36C25021B0020 Amend 0004.pdf

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0004 04-12-2021

583-21-651-0013

583-18-102

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25021B0020

03-02-2021

X x x

April 27, 2021 @ 1:00PM EST

The purpose of this amendment is to 1) answer RFI's 2) post updated drawing package, and 3) extend the bid closing date.

Submission of bids are due:

April 27, 2021 @ 1:00PM EST Conference Line: +1 872-701-0185,Conf ID# 609662598

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Yvonne Demorest Contracting Officer

Amend 0004 Question Answer

Is FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes applicable to this project?

FAR 52.229-3 is incorporated into this solicitation/contract. For tax exemptions, the State Form 49065/Form ST 105 must be filled out, properly, and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

Multiple times in the specifications it makes reference to Section 09 06 00 SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES. This Spec section does not exist. Please provide.

It was not included in the specs.

Please refer to Drawing AF101 for Finish Schedule.

Pass window makes reference to finish schedule.

With no finish schedule please clarify basis of design for this window.

The pass-thru window is tagged as window D in A-6 Frozen Room. It is referenced in the window schedule on AS601 and has an anodized aluminum finish. In case they are referencing window A, it is in the same place on AS601 with the same finish.

Please provide the electrical drawings E001 and ED102 that were not provided in the original drawings.

These drawings have now been included in the revised drawing package.

Drawing AF 101 appears to be plotted on 8.5” x 11” paper which is skewing the scale. All other drawings appear to be plotted on 42” x 30” in paper. Could the VA please provide a new sheet AF 101 on 42” x 30” paper with the correct scale? It has been fixed.

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

Software will be discussed during the kickoff. Procore is an acceptable software.

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 Government will address all delays on a case by case basis as the situation dictates.

As there will be no in-person bid opeing for this project, can the CO or COR provide a conference line number to call into, so bidders can listen to the bid opening? This has been done in other VISNs and has worked well.

As stated in the Pre-Bid Site visit, a conference line will be supplied in an amendment.

Can we submit our bid via email, if we mail the original hardcopy Bid Bond prior to the due date? No.

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

FAR 52.229-3 is incorporated into this solicitation/contract. For tax exemptions, the State Form 49065/Form ST 105 must be filled out, properly, and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

The Contracting Officer will then NTP to the awardee after the contract award is made. What is the approximent duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP?

This timeline is dependent on proper bid submissions, to include timely submission of SOV after award.

For planning the preliminary project schedule, can you pelase provide an anticipated award date? See above.

What is the anticipated duration between issuance of contract award and issuance of the NTP? See above.

Provide 3-D REVIT Design model in native file forman, for creation of coordination documentations. no

Will the VA provide the contract drawings in the native Revit format for use by the GC? No.

Will VA require GC’s to develop and submit coordination drawings in Revit? No.

Will the VA provide as-built drawings for the existing structures/work area of the project? Yes. We can do that after award.

Where will the designated parking & laydown area be for workers accessing the construction site?

Yes. Lot F is the designated contractor lot.

Can the VA please provide a single drawing that clearly states room diminsions, coordior dimsions, building foot print diminsions, etc?

ALL DIMENSIONS FOR THE

REMODELED SPACE CAN BE FOUND

ON AS101.

Can the VA please provide a single drawing that clearly states floor to ceilings hieights for the construciton area? This is used to ensure that the above ceiling utilities will fit in the above ceiling space.

ALL CEILING HEIGHTS CAN BE FOUND

ON AS111. NOTE THAT 9'-0" AFF IS

TYPICAL.

Will the contractor be authorized to build a temporary office inside the space in lieu of renting an office trailer for the duration of the project?

NO. We will need this space for the project work.

The project footprint is appox.6,800 SqFt. Please confirm that the space will be free from debris and free standing medical equipment, office supplies;

outside of those required to be relocated by the GC. No. It is a functioning lab.

Please confirm that the project is to be completed during night and weekend hours. Can work that causes little noise be completed during normal business hours?

The solicitation specifically calls out working hours.

The contract includes liquidated damages. If the VA temporarily shuts down or suspends the project (i.e.

for noise), will extended general conditions cost and time be added to the contract?

The contract does not include liquidated damages.

We anticipate certain construction activities to generate high levels of noise. Please confirm that only the Contracting Officer can suspend work via written notification to the Contractor.

The COR/Safety POC can suspend work when deemed necessary. CO shall be notified immediately to determine duration.

Is there any inclination to if the flooring or glue/mastic contains asbestos and need to be abated? No asbestos mastic present.

Has the work area been checked for asbestos, lead based materials and/or other hazardous materials?

Is there a report available?

No asbestos or other hazardous materials are present.

Is it known if cloth wiring is present in the space? Is it known if the cloth wiring will need to be abated? No cloth wiring is present.

Please confirm status of missing specs on lead based paint and abatement

THEY ARE MISSING BECAUSE THERE IS

NO ASBESTOS OR LEAD PRESENT.

Please confirm desired scope of work for new/existing ceiling. Spec details and plans/drawings state to reuse on one, and the other seems to call out new.

ALL CEILINGS WITHIN THE RENOVATED

SPACE ARE TO BE NEW. IF TILES NEED

TO BE REMOVED TO ACCESS ABOVE

CEILING ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE

PROJECT AREA THEN STORE/REPLACE

AS NEEDED PER SPECS.

Please verify that the recalibration of GC moved equipment will be handled by the EQ rep/owner.

GC WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

RELOCATING, INSTALLING, AND

CONNECTING ALL CHEMICAL FUME

HOODS. ALL OTHER MEDICAL

EQUIPMENT WILL BE RECALIBRATED

BY VENDORS AFTER CONTRACTOR

MOVES THEM. VA TO

VERIFY/COORDINATE THIS.

Please verify that the EQ rep will be present to assit in coordinating the moving of the equipment, as well as confirm status/take inventory of the EQ before moving

THIS SHOULD BE COORDINATED BY

BIOMED. VA TO CONFIRM.

Is any equpment being provided by the general contractor?

ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE SPECIALTY

EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE IS PROVIDED

BY THE VA. GC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

COORDINATING LOCATIONS AND

RELOCATING EQUIPMENT.

Is this equipment not being provided by the owner as indicated in the specifications?

ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE SPECIALTY

EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE IS PROVIDED

BY THE VA. GC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

COORDINATING LOCATIONS AND

RELOCATING EQUIPMENT.

Provide product data, vendor drawings, approved shop drawings, owners and vendor contact information for owner furnished equipment if possible.

The two chemical fume hoods listed as A26A and A30 on sheet AQ401 are from The Baker Company, Chemgard Model FH6V and FH5C.

Has owner entered into agreement with owner contracted equipment?

Yes. The two hoods are here. The walk in refrigerator still needs ordered.

Can owner provide approved shop drawings of owner contracted equipment? NO.

What is estimated delivery date for owner supplied equipment, both contractor installed, and owner installed (if any is new)?

THE TWO FUME HOODS A26A and A30 listed on AQ401 ARE HERE ALREADY.

The refrigerator is not here yet.

How many site visits does owners vendors have for MEP and systems coordination with GC?

We can arrange any number of visits if needed.

Will owner vendors be providing coordination drawings in addition to approved shop drawings?

THE VA CAN TRY AND GET THEM

FROM THE VENDORS.

Will HEPA venting be required to be dumped to the exterior of the building? Will all phase areas have the abilitiy to vent to a return gril?

SEE GI115 AND GI116 FOR NEGATIVE

AIR EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS.

CONTRACTOR TO ASSUME INTERIOR

RENOVATION PHASES WILL NOT HAVE

THE ABILITY TO EXHAUST TO AN

EXTERIOR WINDOW.

In regards to way finding signage. Is the Contractor responsible for providing permanent way finding signage in the remolded areas? there were no details provided on the signs all that was mentioned was in the VA DESIGN MANUALS section on this page.

No. The contractor will not be required to provide the permanent way-finding signage after they complete the remodeled areas.

Is the contractor allowed to be working in multiple phased areas simultaneously? Or do all items in the previous phase have to be completed before moving forward to the next phase?

No. The contractor cannot be working in multiple phases at the same time.

You must complete the one phase before you move to the next.

Our we as the General Contractor required to obtain the Equipment listed on AQ401? If so can we get a complete list of model numbers for the listed equipment. Do we just have to install all equipment and just the ones listed under contractor?

NO. The contractor is not required to obtain any equipment. You just have to relocate and install the equipment listed on drawing under the Move Responsibility tab. The only new chemical fume hoods that are VA provided contractor installed is listed as A26A and A30 on Drawing AQ401 as Chemgard Fume Hood FH5C and FH6V from the Baker Company. Still working out the particulars for the walk-in cooler listed as M30 as the company that we are buying it from may do both the demo and install.

Please confirm that offers do not need to submit OSHA Safety or Evironmental Violations and EMR information with their bids. These are required per the solicitation.

Please specify who will provide the digital art file for WC-1 & WC-2 Va will provide the digital art.

Drawing AD101 does not indicate the tile flooring in Sterile Solution being removed. Please clarify if vinyl tile is to be installed atop the existing tile flooring, or if it is to be removed.

Ceramic Tile flooring to be removed.

Assume 2" thickset mortar bed.

Please confirm if commissioning is to take place at the end of each phase, or if all systems will be commissioned together at completion of the final phase.

Commissioning should take place at the end of each phase with all systems being checked at completion of the final phase.

Are starc panels to be used or is drywall to be used for temporary enclosures? Note that on the HEPA filtration pages (G115) they call out specifically for Starc panels to be used, but details on previous sections show metal stud and drywall.

Please use only Starc or Edgeguard panels

Are temporary walls intended to go to the bottom of the ceiling grid or through the grid to the bottom of the deck?

All temporary walls to go to deck and be 1-hr fire rated. See 2/GI102 for detail.

Can explanation be given to clarify the details of the phasing between Phase 4, Phase 6, Phase 8 and Phase 10 - as it relates to the accesability to the constructed Post PCR room and the acess partially drawn through the existing closet to the right (plan right) of the PCR room?

Design intent is that Phase 4 includes removing the equipment in the existing Histology area, demolishing the existing casework/finishes, and constructing new walls/casework/finishes. MOL Storage A-2059 walls should not be constructed until Phase 10. Temporary access to the new Post-PCR room will be opened to the users in Phase 5 until the final entrance is provided in Phase

10. This is a tricky area of the phasing and will need to be closely coordinated by all team members.

Confirm intended phasing plans for closet reconstruction on Phase 10 - are barriers required around closet in this phase as it shows new walls or temp walls to be constructed at this time.

Temporary infection control barriers will be required for this location. The construction of the storage closet should be expedited at this point during construction.

Are all electrical 2x4 lighting fixtures to be reused?

The lighting plan notes that "Z" indicated the fixture to be reused and most if not all, are called out to be Z fixtures.

Existing light fixtures are to be reused.

Provide new fixtures where indicated.

Any remaining fixtures shall be turned over to the VA. The existing standard LED light fixture here is CREE model

CR24-40L-40K

Please specify what type of hardware cores are used throughout the facility, and if the VA or Contractor shall key the final cores.

The facility standard here is Stanley Best, 7 pin, G keyway. VA to key final cores.

Please confirm that there is only (1) new access control system being installed by the GC per the door schedule.

Confirmed. Door A-5 is the only door with access control.

Please provide manufacturers item number for AT- 1, Acoustical Ceiling Tile, basis of design USG Radar.

AT-1 is listed as USG Mars 86185 Square Edge on AF101.

Please confirm what the existing deck construction type is. Existing deck is concrete construction.

Please confirm what the intended scope of work is for tying in new ceiling grid with existing grid from phase to phase. Is the existing grid needing to be demoed across the entire space or is the grid that exists reusable?

Existing ceiling grid will be replaced with new construction. Existing ceiling grid and tiles to remain in place until the space in that phase is turned over to the contractor.

On page AS601, opening A-8 is shown as a sliding door on the floor plan and has the frame type for a sliding door, but the hardware set used HW-4 from spec section 087100 is for a swinging door. Please clarify which hardware should be used.

Door A-8 should have hardware set associated with basis of design AD Systems Fire Slide sliding door system.

On page AS601, opening A-7 is shown as a double door, but the hardware set used HW-4 from spec section 087100 is for a single door. Please clarify which hardware should be used.

Door A-7 will require a double door hardware set. Function will remain the same as HW-3.

The specs call out for the cabinets to be of size and design as shown, I can not find any images for reference. Please clarify.

Casework is dimensioned on sheets

AQ801 - AQ803.

The drawings note for the majority of the casework to be metal casework. Specification 12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework references specification 12 31 00 Metal Casework, but that specification is not included in the contract documents. Please provide this section. Specification provided.

The plans do not indicate if the existing signage is to be relocated as the renovation progresses, or if new signage will be required. Please provide clarification of the intent of the signage.

VA is responsible for providing and installing signage.

Corridor C2-5 is noted to receive new flooring and wall finishes, but it is not included in any of the phasing. Please clarify what phasing this construction will take place.

Corridor C2-5 will need to take place as the contractor backs out of the space during Phases 10 and 11.

Is all work inteded to be done during 2nd and 3rd shifts?

No. Work should be done during normal business hours to the extent possible. If there is noisy work then the contractor will have to do after hours.

Please provide Drawing sheet AF101 where it can be plotted to correct scale

Not sure what this is referencing.

Sheet AF101 was included in the construction documents.

THe following spec sections are missing from the spec: 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal & Disposal03 30 00 Cast in Place Concrete04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring04 05 16 Masonry Grouting05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking05 40 00 Cold Formed Metal Framing05 50 00 Metal Fabrications06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning07 21 13 Thermal Insulation07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies08 31 13 Access Doors & Frames08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors08 34 53 Security Doors & Frames08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances & Storefronts08 42 23 Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit Entrances08 42 29 Automatic Entrances08 44 13 Glazed Curtain Walls08 51 13 Aluminum Windows08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators08 71

13.11 Low Energy Door Operators09 06 00 Schedule

for Finishes09 20 00 Finish Carpentry??? Typo?09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering

Not sure what this is referencing. Half of these requests are not including in the project on purpose. Some of these were included in the construction documents in Volume 01.

The following specs are missing: 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering09 26 00 Veneer Plastering09 67

23.20 Resinous Expoxy Base09 68 00 Carpeting09 94

19 Multi-Color Interior Finishing09 96 59 High Build Glazed Coatings11 53 13 Lab Fume Hoods12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework13 49 00 Radiation Protection21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Protection Systems22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety & Security Systems28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System28 23 00 Video Surveillance32 17 23 Pavement MarkingsDiv 11 EquipmentDiv 14 Conveying EquipmentDiv 5 Metals

Not sure what this is referencing. Half of these requests are not including in the project on purpose. Some of these were included in the construction documents in Volume 01.

We have concerns about the multiple fume hoods being relocated. Many of them are deteriorated/dirty and there are concerns about reinstalling these units. Please confirm we are to re-use these hoods. Are there any warranties that must be maintained on these units? Please provide information on ALL of these units as there appeared to be multiple different types and models (as far as model number/etc.) so we can gather the necessary information to be able to properly price removing and reinstalling these units.

Not sure what this is referencing. Half of these requests are not including in the project on purpose. Some of these were included in the construction documents in Volume 01 and Volume 02.

As far as the workers being able to perform work while project is ongoing – while one phase is ongoing – we understand that VA employees will be working in the other areas – however, please confirm the contractor is not responsible for knowing what jobs the employees within the current phase are doing / to be able to keep them working in a different area. Please confirm if the contractor performs work PER THE DRAWINGS the VA employees will be able to continue work as required.

The phasing has been laid out to ensure the lab stays operational during construction. There may be times that accomodations need to be made to ensure the lab stays operational, but overall following the phasing plan will keep the lab employees functional.

Regarding all equipment: is there any warranty on ANY of the equipment that must be maintained? If so, please provide the manufacturer of the equipment and certified installer that we can contact to maintain the warranty.

I am not aware of any warranty on the equipment.

Regarding existing equipment that contractor is required to move: specifically, the A3-Dual Elevating Grossing Stations, A7A A7B A7C - tissue processors, A29 grossing station, A48 Slide Storage, A49 Block Storage, A60 Slide Storage, A61 Block Storage, M2 BSC Class 11 A/B3, M17 freezer, M20 BSL Class IA/B3 Hood, M21 BSL II A/B3Hood, M25 BSC Class II Delta Series, M37 BSL Class I A/B3 Hood, M42 Freezer 80 900 Series, M45 Refrigerator/Freezer REVCO, M46, BSL Cabinet II A/B3 , M56 Combo Refrig Freezer. ALL of this equipment appears to be extremely sensitive and expensive. Would it be possible for the VA to move this equipment rather than the contractor? If the contractor is required to move this equipment please confirm the VA will handle the following:

disconnect, prep for moving, reconnect and start-up/test after moving. Also please confirm there are no warranties that will be affected by this equipment being moved.

NO. Contractor is to relocate. The VA can disconnect, prep for moving, A52 Wall mounted television on AQ401 calls out moved by VC. Please clarify. A52 is to be installed by contractor.

A68 – equipment is blank on AQ401. Please clarify what this is.

A68 is a break room refrigerator/freezer.

S1 on equipment plan AQ401. Please clarify what this is.

S1 is an undercounter dishwasher.

This equipment is existing and will be reinstalled by the contractor.

Note C on “General Phasing Notes” states to “refer to specification 01 00 00 for information on work duration for each phase and area of work”. Spec section 01 00 00 does not have any information on phasing besides “The lab will remain operational during construction. Refer to contract drawings for more information regarding construction phasing.”

There is no “Work duration for each phase and area” shown.

There is no work duration per phase.

The contractor will be responsible for phasing the schedule accordingly to meet the construction period of performance.

a. Is there a phasing schedule that can be provided to contractors? See answer above.

b. Is there an anticipated/contract duration for each phase? See answer above.

c. Is there going to be required “Down Time” between phases?

There will be a transition period from phase to phase to allow for equipment hook up and for staff to relocate into the finished phase and from the next construction phase.

d. Is there any overlap allowed between phases?

No, but overlap between phases can be evaluated in the contractor's construction phasing plan as long as it does not interrupt staffing operations.

What is the deck height on this floor?

Deck height is 10'-0". Also be aware there is interstitial space on the third floor.

Would “StarcWall” or “EdgeGuard” ICRA wall systems be an acceptable alternative to the ICRA barriers shown on the drawing?

Yes. This is the preferred ICRA wall barrier here at the VA.

Note B on phasing general note states “Cosntruction Work behind temporary construction partitions shall be completed during night shifts, 5:00 pm to 5:00 am.” Please confirm all work is to be completed during night shift.

No. Work should be done during normal business hours to the extent possible. If there is noisy work then the contractor will have to do after hours.

Specs call for laminate casework/tops, but drawings show metal/epoxy. Please clarify which should be bid.

Bid per the metal/epoxy casework per drawings.

What is the Deck Height?

Deck height is 10'-0" - 11'-00" . Also be aware there is interstitial space on the third floor.

Please provide clarification on the floor product WSF-1. Is this product to be interlocking loose lay, or glue down and heat welded? The product info supplied on the finish plans is conflicting due to the sizes and information provided, also there are no specification for this product we could find in the spec book.

This product should be glued down and heat welded. Spec has now been provided.

on sheet TD102, there are multiple "Wall Mounted Voice/Data Outlet" shown with no note detailing how these are to be demod. Are these to be demo'd to above ceiling or pulled back to workspace or removed completely? Please advise.

Remove all cabling completely as shown on TD102 to existing Signals Closet.

on sheet T001, the technology symbols with elec.

requirements table shows "AP" as being removed completely and disposed of offsite. However on sheet TD102 note 1 states to pull back to a non-construction area." which is correct/how should we bid this item?

The description is correct on T001. The existing data cable is to be removed completely and replaced with Cat 6A cable. The AP (wireless access point) is to be removed, labeled and re-installed at the same location.

On sheet TD102 there are dashed symbols "SC" with no notes giving direction on these items. Are these speakers to be demod completely, or what should be done with these speakers? Please provide direction.

Remove existing paging speakers.

Replace with new paging speakers as shown on Sheet T102. Include wiring to connect to the existing paging system.

Please see the attached substitution request for the WSF-1 Flooring. Will this product be exceptable as an equal to bid for the WSF-1 in the Finish schedule.

No. This product will not be an acceptable substitute.

Can you please confirm that my assumptions about the number of raceway channels required is correct in the below drawing, EP401.

The contractor should refer to the latest bid documents that indicate where single channel (Note #9) and 3-channel (Note #7) surface mounted raceways are indicated.

The specification for manufactured plastic case work references another specification for manufactured metal casework, the drawings also indicate metal casework. There is no specification within the documents for the metal casework.

Please provide the specification.

See attached for 12 31 00 specification. This should have been included when we added the metal casework.

This project is noted to be done in 12 phases. Will each phase be given a specific amount of calendar days by the VA or will the contractor be responsible for determining the amount of time needed for each phase?

The contractor will need to allot the appropriate amount of time for each phase of construction in order to complete the project within the period of performance. No phase has a required amount of time allocated to it.

When one phase is completed, will there be a :swing time” for the owner to get fully moved in prior to beginning the next phase? if so, is this time included in the given contract duration?

A “swing time” will need to be included for both the new occupant moving into their portion of the phased work as well as the next phase’s occupants moving out. This will need to be accounted for in the contractor’s proposed schedule.

Is there any abatement on this project? It seems there is none noted, however I would like further confirmation.

No abatement is required as the area was built in 1994.

See attached document: Mary P's 583-18-102 wall _ window film information detail.

See attached document: Drawings combined with new AF101.