36C24924B0010 0002.docx

626-24-509 - Repair ACRE North Stairwell

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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:

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 626-24-3-4209-0147 626-24-509 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

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1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24924B0010 07-05-2024

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Bids Due 07/15/2024 at 13:00 CT

626-3640162-4209-854200-3223 23NRNR000

X The purpose of this amendment is to answers to RFI questions received from the site visit for project 626-24-509 - Repair ACRE North Stairwell.

See Page 2 for answers to site visit questions.

Michael R. Brown Contracting Officer 36C24924B0010, Questions and Answers

1. What type of flooring are you looking to replace the flooring with? The same type of VCT tile? Are we to replace all tile?

Answer:

· VCT: Tarkett VCT II Mushroom 593

· Yes, replace all tile floors.

2. Are all interior sides of the stairwell doors on every floor to be painted? Are exteriors of the doors to be painted? (The side outside of the stairwell).

Answer: The replaced door will require paint on both sides to match previous paint color.

3. Work hours? Is during the day during normal workdays acceptable?

Answer: Yes, this is acceptable. Loud work may need to take place afterhours or on weekends.

4. Are negative air machines and negative ventilation required?

Answer: Yes. Air scrubbers will be required. If any work in a corridor is required, then containment is required. Fire retardant barriers for all floors will be required.

5. Are all lights to be replaced or just the non functional light on the 12th landing to be replaced? Only one appears to be damaged/non functional. This can be repaired with a ballast and bulbs most likely is this acceptable?

Answer: Only damaged/nonfunctional lights are to be repaired. Replace light and housing w/ LED.

6. The cover page on the sf1442 states "no" in the bond required blank, just verifying no bid or performance bond is required for this project with satisfactory and relevant prior past performance as there is some boiler plate verbiage about bonds in the solicitation documents.

Answer: A bid bond is required for this project.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: In accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15, and FAR 28.102, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000.00 shall require a Payment Bond (SF 25A), and awards exceeding $150,000.00 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25).

7. What are you wanting to cover the stairs with? A rubber fire safety stair tread?

Answer: The treads are to remain.

8. Do we replace all rubber cove base?

Answer: Yes, Tarkett/Johnsonite Duracove Base 4”H Burnt Umber.

9. Will we be allowed use of elevators for materials?

Answer: Research areas and floors are off limits due to gowning and other infection control measures. Only second and sixth (can’t traverse through research animal area) are available for materials. Ensure there is no damage to elevators and coordinate with COR prior to loading.

10. Are we to paint all steel handrails and steel framework for the steps?

Answer: No paint for handrails or steel framework. This is to remain as-is. Unless damaged during construction, document precondition. If damaged, match existing color. Underside of stairwells that are repaired are to be painted.

11. Are the floor heating units to remain? Yes, they will remain in place.

13. First floor needs to remain open for an emergency egress when it is not under construction.

14. Ensure thorough cleaning of treads, risers, and stair system to COR satisfaction after construction.

15. Plan to replace two access panels.

16. Replace specified outlet from drawings and the cover.

17. What color should the walls be painted?

Wall color (main): SW7036 Accessible Beige Wall color (accent at landings): SW 6221 Moody Blue