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KTR Questions 621-22-104 Upgrade and Expand Bulk Oxygen System

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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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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

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF 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)

621-23-2-5082-0002

621-22-104

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24923B0001 12-06-2022

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BIDS DUE 12/19/2022 at 13:00 CT

621-3630162-5082-854200-3223 23NRNR001

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation due to questions submitted. Proposals are due December 19th 2022 at 13:00 PM CT. All Questions are answered on page two (2).

Michael R. Brown Contracting Officer

KTR Questions 621-22-104 Upgrade and Expand Bulk Oxygen System

1. 01 00 00 1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS: bore logs & soil report, Can the Government please provide the bore logs and soil report?

A: Section 1.11 isn't required for this project and is N/A. No boring logs or soil report were completed with design nor are needed for work to be constructed in kind. See contract documents (drawings and specifications) for requirements to build.

2. Can the government please supply brand and series of existing ceiling tile and grid and location within the project?

A: Requirements for ceiling tile are included in specification 09 51 00 to match existing. Location of ceiling grid is shown over all existing work locations for lines to go above ceiling with exception of parts of Second Floor.

3. Can the government please identify all locations having hard ceilings?

A: Hard ceilings are located only on Second Floor portion. Some areas are ACT on Second Floor as well. These areas to be confirmed for exact area/sizing on pre-bid walk-thru. Approximate locations of hard ceiling area are below (reference sheet P-103 for descriptions below):

1. The intersection of the D and E wing Corridor contains drop ceiling.

2. The remainder of the D wing and E wing corridors are hard ceiling.

4. Submittal duration is 90 days. This requirement will require (at a minimum) over 45 working days to complete in the field, 10 addition office days and will require access above ceiling in all areas of work. would the Government accept red line /as-built drawings of the new system in lieu of this requirement?

A: The Govn’t can wave the 90 day requirement for this submittal only, however this submittal shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to performing any interior work.

5. Reference RFI 4. If coordination drawings are required will the Government be able to provide current as-builts for all disciplines and all areas of work?

A: the intention of the coordination drawings is to physically verify the routing and space availability above ceiling prior to starting any work.

6. Where is the med gas alarm panel located?

A: This is located inside the Emergency Department Entrance.

7. Reference RFI 6. Can you please provide drawing showing location and approximate distances to alarm panel?

A: No additional drawings are included. This location is on the north side of building in the roundabout area entrance for the Emergency Department.

8. Is the existing alarm panel to be reused?

A: Yes. See P-001 Keynote 10.

9. Reference RFI 8. If the existing alarm panel is to be reused. Is the existing panel capable of accepting the additional sensors points?

A: Intent is to use existing Amico Panel. 14 open locations were noted during design. VA to confirm still current for existing space.

10. Can the Government please provide specifications for the med gas alarm backbone and wiring?

A: Med Gas Alarm backbone shall be compatible with existing Amico Master Alarm Systems.

11. Are there any bid deducts on this project?

A: There are no bid deducts on this project.

12. Can the Government please provide requirements for the mobile containment carts to be delivered to the Government?

A: Basis of design is HEPACART 74 Auto-lift model# HC74U1821A.ELT. Product shall be exact or equal.

13. The mobile containment carts are designed to discharge the HEPA filtered air directly into the space. Will this be acceptable?

A: Yes

14. Where hard barriers are necessary, will the Government accept stark wall system in place of sheet rock?

A: Yes

15. G-004 calls for ground floor work to be normal hours. P-101 shows route leaving the hallway and passing through large patient recovery room. Will this area be available to work during the day?

A: D and E ground after 6 pm and before 6am through the week and as approved can work normal day shift on Saturday and Sunday.

D1 and E1 during the day after 6am before 4pm due to it being a 24/7 operation. and as approved can work normal day shift on Saturday and Sunday.

D2 and E2 after 6pm and before 6am through the week and as approved can work normal day shift on Saturday and Sunday.

16. Note 1 calls for 2" valve. Line is shown as 1 1/2". should the valve be downsized or the line upsized?

A: The valve shall be 1 1/2”. The 1 1/2" line size is correct.

17. Drawing calls for schedule 40 specs. call for type K. Can the Government please clarify?

A: See spec 22 63 00 / 2.1.A Copper Tubing shall be Type "K". The PVC conduit shall be Schedule 40.

18. Is providing bottled O2 for patient areas during tie-ins etc. within the scope of work?

A: No, the contractor shall coordinate outages with the VA COR. The VA will provide bottled O2 during outages. Outage dates shall be listed as milestones on the schedule and coordinated 30 days in advance of the outage.

19. Drawing sheet P-101: Keynote “12” describes wiring and conduit required for the med gas alarm system. There are no drawings and details indicating the location(s) / routing of this work. There are no specifications for the materials. Please provide drawings and specs. for this work.

A: See responses to RFIs above, specifically 6, 7, 9, and 10.

20. Drawing page G-004_ICRA General Construction Notes_4.: The working hours for the ground floor are given as between 6 AM and 4 PM. Is this correct or should the working hours be between 6 PM and 6 AM M-F and day shift on Saturday and Sunday?

A: See response to question 15

21. Drawing sheet G-004_General Deductive Alternates: There are (2) deductive alternates and both are called the second alternate. No first alternate is given. Please clarify these deductive alternates. Also, the bid form does not have any deductive alternates listed; please clarify.

A: See response to question 11

22. Drawing sheet G-101_keynote “3”: Drywall containment is indicated. Will the contractor be allowed to use zip poles and fire-retardant plastic sheeting sealed to the floor and lay-in ceiling?

A: Keynote 3 applies only to the offices A018M and A018I. Zip poles and fire-retardant plastic are acceptable for no longer than 48 hours during the weekend. Both of these rooms will need to be returned to service during the normal work week hours.

23. Corridor work: Due to the nature of working above the ceiling combined with an 8’ width in the corridors, will sections of the entire corridor be turned over to the contractor between the hours of 6 PM to 6 AM Monday – Friday and day shift on Saturday and Sunday?

A: The corridor will remain an active egress corridor during the identified contractors working hours and work shall be accomplished from the mobile HEPA carts.

24. Corridor work: When working above ceiling in the corridors, what type of containment system will the contractor be required to use; zip poles w/ fire retardant plastic sheeting sealed to the floor and ceiling?

A: Provide required containment, during allotted times, as specified herein. Any deviations or requests must be made with VA.

25. How long can sections of the ceiling remain open during the course of demolition and new construction?

A: Ceilings can remain open for as long as they are within a containment area.

a. Containment durations are as follows:

i. Mobile carts: during the identified working hours

ii. Zip Walls and fire retardant plastic: 48 hours

iii. Stark walls: For longer durations as coordinated with COR (6 week Maximum)

26. Will the work areas in the patient areas always need to be returned to a thoroughly clean, usable condition by 6 AM? In other words, no temporary barriers, open ceilings, etc. allowed after 6 AM?

A: Yes, all patient areas shall be returned to a thoroughly clean and usable condition at the end of the contractors working hours. Contractor shall only utilize mobile HEPA carts in patient care areas. Contractor shall clean the area each time the mobile cart is moved.

27. Will the govt. provide temporary oxygen supplies during interruption of service when new connections are being made?

A: See response to question 18

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