Attachment_1__Questions_and_Answers_Response.docx

Questions and Answers for Solicitation #36C24819Q0115

1. What is the structure we will be attaching to, concrete or steel? (how far apart are the I beam)?

a. VA response: Reference Attachment 4 Structural Drawings

2. What is the distance – floor to floor?

a. VA response: Reference Attachment 5 Elevation Drawings

3. In the specs they mention (aka -XY with gate and track leading into bathroom):

7-3 & 7-3a in the specifications describes: That would be a track layout similar to:

In the drawings supplied a single rail is shown throughout: My guess would be the booms were not considered when the H pattern was put into the specs.

VA response: Reference Attachment 6 Lift Patient Traverse Bariatric -Basis of Design Only, Attachment 7 Traverse Rail Lift System Overhead Patient Rm w Shower Basis of Design Only and Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 010919

4. In the enlarged drawing section information, you show a single track from patient room to bathroom. We will need clarification on which is correct.

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 6 Lift Patient Traverse Bariatric -Basis of Design Only, Attachment 7 Traverse Rail Lift System Overhead Patient Rm w Shower Basis of Design Only and Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 01091

5. Requesting the design team post the Equipment Schedule. Is this possible?

a. VA response: Refer to Section VIII. EQUIPMENT DELIVERY: 8-1. Contractor shall deliver and /or install (as applicable) equipment or designs within the order time frame indicated in each individual order of the purchase order processing and order placement.

6. Is it possible to send us the CAD files? The FBO site only had prints of them.

a. VA response: Reference Attachment 10 117265B100A-Sheet - 100-A-102 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 02, Attachment 11 117265B100A-Sheet - 100-A-103 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 03 and Attachment 12 117265B100A-Sheet - 100-A-104 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 04

7. Boom shall can expand in length and width and reducing in length and width via layered modules that can be added or subtracted without changing any of the boom arms or down tubes. 7.2a(m) Can you clarify what is meant by this? Is there an example that can be provided? As we do not provide this option nor have I seen a competitor that provides this option.

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 8 Boom Basis of Design Only

8. Lift system must move patient from wheelchair or stretcher, to bed, to chair, to toilet, to sink, and to shower 7-3a(a) With the drawings provided the track layout does not allow for side to side transfers to wheelchairs, stretchers without turning the beds 90 degrees every transfer. This is not the most efficient configuration; can you please clarify the logistics behind the configuration?

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 6 Lift Patient Traverse Bariatric -Basis of Design Only, Attachment 7 Traverse Rail Lift System Overhead Patient Rm w Shower Basis of Design Only and Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 010919

9. Traverse H-type frame rail system over bed with single rail connection to the bathroom and allowing movement to toilet, sink, and bath. 7-3a (p). The drawings do not provide and H-type frame rail system over the bed it shows a curved J track running parallel to the bed and curving into the bathroom. Can you please clarify the desired configuration for this project?

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 6 Lift Patient Traverse Bariatric -Basis of Design Only, Attachment 7 Traverse Rail Lift System Overhead Patient Rm w Shower Basis of Design Only and Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 010919

10. All rail switch and turntable controls shall be electrically controlled from the lift hand control (no independent wall switch control). 7-3a (q). Since the patient lift is requested to enter into the bathroom it is not recommended to electronically control the horizontal movement for safety purposes in humid and wet areas such as a bathroom.

a. VA Response: Government requirement is as indicated in the updated Statement of Work 73a r

11. On the Price Cost Schedule Revised there were some areas that were confusing and I was hoping to clarify my interpretation of the quantities on the revised document

· 136 Rooms in total

· 40 ICU rooms – 16 SICU rooms/ 12 CCU rooms / 12 MICU rooms – each room according to drawing is receiving 2 single mount dual arm booms with patient lift

· 96 patient room – 96 Head walls with 96 Patient lifts – 86 standard patient lifts and 10 Bariatric lifts

· Can you please clarify the quantities and the two options – are you looking for two separate quotes for each option? There seems to be contradicting information in the revised Price and Delivery Schedule? Can you please clarify on the number of rooms per department and what the 2 options represent?

a. VA Response: The government is issuing a contract for estimated quantities. No guarantee of minimum or maximum quantities. Quantities will allow the government to order based upon the government need at the time of order placement.

12. Look over your Pre-Solicitation Notice, it appears your requiring one company to provide all the equipment?

a. VA Response: Yes, however the government will review all quotes for consideration for award.

13. The sources-sought posting ‘appears’ to indicate you’re needing architectural services by stating drawings and plans. Am I interpreting this correctly?

a. VA Response: No, this is not architectural service. Commodities/supply for drawings and equipment On the other hand, based upon the NAICS, I could also interpret your requirement as the lifts, booms and headwalls along with the installation of said equipment? Are you able to clarify please?

a. VA Response: Yes, this is a supply requirement for drawings and equipment for patient lifts, booms and headwalls.

14. Do you want to encompass lifts in the shower/sink/toilet? (Section 7-3)

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 010919

15. Is lift mounted below grid or flushed mounted? (Section 7-2d)

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 010919

16. What is the minimum and maximum amount for booms? (Section 7-2a)

a. VA Response: The government is issuing a contract for estimated quantities. No guarantee of minimum or maximum quantities. Quantities will allow the government to order based upon the government need at the time of order placement.

17. Should this state with support head instead of with boom arm articulation? Paragraph 7.2a e. Supply modules shall be vertically and horizontally adjustable with boom arm articulation.

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 010919

18. Can you please provide interstitial space drawings/elevations? Paragraph 7.2 g. All mounting hardware including an engineered structural support system and any ceiling components shall be provided to and coordinated with the construction General Contractor (GC)

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 5 Elevation Drawings

19. Will it suffice to have a button located on the handles that upon releasing automatically does this without additional steps? Paragraph 7.2 j. Boom shall have an emergency stop safety switch on the boom to disconnect power to the motor housing if needed.

a. VA Response: Yes, Reference Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 010919

20. Expanding in length and width and reducing in length and width for support head is a very restrictive spec and limits competition to a single vendor, can this be removed in order to allow sufficient competition? Paragraph 7.2 m. Boom shall can expand in length and width and reducing in length and width via layered modules that can be added or subtracted without changing any of the boom arms or down tubes.

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 2 Statement of Need Revision 1 dated 010919.

21. price and Cost Schedule 1005 and 1006 each reference SON VII 7.1A AND VII 7.2 which does not exist.

a. VA Response: Reference Attachment 3 Price and Cost Schedule