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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-26-2019 695-19-3-6938-0015 695-16-112 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Wm. S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital ATTN: Stacy Hoover (90C) 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison WI 53705-2254 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25219B0056 06-26-2019

X X X August 6, 2019 1:00pm local time The bid opening date has been extended to August 6, 2019 at 1:00pm local time.

SEE ATTACHED CONTINUATION PAGE

Continue to monitor FBO.GOV for any and al l changes to this solicitation.

Stacy Hoover Contracting Officer Amendment of Solicitation Amendment 0004 Solicitation 36C25219B0056 Building 6 Sprinkler System Replacement Project# 695-16-112 Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, Milwaukee, WI

This amendment consists of:

A note regarding Amendment 0003 drawings, notice of bid opening date extension, the questions from prospective bidders collected through date of this Amendment have been answered below, attached Appendix A and attached updated Wage Determination.

NOTE: The Amendment 0003 narrative for the drawings states that the drawings were provided as single sheets and there are no other changes to the drawings. However, the answer to Q7 did remove a sentence from the drawings.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) RESPONSES:

Q12: Drawing FA200, details 1 and 2, note 6. Is the intent to install and program the fire alarm devices in the elevator control room for future connections? Is there any requirement for connection to the elevator equipment?

A12: Where existing devices are not provided for power shunt trip new fire alarm devices shall be provided for future power shunt activation. Elevators and elevator and electrical equipment shall not be modified as part of this project.

Q13: Drawing FA200, details 1 and 2, note 7. There is not an existing shunt trip breaker on elevators A or C2.

a. Is the intent to install fire alarm devices for future shunt trip breakers or are shunt trip breakers required to be installed under this contract?

b. If shunt trip breakers are required, what size voltage and amperage are these breakers?

c. This note also states to connect to elevator control power to the extent possible. Can the meaning of this be clarified?

d. Will the fire alarm addressable input module be required to monitor supervision of activation of voltage on this project?

A13: a. Install fire alarm devices for future shunt trip breakers.

b. Shunt trip breakers are not required.

c. There shall be no modifications to the elevators or elevator equipment as part of this project.

d. No.

Q14: please confirm what areas in the building are currently occupied.

A14: As stated in response to Q10 of Amendment 3: Wing A 1st Floor, Wing A 2nd Floor, Wing B 1st Floor, Wing B 2nd Floor, Wing C 1st Floor (south of hallway only), Wing C 2nd Floor, Wing D 1st Floor, Wing D 2nd Floor are currently occupied.

Q15: Per specification section 01 01 10 sn - general contractor is to provide full site superintendent dedicated 100% of its time to the project. can the full site superintendent also serve as the ssho for this project?

A15: For this specific project, the SSHO shall be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO per Specification 01 35 26 Paragraph 1.7.C.

Q16: Per the specification - general commissioning requirements - who is to provide the commissioning agent, the VA or gc?

A16: The VA will provide a commissioning agent per Specification 01 91 00 Paragraph 1.8.C.1. Testing and training required and specified in other sections of the specifications are intended to be provided by the contractor separate from commissioning services specified in Specification 01 91 00.

Q17: Is a cpih required for all asbestos work that is estimated for this project? if so, is the gc or VA responsible for subcontracting these services? is the cpih to be a third party company, paid for by the gc?

A17: Specification 02 82 11 Paragraph 1.5.2 states that the contractor will incur all costs of the CPIH/CIH, including all sampling/analytical costs to assure compliance with PSHA/EPA/state requirements related to failure to comply with the regulations applicable to the work.

Q18: Per specification section 02 83 33.13 it states to remove / dispose of lead based paint at locations identified by contractor or in an existing conditions report. will this report be provided to the gc during bid? is the contractor to assume lead paint on this project? if so, to what extent?

A18: Sheet GC101 Note 2 under Hazardous Material General Notes states that lead paint is within the building, the project scope anticipates minimal disruption of the existing lead paint. Contractor to notify COR if existing paint surfaces is to be broken, chipped, or modified in any way. No further reports will be provided.

Q19: Is contractor responsible for terminal clean of the work area, or is VA responsible? is the space to be cleaned prior to turning over to a new phase?

A19: Per GI drawings Note 3, contractor shall remove all debris generated daily and shall clean work area each day prior to leaving. Occupied spaces to be professionally cleaned and restored to its original finished condition upon completion of activity as stated in Amendment 3.

Q20: Are standpipes required on this project since there are none identified on the contract documents?

A20: No new standpipes are required. See FX sheets Note 9 for existing occupant use hose connection (9. existing occupant use hose valves have been abandoned. Accessible piping remaining shall be demolished as part of this project.)

Q21: Will the VA be removing equipment prior to contractor being in the phase / area? there are items that will be in the way of installing the materials.

A21: Contractor to submit sub-phasing in contractor 3-week look-ahead schedule. Each phase/area will need to be looked at on a case-by-case basis. Specification 02 42 00 Paragraph 2.1.A states that the contractor and VA COR is to conduct a pre-work walkthrough of the existing space to identify items that should be carefully removed by contractor’s applicable trades, protected from damage and stored adjacent to the removal area as directed.

Q22: Are we able to utilize lifts to do this work, or are there building restrictions for types of equipment?

A22: Manlifts can be utilized as approved by COR and as long as they do not touch the building.

Q23: There are conflicting comments on the plans / specifications. is this work to be performed at off hours or normal hours?

A23: Per Sheet GI201 Phasing Notes #2 and Amendment 03, all work shall be conducted off hours and on weekends. Some areas require monitored access.

Q24: Will the phases be isolated for the duration of the phase, or will there be instances where the areas need to be occupied the next day?

A24: All currently occupied areas will continue to be occupied throughout construction.

Q25: Is the contractor to utilize the existing hanger penetrations in the ceiling, or are we to patch in the areas following demolition?

A25: Contractor shall reuse existing hangars per phasing notes where they comply with specifications section 21 13 13 Paragraph 2.9. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

Q26: Will the VA be providing storage areas for equipment / materials outside of the phasing plans?

A26: 3rd Floor C-wing will be available for storage of equipment and materials.

Q27: What are the constraints with the building being a registered historic building? Are there any regulations we should be made aware of in regards to construction and alterations of the existing building?

Q27: Secretary of the Interior standards apply for this project. Refer to these standards. Work cannot impact any stylistic molding, trim, or plaster. Contractors shall utilize existing floor and wall penetrations wherever possible. See attached Appendix A to NHPA Section 106 for construction activities that do not require further review by the State Historic Preservation Officer.

Q28: There are specifications for Asbestos abatement included with the bid documents but no plans showing the scope of work. Per the Extent of Work on page 028211-1 of the specifications, item A says “below is a brief description of the estimated quantities of asbestos containing materials to be abated”, item B says “Asbestos is not suspected in the fire protection piping or within the project scope of work” and item C says “Be conservative for bid documents in lieu of anticipating a cost change order for construction” then lists typical areas of ACM. Are we to include Asbestos Abatement in our bid is it that by others? If so, what is the scope of work for abatement, quantities, etc. and where is it located? Item C is suggesting we carry an allowance, if so, how much should we carry?

A28: Asbestos is not suspected in the fire protection piping or within the project scope of work unless piping penetrations will be required. For bidding purposes, assume 1 square foot of surface area per penetration for abatement.

Q29: There are specifications for Lead base paint removal and disposal but there are no drawings showing the scope of work and the specifications do not include an “Extent of Work”, is there lead based paint removal required on this project? If so, what is the scope of work, quantities, etc. and where is it located?

A29: See answer to Q18.

Q30: Does the paint on the existing sprinkler pipe contain lead?

A30: It is assumed that the existing sprinkler piping paint contains lead.

Q31: The specifications say the usual hours of contract work shall be from 7am-4:30pm, but the phasing notes (#2) shown on sheets GI201, GI202, and GI203 state that all work is off hours and weekends. Sheet GI204 does not address working hours. Is the entire project to be completed Off Hours and Weekends only? If so, please define Off Hours.

A31: See answer to Question 23. Off-hours is between 5pm and 5am Monday through Friday and weekends.

Q32: Can multiple phases occur at the same time or does a phase need to be complete prior to the next phase starting?

A32: Per the notes on the GI drawings, Phases 1-5 must occur first but contractor may alter order of remaining phases as needed. Any changes to phasing schedule shall be approved by the contracting officer. Contractor may suggest phasing to include multiple zones to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

Q33: The building will be occupied during construction, who is responsible for moving furniture, office items etc.?

A33: See answer to Q21.

Q34: Has there been any air quality testing done for mold and mildew in the basement level (northeast area) and will that information be provided?

A34: Air quality testing for mold and mildew in the basement of Building 6 has not been performed.

Q35: Can the Site superintendent also be the SSHO or is the VA expecting two separate full time people on site?

A35: See answer to Question 15.

Q36: Is this project a historical building? If yes, is there a 5’-0” no-go zone around the interior perimeter?

A36: Building 6 is a certified historic building and landmark that is identified as pre-1900 construction. We are not aware of a 5’ no-go zone around the interior perimeter.

Q37: If this is an historical building project, are there requirements of the contractor and/or subcontractors pertaining to the State of WI?

A37: See answer to Q27. Contract drawings have been reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Officer.

Q38: Sheets FX103 note #8 states “sprinklers are not required in interstitial spaces.” Will all combustible concealed spaces have fully blown insulation installed?

A38: Combustible space protection shall comply with NFPA 13.

Q39: No standpipes were shown. Will standpipes be needed?

A39: See answer to Q20.

Q40: Are all the Sustainable Construction Requirements shown in spec. section 01 81 13 required on this project? If not, which will be required?

A40: VA is concerned with the VOC limits of material used, section 2.1.B is the focus of the requirement. No submittals from section 1.5 will be required on this project except for product submittals defined in section 1.5.F.3

Q41: Is the commissioning agent and all associated costs being supplied by the VA?

A41: See answer to Question 16.

Q42: Is the Fire penetration inspector to be by the contractor or the VA?

A42: Fire protection inspector shall be contracted by the contractor, not the VA.

Q43: Does the sprinkler subcontractor need to include an allowance for _____ hours for training?

A43: Specification 21 13 13 Paragraph 3.3 states that the contractor is to provide the services of a competent instructor for not less than two hours for instruction personnel in the operation and maintenance of the system, on the dates requested by the COR.

Q44: Is a 3rd party scheduling consultant required on this project?

A44: Yes, per Specification 01 32 16.15 Paragraph 1.1.A, the Contractor shall engage the services of an outside consultant to complete the CPM schedule.

Q45: Will the as-built drawings of the existing fire sprinkler system be provided?

A45: As-Built drawings of the Building 6 sprinkler system will be provided after contract award.

Q46: GN 13 of GC101 to GC104 indicates “FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGN HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN A WAY TO UTILIZE EXISTING WALL AND FLOOR PENETRATIONS. IF A NEW PERPETRATION IS REQUIRED LEAD, ASBESTOS TESTING AND ABATEMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR. ASSUME 24 PENETRATIONS REQUIRED, 2 PER FLOOR PER WING.” This note is vague. It is not possible to estimate the money for asbestos testing, and abatement without knowing what materials contained with asbestos, and are in the way of the proposed fire sprinkler work. Please provide the contingency money to consider in our base bid, so all the contractor can bid the same scope.

A46: See answer to Q28.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The bid opening is hereby extended to Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 1:00pm Local Time in Conference Room B317 (ground floor) at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. (See address in block 8 of the SF1442.) Signs will be posted directing potential bidders.

SEE ATTACHED UPDATED WAGE DETERMINATION dated 7.19.2019

See attached document: S06 - Appendix A Final.

See attached document: S06 - Wage Determination 7.19.2019.