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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 534-24-1-5794-0001

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Department of Veterans Affairs W.J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia

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29209-1639 Department of Veterans Affairs W.J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia

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29209-1639 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24724R0018 11-29-2023

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1.) Extend proposal due date. The date specified for receipt of offers is now 18 December 2023.

2.) Post responses to RFI's. Responses to RFI's are attached to this amendment and labeled attachment 10.

Zaire Naylor Contracting Officer RFI’s received in response to solicitation 36C24724R0018 Angio-CT Suite Upgrades, South Carolina, Charleston (Attachment 10)

1. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

a. Site Superintendent may be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO.

2. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

a. 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.

3. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

a. Site Superintendent may be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC.

4. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

a. The Contractor’s CQC staff maintains a presence at the site at all times during progress of the work and have complete authority and responsibility to take any action necessary to ensure Contract compliance.

5. Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

a. SSHO may NOT be a dual hat to cover QA/QC. Specification Section 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.4.A states The Safety and Health Manager shall satisfy the requirements of Specification 01 35 26 Safety Requirements and reports directly to a senior project (or corporate) official independent from the CQC System Manager.

6. The plans issued with the solicitation are dated March 28, 2023. Please confirm that these are the latest and up to date set.

a. Confirmed. 100% Construction Documents are dated March 28, 2023.

7. Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

a. Confirmed. Current design documents meet current VA TIL guideline.

8. Past Performance: If we have a PPQ that is less than 12 months old, can we use it within our proposal? Or will a new PPQ need to be requested?

a. Yes, PPQ’s less than 12 months old will be evaluated.

9. Please clarify the requirements of Factor 2 - Past/Present Performance. Are past performance projects to have been completed in the last 5 years or dated 2017 or later?

a. To meet the recency requirement projects must have been completed with-in the last five (5) years. The period begins five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date.

10. Please confirm that in-progress projects can be used to show relevant experience. What percentage complete must the project be to be included?

a. Yes, In progress projects can be evaluated. However, projects must be at least fifty (50) percent complete.

11. Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable?

a. Drawing G-102 shows acceptable ICRA wall types. Required ICRA Barriers are shown on demolition plans, AD102 and AD103. COR may approve temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC) in lieu of “Type A”: Hard Wall Barriers, provided they are 1-HR FIRE RATED AND SMOKE RATED.

12. Who is responsible for the terminal clean of the project area?

a. Drawing G-102 states: “POST CONSTRUCTION: DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS AND KEEP ALL HVAC ISOLATION UNTIL CONTRACTOR HAS CLEANED CONSTRUCTION SITE, VA EMS STAFF HAS DONE A TERMINAL CLEANING, AND VA INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL HAS INSPECTED AND APPROVED THE CLEANING.”

13. Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent?

a. The VA has a separate contract with the A/E to act as the commissioning agent.

14. Please provide complete set of interior drawings. Plans are missing page I-401, I-411, I-501.

a. Drawings I-401, I-411, and I-501 included. These drawings were left out of the final prints in error. Requesting official/stamped copies from A/E to add into final construction drawings.

15. Is it assumed that there is asbestos within the project area? If so, will the VA please provide a hazardous materials report?

a. Asbestos report can be found in Appendix F of the Narrative (attachment #4) provided in the solicitation.

16. Is there asbestos above ceiling on the first floor?

a. Asbestos report in Appendix F of the Narrative (attachment #4) contains sampling information for above ceiling space on the first floor.

17. The SOW calls out 30 days between phases to allow for the Siemens equipment to be installed. It was mentioned at the site walk that this might not be enough time. Will the VA please confirm that 30 days is enough time for VA provided equipment installation?

a. 30 days between phases is the anticipated time needed for proper training of staff and certification of the Siemens equipment required before Phase II may begin. COR/HTM representative/Radiology staff to determine actual time required between phases.

18. Is it assumed that this downtime is to be 30 consecutive days?

a. Yes. 30 days between phases is the anticipated time needed for proper training of staff and certification of the Siemens equipment required before Phase II may begin. COR/HTM representative/Radiology staff to determine actual time required between phases.

19. Has the VA already ordered the new imaging equipment?

a. All imaging equipment has been ordered and awarded.

20. Will the contractor be required to have staff onsite during the Siemens equipment installation?

a. Yes. 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.

21. Will the contractor be responsible for installing/maintaining ICRA barriers during the Siemens install?

a. ICRA barriers are installed by contractor and will remain in place until completion of the phase. This is to include installation of equipment.

22. It was mentioned during the site walk that adjacent CT rooms will remain in use during the renovation. Are there noise/ vibration restrictions for this project? If so, what hours?

a. Phasing of this project should allow for continuous construction activities during normal business hours 0700-1700, however GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO CLOSELY COORDINATE WITH VA COR in order to minimize vibration/noise complaints from adjacent radiology rooms to remain active during construction.

23. It was observed that an active re-roof project is ongoing. Will GCs be required to use the existing roofer to perform the roofing scope on this project? If so, will the VA please provide contact information for the roofing company?

a. No.

24. What material is the existing roof?

a. Current roof system is a Tremco Roof System consisting of a two-ply modified bitumen roof system with full roof system coating.

25. The scope of work states that “A health physicist will review the vendor drawings, specifications, and cut sheets to determine the shielding requirements”. Please confirm that the shielding specified in the plans has already been approved by the health physicist.

a. Confirmed. Health physicist has approved shielding requirements during design process.

26. Can the superintendent perform the functions of both the SSHO and the CQC System Manager?

· Site Superintendent may be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO.

· Site Superintendent may be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC.

· SSHO may NOT be a dual hat to cover QA/QC. Specification Section 01 45 00, Paragraph 3.4.A states The Safety and Health Manager shall satisfy the requirements of Specification 01 35 26 Safety Requirements and reports directly to a senior project (or corporate) official independent from the CQC System Manager.

27. Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning specification sections are included in the specifications. The general commissioning specification indicates that commissioning is by the Owner. Will the exterior commissioning also be by the Owner or will the GC provide this?

· The VA has a separate contract with the A/E to act as the commissioning agent.

28. Sheet G-103 ICRA Plans indicates that the ICRA barrier at Diag IMG Pat Hall D206 is to be a Type ‘B’ sheet plastic barrier. Sheet AD102 indicates that the barrier is to be a Type ‘A’ solid wall. Please clarify which barrier is to be provided.

· Most stringent requirement applies, when conflict between two drawings. The barrier at Diag IMG Pat Hall D206 is to be Type A solid wall.

29. No asbestos survey/report is included detailing the specific types and locations of the asbestos identified in the specifications. Quantities are provided, however, no location information is evident. Please provide an asbestos survey and/or a plan showing the locations and extents of the asbestos to be removed.

· Asbestos report can be found in Appendix F of the Narrative (attachment #4) provided in the solicitation.

30. Specification sections 02 82 11 and 02 82 13.13 include references to quantities as “linear meters (feet)”. Are the quantities to be used in meters or feet?

· Quantities to be used should be in linear feet

31. Specification section 02 83 33.13 references and existing conditions report and also references drawings for locations. No reports or drawings are included in the project documents that reference lead-based paint. Please provide further information to clarify the locations, quantities, and extents of the lead-based paint to be removed.

· Hazardous material report can be found in Appendix F of the Narrative (attachment #4) provided in the solicitation. No mention of lead-based paint in the report.

32. Sheet A-601: What are the door and frame materials for Doors 205A and 205 AA? The information is not provided in the door schedule.

· Design error and omissions will be handle as RFIs to the A/E post-award of construction contract.

33. Several drawings state in the notes to provide a pull box above the ceilings and equipment structural supports. The size of the box is diagrammatic stating to size the box per the lates edition of the NEC. What is the pull box for so that it can be properly sized?

· REFERENCE VENDOR "QH" SHEETS FOR CONDUIT RUNS. FOLLOW ALL EQUIPMENT VENDOR REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR PULL BOXES, CONDUIT RUNS, AND TERMINATIONS. SIZE ALL PULL BOXES ACCORDING TO THE LATEST EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. PROVIDE PULL CORDS IN ALL CONDUIT RUNS FOR EQUIPMENT VENDOR USE.

34. What is the difference between the LV switch RCD and RCD2?

· Formal RFI sent to A/E. Awaiting response.

35. Please indicate the size of the equipment being relocated including amperage, voltage, disconnects, breakers, and transformers.

· Equipment to be relocated to mechanical/electrical penthouse currently resides in Room D208. Contractor to verify amperage, voltage, and any required miscellaneous equipment.

36. For circuits to be removed back to the source, please indicate the source panel and location/floor.

· Information not available. Contractor to verify.

37. Note 3 on ED-103 is contradicted by Note 6 on EM-101. Which is correct? If and when we are to remove and re-pull, please indicate which panel this is fed from.

· Listed notes do not contradict each other. Proper phasing of this project requires demolition of some existing AHUs and relocation of another to act as temporary AHU until completion of phase 2.

38. The frame for Door 206 is listed in the door schedule as aluminum and the elevation designation indicates that it is existing. Note 1 on the demolition plan indicates that this door and frame is to be removed. Please confirm if this frame is to be removed or to remain.

· Confirmed. Door 206 and associated frame to be removed and replaced with new.

39. Door 206 has the elevation designation “D” in the door schedule. The note at this elevation indicates that it is existing. Note 1 on the demolition plan indicates that this door and frame is to be removed. Please confirm that this is to be a new door.

· Confirmed. Door 206 is to be a new door.

40. Door 211BB is shown in the door schedule to have leaded glazing but no shielding note is indicated. Is this door and frame to have shielding?

· No. Door and frame do not need shielding, but leaded glazing is required. Notes are correct on door schedule.

41. Sheet I-102 Floor Finish & wall Protection Plan references elevations on Sheet I-401. There is no Sheet I-401 in the drawing package. If these references refer to Sheet I-402 then the elevations do not coincide with the room numbers shown. Designations for the north elevations do not appear to be consistent. Also, elevations for IR Exam D205C are shown on Sheet I-402, but there are no elevation references to these elevations on Sheet I-102. Please provide Sheet I-401 and clarify the elevation designations as they are confusing.

· Drawings I-401, I-411, and I-501 included. These drawings were left out of the final prints in error. Requesting official/stamped copies from A/E to add into final construction drawings.