36C25023B0049 - Amendment 1.docx

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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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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757-15-102 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Healthcare System Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 2780 Airport Dr - Suite 340 Columbus OH 43219

36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Healthcare System Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 2780 Airport Dr - Suite 340 Columbus OH 43219 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25023B0049 07-27-2023

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The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to provide all interested parties with the pre-bid request for information (RFI) questions and answers from previous procurement efforts. Those considering submitting RFI questions are encouraged to review the continuation pages of this amendment, prior to submitting questions.

All other terms & conditions remain unchanged and in full effect.

Brian S. Kish Contracting Officer

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Construct Chiller Plant Chalmers P. Wylie VAACC Columbus, OH 43219 Project # 757-15-102 SDVOSB Set-Aside

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CONSTRUCT CHILLER PLANT FOR THE CHALMERS P. WYLIE VETERANS AFFAIRS AMBULATORY CARE CENTER (VAACC)—COLUMBUS, OH

PROJECT NUMBER: 757-15-102

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES FROM A PREVIOUS PROCUREMENT EFFORT

1. QUESTION – Can the superintendent act as the Quality Control Manager??

Response: Yes. The superintendent can act as the Quality Control Manager.

2. QUESTION – Could I please have the following RFIs submitted for this project? All relate to Division 23. Thanks! - Please confirm the basis of design for all equipment listed on pages M-601 and M-602. Please confirm acceptable manufacturers for 23 64 00. Please confirm acceptable manufacturers for 23 65 00. Please confirm acceptable manufacturers for 23 81 00.

Response: The VA will not be providing any manufacturer information or basis of design information outside of the already provided sole source information that was included in the original solicitation posting.

3. QUESTION – N/A to this procurement

4. QUESTION - Is the coordination study for only the new equipment or is it for the entire project shown in drawings E-601, E-602?

Response: The contractor shall request the latest facility short-circuit, arc fault, and coordination study from the VA and the new equipment shall be integrated into the existing facility study. New settings and programming shall be determined and provided for all new breakers and for any existing breakers affected by the construction project. Settings and programming, including creation of the settings file, shall be provided for the new generator breaker in the paralleling switchgear for all available trip settings, including differential protection.

5. QUESTION – The one-line indicates a dual main primary, with a fuse in each switch but the notes in drawing E-506 indicates a duplex switch. Is a duplex switch with one set of load fuses acceptable?

Response: Fuse protection shall be provided for each switch.

6. QUESTION – Quoting our HVLcc switchgear in lieu of HVL. Is this acceptable?

Response: Drawings do not specify manufacturer information. Equivalent products will be evaluated on a performance basis and shall be approved if they meet the basis of design as indicated on the construction drawings and specifications. The substations must fit in the space provided and within required NEC clearances. Full size equipment is permitted if the space allows. Compact equipment may be permitted where necessary to meet space requirements.

7. QUESTION – Busway spec indicates: Busway housing is not allowed to serve as the equipment grounding conductor. Our housing does serve as the equipment integral ground, is this acceptable?

Response: Housing may serve as a redundant ground, but is not permitted to be the sole grounding means. A dedicated ground bus bar must be included.

8. QUESTION - MV transformer spec calls for 95kV BIL. The standard for a dry-type VPI transformer is 60kV BIL. Is 60kV BIL acceptable?

Response: Provide 95kV BIL for 15kV rated systems.

11. QUESTION - Confirm scope SUB SS-CP1, SS-CP2, DIST PANELS CPD1, CPD2.

Response: The contractor is responsible for all new work shown on plans. All equipment shall be assumed to be new unless marked “existing” or labelled with an “x”.

12. QUESTION - N/A to this procurement

13. QUESTION - Is stranded wire acceptable for #10 and smaller?

Response: #10 wire and smaller shall be solid copper, #8 wire and larger may be stranded. See revised specification 26 05 19.