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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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0001 11-05-2024

610-25-1-6901-0005

610-22-214

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 325 Indianapolis IN 46240

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 325 Indianapolis IN 46240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25024B0068

10-21-2024

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EXTENDED to: 12-11-2024 13:00 EST

610-3650162-6901-854200-3220-23NRNR001

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The purpose of this amendment is to do the follow actions:

1) Add Questions and Answers

2) Add attachments including site visit sign-in

3) Add Call-in line for bid opening

4) Extended bid opening date

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Luke A. Turner Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

CORRECT WATER INTRUSION, BUILDING 8

VA NORTHERN INDIANA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM--MARION, IN

PROJECT NUMBER: 610-22-214

QUESTION AND ANSWER (RFI)

CORRECTION AND CLARIFICATION

Question #1:

Will the owner accept Procore Project Management software as this project's primary submittal and data tracking tool?

Answer #1:

The decision on the Project Management tool or software is at the awardee's discretion, giving them the flexibility to choose. This detail will be discussed with the awardee upon issuance of the notice to proceed, giving them control over the process.

Question #2:

Due to the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S. and the resulting Federal, State, and local governments' responses/requirements of safe distancing and potential advocates of working remotely and 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.

Answer #2:

The information you seek is available in the solicitation, particularly on pages 1-

13. We encourage you to review it and ask questions relevant to the project to ensure you are well-informed and prepared.

Question #3:

As there will be no in-person bid opening for this project, can the CO or COR provide a conference line number to call so bidders can listen to the bid opening?

Answer #3:

See the end of the document for this information.

Question #4

Can we submit our bid via email if we mail the original hard copy of the bid bond before the due date?

Answer #4

No, all documents must be submitted in hard copy only by December 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. EST to 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 325, Indianapolis, IN 46240. See solicitation for details of bid specifics.

Question #5: Is this project tax-exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax-exempt certificates?

Answer #5:

See Solicitation Clause and provisions.

Question #6:

Will the owner provide as-built drawings for the project's existing structures/work area?

Answer #6:

See drawings and specifications.

Question #7:

What is the approximate Square Footage of the project? Please confirm that the space will be free from debris and free-standing medical equipment, office supplies, etc.

Answer #7:

Please review the drawings and specifications.

Question #8:

Please confirm that the project will be completed during regular working hours, not nights and weekends.

Answer #8:

Please review the drawings and specifications.

Question #9:

Does the contract include liquidated damages?

Answer #9:

See solicitation.

Question # 10:

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

Answer #10:

See solicitation.

Question #11:

Can the owner confirm that the General Contractor will not include any Asbestos or Lead Removal?

Answer #11:

Please review the drawings and specifications.

Question #12:

Has the work area been checked for asbestos, lead-based materials, and other hazardous materials? Is there a report available?

Answer #12:

Please review the drawings and specifications.

Question #13:

Please confirm that no expansion joints are required for this project.

Answer #13:

Please review the drawings and specifications.

Question #14:

Can you confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for the project and that the contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent?

Answer #14:

Question #15:

Is a bid bond required? What is the % necessary?

Answer #15:

See solicitation.

Question #16

Please confirm that only the original sealed bid is required. Is there clear access to the elevator shaft inside from the floor below? How far does the elevator shaft extend down below the 3rd level?

Answer #16

See solicitation.

Question #17

Is the bid due time in EST or CST?

Answer #17

See solicitation and Amendment.

Question #18

When are final RFI's due?

Answer #18

The deadline for submitting RFIs for this solicitation is November 14, 2024, at the close of business (4 p.m.).

Question #19

Phase 1B shows work on both sides of the main corridor on G1003 & G1004. There are two sets/locations of ICRA barriers down the corridor: east and west. Can both work areas of Phase 1B (east & west) be worked simultaneously in Phase 1B? That would mean two ICRA partitions on the east and west simultaneously. What minimum width should be maintained in the corridor by working both sides and two containment walls?

Answer #19:

Both sides can be worked on at the same time. However, the wall closest to the corridor will have to be done separately to allow the barrier to be adjusted. Please see GI003; it shows a minimum 5'1" distance with the obstacles adjusted per side.

Question #20

Can CPARs be used in place of PPQs (past performance qualification)?

Answer #20:

No.

Question #21:

If RFI answers elicit a follow-up question, will an additional RFI submission period be allowed?

Answer #21:

At the discretion of the Government.

Question #22:

Will the owner provide the civil site SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) and associated permitting fees?

Answer #22:

See drawings and specifications.

Question #23:

Can the contractor use the existing restroom facilities in the work area or adjacent ones nearby?

Answer #23:

See drawings and specifications.

Question #24:

Many VA campuses are beginning to address tuberculosis protocols in VA campus projects. Are there any TB-required protocols for this campus/project?

Answer # 24:

Question #25:

Will you provide a copy of the site visit attendance and sign-in sheet in amendment?

Answer #25:

Please review the amendment document.

Question #26:

Will the owner accept the "Out-Build Scheduling Software" software for schedule submission and monthly updates?

Answer #26:

Only Microsoft-based software is approved due to compatibility and security reasons. The software choice is contingent on the awardee's discretion. This detail will be discussed with the awardee upon issuance of the notice to proceed.

Question 27: Will a cross-section be provided for the new retaining wall on each side of the lower stair?

Is a footing required? If so, what size? What depth? The thickness of the wall? Length of wall? Reinforcing?

Answer 27:

See Attachments for more details.

Question 28:

Can the Superintendent fulfill multiple roles?

a) If so, can they also fulfill the Quality Control role?

b) What about the SSHO role?

Answer 28:

FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor- “At all times during the performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.” The Government is in contract with the Primary contractor, not its subs. Therefore, the superintendent must be an employee of the Primary Contractor.

The Superintendent is permitted to have multiple roles if the following exists:

a) OSHA requirements and training certificates are adhered to.

b) Alternate is identified in writing with training certification as well. For example, if the superintendent is the primary safety officer, a secondary must be identified with competent credentials to perform the task.

c) Approved through government staff (i.e., Contracting Officer Representative)

Question 29:

Drawing CS301 Note 5 calls for a 4" Type IV Inlet per detail #5/CS502. Detail #5/CS502 calls for 8"Inlet. Please verify which is needed.

Answer 29:

Please install a 4" Type IV Inlet. Detail #5/CS502 can be used with a 4" inlet head in place of the 8" inlet head and a 4 " connecting pipe instead of 6".

End of Amendment Questions and Answers

BID OPENING:

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 1:00 PM EST

Dial in by phone

+1 872-701-0185, 991067194# United States

Phone conference ID: 991 067 194#

ATTACHMENT:

Attachment A – Prebid Sign-in

Attachment B – Drawings

Attachment C - Drawings