Combined RFI.pdf

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Attached to: Z1DA--Project No. 583-23-102 - Replace Patient Care Sanitary Pipe in Interstitial Space 3rd and 5th Floor.
Solicitation number: 36C25026B0036
Issued by: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) document for a federal contract opportunity to replace patient care sanitary pipe in interstitial spaces on the 3rd and 5th floors at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana (Project 583-23-102). The RFI was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 on April 10, 2026, and is directed to Luke A. Turner, Contract Specialist.

The document contains eight numbered RFI responses addressing contractor questions regarding project execution and site conditions. Key clarifications include: interstitial floor design load limits of 25 psf; authorization to use staff elevators S-5 and S-6, with one additional service elevator with an elevated ceiling cutout; allowable use of hospital restrooms B-B031 and B-B030 in the basement B-wing corridor with maintenance requirements; dumpster placement allowed on campus but not at the engineering dock area with scheduling requirements for loading dock access; prohibition of the on-site superintendent serving as both Site Safety and Health Officer and Quality Control; fire and smoke sealing requirements applicable only to new work and replaced piping sections per SOW II.A.3; replacement of existing hangers with new hangers supported from the floor above in accordance with specification 220511; and approval of a 4-day, 10-hour-per-day shift schedule outside normal business hours (6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), with anticipation of night, weekend, and holiday work. Responses were provided by West Point Engineers and VA Contracting Officer Eric Dodson, dated April 20–23, 2026.

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File	Type	Posted
36C25026B0036 0003.docx	DOCX document	May 5, 2026
36C25026B0036 0002.docx	DOCX document	Apr 24, 2026
Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.pdf	PDF	Apr 24, 2026
36C25026B0036 0001.docx	DOCX document	Apr 24, 2026
Drawing.pdf	PDF	Apr 24, 2026
Attachment III - Drawings.pdf	PDF	Mar 26, 2026
Attachment II - Specifications.pdf	PDF	Mar 26, 2026
Attachment I - DBA WD.pdf	PDF	Mar 26, 2026
36C25026B0036_1.docx	DOCX document	Mar 26, 2026
Attachment V - RFI Form.pdf	PDF	Mar 26, 2026
Attachment IV - VAAR 852.219-75.pdf	PDF	Mar 26, 2026

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Inc. Indianapolis , IN (317)559-2582

002 4/10/2026 GI-03

Please advise what elevators may be used for construction use .

Contractor shall use elevators S-5 and S-6. These are the C-wing staff elevators. - Eric Dodson VA COR

There is one service elevator with an elevated ceiling cut out for longer items. COR to confirm elevator number.

West Point Engineers 4.20.26

ERIC DODSON Digitally signed by ERIC DODSON Date: 2026.04.22 08:38:57 -04'00'

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003 4-10-2026

In lieu of "Port - A - John's" can the contractors use a general public restroom within the hospital if cleaned at the end of each work shift?

Contractor is allowed to use toilets B-B031 and B-B030 in the basement B-wing corridor. Cleanliness is expected and shall be maintained otherwise public restroom privileges will be revoked and the contractor should expect to provide outside facilities. - Eric Dodson VA COR

The contractor may use the public restrooms however if cleanliness becomes and issue the contractor shall provide facilities outside of hospital. COR will assign restrooms that can be used.

Date: 2026.04.22 08:44:18 -04'00'

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004 4/10/2026 GI-03

Will staging the dumpster at the maintenance dock be available for use? Please advise.

A dumpster will be allowed on campus, but it cannot be guaranteed to be located at the engineering dock area. The dumpster must be able to fit into a standard size parking spot. - Eric Dodson VA COR

No contractor dumpster's can remain at the dock area. The contractor will be allowed to schedule a truck or fork lift to the loading dock area during loading and unloading.

A dumpster location will be allowed on campus.

Date: 2026.04.22 10:46:54 -04'00'

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005 4/10/2026

Will the on-site supervision also be allowed to be the S.S.H.O and QC ?

Per the EoR response, the on-site superintendent cannot act as the S.S.H.O and QC. - Eric Dodson VA COR

West Point Engineers 4.20.26

Date: 2026.04.22 10:44:34 -04'00'

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006 4/10/2026 GI-01 &GI-02 Note C

Note C states plumbing and electrical to be fire and/or smoke sealed.

1) Are the contractors to only seal the plumbing due the scope of replacing sanitary waste and vent?

2) Existing risers are not all fire sealed inside the interstitial space. Does this need to be sealed even if the existing pipe is not being replaced through to the floor above?

Refer to SOW II.A.3 - Contractor to seal plumbing penetrations through existing fire-rated partitions...for the sections of piping that are demolished and replaced. Existing penetrations that are not sealed can remain. - Eric Dodson VA COR

All new work will need to comply. Existing pipe that is not being changed can remain in place without updating. Existing pipe that is removed and reinstalled will need to comply.

West Point Engineers 4.20.26

Date: 2026.04.22 09:11:41 -04'00'

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007 4/10/2026

Will existing piping that does not have a hanger or support before the 1st connection inside the interstitial space have support from the floor above? Will all existing hangers need to be replaced?

GI-05 & GI-07

Refer to EoR response above in blue. - Eric Dodson VA COR

New hangers supported from the floor above to be provided for existing piping in accordance to specification 220511.

Existing hangers need replaced with new and all pipe that is being worked on shall comply with the design intent.

West Point Engineers 4.20.26

Date: 2026.04.23 07:45:46 -04'00'

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008 4/10/2026

Will a 4 day - 10 hours per day shift schedule be acceptable?

Per drawings, all work shall occur outside of normal business hours (normal hours are 6:00a-5:00pm). A 4 day - 10 hour per day schedule is acceptable. - Eric Dodson VA COR

COR to approve however - Night, Weekend work, and Holiday work should be anticipated.

West Point Engineers 4.20.26

Date: 2026.04.22 10:42:40 -04'00'

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