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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 652-22-200 36C246 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

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36C24625B0001 10-01-2024

X X X The purpose of this amendment is to post answers to received questions.

The bid due date is NOT extended. The bid due date remains November 14th, 2024, at 4:00pm EST.

Contracting Questions

1) Can you please confirm if the GC is required to self perform 35% of the construction activities for the bid to be accepted. If yes, does the 25% represent the $ value of the project? Can you please clarify that the 25% self performance requirement is an error? Is 15% performance acceptable?

A: IAW 13 CFR 121 and NAICS code 236220, this project is classified as General Construction. Therefore, the prime must comply with VAAR 852.219-73 (3) and cannot pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

2) Is this a tax-exempt project?

A: No. See FAR 52.229-3 (incorporated by reference)

3) If tax-exempt, will the government provide the prime contractor with a tax-exempt certificate for use by subcontractors and vendors?

A: This is not a tax-exempt project.

4) In the event of contract modifications, should contractors apply bond premiums to the individual modification or wait until the end of the job where the VA issues a final modification to reimburse contractors for bond overruns for all mods?

A: The VA will not reimburse contractors for after contract closeout. As per FAR 52.243-4 (incorporated by reference) “(f) No proposal by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment shall be allowed if asserted after final payment under this contract.” Any increases in bond premiums must be included the contractor’s proposal for modification. See VAAR 852.243-70 Construction Contract Changes.

5) Please confirm the requirements of an Itemized Schedule of Values or is a CSI Division breakdown adequate at the time of bid? A Schedule of Values can be provided post-award. Also, please confirm that copies of all subcontractor quotes are required.

A: Yes, an itemized schedule of values and subcontractor quotes are required. As stated in NOTE 1, “Bidders must submit an Itemized Schedule of Values Cost breakdown in their bid in sufficient detail to permit a complete analysis of labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, disposal costs, overhead, and profit. This breakdown shall cover all work involved in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW). If an Itemized Schedule of Values Cost breakdown is not provided, the bidder’s or offeror’s bid will be deemed non-responsive.”

6) Please confirm the project schedule is to be “cost loaded”.

A: Yes. Bids must include all costs both direct and indirect.

Personnel Questions

7) Are we required to have a Virginia General Contractor’s license in order to work on the Richmond campus?

A: While the contractor is required to build to accepted VA codes (See PG-18-3) and must provide all required licenses and permits as per FAR 52.236-7, a Virginia General Contractor’s license is not required.

8) Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects, or should they only be dedicated full-time to this project?

A: No, the superintendent cannot be shared across multiple projects. As stated in 01 45 00 3.1 General Requirements, “The project superintendent maintains a physical presence at the site at all times…” [emphasis added]. If the superintendent moved to a different location to supervise another project, that would violate the terms of the contract.

9) Can the Superintendent fulfill the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role? (Can the superintendent dual hat as the QCM?) Please confirm the CQC System Manager should be a separate individual from the prime contractor superintendent or can the superintendent dual role and fulfill the requirements of the CQC System Manager if qualified to do so.

A: As stated in 01 45 00 3.4 Quality Control Organization, “The CQC staff will be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer […].” Upon the recommendation of the project COR, the CO will not accept the Superintendent fulfilling the Quality Control Manager role.

10) If the Super cannot fulfill this role, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated QCM is approximately $[redacted] per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc). We expect this project to be 14 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by ($[redacted] x the number of months we expect). Please confirm a dedicated QCM is still required.

A: As stated in 01 45 00 3.4 Quality Control Organization, a Quality Control Manager is required for this project.

11) If the QCM is required to be onsite, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well?

A: As stated in 01 45 00 3.4 Quality Control Organization, “This CQC System manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the General Contractor.” (emphasis added)

12) Can a subcontractor fulfill the QCM role with periodic visits?

A: As stated in 01 45 00 3.4 Quality Control Organization, “This CQC System manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the General Contractor.” (emphasis added)

13) Can the Superintendent fulfill the Site Safety & Health (SSHO) role? Please confirm the SSHO should be a separate individual from the prime contractor superintendent or can the superintendent dual role and fulfill the requirements of the SSHO if qualified to do so.

A: Yes, the SSHO must be a separate person. As per 01 35 26 1.7(c) Site Safety and Health Officer, “…the SSHO has [to] be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO.”

14) If the Superintendent cannot fulfill this role, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated SSHO is approximately $[redacted] per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc). We expect this project to be 14 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by ($[redacted] x the number of months we expect). Please confirm a dedicated SSHO is still required.

A: Yes, the SSHO must be a separate person. As per 01 35 26 1.7(c) Site Safety and Health Officer, “…the SSHO has [to] be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO.”

15) If the SSHO is required to be onsite, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well?

A: As per 01 35 26 1.7(d) Site Safety and Health Officer, “The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor.” (emphasis added)

16) Can a subcontractor fulfill the SSHO role with periodic visits?

A: As per 01 35 26 1.7(d) Site Safety and Health Officer, “The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor.” (emphasis added)

17) Is tuberculosis testing required before contractors can commence work onsite?

A: Yes. As per 01 35 26 1.13 Tuberculosis Screening, “Contractor shall provide written certification that all contract employees assigned to the work site have had a pre-placement tuberculin screening within 90 days prior to assignment to the worksite and been found have negative TB screening reactions.

18) Are any AISC substitute certifications acceptable instead of AISC certification?

A: No. Section 01 45 35 2.1 Fabricators Special Inspection does not allow for any alternative certifications.

19) The referenced specification calls for a commercial photographer to document construction through an online interface. Please confirm this requirement or can progress photos be taken by the prime contractor’s superintendent and submitted electronically? / Section 01 00 00-35 C. states that photos shall be taken by a “professional photographer”. Will this be a requirement?

A: Section 01 00 00 1.22 Photographic Documentation C clearly states, “Images shall be taken by a commercial photographer […].”

Time/Hours

20) What trades or scopes will be required to perform off-hours work for work scopes that must be performed? / Does the VA require any scope of work in this project to be performed outside of regular work hours?

A: It is for the contractor to diagnose what work as described in GI-111 note #9 should be scheduled/completed after hours if work vibrations or noise can affect patient care services. Prior to work commencing plan must be sent to COR/CO for advanced Approval in writing prior to scheduling. If during completion of work, the noise and/or vibrations impact patient care during the day the Contractor will be contacted by COR to correct situation immediately (adjust work timing of noise producing work per specification 01 00 00 1.6.G).

21) What will the work hours and days be for scopes that require off-hours work?

A: Specification section 01 00 00 1.6.G as approved in writing by COR, specifically work as described in GI-111 note #9 should be scheduled/completed after hours if work vibrations or noise can affect patient care services

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

A: A minimum of 1 hour per person. Required safety training for all contractor personnel working on the site is provided through the VA Safety team in room 2K-133 starting at 8am M-F unless posted otherwise.

23) Can contractors perform crane lifts during regular hours?

A: Yes, if plans are approved in writing by COR/VA Safety Manager. See specification section 01 35 26 1.19.

24) Can system commissioning activities be performed during regular hours?

A: If approved in writing by COR and does not affect patient care services (see 01 00 00 & 01 91 00) Construction Questions

25) Please confirm if Mechanical room is to be seal coated with Concrete sealer and if it is included in project's SOW.

A: General notes 9 in the drawings AE-111 describes if it is disturbed otherwise, it should not be expected.

26) The finish schedule for toilet rooms 1Z-119 and 1Z-120 calls for PT-1 porcelain tile but the finish plan indicates PT-2. Please confirm that PT-1 is the correct floor tile for these rooms.

A: PT-1 is the floor tile (24”x24”) and (12”x24”) PT-2 is the wall tile.

27) The finish schedule lists rooms 1Z-139 Mechanical, 1Z-144 Corridor, 1Z-145 Corridor, 1Z-148 Corridor and 1Z-149 Corridor as receiving new finishes, but I cannot find these rooms on any of the drawings. Please confirm that these rooms are not in the scope of work.

A: AF600 in drawings, besides 1Z-139 these spaces don’t appear to exist. And the mechanical room only if they damage the floor or walls.

28) The finish schedule for toilet rooms 1Z-119 and 1Z-120 calls for ACT-3 but the finish plan indicates Gypboard ceiling. Please confirm the finish for these rooms.

A: GypBoard hard ceilings, not acoustical ceilings in the restrooms.

29) The casework is listed under Division 12. Is the casework given in the AE640 part of this contract?

A: Casework shown in drawings unless otherwise specified as VA provided is included with Contractor portion and is subject to all applicable specifications

30) Is the PLAM-1 Plastic Laminate part of this contract?

A: As indicated in drawings for casework and doors.

31) Is Solid Surface part of this contract as furniture is under separate contract?

A: All furnishings indicated in drawings are part of the contractors’ items unless specifically noted otherwise.

32) Has an asbestos survey been conducted in all areas where demolition and renovation work will occur? If so, can you provide a copy of the report identifying asbestos- containing materials? Can you confirm the specific areas and materials that require asbestos abatement as part of this project?

A: Yes, an asbestos survey has been completed. See answer to 41. However, we cannot confirm specific areas or materials. This is a contractor responsibility. See 01 35 26 1.4 i. 16).

33) The project manual states that no paint should be used, but preexisting signs are subsurface painted. Should we adhere to the no-paint directive or match the existing subsurface painted signs for consistency?

A: Follow provided VA specifications and drawing page AW-601/VA guidelines and do not match old existing signage.

34) Are fire extinguisher cabinets required for this project, and if so, can you confirm the locations where they should be installed?

A: Yes, fire extinguisher cabinets must be installed (section 10 44 13) in approved locations near to the existing location. Temporary hangers will need to be installed during phasing to meet VA guidelines. Temporary extinguishers and hangers will be provided and approved by Safety/VA

35) Is the Government providing all work for the Nurse Call System, while the Contractor is to only provide back boxes, conduit stub up and pull wire as indicated by Note 10 on the Electrical Symbol Drawing?

A: Also Install cat-6 cabling unterminated and labelled for hook up by service once completed

36) What is the brand, model, date of installation and software version of the current Nurse Call System?

A: The current nurse call is Tyco Simplex, EZcare. We have windows XP and windows 7 versions.

37) RCP Sheet AC111 has rooms 1Z119 & 1Z120 drawn as GWB. These rooms are designated as ACT3 on the Finish Schedule sheet AF600. Can you please confirm what ceiling type is desired for these rooms.

A: GypWall Board

38) RCP Sheet AC111, General Note #5 and Keyed Note RC1 designates existing, patch to match existing. Is the existing tile type known?

A: Radiology hallway 2x4 823A Armstrong ACT

39) Can you confirm the exact location for the shades? / Are the shades manual or motorized?

A: There are no window shades to be installed, manual or otherwise. The only existing windows (applicable rooms: 100-105) will be walled over and left for another project to be removed. See drawing AE601 detail 4.

40) Is division 27 required to include conduit and back box pricing for all data drops?

A: Yes

41) On page 66 of the drawings provided, EY110 is title with new telecom and the notes reference T-001 for details. T-001 is not in the doc's provided. Is telecom part of the scope to be priced?

A: Reference of T-001 was an error as it was supposed to reflect Actual E-001. Yes, telecom is part of the scope to be priced per the plans/specification provided (see division 27).

42) Who is the roof manufacturer and is the warranty still active?

A: The roof in the condition seen over the work area has no warranty currently but a roof replacement project currently underway is set to replace it. Should the work of this project start after this work is done the contractor must be ready to address a potential 20-year warranty.

43) Demo – Page AD111, note DE12 talks about items to be reused. Is there a list or schedule of the items that are being reused?

A: All mounted items (including doors and openers) are to be expected to be salvaged, if possible, and each room should be inventoried with COR prior to demolition

44) Demo – Page AD111, General note states “Salvaged items scheduled for reuse shall be cleaned, restored and/or refinished to like new condition, unless noted otherwise.” Is there an existing conditions report documenting these salvaged items so that the level of work required to refinish them to “like new conditions” can be quantified?

A: Inspection and clarification would be accomplished in writing with COR prior to demolition/removal.

45) What is the Deck-to-deck height measurement?

A: Site measurements are to be verified by Contractor, deck to deck measurements may vary but they are approximately 10’ throughout most of the hospital

46) Can we use STARC wall systems for ICRA Partitions if they meet the 1-hour UL rating and STC rating?

A: If provided submittals meet ICRA requirements and are approved in writing.

47) Is there an existing conditions report or a hazardous material report that can be made available for consideration?

A: Yes, it will be sent per what was provided by the AE.

48) Will the Government provide VA badges/PIV cards for contractors working on-site for this project?

A: Government issues badges are not required, but all workers must have VA Safety badges to work on the campus.

49) Will the Government accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

A: This is one of the systems that the government would accept.

50) For ICRA, will the Government accept modular walls like Starc walls?

A: See question/answer 40.

51) Warranty. Will a separate warranty be made for each phase or for the entire project once completed?

A: As per FAR 52.246-1 (b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

52) Please confirm that no elevators can be used by the contractor for materials or equipment.

A: Service elevators are available for material delivery and could be allowed access/use with approval in writing from COR. Elevators are shared usage and would not be project solely/only.

53) Section 01 33 23. Please confirm that the Contractor is to Set up, Provide and Maintain an electronic FTP file sharing system.

A: Yes

54) Please confirm that the Contractor must recycle a minimum of 50% of the waste from the project.

A: Yes, as per the requirements of specification section 01-74-19 1.3 .C unless approved otherwise in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Phasing

55) Are the Exam Rooms in Phase 3 going to use for patient care during Phase 4?

A: All spaces not included in construction area are expected to be in full use by service to maintain patient care services. Contractor schedule (IAW ICRA and phasing) must account for this requirement during work planning/action.

56) How much time will the VA need to remove any items or transfer items between each phase?

A: 4 weeks as according to the drawings GI-111 Construction Phasing General notes #13

57) Does the Central VA Healthcare System (formerly known as “Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC Richmond”) have a schedule or estimated installation timeframe for the Low Voltage installation?

A: As per 01 00 00 1.6 I Phasing, “The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. […] To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.”

Utilities

58) Will the VA allow contractors to use water from VA sources?

A: As approved in writing by COR per specification section 01 00 00.

59) Is temp power available for contractors to connect to? / If no temp power is available, a generator will be required, which usually adds significant cost to rent and fuel. Please confirm this is necessary if no temp power is available. / What are the locations for temp power?

A: On site as approved in writing by COR per specification section 01 00 00.

60) Are contractors required to set a pole and meter electric usage?

A: No

61) Can utility tie-ins be performed during regular hours?

A: Only if approved in writing by COR.

Space/Area Usage

62) Is there a dedicated Staging area for a job box and material established and if so, what is the rough area size for construction fence and containers?

A: The “lay down” area can be requested of the facility, but the provision must be approved in writing by the VA. See FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas.

63) Will the VA provide a space for the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent to set up, or should we add costs to our bid for a mobile office?

A: The demo/work area is the expected superintendent set up space. Use of a mobile office would be based on the VA approval of 1. A laydown area and 2. Planned coverage of the worksite (supervision vs. distance from office). See FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas.

64) Is space available for a 10’ x 40’ temporary ground-level office near the temporary power source?

A: Approval for the use said office would require prior approval of the VA for a laydown area. Temporary power may not be available due to the typical distance of these areas away from the workstation/area. See FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas.

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

As per FAR 52.236-10 (a), “The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer.” Material and equipment may be stored only after consulting with the COR and approved in writing as stored material require certain requirements be met regarding accessibility of the government for inspection and other guarantees.

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

A: All costs must be included in your bid.

Trash

67) Will the VA provide space for a 20-yard dumpster? Where shall contractor dumpsters be located? Can the VA accommodate a dumpster near the job site? Please confirm lay down and dumpster location on site. Also, please confirm the construction access route to and from the construction area.

A: Placement of a dumpster on campus must be requested by the selected contractor after award and that request authorized (with a placement location) before attempted use/need. See FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas.

Signage

68) Can you confirm if all new signage should match the design and material of the existing signs in the Oncology Lab, particularly regarding subsurface painting and raised glyphs?

A: Signage is to follow drawings AW-601. Do not match the old existing signage.

69) Is the current signage already up? If so, are the renovations going to happen first and then signs can be replaced?

A: No. Current signage to be removed and turned over to the VA. The new Signage is to be included with this construction project following direction of drawing page AW-601

70) Please confirm if 96% of the preexisting signs will be reused as indicated or if additional demolition and replacement are required for signs that may not meet current specifications.

A: All current signs in the work area are to be replaced and old existing signage to be turned over to VA.

71) The manual specifies subsurface printed glyphs, but the current restroom signs have raised glyphs. Should we proceed with the raised glyph design, or must we follow the subsurface printing as per the manual?

A: All Signage is to follow direction given on drawing page AW-601 and related specifications. Do not match/reuse any existing signage or existing signage templates from the demolition areas.

Toilets

72) Will the VA allow contractors to use VA indoor restrooms? Can Porta Johns be placed within a 100’ radius of the job site if required?

A: Use of a portable toilet for this project may not be feasible as this would require a laydown area or other facility prior approved/established space be provide/identified which has not been nor sought/authorized for the project per the provided plans. Shared use of restrooms will be designated and approved by VA/COR in writing and must follow all VA guidelines on care and use of shared restrooms.

Parking

73) Where is the designated contractors' and subcontractors' parking area? / Will the VA allow 2-3 spaces for the prime contractor and each subcontractor?

A: Parking authorization is made per specification section 01 00 00 1.5 E / 1.6 N. Contractor conditional parking allowance/use can only occur after receipt of the Facility/COR authorization of the parking arrangement for the project. Typical expectation is for workers to be shuttled to/from the building from offsite.

Additional

74) As indicated by the phasing in the Scope, we are required to maintain hospital accessibility to the portions of Rad Oncology Laboratory not under construction. What does that mean, and does it apply to the other adjacent services?

A: It means that the adjacent areas are going to continue to provide care for patients. Thus, all egress routes, construction pathways, and work that impacts patient care (vibration or loud noises) must be contained, scheduled, and completed to minimize impacts to patient care and must be approved by the COR in writing IAW drawings page GI-111 phasing and ICRA requirements, VA and all construction/Hospital safety guidelines.

75) What are the ICRA requirements during construction times? How much of the loud construction or demo transport is expected to be accomplished after hours or on weekends?

A: It is for the contractor to diagnose what work as described in GI-111 note #9 should be scheduled/completed after hours if work vibrations or noise can affect patient care services. Prior to work commencing plan must be sent to COR/CO for approval in writing. If during completion of work, the noise and/or vibrations impact patient care during the day Contractor will be contacted by COR to correct situation immediately IAW provided drawing package, ICRA and VA guidelines.

76) Since the outages will most likely impact the rest of Radiation Oncology how much coordination is required to install the new power panels and plumbing tie ins?

A: Outages must be approved in writing by COR. Outages may require after hours to avoid impact to patient care services IAW the provided drawing package.

77) Where is the T.I.L. (Technical Information Library) for the standards and specifications that is listed in the Scope of Work?

A: It is found on the internet at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

78) What is the process for removing any remaining wall mounted items, doors with frames, and lighting during construction?

A: IAW VA guidelines, and construction procedures, all installed/mounted items to be made available to the VA COR/PM for turnover/inspection.

79) Due to phasing and turnover of spaces to VA during construction, what is the process and how does the warranty following construction work due to the turnover?

A: As per FAR 52.246-1 (b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.