36C25026B0028 0003.pdf

36C25026B0028 – 0003 – Upgrade Elevators – 506-24-102 – Ann Arbor, VAMC

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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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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.

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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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0003 07-24-2026

506-26-2-5094-0005

506-24-102

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., Suite M-2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105

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Same as Block 6

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25026B0028

07-02-2026

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide answers to submitted RFI's.

2. Provide updates to both Wage Determinations

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

SCOTT BRENNAN

Senior Contract Specialist

NCO101513-0962

SF 30 CONTINUATION PAGE 36C25026B0028

AMENDMENT 0003

THE FOLLOWING ANSWERS TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONS ARE

HEREBY PROVIDED TO CLARIFY, UPDATE, REVISE, OR CORRECT CONTRACT

SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR DRAWINGS.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Question: Spec section 142110-2.22 calls for ascending car overspeed protection that directly acts on the suspension members. Will the VA allow dual independently control brake on the machine to act as the ascending car overspeed in lieu of the rope gripper? It doesn't appear S-4 has this installed and it seems these cars are to replicate that modernization.

Answer 1: Code does not dictate how the ascending car overspeed will be achieved. So, if dual brakes perform that same function then no exceptions taken.

2. Question: There is a boxed out note on 28.EP-117 that reads - Elevator C3 shall be bid as Bid Option A. If you refer to the Bid items heading at the bottom of page 3 on the Solicitation, Additive #1 asks for pricing for Hydraulic elevator C2 in Building 28.

However, if you reference the Base bid directly above additive #1, the SOW referenced in the base is for (3) Tractions, S1, S2 and S3 and (2) Hydraulic elevators identified as C1 & C2. Can the VA please clarify that the car to be priced in Additive #1 is to be Car C3?

Answer 2: See drawings GI003. Elevator C3 is Option A. Elevator 22-01 is Option B.

3. Question: Keynote 1 on 1E- AE100 - details the existing sump basin shall be filled in flush with the floor. For bid purposes can the VA confirm a surface mounted sump pump will be acceptable?.

Answer 3: According to the code, surface mounted pumps are acceptable during an alteration when elevator pits currently don’t have a sump pump.

4. Question: Keynote 1 on 1E-AE103 - Asks for the contractor to dissemble roof access hatch and return roof to its original state, maintaining the warranty. Can the VA provide point of contact for the existing roof vendor?

Answer 4: Warranty has expired.

5. Question: General note F on 22-GC100 - Can the VA confirm ICRA Starc style wall will be required during paint prep, i.e. any wall repairs or sanding?

Answer 5: Exterior to the elevator shaft to separate the construction are – elevator shaft from occupied space – Yes, Starc style wall is required. Follow ICRA form as provided in the contract documents.

6. Question: Notes on the Electrical schedules E-601 show that the sump pump, exhaust fan, unit water heater, and oil separator all need to be connected to the Building's BAS system, please confirm.

Answer 6: Confirmed. Facilities BAS system is Siemens Desigo.

7. Question: The notes on the equipment schedule show integration into the buildings existing BAS/BMS controls. Can the VA please provide POC for the building BAS/BMS Vendor?

Answer 7: Stephen J. Simon

Area Sales Professional

Siemens Industry, Inc. – Smart Infrastructure Buildings

45550 Commerce Center Dr, Plymouth Township, MI 48170

Mobile: (734) 892-9167 | Service: (800) 634-6744

E-mail: Steve.Simon@Siemens.com

8. Question: Will the VA be requiring an updated Arc Flash Study to be completed by the

Prime Contractor?

Answer 8: Arc Flash NOT required for this except to identify the proper Arc Flash label to apply to any new Electrical switches etc.

9. Question: Can the VA please provide contact information for the buildings existing Fire Alarm Vendor?

Answer 9: Ed Keiser (248) 275-3168 edward.keiser@jci.com

10. Question: Please advise what code year these elevators should be installed to. The specs & SOW make reference to ASME A17.1-2016; 2019 & 2022.

Answer 10: As per VA guidance, 2019 is the installation standard for this project.

11. Question: Specification section 1421110-2.21 indicates to provide new Type B safeties on the car and counterweight. It doesn't appear that there are counterweight safeties currently and as long as there is not occupied space below the pits these are not required. Please advise if counterweight safeties are required.

Answer 11: Counterweight safeties are not required.

12. Question: Can the VA please confirm that all presumed lead, asbestos areas have been abated or tested for the areas involving this scope of work?

Answer 12: There is no known asbestos or lead abatement required mailto:Steve.Simon@Siemens.com mailto:edward.keiser@jci.com

13. Question: Please note that there is conflicting information on the scope in the specifications for C1, C2, C3 Hydraulic Elevators. Can VA the please confirm the intent is to "reuse" the hydraulic plunger assembly?

Answer 13: Yes.

14. Question: The specifications call for a tear out-and replace of the hydraulic elevator in building #22. Due to the Hoistway dimensions and constraints, can the VA confirm that a conventional jack assembly is acceptable scope?

Answer 14: Yes.

15. Question: Can the VA please confirm the design intent for Building #28 add/alternate 28 will mirror the specifications for C1 and C2?

Answer 15: Confirmed.

16. Question: Will the VA allow advanced payments (down payments) for any materials or equipment to be procured under this project, or will invoicing be restricted to when the physical materials and/or equipment have been delivered to the project site?

Answer 16: See the solicitation Important Bidder Information section PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFF-SITE, on page 12 of the solicitation.

17. Question: Can the VA please confirm there is to be a full time Superintendent for the entirety of the project?

A) Can the VA please confirm the Prime Contractor is to have a full-time SSHO on site for the duration of the project?

B) Can the VA please confirm the Prime contractor is to have a full-time QCM on site for the entirety of the project?

C) Can any of the above individuals double or tiple hat?

Answer 17: Yes, reference FAR clause 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor.

A) Yes, The Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) is subject to approval by the Contracting Officer. It is expected the SSHO be in the direct employ of the prime contractor. In very rare circumstances an approval may be granted for a person not in the direct employ of the prime contractor to act as SSHO.

B) Yes.

C) Yes.

18. Question: Will the VA be providing and distributing the submittal register for the project?

Answer 18: The document titled “Master Schedule of Submittals – 506-24-102 Ann Arbor MI Upgrade Elevators” was posted with the solicitation as an attachment, however the document is being provided again as part of this Amendment 003 as an attachment.

19. Question: Will the VA be requiring a QEI inspection, if so can the VA please clarify who will be responsible the QEI inspection?

Answer 19: Yes. A QEI inspection IS required and Shall be performed. The VA has not yet contracted this but the VA will be hiring a third-party contractor for this. This contract is not yet awarded, so we do not know the contractor who will be directly responsible.

20. Question: Will Microsoft Project be an acceptable scheduling tool for the project?

Answer 20: Yes

21. Question: What software will be utilized on the project for submittal transfers? Will the Prime contractor be responsible for purchasing and maintaining?

Answer 21: Procore or approved equal. Yes, the prime contractor will be responsible for purchasing and maintaining this.

22. Question: Will the client require any construction management software to be utilized on the project? Will the Prime contractor be responsible for purchasing and maintaining?

Answer 22: Procore or approved equal. Yes, the prime contractor will be responsible for purchasing and maintaining this. Additional software for Schedule development, and tracking, invoicing etc. is at the discretion of the contractor to properly manage and execute a construction project.

A.1 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: Master Schedule of Submittals - 506-24-102 Ann Arbor MI Upgrade Elevators.

See attached document: Wage Determination MI20260074 05.18.2026 Heavy.

See attached document: Wage Determination MI20260100 05.18.2026 Building.

A.1 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS