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RFI Responses Question: The solicitation specifications state to include 16- hours of on-site training. We would ask that additional training be considered since this is a completely new user interface for the VA Staff. We would ask to include in the solicitation that a minimum of 2- VA Staff be sent to Schneider Electric Factor training for the week long training session.

Response: VA will evaluate and address training needs.

Question: The solicitation states 150 days for competion of the project after notice to proceed. We would ask for a minimum of 350 days. Would this be acceptable?

Response: Yes, 350 days for completion will be acceptable. Contract will reflect revised performance period.

Question: The Commissioning specification states that the commissioning agent is to be provided by the VA. Are we to include to cost for the commissioning agent in the project, or will the commissioning agent cost be handled separately by the VA, directly?

Response: Commissioning will be accomplished by the VA.

Question: The solicitation eludes to just certain Air Handling Units being re-balanced as part of the project. The project involves many other buildings’ HVAC systems. Are we to include re-balancing any other HVAC systems other than those listed on the mechanical drawings that were included with the project?

Response: Rebalance and test ALL HVAC systems.