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603-23-3-2311-0003 603-22-601

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

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1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

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

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 3/21/2023 15:00 CDT

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The purpose of this amendment is to extend the RFP due date due to responses to RFI's.

RFP due date is changed from March 16, 2023, 15:00 CDT to March 21, 2023 15:00 CDT.

See attached.

Jeffery A. Ridenour Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2022-143389

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Project Name: Louisville ASU PACU Safety Improvements Project No.: 603-22-601

RFI # QUESTION RESPONSE TO BE

ANSWERED

BY

Discipline

1 There is mention of the Vets-4212 in the solicitation. Are we to submit a Vets-4212 with our proposal?

Yes VA

2 Should the Attachment 4: Self-performed work be included in the Factor 4-Price proposal?

No VA

3 Are there any specific formatting requirements? (i.e. font, size)

Times New Roman 12 font VA

4 Do projects submitted in Factor 3 past performance have to be the same as the projects submitted for Subfactor 1a?

They do not have to be the same, however they should meet the requirements of the Evaluation Factors

VA

5 Must we include our CVE Certification in the RFP?

It is not required; we will verify when proposals are received and prior to award.

VA

6 Would you be willing to except CPARS if we are unable to obtain a PPQ from the client?

PPQ’s are preferred VA

7 Can you confirm if this RFP be submitted as one volume or should Factors 1-3 be in one technical and Factor 4 Price be in a separate volume?

Submit in 2 volumes 1 Technical and 2 Price

VA

8 May we use previous PPQ’s if we have already had one filled out by the client for another RFP?

PPQ must come from the client refer to page 1 of the PPQ. (The Offeror must provide this entire document to each of its assessors. The Assessor shall only submit past performance questionnaires directly to the Contracting Officer) (Assessor:

Please do not send this information to the Offeror being evaluated)

VA

9 Attachment 6- Schedule of Values: Does this need to be included with the submission?

The actual document does not need to be submitted; this is provided as a sample for the detail that is expected. A document with the same detail (refer to Factor 4 – Price) is required to be submitted.

VA

10 Will the owner accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

Yes VA

11 As a result of the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., and the resulting Federal, State and local governments’ responses / requirements of safe distancing and potential advocations of working remotely and/or complete organization closures, please advise how the Government intends to address delays resulting there as it pertains to the current solicitation schedule for this and all future projects.

The contractor will be required to adhere to the facilities protocol procedures. At the present time masks are required. In the event there are closures or delays due to a surge in COVID it will be addressed at that time.

VA

12 Is this project tax exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax exempt certificates?

This is not a tax-exempt project, the prime and subcontractors are required to pay the appropriate taxes.

VA

13 What is the approximate duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP?

It is expected that the contractor will provide required documents within 10 calendar days after award to schedule a pre-construction meeting, at which time the NTP will be issued.

VA

14 For planning the preliminary project schedule, can you please provide an anticipated award date?

Anticipated Award date is March 31, 2023.

VA

15 Where is the main construction access to the project?

Through the loading dock. VA

16 Where will the designated parking & laydown area be for workers accessing the construction site? What are the requirements for the designated laydown parking area?

TBD within VA facility grounds VA

17 Can the existing elevator bank be used for the removal of construction debris and material staging? What are the requirements for elevator use?

Yes. Must use the “NON-PATIENT” service elevator.

VA

18 Is Testing and Air Balancing required for this project? There isn't a spec section included.

Toilet rooms will not need TAB. ACG Mech

19 What is the VA campus/Building provider for the HVAC digital controls package? Is work required for DDC?

Johnson Controls, No. VA

20 Has the work area been checked for asbestos, lead based materials and/or other hazardous materials? Is there a report available?

Asbestos Containing Materials are in the vicinity of construction. We do not anticipate need to remove ACM for this work. Attached

VA

21 Restroom hardware accessories are equipment being provided by the owner per drawing A404. Will the owner be providing product data, vendor drawings, approved shop drawings, owners, and vendor contact information for Patient Headwalls (or any other Owner furnished equipment)?

22 Has the owner entered into an agreement with owner-furnished equipment? What are the estimated delivery dates for owner furnished equipment?

Owner furnished equipment is on-hand and available for installation.

VA

23 Is commissioning required for this project? No. ACG Mech 24 Will the owner provide and contract directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent?

N/A VA

25 Contractor requests a copy of the site visit sign-in sheet. Will the VA provide a sign-in sheet copy in an amendment?

A copy of the sign-in sheet will be provided through an amendment.

VA

26 Due to the unprecedented and unpredictable material price increases occurring in the nation, will the CO/VA/Owner allow a fixed price contract with economic price adjustments per FAR 16.203 to be used as the basis for contract award? This will allow the most competitive price to be offered at this time.

No, the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price

VA

27 If RFI answers elicit a follow-up question, will an additional RFI submission period be allowed?

RFI’s received after 1:00 PM CT February 8, 2023, will not be answered unless determined to be in the best interest of the government.

VA

28 Will the VA provide a copy of RFI questions and responses submitted from all contractors on this solicitation?

Yes, all RFI’s will be answered through and amendment.

VA

29 Factor 4 price on page 15 states offeror must provide price breakdown on the "S02- Solicitation Attachment-Price Schedule" There wasn't an S02 price schedule attachment. Will you provide S02 price schedule?

The “S02-Solicitation Attachment-Price Schedule” is the “Schedule-of-Values- Sample Template”.

VA

30 Work at ASU, PACU, Holding areas call for flexduct to be suspended from ceilings from area, routed thru corridors, work areas, and office to designated window location per drawings. Is use of exposed flexduct considered meeting ICRA requirements in surgery and post-surgery areas due to potential leaks and dust contamination?

Verify with ICRA director at VA. Exhaust into corridor is acceptable with HEPA filtered units

ACG Mech

31 How should the flexduct be attached to suspended acoustical ceilings in corridors, offices, and work areas without damage the ceiling system with potential to add additional weight to the ceiling systems support? Will you provide details or requirements for flexduct support? Will the existing acoustical ceilings support addition of flexduct?

Verify with ICRA director at VA. Exhaust into corridor is acceptable with HEPA filtered units

ACG Mech

32 The flexduct is routed thru existing sliding doors, autodoors, and other regular doorways. And, the flexduct system will be utilized over a period of weeks/months for work areas. How will the flexduct to be installed to allow these door locations to work operationally for being closed for these locations?

Verify with ICRA director at VA. Exhaust into corridor is acceptable with HEPA filtered units

ACG Mech

33 The RFP requires submission for detailed division breakdown on VA form S02 spreadsheet. Can contractor use own divisional formatted detailed breakdown spreadsheet, provided it mirrors, in lieu of VA form S02?

Yes, the actual document does not need to be submitted; this is provided as a sample for the detail that is expected. A document with the same detail (refer to Factor 4 – Price) is required to be submitted.

VA

34 Can the work be completed in normal working hours? if not, what are the work areas and/or shifts for the ASU, PACU, and Holding areas where work will be allowed to be performed?

Yes. Shutdowns and work outside designated work areas shown on the drawings after hours.

VA

35 Can the work be performed while the areas outside work area are fully operational for post-surgery?

Yes. Follow designated ICRA procedures. VA

36 What are the noise and construction activity requirements for work in a fully operational post-surgery area?

Work requirements are listed on G and A sheets. Confirm all requirements with

COR

ACG

37 We request as-built drawings for the ASU, PACU, and Holding areas for above-ceiling mechanical, electrical, telecom, med gases, and other systems in order to see how to price the coordination of adding a nurse call / blue light system into existing above ceiling conditions. The specs call for addition of cable trays or use of existing cable trays, however, they are not shown or coordinated on drawings. Will you provide as-built drawings?

As built drawings not available, provide J hooks

ACG

38 Spec 27 52 23 pa 2.2E states Nurse Call Head End equipment located in Bio Med Room ORAS shown on drawings. Drawing ET-401 detail 3 / note 3 shows Nurse Call Head End equipment located in Men’s Restroom C411. Which is the correct location?

New nurse call head end equipment correct location is in C411.

ACG RCDD

39 Spec 27 52 23 2.1B paragraph 2.1B states New Nurse Call System and Code Blue shall match the existing Rauland Borg Responder R5 Nurse Call system.

What is the current nurse call system/provider at this area?

Is there a currently installed nurse call system in this area?

Design is standalone system and new.

Does not need to match. No there is not a current system in this area.

ACG RCDD

40 Spec 27 52 23 2.1C paragraph 2.1C states system shall consist of standalone (separate) nurse call. If this is a standalone system, shall it tie-in with any existing nurse call systems in this area, floor, or unit?

Design is standalone system and new.

Does not need to match. No there is not a current system in this area.

ACG RCDD

41 Spec 27 52 23 2.1B paragraph 2.1B states New Nurse Call System and Code Blue shall match the existing Rauland Borg Responder R5 Nurse Call system. Drawing ET-501 note D says system basis of design shown as Rauland Responder 5.

Can another nurse call system/vendor be used as equal or better to the Rauland system?

Is the Rauland System installed and in use at this building/floor/unit?

Contractor may use separate vendor.

System must meet or exceed requirements. No there is not a current system in this area.

ACG RCDD

42 Drawing ET-501 detail 1 riser diagram:

General Note A notes conduit to existing cable tray. Electrical/Telecom cable trays are not shown. We request and will you provide as-built drawings that show existing cable trays?

As built drawings not available, provide J hooks at all above ceiling conditions

ACG

43 Drawing ET-501 detail 1 riser diagram:

Note 10 shows conduit of 4 pair Cat 6 cable to "other nurse call equipment cabinet(s).

Where are the locations, numbers, and quantity of "other" equipment cabinets? IS this required in this solicitation or referring to the future?

Note 10 not applicable. The system is stand alone.

ACG RCDD

45 Spec 27 52 23 paragraph 2.1E states Nurse call system is to be tied / interfaced in PA system. Where is the current PA system equipment / system located? Can you provide as-built showing location of existing PA system and requirements?

No interface required, as this is a stand-alone system.

ACG RCDD

46 Spec 27 52 23 paragraph 2.1M (5) states system shall be capable of 990 different distinctive call types and 99 distinctive staff types, combination of over 15,000 beds, 120,000 substations, interconnected multiple buildings with fiber connections. This spec seems to indicate a more campus wide system rather than a post-surgery suite on 4th floor. Can you confirm the meaning for this spec requirement?

Disregard Specification 27 52 23 paragraph 2.1M

ACG RCDD

47 Spec 27 52 23 paragraph 2.4D states that nurse call head end equipment is to be rack mounted or wall mounted in an enclosed metal enclosure. According to drawings, the head end equipment is to be located in Men's restroom C-411. The width of the room on drawings is less than 10" wide which will prevent use of metal enclosures and rack mounts. Paragraph E states cabinet or wall mount is to have 20" usable depth. Can you confirm location size and equipment installation requirements due to proposed location and size?

Nurse call head end equipment to be wall mount in closet in C411. No metal enclosures required.

ACG RCDD

48 Drawing ET-401 detail 3 shows electrical power to panel '4BEMG-A. Where is this panel located? Will you provide as-built drawing showing location and electrical equipment for this panel requirements?

Panel located on Detail 2, keynote 6 on sheet ET-401 in Electrical B-418

VA

49 Is CAT 6A a requirement for this project instead of CAT 6?

Yes ACG RCDD

50 There is door C-411B on door schedule which is opening in Men’s Restroom C411 for the Nurse call closet. There is not spec section for the door, frame, or hardware.

Will you provide the specs sections and hardware requirements?

Hardware and door requirements are listed below the door schedule on sheet A-404.

ACG RCDD

51 Drawing ET 501 detail 3 shows note 5 which is new handwave for door operators.

There isn't a hardware or spec section for the handwave or door operators. Will you provide these spec requirements for handwave, door operators, and door hardware?

Hardware and door requirements are listed below the door schedule on sheet A-404.

Basis of Design for handwave is

ACG RCDD

52 Solicitation date is 2/22nd in same week as Presidents’ Day. Since Monday is a holiday and bid is on Wednesday, we request bid day extension the following week to allow all contractors, vendors, and subs to have time after the holiday to submit timely quotes. Will you extend the bid date a week?

53 Sub-Factor 2a on page 13 states to include discussion of how the duration of project time was achieved; provide Gantt chart of contract time broken into schedule of values by trade discipline and by General Wage Decision. Are you requesting a Gantt chart schedule with the proposal in of a bar chart of the CPM critical path method?

Yes VA

54 Attachment 6 called 'sample schedule of values' (SOV) was provided with solicitation. What is the attachment for? Is it to be filled out and submitted with proposal?

Please note the SOV is a post award contract document that cannot be filled in the bid proposal cycle with the amount of detailed information since we are submitting and proposing on the project. The sub tier subs and vendors will not have SOV values at this stage in bidding as this document is for project billing and request for payment

Acknowledged VA

55 Who is the VA Campus / Building provider for the Fire Alarm systems? Is there fire alarm systems work required?

Simplex/Johnson Controls. Yes. VA

56 Can you validate that the nurse system is not a standalone system but a redundant system?

Nurse call system is a standalone. ACG

57 Can you provide revised system specs, requirements, operation requirements, etc.

for the Nurse call system since the specs seem to contradict site walk review intended system?

Disregard Specification 27 52 23 paragraph 2.1M

ACG RCDD

58 We are hearing the nurse vendor is requesting more time to review any answered RFI questions, revised specs, requirements, system status, needs, etc. Can you extend the bid time frame after receipt of RFIs in amendment to allow time for nurse call vendor(s) to price?

Yes, the RFI due date and Proposal due date will be extended.

VA

59 Can you provide the height of floor to the finish floor deck above the existing ceiling tile in all the spaces?

ASU - 12"-7"; Holding - 12'-7"; PACU - 14'-6"

VA/ACG

60 Can you provide pictures of above ceiling conditions at all the workspaces where Nurse call systems will be installed? The concern is existing space and/or available space needs.

No. VA

61 Can you provide location of where construction debris dumpsters will be located?

Location to be determined somewhere on the facility.

VA

62 Can you provide phasing requirements for the work areas where nurse call will be installed since these areas are fully functional? Is this work to be in night shifts, weekend, or normal hospital daytime shifts / times?

See note on A-400 series and sheet notes.

Restrooms may be taken out of service any time during construction period.

ACG

63 Can an alternative nurse call system be substituted in place of the Rauland R5 system that is being specified? Our Critical Alert system is an equal substitution.

No VA

64 Specification 01 00 00 General Requirements: Will the work hours be required to be other than normal – nights and weekends?

Yes, work is outside operational hospital hours. 5pm to 6am M-F. Weekends acceptable. Coordinate with COR

ACG

65 Specification 01 00 00 General Requirements: Will the ASU and PACU units remain in use / full operation during the construction, 24 hours / 7 days a week?

Yes VA

66 Specification 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls: Will ICRA be required to separate the halls/build solid walls and provide negative pressure in the hallways/accessways to separate construction access from normal hospital operations?

Yes VA

67 Drawing G-004: The drawing titled “Life Safety Plan” identifies the exhaust from the areas requiring negative air / ICRA to vent out windows that will be removed. Is there adequate space above the suspended/drop ceilings to route these exhaust ducts down the hall and over doorways (a clear path) to the windows. We could not remove ceiling panels during the initial walk-thru/site visit as the ASU and PACU units were in use.

Intent is for temporary flexduct to be hung from below existing finish ceiling.

ACG

68 RFP Factor 3 – Past Performance –requires offerors to submit PPQ’s from clients directly to the Contracting Officer. Since many federal Contracting Officer’s refuse to complete PPQ’s and tell us that they have already completed a CPAR’s, can the CPAR evaluation be submitted in lieu of the PPQ if it is an applicable federal project? We often have a difficult time getting the client to complete PPQ’s over and over again for the same project when a CPAR has already been completed and entered into the federal system since they believe this to be redundant. We also find that the client has often left their position through retirement or transfer and is no longer with the agency.

A PPQ is preferred and will be sent to the CO directly from the client, copies are not to be sent to the contractor. If a CO refuses to provide a PPQ a CPARS will be accepted.

VA

69 If CPARS are acceptable, may they be emailed directly to the Contracting Officer by (ADD DUE DATE OF PPQ’S FROM RFP) or to be included as an addendum that does not count against the page requirement in the final proposal.

CPARS will be emailed directly to the

CO.

VA

70 Spec 01 35 26.1.9.B states that monthly inspections are required by a third-party Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Are these monthly inspections required?

Yes VA

71 If the monthly inspections are required, can they be performed by our Corporate Safety Officer without the CSP certification and

CSHT?

Yes VA

72 Sheet G-004 calls for negative air to be ducted down the corridor to an exterior window. Will the GOV allow the air to be scrubbed with heap filtration and exhausted into the corridor as is commonplace on other VA projects?

Yes. HEPA filtered air. VA

73 If air cannot be scrubbed and exhausted into the corridor as with other similar projects, can you describe how the window gets removed? Can the sash be removed while leaving the frame in place or will the frame need to be removed and reinstalled? This will require modifying the interior finishes and the exterior masonry around the opening.

Windows are operable. Seal around flex duct.

ACG

74 If air cannot be scrubbed and exhausted into the corridor as with other similar projects, can you describe how the window gets removed? Can the window be removed from inside the building, or will a lift be required to access it from the outside?

Windows are operable. Seal around flex duct.

ACG

75 If a lift is required to access the window from the outside, is there any hardscape or landscape which will be disrupted by a lift and will need to be repaired after work has been completed?

Access to windows from the outside is not required to install flex duct.

ACG

76 Is there an existing nurse call system for these work areas?

No. VA

77 Where is the existing nurse call panel located for nurse call devices in the work areas to tie into?

HillRom Nurse Call panel is located in Room A454.

VA

78 Are the new nurse call devices in the Bay headwalls brand new device locations or are they replacing existing devices?

New VA

79 If the new nurse call devices are replacing existing can the existing conduit, raceways and conductors be reused?

N/A VA

80 Are the new nurse call devices to be located above the bay openings brand new device locations or are they replacing existing devices?

New. See drawings for locations. VA

81 If the new nurse call devices are replacing existing can the existing conduit, raceways and conductors be reused?

N/A VA

82 To complete the repairs to the restrooms, work will be performed in the spaces below.

Please provide as-builts of the areas below the existing restrooms.

Third floor drawings will be provided. ACG Mech

83 What is the ceiling height and the deck height of the areas below the restrooms?

Ceiling below restroom is 8'-0" based on information ACG obtained from VA.

Area is a chemistry lab. Height to underside of deck unknown - assumed to be in the range of 11' to 12'

ACG Arch

84 What type of ceilings are in the areas below the restrooms?

ACT suspended ceilings ACG

85 What type of ICRA is needed to perform work in the areas below the restrooms (i.e.

hard barriers, zip walls, starc panels, etc.)?

Level 4 VA

86 Are the work areas restricted for work in the areas below the restrooms?

Yes, work in this area to be after hours VA

87 Are there existing valves on the hot/cold domestic water to be modified for the restroom work? If so, where are they located?

TBD. Shutdown requires 30-day notice to VA to coordinate services.

VA

88 Do the existing restroom doors have auto operators?

yes ACG

89 Note #5 on sheet ET-401 calls for new handwave sensor. Is this sensor by the Contractor or by the GOV?

Contractor to provide and install handwave, Basis of Design: Surewave by Camden, CM325, stainless steel faceplate (double gang) with compatible surface mounting box CM-43CLBA - or equal

ACG

90 There appear to be blank stainless-steel plate covers on the headwalls. Can these be used for nurse call devices if none already exist?

No, covers for pull cords/activation devices shall be the designated cover made for the device.

VA/ACG

91 Can both restrooms be closed and worked on concurrently?

Yes VA

92 27 52 23 1.1 • Can you confirm the existing fully operating Nurse Call System is Rauland Borg Responder R5? What version of Rauland Borg Responder R5 is currently installed?

Existing system is Hillrom. VA/ACG

93 27 52 23 2.2 Can you define what the current Nurse Call System is installed in the following areas within the Hospital?

SICU?

Nuclear Medicine?

Radiation Therapy?

Based on the above system description, can you confirm you want to implement a nurse call system that will integrate with your existing nurse call and not design this as a standalone system?

This is designed as a standalone system, but per RFI Response #110 an alternative system could be introduced.

VA

94 27 52 23 2.4 D.3. Do you want an ADT interface included for go-live?

No, this is not required. VA

95 27 52 23 2.4 F.3. Will you define this specification? Alternatively, can the nurse call manufacturer include in their scope?

This is designed as a standalone system, but per RFI Response #110 an alternative system could be introduced.

VA/ACG

96 27 52 23 2.4 D.5. Do you want wireless integration included for go-live?

Wireless integration is not required. VA

97 27 52 23 2.4 H. Can you verify your requirement for the staff assignments integration when it does not exist today throughout the other nurse call units?

Staff assignments integration is not required for this system.

VA

98 27 52 23 2.4 J.5. Can you clarify that an audio station is required in patient bathrooms?

Bathrooms do not require an audio station.

Provide pull cord station in bathrooms.

VA

99 27 52 23 2.2 C. Can you specify if you want to add Centrak RTLS hardware in order to interface to the units in scope?

Centrak RTLS is not in scope of this project.

VA

100 Plan 2/A-404 shows a set of grab bars in each of the restrooms. However, the accessories schedule only calls for a set of bars in the Women’s Restroom. Which is correct, plan or schedule?

On A-404, dated 12/14/22, grab bars are shown in both men's and women's plans and in both accessory schedules. Grab bars are required in both.

ACG

101 General Demo Note #5 on sheet FX001 calls for all sprinkler mains, branches and sprinklers to be remove back to the zone control as needed. The work which is described in the plans should only require branch lines attached to the existing sprinkler heads to be partially removed to allow the new sprinkler heads to the new locations. Please clarify.

Correct. No need to take back to zone control valve.

ACG

102 Sheet ET-401 shows the following nurse call devices which are not shown on the architectural. Please confirm these devices are needed and if there is wall patching and painted needed at each location.

a. ASU

i. Master station in chase of room B-413

ii. Emergency nurse call station in toilet B-413B

iii. Annunciator above the door into Toilet B-413B

iv. Duty station in wall of Supply B- 413D

b. Holding RM

i. Master station in corner of Holding RM B-423

ii. Duty station in wall of Med B-423A

c. PACU

i. Master station in the middle chase in PACU Recovery B-429

ii. Pillow speaker station in wall of PACU Recovery B-429

iii. Duty station in wall of Clean Utility B-427

iv. Duty station in wall of Soiled Utility B-426

Yes, devices are needed. Wall patching and painting required each location - 4 s.f.

ACG

103 If the Emergency nurse call station is needed in toilet B-413B, please confirm what the wall finish is. Is it wall tile which will need tile patching or is it painted gypsum which will need patching and painting?

Finishes for the restrooms are shown on A-404

ACG

104 Plan 3/ET-401 shows a symbol labelled “F” in each of the restrooms. There does not appear to be a legend identifying what this label is. Please clarify.

See Fire alarm symbol legend ET-001 ACG

105 Note #4 on 3/ET-401 calls for existing door operator to be reinstalled and connected to the existing operator circuit. There is not a note to remove the existing operator. Please clarify this work.

Preserve and protect existing operators for re-use. Clean and re-install as per drawings.

ACG

106 Note #11 on Riser Diagram 1/ET501 calls for integration to other systems. It is our understanding this nurse call system is to be stand alone and will not communicate with the existing nurse call system on campus.

Please clarify.

Nurse call system is a standalone. VA/ACG

107 After a complete review of the Nurse Call specification, it appears the intent is for a new Rauland system to be installed in the ASU/PACU areas with a full integration into the existing Rauland nurse call system (campus wide). See spec 14 72 23 2.1.B “The New Nurse Call System and Code Blue shall match the existing Rauland Borg Responder R5 nurse call system. All new components and operation system provided shall be 100% compatible with the existing Nurse call system as shown on the drawings and specified herein.” However, it has come to our attention that the existing campus wide nurse call system is Hill-Rom., not Rauland. These two systems do not integrate with each other. Therefore, we cannot bid this project without the following information:

a. Is the existing system (potentially Hill- Rom) currently getting upgraded to allow expansion of devices?

b. Is the intent for the new nurse call to integrate with the existing campus wide system?

c. If the new nurse call must integrate, what is the existing system; Hill-Rom or Rauland.

d. Is the intent for the new nurse call to stand alone?

Disregard Specification 27 52 23 paragraph 2.1M

VA/ACG

108 Please provide a correct and updated nurse call specification which includes the correct intent (i.e., stand alone or integrated systems), name the correct system to be provided for in our proposals, correct any contradictions between the stand alone and integrated systems.

Disregard Specification 27 52 23 paragraph 2.1M

VA/ACG

109 Are stainless steel grab bars required to be installed in Toilet Room B-413B

Yes, install stainless steel grab bars, 36" horizontal behind toilet, 42" horizontal and 18" vertical on side wall - see standard mounting heights on A-001.

Contractor to provide blocking at all attachment points and repair wall finish to match adjacent finish.

110 Will the VA accept an alternative nurse call system to the one proposed in the design documents?

In lieu of the basis-of-design standalone nurse call system, the VA will accept a Hillrom nurse call system designed by Hillrom and connected to our existing hospital wide Hillrom nurse call system.

The new equipment closet proposed in Room C-411 is deleted from the work.

The VA is able to accept a Hillrom nurse call due to a recent ongoing upgrade to the

End of Amendment existing Hillrom nurse call system.