36C25219B0004-0001000.docx

Amendment 0001 for 36C25219B0004

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 11-29-2018 556-19-1-6977-0001 556-17-022 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Bldg 1 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago IL 60064 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Bldg 1 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago IL 60064 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25219B0004 11-07-2018

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Project 556-17-022: Relocate Veterans Canteen (VCS) Storage, Bldg 134 Basement

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate all RFI questions and the answers that were received into the solicitation referenced in Block 9 above.

See continuation pages.

Jason Hardy Contracting Officer

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The following questions and answers represent all questions submitted to the Contracting Officer regarding Solicitation 36C25219B0004. Questions and answers are provided for the bidder’s information and use.

Q1. Is there currently a security company under contract? Please verify what systems aren't under contract with another company.

A1. The installation and programming work performed on the PACS system must be by an authorized Lenel contractor.

The following companies can provide the necessary services for the Lenel system:

I. E Norman II. Sound Inc.

III. ESSCOE

Q2. Have the mobile shelving systems been purchased?

A2. The VCS service will provide the mobile storage systems under a current contract. They have not been purchased to date.

Q3. Are we to match existing Screens? If so, please provide a photo.

A3. There are no existing window security screens. Submit screens in accordance with contract documents.

Q4. Please confirm the scope of work for the Mobile storage units that are called out on plan page #A-101 Detail #6 A4. The mobile storage units are provided by the VA. Provide floor leveling and flooring in accordance with contract requirements.

Q5. Is the contractor to salvage existing doors and frames and turn over to the FHCC?

A5. Demolished doors and frames will not be salvaged. Door hardware, including electronic (PACS) hardware will be salvaged for re-use or turnover to FHCC.

Q6. Pertaining to old Data and Communication Devices, will the contractor be required to salvage and turn over to the FHCC?

A6. Note 5 refers to the PACS system and WIFI access point systems. These systems must be salvaged and/or re-used. With relation to note 4 on the same sheet, all data wiring and surface mount raceways shall be removed. Wiring will be removed back to patch panel.

Q7. Please provide basis of design for wall protection if items other than corner guards are required.

A7. Other than the indicated corner guards, there is no additional wall protection noted.

Q8. Regarding the Tuberculosis Screening requirements. Outline the submission requirements? To whom does this get submitted to?

A8. All onsite personnel must have a negative result to a TB screening performed within the last 90 calendar days. The contractor shall keep a list of the personnel and the results of the TB test. The contractor will update the list as new personnel arrive. The updated list will be submitted on a weekly basis. The list shall contain the personnel’s name, company and test result only, no personally other identifiable information shall be included. TB requirements are noted in Specification Section 01 35 26.

Q9. Will the VA require a third-party air monitoring company to make sure air quality meets specs?

A9. Yes, third party monitoring is required Q10. Will a staging area be provided for this project inside or outside? If an outside staging area is allowed, will temporary fencing be required?

A10. There was no staging area considered during design. If the contractor requests a staging area, one may be provided. However, it may be remote to the jobsite. The FHCC will provide a location for a dumpster in the B-134 loading dock area.

Q11. What are the hours of operation during demolition?

A11. Normal business hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm workdays Q12. Please clarify what components that are to be salvage from the security doors and turned over the FHCC.

A12. In general, all PACS related hardware, including but not limited to the card reader, REX (Request to Exit device), door contacts. Wiring and raceways will be removed back to the ITD room across the corridor.

Q13. Does the project require a separate person to be the SSHO apart from the on-site superintendent?

A13. In the project, the SSHO can also have the responsibilities of the project superintendent, if that person meets the SSHO qualification requirements.

Q14. Please provide the basis of infection control to be utilized during the project, Level I, II, III, or IV.

A14. The infection control requirements of this project are Class III / IV, see attached ICRA.

Q15. Does the glazed block infill for old door openings need to be toothed into the existing block pattern?

A15. The glazed block infills in the corridor must be toothed infills.

Q16. Is the GC responsible for installing the Full Height Storage Rack and the Cabinet?

A16. Item 14, Full Height Storage rack is furnished and install by the VA. NOTE: all 14 items listed on the Equipment Matrix are furnished and installed by the VA.

Q17. Please confirm that Submittal Exchange will be utilized for document control on this project.

A17. The FHCC will provide access to Submittal Exchange, for use on this project.

See attached document: S06_Amendment 0001 Attachment (ICRA 2018-07).