36C24824R0178 0003 Response RFIs.docx

AMENDMENT 0003

RFP/SOLICITATION #: 36C24824R0178

AMENDMENT 0003

RFP/SOLICITATION #: 36C24824R0178

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ADMINISTERED BY

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

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CONTRACTING OFFICER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF

SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 11-01-2024 672-20-602 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

VA

Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24824R0178 09-11-2024

X X X Project Title: Replace Boiler #2 and Correct Deficiencies at Boiler Plant (Construction Services)

The purpose of this Amendment 0003 is to respond to RFIs.

The proposal due date of

11-08-2024 @ 3:30PM (AST)

remain unchanged.

The date for RFI has closed.

All Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment 0003.

See continuation of pages for RFI responses.

Ana G. Alvarado Contracting Officer

NCO815L3-0313

CONTINUATION PAGE

VETERANS AFFAIRS CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

REPLACE BOILER #2 AND CORRECT DEFICIENCIES AT BOILER PLANT (PROJ: 672-20-602)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RESPONSES

1. Drawing GI-002 Supplement B -Scope of Work, Item 3 refers to VHA Safety device testing manual 7th The current testing manual is 8th Edition. Will the boiler, burner and safety devices be required to meet the 8th edition? – YES, BOILER SAFETY DEVICES SHALL COMPLY WITH THE VHA BOILER AND ASSOCIATED PLANT SAFETY DEVICE TESTING MANUAL 8TH EDITION. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSIDER IN ITS PROPOSAL ANY ADDITIONAL WORK REQUIRED NO INCLUDED ON THE 7TH EDITION.

2. Will the project documents be updated to reference the safety device 8th edition in place of the 7th edition? – UPDATING DOCUMENTS NOT NECESSARY AT THIS STAGE.

3. In Dwg# MH-601, the boiler schedule specifies a Cleaver Brooks boiler. Please clarify the following:

· Are substitute boilers permitted if they comply with Specification 23 52 39 and the latest VHA Boiler Testing Manual (8th Edition)? – BASIS OF DESIGN FOR THE BOILER IS CLEAVER BROOKS, HOWEVER A BOILER EQUAL OR SIMILAR WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR APPROVAL.

· Will Superior Boiler be an acceptable equal boiler selection? – PLEASE REFER TO PREVIOUS RESPONSE.

4. Per drawing GI-002, Supplement B – Scope of Work, is PowerFlame burner an approved equal burner manufacturer? – PER PAST EXPERIENCE ON OUR FACILITY, POWERFLAME WOULD NOT BE RECOMMENDED.

5. In Dwg# MH-601, the flowmeter schedule lists the same model number for all steam flowmeters with 4" #150 connections. However, based on flowmeter sizing calculations and process conditions, it appears that the flowmeters for the laundry and south bed tower should be 3" #150 connections. Additionally, Dwg# MP-101 Note S10 specifies that flowmeters must match the pipe size, but the HPS pipe sizes for SG-3 and SG-2 are shown as 6", which exceeds the recommended flowmeter sizing. Please provide clarification on the following:

· Should the flowmeters for the laundry and south bed tower be 3" #150 connections instead of 4"? – FOR THE COST PROPOSAL, THE OFFEROR SHALL CONSIDER FLOWMETERS PER SUPPLIED SCHEDULE. DURING CONSTRUCTION, HOWEVER, THIS SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE AE.

· How should we proceed with flowmeter sizing for SG-3 and SG-2, given that the pipe size is 6", which is beyond the recommended sizing for the specified flowmeters? – PLEASE REFER TO PREVIOUS RESPONSE.

6. Drawing MH-601, Boiler Plant – Fire Tube boiler schedule, note 11, indicates 7 PPM NOx emissions requirement. Is this level of emissions correct? – FOR BIDDING PURPOSES, YES.

7. Drawings show various new penetrations in the roof, but notes on flashing and roof repairs are not mentioned. Is it the contractor’s responsibility to repair or replace the existing roof membrane system caused by these penetrations? If so, what roofing system will be required? – YES, THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE OF REPLACING ROOFING MEMBRANE DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. ASPHALTIC MEMBRANE JOHNS MANVILLE OR SIMILAR.

8. Project specification section 23 09 11, pp 2.5 is specification for Boiler plant SCADA computer workstation. Per Drawing GI-002 Supplement B – Scope of Work item 23, Will a new SCADA computer workstation be required to be supplied, or will new controls to be integrated into existing boiler plant SCADA? – FOR BIDDING PURPOSES, A NEW SCADA COMPUTER WORKSTATION SHALL BE PROVIDED.

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