RFIs and Responses_0002.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24626R0078
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This file is a Request for Information (RFI) log documenting 24 questions and responses related to a VA construction project for correcting Fire and Life Safety Issues at multiple buildings. The solicitation (36C24626R0078) covers repairs and replacements at facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, with work locations in Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia, including residential buildings (TR-2, TR-3, TR-4) and VA medical center buildings (B-28, B-35, B-36, B-83, and B-15).
Key scope elements include installing fire alarm and sprinkler systems, replacing egress stairs with treated wood (TR-2, TR-3, TR-4), installing handrails, guardrails, doors, stairwells, and wall modifications, as well as structural repairs to steel columns and canopy supports. Critical clarifications include: contractors may demonstrate past performance through projects involving one or more Fire and Life Safety scope elements rather than all elements in a single contract; an unforeseen roof condition at Building 28 will be triggered only when visible damage to sheathing and support members is confirmed; Building 35 (Police Station) requires heavily coordinated access with escorts and long-lead notification due to proximity to the armory; Building 28's second floor will remain occupied during fire protection work; multiple building starts require coordination with VA Engineering Services; treated wood is required for new residential stairs; and phasing must be coordinated to avoid disruption to building operations. The contractor will have access to designated parking, laydown areas with Conex boxes, and available electrical outlets but no utilities at the laydown area. Amendments 0001 and 0002 contain additional project details. The RFI period closed on September 16, 2026, with one amendment (0002) pending regarding corrected structural drawings for Building 36 canopy support.
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| RFIs and Responses_0004.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| S502_TYPICAL DETAILS.pdf | ||
| ASBESTOS AND HAMZAT MATERIALS SUMMARY.pdf | ||
| 36-S501_BLDG 36 STAIR ELEVATION PLAN AND SECTIONS.pdf | ||
| 36C24626R0078 0004.docx | DOCX document | |
| FIRE HYDRANTS ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.pdf | ||
| RFP 36C24626R0078_Revised.pdf | ||
| 36C24626R0078 0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| ATTACHMENT F - PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE_Revised.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24626R0078 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| Site Visit Sign in Sheet_08-31-2026-Correct Fire_Redacted.pdf | ||
| 36C24626R0078 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| ATTACHMENT D WAGE DETERMINATION Last Revised Date 05-18-2026.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT A SPECIFICATIONS_rev.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT E - VA Bldgs Map - SITE VISIT MEET POINT - BLDG. 27.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT C - PROPOSAL ITEMS COST BREAKDOWN.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| ATTACHMENT B DRAWINGS.pdf | ||
| 36C24626R0078_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| ATTACHMENT F - PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE.docx | DOCX document |
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| RFI# | Originator | Origination Date | Question | Due Date | Respondent | Response | Closed | Amend # |
| 1 | TDSC | 8/31/26 | Solicitation – page 18 – Part II mentions the “past performance of the firm having experience in repairing and replacing Fire and Life Safety Issues”. Please clarify whether “Fire and Life Safety Issues,” includes the broader life-safety improvements identified in the Scope of Work, such as egress stairs, handrails, guardrails, doors, stairwells, sidewalks, and wall modifications, in addition to fire alarm and sprinkler systems? | 9/4/26 | COR | Fire and Life Safety Issues as stated in the SOW includes, egress stairs, handrails, guardrails, doors, stairwells, sidewalks and wall modifications and in addition to fire alarm and sprinkler systems. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 2 | SITE VISIT on 8/31/2026 | 8/31/26 | Bldg. 28, there may be an unforeseen site condition. The manager of the Credit Union stated that the roof top was declared unsafe by someone from the VA and that nobody should walk on it. The contractors mentioned that they will have to pull the roof off to see what is underneath it. Based on what they heard, they may have an unforeseen condition (damaged sheathing, damaged joists, etc.…). | 9/4/26 | COR | An unforeseen condition will occur when the Contractor has visible seen and confirmed that the roof sheathing and its support members requires replacement. | 8/31/26 | 0002 |
| 3 | SITE VISIT on 8/31/2026 | 8/31/26 | Bldg. 35, Police Station. There may be an issue with access. The policeman stated that if there was going to be work in the area it needed to be heavily coordinated as work could not be done without an escort. The area surrounding the area of work is a secured area and adjacent to the armory. He announced it to the contractors, so they are aware of the issues with work in that building. | 9/4/26 | COR | Upon awarding the contract, Engineering Services will request from the Contractor if there are construction issues relating to work required at B-3 and if so how will this issue be addressed. | 8/31/26 | 0002 |
| 4 | SITE VISIT on 8/31/2026 | 8/31/26 | Bldg. 36, there is a column in the drawings that state to weld to an existing column, but there is no column to weld to. The drawing needs to be corrected for this. Contracting needs a corrected drawing. | 9/4/26 | COR | B-36 Structural Drawing, Detail1/36S501 shows two new 4x4 steel column bearing on two existing 4x4 steel column but in reality, there is only one existing 4x4 steel column. Pending A/E structural DRAWING re-design of B-35 canopy support which will be posted as an Amendment at a later date before proposal due date. | OPEN | 0002 |
| 5 | TDSC | 8/31/26 | Please confirm whether Offerors may demonstrate relevant past performance through projects involving one or more of the Fire and Life Safety scope elements identified in the RFP, or whether qualifying projects must include all listed elements within a single contract. | 9/4/26 | COR | Yes, Offerors may demonstrate relevant past performance through projects involving one or more of the Fire and Life Safety scope elements identified in the RFP | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 6 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify how the relevancy ratings assigned to individual past performance projects (Very Relevant, Relevant, Somewhat Relevant, or Not Relevant) will be considered in determining the Offeror's overall Performance Confidence Assessment Rating. Specifically, is a “Very Relevant” project required to receive a “Substantial Confidence” rating? | 9/4/26 | COR | Part II – Past Performance listed under "Section M-Evaluation Factors For Award" describes the Government evaluation of the Offeror's past performance of their recent and revelant projects in order to determine the Offeror's ability to perform the contract. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 7 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Is there a Lead & Asbestos test / survey conducted on this project Scope of Work? | 9/4/26 | COR | Engineering Services will investigate to determine if Asbestos Reports are availble for the various projects. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 8 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify what type of materials are required to construct the new stairs on Buildings TR-2, TR-3 and TR-4. | 9/4/26 | AE | Treated wood (in accordance with specifications) shall be used to construct the new stairs for residential buildings TR-2, TR-3 and TR-4 | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 9 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify if the project is going to be phased? | 9/4/26 | AE | The Contractor shall provide phasing, as applicable, in coordination with VAMC to ensure no disruption to building operations during construction. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 10 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Could you tell us where the Buildings TR-2, TR-3 and TR-4 are physically located at? | 9/4/26 | COR | TR-1: 1200 Stockley Gardens, Norfolk, VA. 23517, TR-2: 18 Roland Drive, Hampton, VA. 23669, TR-3: 301 Ireland Street, Hampton, VA 23663, TR-4: 22 Roland Drive, Hampton, VA. 23669 | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 11 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Has there been a water flow test being performed for the new Fire Protection Scope of Work? | 9/4/26 | COR | No | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 12 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify on sheet No. 27B-S501 that the new column is to be directly attached to the column below? We see that design is not correct in this location. | 9/4/26 | AE | Yes, the drawings are correct. The new column shown on Sheet 27B-S501 is intended to be directly connected to and supported by the column below. See sheet notes for additional details. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 13 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify if the existing steel stairs, risers, steps, columns and I – Beams are going to be repainted? | 9/4/26 | AE | Repainting due to any existing surface deterioration shall be provided. Selected finish shall comply with specifications. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 14 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify rather or not the VA is going to provide any of the stone or bricks for the Scope of Work on Building #83 on Sheet #83-A101? | 9/4/26 | COR | No | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 15 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify if building #28 2nd floor is going to be occupied during the Fire Protection Scope of Work? | 9/4/26 | COR | Yes | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 16 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify if the General Contractor is going to be responsible for paying or providing someone at Building #35 in the evidence room while work is going to be performed? | 9/4/26 | COR | No | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 17 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify is the ceiling is Building #28 second floor is going to be completely replaced? | 9/4/26 | COR | Yes | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 18 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify as too what buildings that the General Contractor will have to have an escort? Please clarify as to what potential building that the General Contractor will be working on could possibly be shut down due to sensitive work being done by the Police department or the VA Hospital? | 9/4/26 | COR | General Contractor will not require an escort unless work or services in that area requires a long lead notification by the contractor. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 19 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify that the General Contractor can have full access to the field located next to Building #15, to drive on the load & unload a lift to accommodate our needs to replace the existing rails? | 9/4/26 | COR | Coordination between the General Contractor and VA Engineering Services wiil discuss and determine the safe and effective loading and unloading area(s). | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 20 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify if the General Contractor can start multiple buildings simultaneously? | 9/4/26 | COR | Multiple building contracts starting simultaneously requires discussion between VA Engineering Services and Contractor. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 21 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Is there ample parking space for the General Contractor and its sub-contractors? Are there any requirements for parking passes? Is there space for the General Contractor to have a couple of Conex Boxes office trailer and a laydown area? | 9/4/26 | COR | There are parking spaces available at designated areas for the general conractor and sub-contractors and parking passes are not required. There are spaces in the VA Laydown area for contractor's Conex boxes office trailers but there is No electrical or gas services. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 22 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify if electrical power is going to be provided for the General Contractor and its sub-contractors power tools? | 9/4/26 | COR | Yes, if there are available outlet sources. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 23 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify if there are Liquidated Damages on this project? | 9/4/26 | COR | No | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
| 24 | TDSC | 9/4/26 | Please clarify if the General Contractor will have full access to all the building in the Scope of Work? | 9/4/26 | COR | Genereal Contractor will have access to the perspective buildings as outlined in the SOW. Certain phases of the work such as Fire Protection may require work to be performed during off hours. | 9/16/26 | 0002 |
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