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Solicitation 36C25219B0037 Project # 578-17-026 Restore Ambulance Bay at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Campus, Hines Illinois 60141-3030.

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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:

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 05-07-2019 578-17-026 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Department of Veteran Affairs 3001 Green Bay Rd., Suite 329 North Chicago

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60141 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Department of Veteran Affairs 3001 Green Bay Rd., Suite 329 North Chicago

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60141 To all Offerors/Bidders

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X x x ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

May 31, 2019 x 578-17-026 Restore Ambulance Bay at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Campus, Hines Illinois Solicitation is amended to Answer RFI questions and change the Bid Opening due date.

A second organized site visit has been scheduled for — May 10, 2019 - 9:00am CST.

Participants will meet at— Hines VA Hospital - Building 2 - Lobby

Note: Requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at Mack.Taylor2@va.gov no later than May 16, 2019.

The "Bid Due Date" is changed from May 21, 2019 to May 31, 2019

Mack Taylor Contracting Specialist This amendment contains:

A. Answer RFI questions B. Attachment 1 – 16) VA Canopy Volume 1 - Architectural Specifications (REVISED 1MAY19) C. Attachment 2 – 19) Hines Supplemental Specifications R2 D. Attachment 3 – B200 Section 1A E. Attachment 4 – B200 Soil Sample F. Attachment 5 – Viracon Glass Product Data A second organized site visit has been scheduled for — May 10, 2019 - 9:00am CST. Participants will meet at— Hines VA Hospital - Building 2 - Lobby

Requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at Mack.Taylor2@va.gov no later than May 16, 2019. The "Bid Due Date" is changed from May 21, 2019 to May 31, 2019

1. QUESTION: Given the fact that the construction documents (Drawings and Project Specifications) are dated 10/26/2010; will there be an Architect of Record engaged to verify the validity of the existing drawings and specifications?

ANSWER: There will be no Architect of Record.

2. QUESTION: Is it the intent of the Government to have the offeror(s) act as the designer for the project?

ANSWER: The offeror(s) will be the designer of record for the final as-built drawings only. The package being solicited is intended to be a complete design and any specific issues or concerns with the design should be submitted as RFIs.

3. QUESTION: How will variances in the existing conditions depicted on drawings date 10/26/2010 and actual conditions observed today 04/25/2019 be reconciled?

ANSWER: There are no significant differences between the 2010 drawings and current existing conditions. Any specific issues or concerns with existing conditions that are thought to impact the project should be submitted as RFIs.

4. QUESTION: How will unforeseen conditions that require modifications be managed over the life-cycle of the project?

ANSWER: The COR will create a Modification package for any unforeseen conditions impacting the project. The MOD package will be signed by the CO and accepted by the contractor, adjusting the scope, schedule and cost of the project.

5. QUESTION: With regard to project work being performed currently by The Army Core of Engineers; will there be a designated liaison identified to coordinate interaction between this project and the work being performed by the Army Core of Engineers?

ANSWER: The COR’s of both projects will perform all necessary coordination.

6. QUESTION: How will the Government expect offerors to address the potential safety hazards associated with having two construction projects actively proceeding in such close proximity to one another?

ANSWER: Each project will be a separate construction work area and must follow the applicable OSHA requirements. Proper coordination will mitigate any safety hazards.

7. QUESTION: There appears to be occupied and active emergency room spaces and other areas that will be impacted by the construction activity; will these areas remain occupied and active throughout the project?

ANSWER: Areas affected by the project will be vacated and blocked off by infection control barriers during construction as necessary. These areas may include rooms A142G, A142H, A142I, A142J, A142K, A142L, A142M, A142N corridor AC1-G and wheelchair alcove A124. However, adjacent spaces will remain occupied and functioning.

8. QUESTION: The construction drawings provided for the project are dated 10/26/10. The existing condition is not entirely different than shown on drawing ASD01. Please provide the current condition drawing so all the bidders can bid the same scope.

ANSWER: The landscaping in the demolition area has changed, however the footprint for both demolition and construction will remain as shown in the drawings. The drawings will not be updated; a second site visit will be scheduled and photographs/measurements can be taken if desired.

9. QUESTION: Reference made for details on Keynote 2 and 3 of AS101 is incorrect.

ANSWER: Correct, Keynote 2 should reference 3/AS401 and Keynote 3 should reference 8/AS401.

10. QUESTION: KN 13 of AS101 and detail 19/AS303 called out for the installation of new crash rails. Please provide a specification for crash rail.

ANSWER: See attached revised spec.

11. QUESTION: Detail 12 & 13 of AS401 and specification section 10602 are provided for retractable exterior privacy screen enclosure. We didn’t find such scope in the floor plan. Please advise where does this apply.

ANSWER: See AS102.

12. QUESTION: Specification section 06200 is provided in the project specification for interior millwork. We do not see such scope in the floor plan. Please clarify.

ANSWER: This spec is for work no longer in scope.

13. QUESTION: Specification section 09050 (interior/exterior finishes, materials, and finish schedule) there are lots of materials and finishes provided do not apply to this project. Please provide the corrected specification 09050.

ANSWER: See attached revised spec.

14. QUESTION: On plan page AS101 KN 2 calls for 5' high metal fence. In the detail for the fence on page AS401 detail 3 it calls for a gate. Is there a gate for this stretch of fence? If so, where is the placement and how wide would you like it to be? Please provide a gate detail.

ANSWER: There is a gate where shown. Gate should be a minimum of 4’ wide and match fence detail.

15. QUESTION: Verify if all work in the existing building is to be conducted after normal business hours.

ANSWER: With the exception of Fire Protection, all work will be conducted during normal business hours. Any affected areas will be vacated during the construction period. Per the SOW, Section I: “1) Work hours for EHVAH staff are from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.”

16. QUESTION: What is the anticipated start/completion dates for this project?

ANSWER: Project is anticipated to begin late July 2019 and be completed early July 2020.

17. QUESTION: We have been notified by the lighting manufacturer’s representative that the fixtures listed in the Lighting Fixture Schedule on sheet E101 have been discontinued and that they will be quoting an equivalent alternate lighting fixture package. Please confirm that this is known by the A&E team and acceptable.

ANSWER: This is acceptable, however equivalent lights must be LED. Lighting specs must be submitted as part of pre-construction submittals to include lumen output, and FCL for light distribution plans.

18. QUESTION: The fire alarm system is not indicated on the project drawings. Will a fire alarm drawing be provided identifying existing FACP location and necessary fire alarm equipment/devices needed to accommodate the design intent of this project? If applicable, please provide the manufacture of the existing fire alarm system and the preferred/maintaining vendor.

ANSWER: Fire alarm system will not be installed.

19. QUESTION: Confirm that all security system if required are to be furnished and installed by others under a separate contract.

ANSWER: Confirmed. Security system not in scope.

20. QUESTION: Ref drawings- Will a site work drawing be provided to show extent of new work required?

ANSWER: No. The package being solicited is intended to be a complete design and any specific issues or concerns with the design should be submitted as RFIs.

21. QUESTION: Ref drawings- Are there any existing underground utilities that will require relocation?

ANSWER: Refer to SOW Attachment 2, Hines Underground Utility Plan.

22. QUESTION: Ref bid form section 00200- What items are being deducted from base bid on alternate deducts 1 & 2?

ANSWER: There are no Deduct Alternates for this project. The solicitation contains the correct information.

23. QUESTION: Spec section 00200- General scope notes asbestos as being part of the contract but no specs are provided. Will specs and quantities be provided?

ANSWER: Asbestos abatement is not a part of the base contract. In the unlikely event asbestos is encountered, it will be considered an unforeseen condition requiring a modification to the contract.

24. QUESTION: Spec section 02200- Will a geotechnical report be provided?

ANSWER: No geotechnical report will be provided. Results for a recent soil boring test for the NW corner of B200 are attached. Soil conditions in this area are representative of the project area.

25. QUESTION: Drawing SS201- what reinforcement is required for footing WF6024?

ANSWER: WF6024 reinforcement and depth will be identical to WF7830:

(10) #6 CONT & #5 TRANSVERSE BARS @ 12” OC, 2’-6” D

Clarification: Depth refers to thickness of footing. Depth in soil is shown in Detail 6/SS301 as a minimum of 5’-6”.

26. QUESTION: Drawing SS201- what is the footing elevation for the various footings?

ANSWER: See above comment and Details 5, 6 and 7 SS301

27. QUESTION: Drawing SS202- The note “(4) W16x31 beams shall be curved to match curvature of canopy at this edge”. Is this note applicable to the project?

ANSWER: Note not applicable. For work no longer in scope.

28. QUESTION: Will there be a second site visit and an extension of the RFI deadline and bid submittal deadline?

ANSWER: Yes, a second organized site visit has been scheduled for — May 10, 2019 - 9:00am CST. Participants will meet at— Hines VA Hosptial - Building 2 - Lobby

Requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at Mack.Taylor2@va.gov no later than May 16, 2019. The "Bid Due Date" is changed from May 21, 2019 to May 31, 2019

29. QUESTION: Fire protection drawings indicate 'Verify dry pipe system supply" Are as-built sprinkler drawings of the adjacent area available?

ANSWER: Fire Protection as-builts of adjacent area are not available. Connection to the dry system will be in EMS closet A105. See Attachment for details. Installation of dry system will occur after hours to minimize impact to patient care.

30. QUESTION: Is there a site contact that could show us where the dry valve is located?

ANSWER: Connection location will be shown during second site visit.

31. QUESTION: Do you have an existing footing detail of the concrete structures to be demolished? If not, please advise with a few sentences.

ANSWER: There is no concrete structure remaining. In place of the concrete structure is a mobile tent. See SOW Attachment 18) Site Photos (Current Conditions). A second site visit is being scheduled to provide a better understanding of current conditions.

32. QUESTION: The existing canopy at the ED is called to be demolished. Could you describe if there are any MEP connections at the tent? Can you describe the general construction of the framing of the tent? Is the temporary tent turned into the VA or hauled off-site?

ANSWER: There are no mechanical or plumbing connections to the tent. There is an electrical connection for the heater and automatic door. Construction of the tent is an aluminum frame with polyurethane cover. Tent to be removed and disposed of.

33. QUESTION: The PFB DIV 01 specs provides a base bid, Item #01 with the inclusion of two deductive bid alternates. The solicitation and the bid schedule behind the 1442 states one lump sum with no alternates. There will be several questions if alternates are required for the structure. Please advise.

ANSWER: There are no Deduct Alternates for this project. The solicitation contains the correct information.

34. QUESTION: A-2 Contractor Qualifications if the VOL 1 spec book seems to show that there is a past performance and relevant experience requirement for construction of 15,000sf or larger in and for patient care areas in acute care hospitals similar to this project over the past five years. Please state if there is a technical proposal component of this project that is not described in the solicitation documents. The solicitation current reads as a LPTA 'sealed bid' project with GLAC.

ANSWER: There are no past performance or relevant experience requirements for this project. The solicitation contains the correct information.

35. QUESTION: A-2 states that the bidders must attend the site visit meeting to bid this project. The solicitation also states that we can arrange a private site visit with the COR/CO. We formally request a separate site visit per 01 00 00 B. "Visits to the site by bidders may be made only by appointment with the COTR". The GLAC solicitation differs greatly from the PFB DIV 01 documents for contract language. Please confirm if A-10 "Time for Completion" or the SF1442 is correct. One is 180 days and the other is 365 days. Please advise.

ANSWER: Bidders are encouraged to attend the scheduled site visits, but not required; there are no private site visits. Time for completion is 345 days. The solicitation contains the correct information.

36. QUESTION: Please provide an existing utilities map for the working area. We have a campus utilities map, typically provided with all Hines VAMC projects, but a dwg or schematic showing current underground conditions will be important for concrete foundation footing details as well as concrete and asphalt demolition.

ANSWER: The campus utility map provided is the most current drawings available and bids should be based off what is shown. Any conditions encountered not shown in the drawings will be considered unforeseen, requiring a modification.

37. QUESTION: PFB spec Vol 1 provides a listing of dwgs for the project. We are not sure if dwgs have been consolidated, but in the meantime we do not see drawings: AS304, AS305, AS306, SS303. Please advise if we need these drawings to bid.

ANSWER: The listed drawings were either combined with existing drawings or removed for work no longer in scope. The solicitation provided all drawings necessary to bid.

38. QUESTION: Please show where the sprinkler main point of connection is located for the new sprinkler heads. We see that it might be at the ACI-G entrance corridor. Please confirm if this sprinkler system is open ceiling or if there is some architectural ceiling component for the new pendants.

ANSWER: Connection to the dry system will be in EMS closet A105. See Attachment for details. Sprinkler system in not open ceiling. Refer to Reflected Ceiling Plan for ceiling finishes.

39. QUESTION: There was a separate drawing provide as #Ambulance Entrance Details. This sheet provided min. outside turning radius, lane width and platform length. As this is design-bid-build, please confirm that the VA/AE have incorporated these VA code requirements into the drawings and specs for us to bid. We are uncertain as to the purpose of this drawings unless it is to help with asphalt and pavement parking markings or if it is door activator and back wall depth details. Please provide a quick narrative to understand.

ANSWER: Ambulance Entrance Details are included for information purpose only. Design has incorporated these requirements.

40. QUESTION: Please confirm if we should utilize the newer GLAC/VA spec DIV 01 as the DIV 01 provided in VOL 01 of PFB seem to be older in nature. Project No. is 578-315 vs. the SF 1442 project number of 578-17-025. Progress charts are typically given with 10 days of NTP vs. 10 days of the Preconstruction Meeting. We assume that GLAC can delete pages 1-21 of 335 of volume 1 of the PFB spec book and replace them with the typical VA/GLAC DIV 01 specs also provided in the solicitation.

ANSWER: Confirmed. Attachment 19) Hines Supplemental Specifications take precedent over the PFB Specifications. Updated Specs attached.

41. QUESTION: Please state the required submittal software for this project. The spec states the older EDMS software. Please state if Hines would like to utilize Submittal Exchange for this project or if email transfer is preferred.

ANSWER: Email transfer is preferred. EDMS will not be used on this project. Contractor may provide a submittal software.

42. QUESTION: 1.12 Physical Data states that subsurface conditions have not been developed. The foundation design assumes 1500 PSF bearing capacity at the footing. Please confirm that the Prime Contractor is responsible for the foundation stamped design of the project or if the A/E will provide design for the job. Does the VA want the Prime to include the cost of a geotechnical report for this project or is there something recent that can show the soil stratification per this area of the facility?

ANSWER: See attached soil boring test results for reference. Prime contractor is responsible for the foundation stamped design of this project.

43. QUESTION: Should the contractor assume suitable soil conditions to remain for backfill activities or are we to assume for the project that the soils are contaminated or 'unsuitable' and must be removed off-site?

ANSWER: Assume unsuitable soil conditions. Replace with suitable soils.

44. QUESTION: Is the contractor required to design the erosion and soil control plan for this project to include the required SWPPP plan through the proper municipalities? Please state if Hines must abide by local municipality storm water run-off laws on this federal facility. This adds significant added cost to the project and want to understand the expectations.

ANSWER: No SWPPP plan.

45. QUESTION: 1.17 COTR's field office is required for this project. Please advise of the PFB DIV 01 should be removed in their entirety and replaced by the GLAC/VA DIV 01s as many of these requirements are old in nature. There are many requirements for the VA CORs field office that seem incorrect. Earlier a prime SDVOSB field office was not allowed due to site limitations.

ANSWER: Confirmed, field office not required. Revised Spec attached.

46. QUESTION: Please illustrate where the contractor has laydown space for this project. We see the adjacent areas for future project, but please advise where we have contractor laydown.

ANSWER: The future project shown in the design will not begin until after completion of this project. Therefore, this space may be used for project laydown space.

47. QUESTION: 1.32 final elevation digital images seems out of date for standards. Please advise if these DIV 01's are correct.

ANSWER: 1.32 not applicable. Revised Spec attached.

48. QUESTION: Note number one says to remove boulders. There are existing jersey barriers both concrete and plastic. Are these to be removed under this contract or under the adjacent curtain wall contractor contract?

ANSWER: Jersey barriers to be removed and returned to Hines as part of this contract. There are no boulders in the project area.

49. QUESTION: Drawings shows a deductive alternate. This alternate is note shown in the solicitation bid schedule. We have several RFIs that we want to hold until we understand the nature of the alternates or if we are assume these as all base bid. If alternates are required please let us know what we bid for walls in place of the block walls.

ANSWER: There are no Deduct Alternates for this project. The solicitation contains the correct information.

50. QUESTION: Please confirm the construction aspects on AS101A for the 'DECON Schematic'. Please explain the dashed lines showing receiving strip bag, wash shower head, rinse shower head…receive dress dry. What is contractor furnished and installed vs. government furnished and installed.

ANSWER: The dashed lines represent separate decontamination zones, which coincide with the ceiling mounted curtains shown on AS102. All equipment is contractor furnished and installed. See Plumbing drawings.

51. QUESTION: Please confirm that the entire ambulance bay ceiling is drywall. Please confirm the reflective ceiling or architectural details for the reflected ceiling notes on the drawing.

ANSWER: The entire ambulance bay ceiling is drywall. Exterior Gypsum Wallboard is used in the canopy and storage areas. Interior Gypsum Wallboard is for the vestibule area only.

52. QUESTION: For site coordination, please provide the approximate start date for the canopy addition under separate contract. This affects lifts, scaffolding, cranes and other apperati for setting this contract's structure.

ANSWER: The canopy addition will not begin until after the ambulance bay project has been completed. However, the façade project will be ongoing for the duration of the ambulance bay project.

53. QUESTION: Could you please provide a signage basis of design as well as the metal wall panel so we can incorporate the proper architectural aesthetic for the project. Spec 07410 says to match the existing. Can you provide the product submittal for what is existing on the building in order to match?

ANSWER: Letters will be Helvetica Bold per VA building sign standard. Existing wall panel shall be Viracon Glass Product or COR approved equivalent. Color to match existing B200 lobby exterior. See spec attached.

54. QUESTION: Please confirm the backfill material requirements under the concrete foundation slab. What is the slab thickness? The curb detail calls for new 4" crushed stone under

ANSWER: Scarify and recompact top 300 mm (12 inches) of existing subgrade and each layer of backfill in accordance with ASTM D698 95 percent. Foundation slab is 6” thick with 6” crushed stone underneath. See bottom of SS201.

55. QUESTION: Please confirm that there are no floor drain requirements with the open bay showers. We do see the drain holes on P200. Please confirm no tie-in to sanitary storm or other underground utilities.

ANSWER: There are floor drain requirements that tie into existing utilities. Refer to P101 for location and P300 for the spec. Sloping is shown on the site grading and architecture drawings.

56. QUESTION: Please confirm if the electrical work performed inside the existing building is to be scheduled on second shift or generally off hours as it appears to be patient areas. Confirm work hours.

ANSWER: With the exception of Fire Protection, all work will be conducted during normal business hours. Any affected areas will be vacated during the construction period. Per the SOW, Section I: “1) Work hours for EHVAH staff are from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.”

See attached document: Attachment 1 _ 16) VA Canopy Volume 1 - Architectural Specifications (REVISED 1MAY19).

See attached document: Attachment 2 _ 19) Hines Supplemental Specifications R2.

See attached document: Attachment 3 _ B200 Section 1A.

See attached document: Attachment 4 _ B200 Soil Sample.

See attached document: Attachment 5 _ Viracon Glass Product Data.