RFI - IMS.doc
DOC document 44 KB Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25026B0044
About this file
This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Government Response document for solicitation 36C25026B0044, Project Number 539-25-508, titled "Correct Imaging Tower Deficiencies" at the VAMC Cincinnati located at 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-2213. The RFI was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network 10 Contracting Office, with Patrice Richardson-Scott serving as the Contracting Officer. The contractor submitting questions is IMS, located at 1920 20th Avenue North, Escanaba, Michigan 49829.
The RFI contains eight contractor inquiries with corresponding government responses addressing project clarifications. Key responses include: no laydown or staging area will be provided by the government; Bid Item #2 Survey requirement is disregarded; a QC Manager position with appropriate documented experience (not necessarily a graduate engineer, architect, or construction manager) is acceptable and must be separate from the superintendent; no asbestos is expected due to the roof's age; core samples for existing roof conditions are the contractor's responsibility; door frame replacement is not required, only lead-lined door replacement for room A2016; and reference documents PG18-4 and PG18-14 are available in the VA TIL (Technical Information Library) at https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/landing-page. The government also committed to attaching a complete Wage Determination document in an RFI amendment. The response was prepared by Nathan Compton.
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25026B0044 CCI RFI 2.doc | DOC document | |
| 36C25026B0044 CCI RFI 1.doc | DOC document | |
| 36C25026B0044 0004.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25026B0044 0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25026B0044 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| SignIn sheet.jpg | JPG image | |
| 36C25026B0044 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach VI - RFI.doc | DOC document | |
| Attach V - VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITS ON SUBCONTRACTING_CERT OF COMPLIANCE JAN 2023 DEV.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach VI - RFI.doc | DOC document | |
| Attach IV - 539-25-508 Correct Imaging Tower Deficiencies - SPECS.pdf | ||
| Attach I -Davis Bacon Act WD OH20260082.pdf | ||
| Attach III -539-25-508 Correct Imaging Tower Deficiencies - SOW.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach II -539-25-508 - Drawings.pdf | ||
| 36C25026B0044_1.docx | DOCX document |
Show all 15
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
36C25026B0044
| PROJECT NUMBER: |
| 539-25-508 |
| Please ensure that before submitting questions or requests for clarification that you thoroughly read the solicitation, specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents. When submitting questions on this project the Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements are met. Failure to comply may prevent the Government from responding in a timely manner. |
| PROJECT TITLE: |
| Correct Imaging Tower Deficiencies |
| PROJECT LOCATION: |
| VAMC Cincinnati |
3200 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45220-2213
| Contractor Name Contact Info (Phone & Address) |
| IMS |
1920 20th ave N
Escanaba MI 49829
906-789-9021
TO: Patrice Richardson-Scott, Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Network 10 Contracting Office
Patrice.Richardson-Scott@va.gov INFORMATION NEEDED: Write each in the form of a question. Use one document for all questions. Specify any referenced specs/drawings. Submit all questions on one document only to Brian.Rosciszewski@VA.gov. Subject of the email must be: RFI – {Solicitation #} – Firm Name
1. Ref: Laydown/Staging area - Please provide a laydown/staging area for contractor trailer/dumpster.
2. Ref: Bid Item #2 - There is reference to “Bid Item #2 – Survey” but there is no reference to this bid item in the plans/specs. Please provide clarification on Bid Item #2 – Survey.
3. Ref: Spec 014500, CQC Manager – Will a QC Manager with 20 years supervision experience be acceptable in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management QC Manager?
4. Ref: Spec 028213.21, Asbestos Survey – The referenced spec refers to a Terracon Asbestos Survey but there is no survey found. Please provide survey so the extent of work can be determined for asbestos removal, if required.
5. Ref: Wage Determination, Question: The Wage Determination only has a portion of the wages visible. Can a complete Wage Determination be provided?
6. Ref: As-Built Conditions, Question: Can existing as-built drawings be provided or can core samples be provided to show the existing conditions of the roof?
7. Ref: AD101 Demolition, Plan Note 1 – Please confirm if the door frame is to be removed along with the doors. Is a new door frame required for A2016?
8. Ref Sheet A103 –
a. Is the door with room code XCTS1 in reference to room A2016? Please verify that the highlighted information is applicable to the A2016 door.
b. Is there any work associated with the WRC01 door? This is not shown on the plan drawings.
c. PG18-4 is referenced on sheet A103 but the is no information found anywhere that correlates with that. Please provide the PG18-4 information.
d. Plan note 1 indicates to reference PG18-14 for requirements but this information isn’t found anywhere. Please provide the PG 18-14 information.
e. There is no spec for the lead lined doors. Can the spec for lead lined doors be provided?
Government Response:
1. There will be no Laydown/Staging area given.
2. Disregard the requirement for bid option 2.
3. CQC Manager will need to be a separate position from the superintendent. This position can be filled by someone with appropriate experience rather than graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management. Experience will need to be documented in detail.
4. There is no asbestos expected due to the age of the roof.
5. The requested Wage determination will be attached to the RFI amendment.
6. Core samples will be the contractor’s responsibility; there are no current drawings available for this space.
7. A new door frame is NOT required. Only a lead-lined door replacement.
A. Yes.
B. There is no work associated with WRC01 room code.
C. (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/landing-page) - This is in noted in PG 18-4 under “All Div 08 Details” D. (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/landing-page) - PG 18-14 in the TIL covers minimum requirements for door material, size, hardware, and special requirements.
E. (https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/landing-page) - 13 49 00 Radiation Protection
REPLY FROM:
Nathan Compton
DATE:
ATTACHMENTS:
COPY TO:
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .