

A.14. No.

Q.15. Will any test and balance work be required once the new piping is installed?

A.15. Due to this project’s scope, test and balance will not be necessary.

Q.16. Has the insulation that covers the piping been tested for asbestos?

A.16. The facility will test for asbestos and lead paint. If found, the facility will be responsible for abatement.

Q.17. If there is asbestos found, due to the abatement period, will the Period of Performance be extended past the 90 days after award?

A.17. The project may be extended if asbestos is found. This will be determined by the Contractor’s approved schedule, the facility’s COR, and the Contracting Officer.

Q.18. Will the new piping need to run parallel with the existing piping? (keeping the system live), then have a scheduled shut down to switch over?

A.18. This can be done if the Contractor can prove there is enough room above ceiling to do so. If not, the Contractor shall supply temporary chilled water to maintain Building 11’s operations.

Q.19. Are there temporary connections for the chilled water? Or will this need to be added?

A.19. There are no temporary connections. Contractor will have to install.

Q.20. How large is the facility? I’m concerned about bleeding the air out of the system when you refill it.

A.20. Building 11 has shutoffs that isolate that building from the rest of the Salisbury facility.

Q.21. Will there be a need to make provisions for infection control? HEPA Fan/Scrubber inside the barriers? -Negative Air? -Plastic zip wall barriers?

A.21. Yes, contractor to provide ICRA containment. To include barriers, dust collection, HEPA filter and negative air.

Q.22. Will the area need to be broken down each work shift?

A.22. Barriers can remain in place as long as they do not take up more than 50% of a corridor or block means of egress.

Q.23. Is night work required?

A.23. No.

Q.24. Can HDPE plastic pipe be used instead of welded pipe?

A.24. No.

Q.25. If schedule 40 black pipe, is the use of Victaulic permitted for connections?

A.25. No.

Q.26. Will the corridors in the hospital require a limited space to be blocked off because of gurneys?

A.26. Gurneys do not travel through Building 11.

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) (Amendment 0003)

INTRODUCTION

The Veteran Affairs Medical Center, W.G. “Bill” Hefner, located at 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC requires a contractor to provide all personnel, transportation, material hardware and parts, tools, supplies, specialized equipment, supervision, technical expertise, and other items necessary to perform the removal and replacement of existing Chilled Main Water Lines in Building 11 (ground floor) of the Medical Center as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). When work is completed with this project, it is expected the Government will be able to take full benefit of the finished product without additional work required.

Performance of contractual duties are required unless there are interruptions or reasons to prohibit performance. In that circumstance, please immediately contact the Medical Center’s focal point (TBD) for guidance.

A. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Demo existing piping

· Furnish and install new domestic pipe and fittings

· Install 160ft of piping to replace existing

· Install 2 new 4” butterfly valves

· Install 10 new ¾” thread-o-lets to connect to existing

· Drain and fill system as required to replace piping

· Purge all air from the system when refilled

· Insulate all new piping with 2” fiberglass insulation

· Label all new piping

B. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All work, including final cleanup and completion of any punch list items, shall be performed within ninety (90) calendar days from date of award.

C. DRAWINGS

The associated drawing will be attached with this solicitation.

D. SAFETY AND LIABILITY

Contractor assumes all responsibility for the safety of the workers on the job site. Site Superintendent shall meet the following requirements: A minimum of 1 year safety work on similar projects; 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 3 years. Some work will be in confined space so, special safety consideration will need to be taken and addressed. Contractor shall adhere to OSHA, State, Local, and VA Construction Safety Guidelines (manual).

OSHA – The Contractor shall comply with the Federal Guidelines. A minimum of 10 hours training is required.

E. TB and FLU REQUIREMENTS

TB – The Contractor shall comply with the Federal/California OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standard. Negative Results WITHIN 90 DAYS are required for badging.

The Contractor shall:

a) Have methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with blood borne pathogens.

b) Have policies and procedures which reduce the risk of employee exposure to blood borne pathogens.

c) Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Provide appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, and mouthpieces for the employee during performance of the contract.

Flu – Flu Shot or Mask (November 30th to March 31st)

· The Contractor shall comply with the W. G. Hefner Medical Center VA Directive 1192 requirements for Flu Shots. All Construction Contractors and Maintenance Contractors working on Site must either have a Flu Shot or wear a mask regardless of interaction with patient areas.

· Personnel must produce a flu shot record or will have to wear a mask while on property.

END OF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT