ATTACHMENT 9 - RFIs Combined 675-24-106 answered.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) Responses document for VA Federal Contract 36C24826Q0673, dated May 21, 2026, concerning two related construction projects: "Create Redundancy Capacity in Chiller Plant" (Project 546-23-105) and "BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room" (Project 675-24-106), both located in Miami, Florida. The document contains 49 RFIs submitted by prospective offerors with corresponding government responses addressing clarifications on contract requirements, submission procedures, and project specifications.
Key clarifications from government responses include: Attachment 6 (Specialized Experience Form) must be submitted in Volume 2 only; Attachment 5 in Volume 3 only; font requirements allow industry standard Arial or Times New Roman at 12-point; the project requires Super/QCM or QCM/SSHO dual-hat positions only, not triple-hat arrangements; utility connections and temporary infrastructure details are specified in construction drawings; USP 797 and 800 standards apply; temperature maintenance range is 65-72 degrees Fahrenheit; ICRA Level III infection control requirements apply with contractor-provided containment plans subject to VA approval; full Section 01 00 00 photographic documentation is required; temporary toilets are mandatory; contractor responsibilities include utility metering, specialized inspections coordination, commissioning agent contracting, and terminal cleaning (with subsequent VA team terminal cleaning); the contractor must survey the construction area for existing utilities and conflicts; and temporary trailer feeders must be buried in conduit. The prime contractor is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent, and all mechanical devices must integrate with the existing Building Automation System (BAS).
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CREATE REDUNDANCY CAPACITY IN CHILLER PLANT Project Number 546-23-105 MIAMI, FLORIDA
May 21, 2026
RFI # RFI Date RFI Description RFI Response Reviewer
1 5/21/2026 Please confirm whether Attachment 6 Specialized Experience Form should be included in Volume 1, Volume 2 (Factor 2), or both volumes. Volume 2 VAMC
2 5/21/2026 Please confirm whether Attachment 5 should be included in Volume 1, Volume 3, or in both volumes. volume 3
3 5/21/2026 The VA has requested offerors complete VAAR 852.219-75 and return with our proposal response. Does the government require any additional FAR or VAAR clauses to be returned with our proposals, or are these to be completed after award. No.
4 5/21/2026 May offerors use fonts other than Times New Roman, provided they meet the font size requirements of 12pt (8pt for graphics)?
Use industry standard, Arila or Times New Roman 12.
5 5/21/2026
Please confirm that this will be a triple hat project with one site manager servising as Super/QCM/SSHO.
No it will not. Super/QCM or QCM/SSHO dual hat combo only.
6 5/21/2026
Please confirm exact utility points of connection, routing requirements, and whether temporary utility infrastructure shall be hardwired, surface run, underground, or otherwise protected.
Follow construction drawings.
7 5/21/2026
Please confirm references to USP 787 are intended to be USP 797.
USP 797 and 800.
36C24826Q0673 - Request for Information: Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room: 675-24-106
BID RFI RESPONSES
April 07, 2026 Page 1 of 8
RFI # RFI Date RFI Description RFI Response Reviewer
36C24826Q0673 - Request for Information: Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room: 675-24-106
8 5/21/2026
Please confirm whether contractor shall provide periodic pump-out service, sanitary sewer connection, or both for gray water tanks.
Follow the drawings requirements. If not specified is constractors discresion, however needs to be approved by the VA support team.
9 5/21/2026
Please provide VA security integration requirements, approved manufacturers, network requirements, recording duration, and points of connection.
Follow construction drawings.
10 5/21/2026
Please confirm delegated design requirements, including sealed calculations and drawings for temporary covered walkway, foundations, tie-downs, and canopy connections.
This will be provided by contractor's selected subcontractor to install canopy.
11 5/21/2026
Please provide available as-built utility information and identify known conflicts with proposed excavation, pad, fencing, or tie-downs.
Contractor responsible for survey their construction area.
12 5/21/2026
Please clarify exact restoration requirements and limits after trailer removal, including sidewalks, curbs, asphalt, landscaping, irrigation, and utilities.
Exactly how it was before install.
13 5/21/2026
Please provide required fireproofing rating, product, thickness, testing, and application limits for new structural supports.
Can't answer the question without specific suport reference. Look to the TIL and FBC for clarification.
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RFI # RFI Date RFI Description RFI Response Reviewer
36C24826Q0673 - Request for Information: Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room: 675-24-106
14 5/21/2026
Please confirm contractor responsibility for additional structural engineering and reinforcement if final AHU exceeds basis-of-design weight threshold.
Yes, it is contractor's responsibility for install.
15 5/21/2026
Please confirm whether CETA certification requirements apply to renovated permanent spaces only, temporary trailer only, or both.
TBD.
16 5/21/2026
Please confirm whether maintaining 68°F or lower is a mandatory acceptance criterion under full operating conditions.
Temperature renge bwtween 65-72 degrees.
17 5/21/2026
Drawings note freight elevator for contractor use; specifications prohibit contractor use of existing elevators. Please clarify allowable material handling methods.
Existing elevators other than the freight elevator.
18 5/21/2026
Please clarify contractor responsibilities for utility metering, tracking, and payment for temporary trailer operations.
Yes, it is contractor's responsibility to include in their operations project management.
19 5/21/2026
Please clarify sanitary tie-in locations, permitting requirements, monitoring requirements, and backflow prevention requirements for temporary trailer.
Connect to exisitng trailer system.
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RFI # RFI Date RFI Description RFI Response Reviewer
36C24826Q0673 - Request for Information: Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room: 675-24-106
20 5/21/2026
Please confirm whether full Section 01 00 00 photographic documentation requirements apply to this small renovation project.
Yes it does.
21 5/21/2026
Please clarify required number of TRIRIGA licenses, whether subcontractors require access, and anticipated workflow requirements.
Do not understand your question.
22 5/21/2026
Please confirm whether contractor may utilize existing VA toilet facilities or if temporary toilets are required.
temporary toilets are required.
23 5/21/2026
Specifications indicate the project shall comply with ICRA Level III requirements; however, a detailed containment/phasing plan was not identified within the contract drawings. Please provide the required infection control containment plan requirements, including but not limited to temporary partitions, negative air requirements, pressure monitoring, construction access routes, debris removal procedures, ceiling access limitations, temporary barriers, and any interim life safety/infection control measures required to maintain facility operations during construction
It is the contractors responsibility to provide their own containment plan for approval. The plan will be reviewed and evaluated agianst our requirements.
24 5/21/2026
Does the temp fence need to have ground rods installed?
Contractor's means and methods. Take into acount that this fence serves as security fence for the trailer as well.
25 5/21/2026
Can the exterior work be performed during normal work hours?
Yes, as long as it does not affect facility operations.
26 5/21/2026
Please confirm the level of temporary fire protection required during construction.
Refer to the VA TIL for coverage requirements.
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RFI # RFI Date RFI Description RFI Response Reviewer
36C24826Q0673 - Request for Information: Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room: 675-24-106
27 5/21/2026
The specs reference a schedule of special inspections and spec section 01 45 35 but it does not appear this spec section is included. Please confirm there is no schedule of special inspections required or please provide the schedule of special inspections.
To be coordinated outside construction schedule CP timeline.
28 5/21/2026
Is it possible to get another site visit prior to proposal due date?
No.
29 5/21/2026 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? yes.
30 5/21/2026 If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? N/A
31 5/21/2026 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC? yes.
32 5/21/2026 If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? N/A
33 5/21/2026 Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? No.
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RFI # RFI Date RFI Description RFI Response Reviewer
36C24826Q0673 - Request for Information: Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room: 675-24-106
34 5/21/2026 Please confirm the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set. Confirmed.
35 5/21/2026 Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines. Confirmed.
36 5/21/2026 Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county. CO provided.
37 5/21/2026 Past Performance: If we have a PPQ, requested for another opportunity, that is less than 12 months old, can we use it within our proposal? Or will a new PPQ need to be requested? That is fine.
38 5/21/2026 Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as Edgeguard panels) acceptable? Acceptable to use where?
39 5/21/2026 Who is responsible for the terminal clean of the project area? Contractor needs to clean it. Then the VA team will terminal clean the space.
40 5/21/2026 Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent? Prime contractor.
April 07, 2026 Page 6 of 8
RFI # RFI Date RFI Description RFI Response Reviewer
36C24826Q0673 - Request for Information: Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room: 675-24-106
41 5/21/2026 Please confirm order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over the specifications and construction drawings?
Conflicts will be evaluated in a case by case basis and guidance will be provided to Prime Contractor by
COR.
42 5/21/2026 Will the VA please confirm what type of rooms are directly below the project area? SPS department and canteen.
43 Will the VA please confirm the basis of design for the BAS system? All mechanical devices need to be tied in to our BAS that is existing.
44 Please confirm whether feeders for the temporary trailer must be buried in conduit? Yes.
45 Please confirm whether the existing tree adjacent to the temporary trailer area must be removed or protected during construction? Protected.
46 Please confirm the basis of design for the temporary fencing around the temporary trailer? Physical security for the trailer.
47 Please confirm whether the temporary gate (Within the temporary perimeter fence) adjacent to the temporary trailer must have card access? Needs controled access, not necessarily card.
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RFI # RFI Date RFI Description RFI Response Reviewer
36C24826Q0673 - Request for Information: Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room: 675-24-106
48 How many infusion chairs may be taken out of service concurrently during the medgas replacement phase? Not sure, will have to confirm with the service.
49 Please confirm the entire infusion pharmacy room may be taken down concurrently? Yes.
END OF RECEIVED RFI'S
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