Attachment IX - RFI Questions and Answers.docx
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This document contains questions and answers related to a solicitation to update elevators at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility. Three elevators will be updated one at a time, with typical timeframes for a single passenger elevator remodel being 4-6 weeks each. An independent qualified elevator inspector certified as a QEI-1 will be required to inspect and test each elevator according to specified standards before acceptance, and must provide signed inspection reports within 14 days. Bidders should propose a schedule including separate timeframes for work on each elevator, excluding time for long lead items which will be coordinated after contract award.
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| Attachment XI - Additional RFI Question and Answer.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment XII - UPDATED Bid Opening Call-in Information.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25024B0015 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment X - Bid Opening Call-in Info.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25024B0015 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment III - DBA WD.pdf | ||
| 36C25024B0015_2.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment VII - Site Visit Memo Update Service Elevator.pdf | ||
| Attachment I - RFI Template.pdf | ||
| Attachment II - EMR.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT IV - VHA Directive 1192 01.pdf | ||
| Attachment VI - Design Manual - Elev.pdf | ||
| Attachment V - Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2023).pdf |
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RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Is FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes applicable to this project?
ANSWER: FAR 52.299-3 is included in the solicitation for this project.
2. What is the time frame per elevator?
ANSWER: Please see the answer to question #4.
3. Are there any 3rd party inspections required when we are ready to turn over an elevator?
ANSWER: Per the Statement of Work included in this solicitation, paragraph D Quality Assurance, #3, letter g, please refer to VA Master Specifications. Section 3.6, Electric Traction Elevators Modernization Specification:
3.6 PRE-TESTS AND TESTS
A. Pre-test the elevators and related equipment in the presence of the Resident Engineer/Contracting Officer or authorized representative for proper operation before requesting final inspection. Conduct final inspection at other than normal working hours, if required by RE/CO.
1. The contractor must obtain the services of an Independent Qualitied Elevator, QEI-1 Certified Elevator Inspector. The QEI must utilize an Elevator Acceptance Inspection Form to record the results of inspection and all testing and to identify safety code and contract deficiencies. Specific values must be provided for all tests required by ASME A17.1, ASME A17.2 and contract documents. After completion of inspection and testing, the QEI must sign a copy of the completed form and provide it to the Contracting Officer. Within 14 days of the inspection, the QEI must also prepare a formal inspection report, including all test results and deficiencies. After successful completion of inspection and testing, the QEI must complete, sign and provide a certificate of compliance.
4. Please provide a revised Period of Performance, based on past similar jobs 90 days is not enough time for one elevator let alone all 3.
ANSWER: Please provide the proposed schedule including the number of days for work to be completed, this should also include the time for each elevator separately as updates will be performed one elevator at a time. This schedule should NOT include time for long lead items. This can be coordinated as part of the contract award. A typical elevator remodel for a single-passenger elevator is 4-6 weeks.
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