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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

36C25022B0006

PROJECT NUMBER: 583-22-201 Please ensure that before submitting questions or requests for clarification that you thoroughly read the solicitation, specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents.

When submitting questions on this project the Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements are met. Failure to comply may prevent the Government from responding in a timely manner.

PROJECT TITLE: Reverse Osmosis

PROJECT LOCATION: Department of Veterans Affairs

1481 W 10th St

Indianapolis, IN 46202

TO:

Christopher C. Lee, Contracting Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs

8888 Keystone Dr.

Indianapolis, IN 46202-2884

RFI NO.: DATE: SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE:

REPLY NEEDED BY:

INFORMATION NEEDED:

REPLY:

REPLY FROM: DATE:

ATTACHMENTS: COPY TO:

SUBMITTED BY: City/State:

PHONE NO.:

VA Response: Though TIR34 references utilizing ultraviolet disinfection for the distribution system, it is not a required component of the system as detailed in TIR34 as disinfection can be obtained with other metholodogy.

Jordanna Kendrot, P.E., VAMC 1/25/2022 jstolly

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Rick Swagger

Ft. Wayne, IN

260-750-7948

1-3-2022

Typical TIR 34 STD108 Refers to using ultraviolet disinfection for the distribution system. The Nustream system noted in the Solicitation does not show a UV unit. Is there a reason UV was omitted?

2022-01-26T08:08:59-0500

Christopher C. Lee 1590216 specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents.

When submitting questions on this project the Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements

Department of Veterans Affairs

RFI NO.: 001 DATE: 01/13/2022 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE:

1. Please provide specifications for doors, frames, and hardware for the 2 new doors.

2. Please provide specifications or model of floor sink for the proposed EMS closet.

3. Are the new wall construction to be 20ga. 3-5/8” metal studs and 1 layer of 5/8” drywall on each side? Is the GWB to be water resistant?

4. What type of paint is to be used on the walls? Please provide specifications.

5. During walk through it was discussed that the RO loop can be mounted below existing ceiling, please confirm.

6. The corridor wall construction is block, are we able to use flush mount door frame with Dimple anchors? This would allow for the opening to be cut to the frame size without having to tooth the block wall.

7. Will masonry frame need to be grout filled?

8. Please confirm that this a phased project and SPS will be completed prior to starting work on GI phase.

9. The project has 120-day duration, materials may have lead times of 18 to weeks to procure doors hardware etc. will project duration be extended to allow material procurement.

10. Could the VA provide dimensions and picture of the space where RO equipment will be placed in the GI area?

11. Is the existing block wall structural? If so, will a lintel need to be installed above door? Or can masonry be removed full height of door width and be filled in with metal stud framing and drywall.

12. Can new walls be framed to existing drywall ceiling or will ceiling need to be removed to frame to existing deck?

SUBMITTED BY: Eagle Contractors Inc City/State: Indianapolis, IN

PHONE NO.: (317) 559-2582

VA Response:

1. Doors, frames, and hardware for doors to be installed must meet the following VA Specifications:

Division 08 11 13 for “Hollow Metal Doors and Frames”

2. No identified specification for sink except must be able to be suitable for mop and bucket use.

3. Yes. Yes.

4. Sherwin Williams brand paint; eggshell white

5. Yes; RO loop associated with new system may be mounted below existing ceiling inside conduit.

Existing RO loop to be cut and capped after being drained in-place by Contractor.

6. Yes.

7. No

8. No longer applicable, GI portion of work to be descoped.

9. Following NTP, material ordering, mobilization and completion of work must be completed during proposed duration. Revised RFP includes updated Period of Perforamnce.

10. No longer applicable, GI portion of work to be descoped.

11. Block wall is not structural but does extend to deck as it is part of fire suite of SPS. Lintel will need to be install above door.

12. Walls inside of SPD footprint can be framed to existing drywall ceiling.

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2022-01-26T08:11:44-0500

Christopher C. Lee 1590216

1. Wall construction materials must meet VA Specifications

2. No longer applicable, GI portion of work to be descoped.

3. Doors, frames, and hardware for doors to be installed must meet the following VA Specifications: Division 08 11 13 for “Hollow Metal Doors and Frames”

4. No, but RO system to be installed must meet TIR34 requirements. Submit pricing based on this requirement

5. .

6. Contractor is to complete survey of utility chase as component of pre-construction survey.

jherring

Jeff Herring

Celina, OH

419-778-7024

01/13/2022

01/20/2022

1. Can the material for the new wall construction be specified?

2. Can drawings, dimensions, and pictures of the GI space be provided?

3. Can a SPEC be provided for the new doors including fire rating?

4. Does the contractor need to provide purposed RO system with their bid?

5. Was this site visit mandatory and must be attended in order to bid this project?

6. Does the contractor need to provide a survey of the utility chase or will the VA provide this survey?

2022-01-26T08:31:01-0500

Christopher C. Lee 1590216 specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents.

When submitting questions on this project the Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements

Department of Veterans Affairs

RFI NO.: 002 DATE: 01/17/2022 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE:

Please provide type of flooring to be used in rooms A-B069 and EMS, as this floor will need to be cut to re-locate drain lines in floor.

SUBMITTED BY: Eagle Contractors Inc City/State: Indianapolis, IN

PHONE NO.: (317) 559-2582

Epoxy floor will be installed as per the following VA specifications: Division 09 “Finishes”

2022-01-26T08:16:39-0500

Christopher C. Lee 1590216

1. There are 10 pieces of equipment that utilize RO water in SPS using approximately 306 GPH.

2. No longer applicable, GI portion of work to be descoped.

3. No.

Jeff Herring

419-778-7024

Celina, OH

01/20/2022

01/25/2022

1. What are the model numbers and QTY of each point of RO/DI water use in SPS?

2. What are the model numbers and QTY of each point of RO/DI water use is GI?

1 & 2 - needed to verify sizing of water system

3. Any immediate plans for expansion in either department?

2022-01-26T08:18:38-0500

Christopher C. Lee 1590216