01-20-21 Reno Bldg. 34 - RFI 1-16 Valiant_Responsed.pdf
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This document contains responses to questions from contractors regarding a solicitation for renovations to Building 34 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee. The solicitation seeks general construction services to correct facility condition assessment deficiencies. Key details include a bid due date of January 20th, 2021 for proposals to be submitted either electronically or in hard copy. The specifications list the correct bid items to use for pricing. A price schedule template and Revit model will be provided for reference. Parking will be available for use as a laydown area during construction. The project is not tax exempt and the owner will not provide tax exemption certificates. As-built documentation and seismic bracing details are either not part of the contract or will be deferred design submittals. A notice to proceed is anticipated within 60 days of award.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
36C24921R0010
PROJECT NUMBER: 621-18-102 Please ensure that before submitting questions or requests for clarification that you thoroughly read the solicitation, specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents.
When submitting questions on this project the Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements are met. Failure to comply may prevent the Government from responding in a timely manner.
PROJECT TITLE: Renovate Bldg. 34 to Correct FCA
Deficiencies
PROJECT LOCATION: James H. Quillen VA Medical
Center
P.O. Box 4000
Mt. Home, TN 37684
SUBMITTED BY: City/State:
PHONE NO.:
TO: Dewayne L. Knowles
Dewayne.Knowles@va.gov
Diana K. Grube
Diana.Grube@va.gov
RFI NO.: 1-16 DATE:01-12-21 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE:
REPLY NEEDED BY: 01-20-21
INFORMATION NEEDED:
1. How many days should be included/anticipated for the government to review RFIs?
2. Upon initial review of the RFP and Specification for this project, the bid items listed on A.4 Price/Cost Schedule in the RFP are different than the bid items listed in the Specifications. Please advise as soon as possible as to which is the correct list of bid items. This information is needed to set up proper bidding information as soon as possible.
3. Please provide updated Price Schedule Breakout template once it is determined which list of bid items is to be used for pricing.
4. Due to COVID-19, is it acceptable for contractors submit proposals via email to the Contracting Officer?
5. Can GC provide project CPARS evaluations in lieu of PPQs?
6. Is the parking area for building 34 going to be available to use during construction as a laydown area?
7. Can the proposals be submitted electronically via email?
8. Has the VA completed a roof scan?
9. Sheet 34-A-102 Roof General Notes state that a fly over video showing roofing conditions is available for review. Can you please provide a link to the video?
10. Is this project tax exempt?
11. If so, will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax exempt certificates?
12. Will owner provide 3-D Revit model for use by GC?
13. Will owner be providing as-built documentation of existing structures?
14. Can the Bid Bond be mailed prior to proposal submission?
15. Please provide seismic bracing details for pipe and systems support.
16. What is the anticipated LOA and /or NTP date, as this is needed to establish an accurate and applicable schedule for bidding purposes?
mailto:Dewayne.Knowles@va.gov mailto:Dewayne.Knowles@va.gov mailto:diana.grube@va.gov mailto:diana.grube@va.gov
REPLY:
1. 15 Days. The time period for review shall start when the VA has all relevant information needed to adequately respond to an RFI.
2. The Bid items on the specification are Correct.
3. See the Price Schedule attached to the solicitation.
4. Submit one hard copy and 1 electronic copy of proposals (see solicitation 1442 pg. 1, #10).
5. Yes, CPARS evaluations can be provided in lieu of PPQs.
6. Yes, however the existing fenced in storage area will remain. (VA calls this the “dog Lot”)
7. See question #4.
8. A C.D. copy of the flyover video is available for pickup at the front desk of building 37 located on the Mt. Home VAMC campus.
9. A C.D. copy of the flyover video is available for pickup at the front desk of building 37 located on the Mt. Home
VAMC campus.
10. No.
11. N/A
12. GLMV will provide Revit model for reference only. Owner will need to sign release form (GLMV)
13. As-builts are not part of the contract. Revit model for reference only may be used (GLMV)
14. Yes.
15. Please refer to tables entitled seismic and wind requirements for mechanical and plumbing systems on sheets 34-
M-001 and 34-P-001. (AME) Seismic bracing details are a deferred design submittal to be provided by the fire sprinkler contractor and reviewed by the design engineer team. (GHD)
16. NTP is anticipated to be issued within 60 Days of Award.
REPLY COMPILED BY: Atriax – Hope Pittman DATE: 1/27/2021
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