Amendment 36C24826Q0104 0001.pdf

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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

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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0001 01-29-2026

675-23-801

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24826Q0104

01-13-2026

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Project Title: Bid-Build (BB) Improve Lake Baldwin Electrical Distribution Project Number: 675-23-801

1. The purpose of this amendment 0001 is to provide RFI responses. Please refer to page 2.

2. Refer to Attached Documents: Attachments #8, #9, #10 and Site Visit Sign-in Sheet enclosed.

3. Quote Submission due date and time is FEBRUARY 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, attention to elizabeth.romero@va.gov.

4. The period for questions and answers has closed.

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

Elizabeth Romero Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-365342

mailto:elizabeth.romero@va.gov

CONTINUATION PAGE

Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0104 Project Title: Bid-Build (BB) Improve Lake Baldwin Electrical Distribution Project Number: 675-23-801

RFI

NBR. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Can past PPQ's from other solicitations be used?

VA

Response

The PPQ is optional but highly recommended. PPQs within 12 months of the solicitation issuance date and CPARS completed by Government personnel will be acceptable.

2. If a CPARS is available for a project, can it be used in lieu of a PPQ?

VA

Response

Yes. We will allow the use of CPARS in your quote submission, along with the "ATTACHMENT 6 - Specialized Experience Form" as an alternative to sending out PPQs to references.

3. Should the projects Factor 2: Specialized Experience/Technical Competence be the same projects listed under Volume 3: Past Performance? For Volume 2, VA

Response

Yes, the same projects listed under Volume 3 can also be used for Volume 2.

4. Under Volume 1: General Information - Should Attachment 6: Specialized Experience Form and Attachment 8: PPQ be submitted in this volume as well as Volume 2?

VA

Response

No. Attachment 6 should be submitted in Volume 2, and Attachment 8 should be submitted in Volume 3.

5. DWG AS-100 note #5 directs the contractor to infill roadway trenches with gravel during inactive periods. Instead of gravel fill, may road plates be used?

VA

Response

Metal road plates may be used.

6. ED – 102 note K directs the contractor to employ no more than 270 degrees of conduit bends are allowed in any conduit runs; no more than 180 degrees of conduit bends are allowed in any interior conduit. This direction contradicts NFPA 70 Article 300.24 Bends. The specification in section 260533 para.3.11B states that 4 - 90-degree bends are allowed. Why does Note K contradict NFPA 70 and Section 260533 of the contract specifications? If Note K is employed, it will require additional pull points for all wires.

VA

Response

"Four (4) 90-degree bends are allow for conduits in exterior areas."

7. EP-101 Note 3 directs the contractor to: Replace with a new UL-listed all-in-one fire pump ATS (LIKE TO LIKE). Located adjacent to the existing fire pump ATS. Coordinate fire pump outage with the government prior to commencement of construction. Build a new fire pump ATS prior to de-energizing the existing fire pump ATS. Cut over feeders as to minimize outages. Use the existing generator start signal wire if it is in good condition. Otherwise, provide new. Will temp.

Commercial power to the fire pump control be required during outages.

VA

Response

WHEN hour work, VA generators are available to be used.

8. EP-602 note 4 directs the contractor to use the existing 250A spare breaker, adjust breaker to 200A trip. Where not adjustable, replace with 200A 65AIC to match existing breaker type. Please provide a photo of the breaker so we may determine if it’s adjustable and the source manufacturer

VA

Response

See RFI attachment #9.

9. EP-602 note 7 describes a NEMA 3F enclosure. An NEMA 3F enclosure is not shown on the NEMA listings. Please provide clarification.

VA

Response

"Please provide NEMA 3R.".

10. EP-602 note 4 tells the contractor: Replace the tie breaker and provide the Kirk Key. Please provide key codes – date of manufacture.

VA

Response

See RFI attachment #8.

11. EP-602 note 15 directs the contractor to: Match existing wire and conduit size. The wire and conduit size shown on one line is the minimum allowable size. Where the existing size is larger, provide a larger wire and conduit. Should we provide pricing in accordance with the minimum wire size (350MCN) and conduit (3”) shown, and if we find larger wire and conduit, will that be considered a modification to the contract amount?

VA

Response

Follow design.

12. EP-602 note 17 states: Match existing conductor type and size. Where conductors are type and size different than shown on plans, contact COR immediately. Is it possible to provide a definitive description of conductor’s size and type for pricing purposes.

VA

Response

Conductor size is marked in the drawings.

13. In the solicitation document “Solicitation 36C24826Q0104” page 56 states that “All Offerors shall submit with their proposal a completed Attachment 4.” However, in the bid documents we downloaded, Attachment 4 is titled “Attachment 4 – 100 Emergency Analysis Report.” Could you please confirm whether this requirement is referring to the EMR form, which appears as Attachment 10?

VA

Response

Yes. Correction, it should state ATTACHMENT 10 – EMR.

14. In the same solicitation document, on page 57 under the Past Performance section, it states:

“Offerors shall provide complete Past Performance Surveys, see Attachment 11.” The instructions indicate that the completed surveys should be sent to elizabeth.romero@va.gov. Could you please confirm whether each completed and signed survey should also be provided to us for inclusion in our proposal, or if submission directly to the listed email address is sufficient?

VA

Response

To clarify, it is sufficient for the completed and signed surveys to be submitted directly to the listed email address. There is no need to include them in your proposal submission, as long as they are sent to the specified email address: elizabeth.romero@va.gov.

15. We wanted to inquire about the 5-megabyte proposal submission size limit, as it may be challenging to stay within that file size. Could you please advise whether a larger file size is acceptable?

VA

Response

The maximum allowable file size for proposal submissions is 5 megabytes. If your submission is larger than 5MB, you may send multiple emails as deemed necessary. If separate files are submitted, offeror shall indicate in the subject line using the following format: Solicitation Number, Project Title, Email Number e.g. 1 of 3, 2 of 3 and so on.

16. Since the proposal will consist of four separate volumes, could you please confirm whether each volume should be submitted in a separate email?

Response

It is acceptable to submit all the volumes in one email, if this is possible for the contractor. This should streamline the submission process and ensure all documents are received together.

17. REF: SOLICITATION 36C24825R0042, AMENDMENT 0001: This project was out for bid last year. Sixty (60) questions were asked and answered via Amendment 0001 dated 04-11-2025.

The amendment included 7 Attachments. I did not see this information included in the new bid documents. Will all responses in Amendment 0001 of the original solicitation still apply to the current solicitation?

VA

Response

Use current solicitation 36C24826Q0104 submission.

18. REF: SOLICITATION 36C24825R0042, AMENDMENT 0001: Question 21. The subject of this question was the location of the new ATS at the LAKEMONT site. EP-103 of the current bid documents still shows it to be located at the north side under an extended canopy near the chiller yard. The response to this question indicated that the new location was to be by the side of the OUC transformer. Please indicate on drawing EP-103 the correct location of the new ATS at the LAKEMONT site.

VA

Response

Follow design.

19. REF: SOLICITATION 36C24826Q0104, ATTACHMENT 2 - 100 Drawings. Drawing No EP602: Please clarify the following questions regarding MV-MWS-SOUTH

a. – how many switched ways and how many protected ways

b. – these types of switches are rated for 600 amps. Drawing shows 1200 amps. please clarify. Or even better – send a nameplate.

c.– confirming SF6 insulation is what is desired.

d. Please confirm the amperage needed on the main bus and the amperage needed on the feeders as well.

All information is in design.

20. RFI-001 – Concrete-Encased Duct Bank Rebar Detail On EP-101 it is shown that there are three concrete-encased duct banks to be installed—two for 600V and one for medium voltage. Specs require rebar within 10' of manholes and under roadways.

Request: Please provide details or specifications for rebar layout, spacing, and sizing.

VA

Response

"Duct banks installed under concrete or pavement subject to vehicular traffic shall be reinforced in the following manner, or as indicated on the drawings:

o 1. Place #4 steel rebar in the top and both sides of the duct bank in the horizontal plane and lengthwise direction. There shall be one rebar in each corner with a maximum distance of 8 inches between rebars.

o 2. Place a "U" shaped stirrup fabricated from #4 rebar in the vertical plane every 3 feet in the lengthwise direction.

o 3. Rebar shall be tied together in an acceptable manner using standard steel tie wire.

o 4. All rebar shall have a minimum concrete cover of 2 inches."

21. RFI-002 – Directional Drill vs. Concrete-Encased Duct Bank The 600V duct bank that replaces overhead lines is shown as concrete-encased. During the site walk, directional drill was discussed.

Request: Will directional drill be accepted in lieu of the duct bank as drawn?

VA

Response

Follow design. Duct Bank

22. RFI-003 – Permitted Working Hours for Outages Site walk discussions highlighted potential scheduling conflicts due to operational hours.

Request: Please confirm allowed work hours and shut down windows.

VA

Response

Shutdowns are to be scheduled during when hours. Work that does not impede hospital operations may be done during regular hours.

23. RFI-004 – Medium Voltage Transformers Load-Break Features (EP-602 Keynote #19) Drawings specify pad-mounted transformers with fused isolation switches. Load-break capability was discussed onsite.

Request: Confirm whether load-break switching is required and provide specs for any preferred features.

VA

Response

"Load break required for all devices 1kV and above."

24. RFI-005 – Medium Voltage ATSs Matching Existing Gear (EP-602 Keynote #24) Three MV ATSs to be replaced; during the walk it was stated they should match the ATS at Building 502.

Request: Confirm make/model requirement for replacement ATS units. Are alternatives acceptable?

VA

Response

ASCO 7000 Series. See RFI attachment #10 for reference.

25. RFI-006 – Tie Breaker Issue Testing (EP-602 Keynote #10) Keynote #10 calls for tie breaker replacement at SWBD-3. Site walk mentioned a nuisance trip.

Request: Has testing confirmed the breaker is at fault? Should testing be included in our scope?

VA

Response

Follow design.

26. RFI-007 – 15kV Vista Switch Purpose (EP-602 Keynote #1) Vista switch is to reroute feeders and isolate the OUC South Feed. Overcurrent protection was discussed.

Request: Is overcurrent protection required as part of this switch, or is switching functionality alone sufficient?

VA

Response

"Provide overcurrent protection with switching."

27. RFI-008 – ATS Relocation Coordination (EP-102 / EP-103) Drawings show new ATS to the north under the canopy; site walk indicated south location was preferred.

Request: Confirm final installation location and conduit routing path.

VA

Response

Follow design.

28. RFI-009 – Drawing Package Clarification ("Lake Baldwin Electrical") Drawing file titled "ATTACHMENT 1 – 100 Analysis Drawings Lake Baldwin Electrical" appears unrelated.

Request: Should this drawing set be included in scope or considered reference-only?

VA

Response

Reference.

29. RFI-010 – Superintendent / SSHO / QC Role Clarification Request: Can Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager be combined (triple-hatted) roles if qualified, or must they be separate?

VA

Response

Follow VA guide, and SPECS. The contractor is required to always have a site superintendent and contractor quality control (CQC) system manager onsite during construction (SPEC 01 45 00 Section 1.4.B). The site superintendent cannot cover for the CQC system manager or vice versa.

These two roles cannot be combined with roles for another project or contract.

30. RFI-011 – Clarification of Lakemont ATS Location Request: Please confirm the intended installation location of the Lakemont ATS. During the site walk, it was mentioned that the ATS may be relocated under a canopy outside of the chiller yard, but this differs from the plan set.

Is the ATS being relocated to this new exterior location, and if so, will new conduit routing and canopy details be issued?

VA

Response

Follow design.

31. RFI-012 – Preferred Manufacturer for (3) MV ATS Replacements Request: For the three Medium Voltage ATS replacements (ATS No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4), is there a preferred manufacturer? Should these units match the existing ATS previously installed at Building 502, or are alternate manufacturers acceptable if performance and footprint requirements are met?

VA

Response

ASCO 7000 Series. See RFI attachment #10 for reference.

32. RFI-013 – Fire Pump ATS Requirements Request: Please identify the specific ATS requirements for the Fire Pump per the engineering specifications. We are having difficulty sourcing an ATS that meets fire pump compatibility standards and would like clarification on any manufacturer requirements, UL listing, or NEC 695 compliance expectations for this component.

VA

Response

"Provide separate stand-alone ATS upstream of Fire Pump Controller. Controller shall have fused mean of disconnect."

33. RFI-014 – Vista Switch “S&C or Equal” Clarification Request: EP-602 and related one-line drawings indicate “S&C Vista Switch or equal.” Based on our experience, sourcing S&C Vista units can be difficult or result in extended lead times.

Post-RFI, will a specific make and model be required, or will equivalent products be accepted if they meet functional switching and protection criteria?

VA

Response

"Refer to spec instructions for Requests for Substitutions."

34. Can CPARS be submitted in lieu of new past performance surveys?

VA

Refer to RFI response #2.