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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 04-12-2019 539-19-2-6094-0036 539-18-501 539/90C Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati

OH 45219

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25019B0022 03-25-2019

X X X

The purpose of this amendment is to:

-Post the Government's response to the RFIs.

-Post the site visit sign-in sheet (see attachment) -Post the revised drawings (see attachment)

This information can be found on the continuation page of the amendment.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Ronald T. Heidemann Contract Specialist

CONTINUATION PAGE

RELOCATE 4TH FLOOR PHARMACY HVAC PROJECT FOR THE

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC)—CINCINNATI, OH

PROJECT NUMBER: 539-18-501

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RFIs)

UPDATED DRAWINGS AND EXPLANATION OF REVISIONS

TO INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NUMBER

36C25019B0022

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Question: Please confirm that items on the equipment schedule marked V V are owner supplied and owner installed.

Answer: Confirmed, items marked “V V” in equipment schedules will be owner supplied and owner installed.

1. Question: Please confirm that counter tops described in plan notes 12.19, 12.21, 12.28 & 12.32 are supplied by owner.

Answer: Counter tops are owner supplied. Counter tops are not within the scope this contract. The contract is for HVAC and related components only.

1. Question: Sheet AF101, Room Finish Schedule states room B414 is ACT-1 There is no description of ACT-1

Answer: 2’x2’ Acoustic Ceiling Tile (ACT) will be installed in room B414 ceiling. ACT will be bought and installed by VA personnel. ACT tile will be installed after completion of HVAC project. Contractor not responsible for ACT installation.

1. Question: Are the HVAC controls (JCI) included in the scope??

Answer: Refer to spec section 23 09 23 1.1.A. A complete new stand-alone direct digital control system shall be provided under this project to serve the new equipment and renovated areas of this project. The system shall be a BACNet capable Direct Digital Control System utilizing electric actuation, and shall be tied into the existing Hospital Automated Logic Controls Building Automation System or Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System, including all graphics, trends, alarms, etc.

1. Question: What are we supposed to bid on? Per the pre-bid meeting the VA is doing part of the work and the contractors are to do the rest. Please revise the drawings and specifications to show what the contractor is to do only.

Answer: Drawings have been revised to show what is within scope of this contract. See Attachment 1

1. Question: Please extend the period of performance to at least 200 days. The current led time on the AHU is 13 to 14 weeks from approved submittals. The submittals will take at least 2 weeks to get. Then at least 2 weeks to approve. That is 18 weeks from date of NTP.

Answer: Period of performance will be extended as needed dependent of AHU lead time. This is a high priority project with a hard deadline that must be met.

1. Question: Will a dedicated fire watch be required for hot work on this project?

Answer: Fire watch will be required when doing hot works. Fire watch to be provided by contractor. Hot works permits shall be requested by contractor and provided by VA staff.

1. Question: Can pro-press fittings be used on piping on this project?

Answer: Mechanical press fittings are allowed for water distribution. Mechanical press fittings are not authorized on all other piping.

1. Question: We are looking for clarification on information to be submitted with our bid response. Paragraph A.4 – Section Bid Submission (page 6 of 44); the following submittals are listed:

1. An original, fully completed and signed SF 1442 Offer page (‘wet ink signature’), (2) Acknowledgment of any amendments issued either via completing block 19 of the SF1442 or completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment and attaching to the SF 1442 Offer page; (3) An original, fully completed bid schedule (4) An original, completed and signed SF 24 Bid Bond (if required, see block 13B. of the SF1442 Solicitation page; (5) Completed Representations and Certifications section (FAR 52.204-8)(FAR 52.209-13).

One question we have is whether this is the total extent of information required to make an award determination? And; are there any other elements of information that should be submitted – For example:

· Resumes

· Past Performance, if required, can/should subcontractor past performance also be included

· Technical Approach Narrative

· Management Plan Additionally, we are looking for clarification on the provisions of Paragraph 4.8 Subparagraph “Additional Requirements for Bar Chart Schedule”, subparagraph A – (page 30 of 44). Is a Bar / Gantt Schedule required for submission with our offer? Or is this a post-award requirement?

Answer: Award will be based upon the lowest price submitted. The Bar / Gantt Schedule is a post ward requirement.

1. Question: Please provide an acoustical ceiling tile specification. There is not one that we can find.

Answer: 2’x2’ Acoustic Ceiling Tile (ACT) will be installed in room B414 ceiling. ACT will be bought and installed by VA personnel. ACT tile will be installed after completion of HVAC project. Contractor not responsible for ACT installation.

1. Question: As the controls contractor, do you want us to carry the air valve supply and installation costs since the scopes of work are similar?

Answer: This decision is between the prime and sub-contractor. It is not the VA’s task to decide which sub-contractor will provide air valves.

UPATED DRAWINGS:

The attached drawings (HVAC Scope Drawings 4-3-19) will replace all existing drawings published.

EXPLANATION OF CHANGES ON THE DRAWINGS:

All the outlined within a red box is within the HVAC scope. Additionally, any drawing notes, including “General Notes”, that pertain to information within the red boxes is considered within scope of this contract.

See attached document: Site Visit Sign in Sheet.

See attached document: HVAC Scope Drawings 4-3-2019.