516-22-128 RFI responses.xlsx

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Z1DZ--FY22: STATION (PROJ: 516-22-128) BB - Replace Chiller Building 2 and Building 37 (VA-22-00069664)
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DIRECTIONS

TAILORED COMMENT MATRIX

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE RETURNED IN A MICROSOFT EXCEL FILE FORMAT. DO NOT RETURN YOUR RESPONSES IN ANY DIFFERENT FILE FORMAT.

Directions & Explanation of TAILORED COMMENT MATRIX
This Tailored Comment Matrix is provided in order for potential offerors to provide feedback, comments, and ask questions with regard to the released RFP.

The sheet labeled "DIRECTIONS" explains this document, and provides directions for its use.

The sheet labeled "MATRIX" contains a table with all labeled and numbered elements from the RFP. This table is where potential offerors may respond to the Government with feedback, comments, or ask questions.

Directions and explanation of sheet labeled "MATRIX"
The MATRIX sheet can be reached by clicking the "MATRIX" Tab at the bottom of this spreadsheet. Add rows as necessary under the applicable item.
MATRIX COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS:
Column A:Contains the Item reference number for this item. This number is used for organizational purposes, when referring to this document only.

Column B: Contains the section number that each element is labeled, within their respective documents. The section number relates directly to the item's location in the RFP.

Column C: Contains the written title for the corresponding item/section number.

Column D:Contains a drop down box for selecting the type of comment. Available options are "Critical" "Substantive" or "Administrative".
Critical: Violations of law -or- Unnecessary risks to safety, life & limb, or VA Material; waste or abuse of VHA appropriations; unreasonable burden on resources.
Substantive: Appears or is potentially unnecessary, incorrect, misleading, confusing, or inconsistent with other sections; disagree with proposed responsibilities, requirements, and/or procedures.
Administrative: Address typographical, grammatical, and formatting errors (grammar, punctuation, style, etc.)

Column E: Contains recieved date of offerors' comments/questions/responses.

Column F: Contains space for potential offerors' comments/questions/responses.

Column G: Contains space for VHA comments/questions/responses.

Column H: Contains response date for VHA comments/questions/responses.

Column I: Contains VHA Section/ POC shop comments/questions/response

Column J: Contains Contractor Name requesting /questions/responses.

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE RETURNED IN A MICROSOFT EXCEL FILE FORMAT. DO NOT RETURN YOUR RESPONSES IN ANY DIFFERENT FILE FORMAT.

MATRIX

ITEM #SECTION or ATTACHMENT #DOCUMENT NAMECOMMENT TYPE
(Select from drop down)Received DateQUESTIONS / COMMENTS
(With justification of why considered source selection sensitive if applicable)VA ResponseResponse DateVA

Response

FromCompany Name
11SOWAdministrative7/27/21ExampleExample Response8/15/21SafetyTBD Contracting
22SolicitationAdministrative06/30/22What is the estimated magnitude of this project?Between $100,000 and $250,000.
33SolicitationAdministrative06/30/22Do we need to provide Bid Bond?Yes
44SolicitationAdministrative06/30/22Are there Liquidated damages on this job?There are No expected liquidated damages
55SolicitationAdministrative06/30/22It is mention SF1449 as part of documents to submit, but it is not included in the solicitation. What documents need to be included in our bid proposal to be considered acceptable?an SF 1442 will be included in this amendment. Please review solicitation instructions: Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Brief description. See attached SOW. The following line item pertain to the description as stated: See attached Price/Cost Schedule. CLIN 0001
66PLANSCritical06/30/22Are there any plans for this job?No
77Existing building specifications07.06.22What are the current BAS systems make/model specifications for buildings 2 & 37?Johnson Controls - Metaysis
88Fire alarm system maintenance vendor07.06.22Who currently maintains/ services the fire alarm system for the buildings 2 & 37?Simplex, JCI
99General conditions07.06.22Please provide specifications for dumpster drop location, portalet drop location, and contractor parking? We would like to know where we are allowed to utilize space for dumpster, portajohns, and contractor parking.If a dumptser is required, it can be placed in parking lot #22 adjacent to building #37. Contractor parking is also available at Iot 22.
1010Existing building specifications07.06.22Is it safe to assume to replace the window at building #2 in order to meet or lower decibal requirements for new chiller? Or are we required to reuse exisiting window?Replacing window is not in scope of work.
1111SOWSubstantive07/01/22On Building 2, Do you require shut off valves on both (2) supply lines and (2) return lines to be able to shut either system down and allow the other system to continue running?Yes
1212SOWCritical07/01/22During the site walk Building 2 had some large cracks in the concrete slab from surrounding vegetation pushing up on the slab. Is this part of the SOW that calls out all cracks and openings in concrete are to be grouted or just the exsiting imbedded anchors that require removal?Scope of work requires re-grouting of removed anchors, new chilled shall be placed on level area of existing concrete pad.
1313SOWSubstantive07/01/22What are the electrical requirements for the new chiller at building 2?208V, 3 phase
1414SOWSubstantive07/01/22What are the electrical requirements for the new chiller at building 37?208V, 3 phase
151507/06/22RFQ, Page 2, Description, Para 9 states “The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and offers must fill out price/cost schedule attached. Offerors must submit their technical and management approach that pertains to the SOW.” Please clarify the technical and management approach requirements are for the contractor’s proposal.Techincal management approach would be a narrative/ description of the teams ability to provide uninterrupted, high-quality work throughout the anticipated period of performance to meet the SOW. Please review the SOW.
161607/06/22RFQ includes multiple references to the Service Contract Act, including 52.222-41, 52-222-55, etc; however, the NAICS code is construction, 236220, and the Wage determination is for construction. Please clarify.This is a construction service but it is being solicited like a commerical service since the construction service is not considered to be complex
171707/06/22Please identify the post award construction phase submittals required related to design documents or shop drawings.Chiller design, operation and installation submittal, JCI sequence of operation submittal. Electrical components
181807/06/22Does a temporary cooler need to be provided during change out?If new chiller is not operational per scope of work requirements a temporarly chiller will be required to condition building.
191907/06/22Who is responsible for the control system?Contractor is responsible for materal, labor and coordination to connect new chiller into existing JCI building controls.
202007/06/22Both units have existing electric service recepticals. Is a new circuit and breaker required for Building 37 new conduit at building 2?Delete requirement for new breaker and condiut at building 37 and delete new conduit at Building 2. New work shall be to furnish and install new GFI receptable and exterior NEMA rated enclosure at both buildings.

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