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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 11-21-2019 676-18-203 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

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53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

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53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25220B0002 10-24-2019

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Project 676-18-203, Correct SPS Deficiencies B452, Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI

The purpose of this amendment is to address the following items on the continuation pages

JESSICA RASMUSSEN

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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Amendment 00001 hereby incorporates the following change(s)/clarifications into the solicitation package:

1) NTP will be on/around mid-January with 30-day submittals due mid/late February. Sitework shall not begin until mid-March once submittals are approved.

2) Wage Determination WI20190011 dated 11/15/2019 is hereby incorporated and supersedes the previously included determination

3) NAICS 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction SBA Size Standard is hereby updated to $39.5 Million.

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

1) VENDOR QUESTION:

Reference Spec 09 60 00 Schedule for Finishes AT-1 ceiling grid is required in various areas based on room finish schedule. Basis of Design is Donn Brand AX/AXCE grid. Which grid is required in which room. AX or AXCE? The AXCE grid is gasketed.

VA REPLY:

Provide Donn Brand AX grid (non-gasketed) OR EQUAL in all areas where AT-1 is specified.

2) VENDOR QUESTION:

Reference Drawing AD102 - General Note 5 requires the contractor to remove floor finishes. Several areas have existing ceramic floor tile which will require removal. Is there a lightweight concrete infill over the structural concrete slab in the building which could warrant major floor patching after ceramic is removed?

VA REPLY:

As-Built drawings of the building do not indicate a lightweight concrete fill over the existing structural slab on grade. However, contractor shall patch concrete slab as required by Spec section 02 09 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes and as required by manufacturer(s) of new finishes.

3) VENDOR QUESTION:

Reference drawing AD102 - Keynotes 1 & 3 require saw-cutting concrete slab. What is the total thickness of the slabs to be removed?

VA REPLY:

Per the As-Built drawings for the building, the existing concrete slab is 4" thick. Photos taken at the time of construction shows that the slab is relatively level, with a recess at the existing shower.

4) VENDOR QUESTION:

What equipment do we need to move?

VA REPLY:

All free standing and built in equipment, furniture, tables, chairs and sinks

5) VENDOR QUESTION:

What equipment is being reused?

VA REPLY:

3 sinks, 1 sterilizer

6) VENDOR QUESTION:

Substitution Request: Substitute HDPE plastic lockers for metal lockers.

VA REPLY:

lockers to remain metal as specified in drawings.

7) VENDOR QUESTION:

MH101 shows two sterilizer hoods, which scale at 2' x 10'. Keyed note 6/MH101 states that the hoods are 4' x 1'-4" x 10'. Please clarify true dimensions.

VA REPLY:

Hoods should be 2' wide x 1'-4" deep x 10' long.

8) VENDOR QUESTION:

The specs and plan notes all indicate that the material for the hoods and ductwork are 18 ga aluminum, but section 4/M301 has a note "Neoprene gasket connection of SS hood to aluminum duct. Typ." which indicates that the hood is of stainless steel. Please clarify material.

VA REPLY:

Hood and hood ducting shall be constructed of stainless steel with continuous welded joints.

9) VENDOR QUESTION:

Are the 10" cart washer exhaust and the 4" 452-HE-5 exhaust both supposed to be stainless steel double wall insulated such as AL29-4C? Please clarify.

VA REPLY:

Contractor to pull (8) cables as indicated on the drawings. 8-port device faceplate would be configured similar to the 4-port faceplate shown (2V2D) whereas the top row would be (4) voice and the bottom row would be (4) data. All ports on the faceplate to be configured to fit in a standard double gang outlet box or low voltage drywall ring with conduit to the above ceiling accessible space.

10) VENDOR QUESTION:

Per the legend on print E001 the black triangle is calling for (4) voice and (4) data cables to each of those locations. Does the VA really want (8) cables pulled to each of those 44 locations? I'm thinking it should be (2) voice and (2) data for a total of 4 cables to each location. I don't see a detail on E503 for an 8 port faceplate.

VA REPLY:

Contractor to pull (8) cables as indicated on the drawings. 8-port device faceplate would be configured similar to the 4-port faceplate shown (2V2D) whereas the top row would be (4) voice and the bottom row would be (4) data. All ports on the faceplate to be configured to fit in a standard double gang outlet box or low voltage drywall ring with conduit to the above ceiling accessible space.

11) VENDOR QUESTION:

The specs have a "Window Shades" section and the room finish schedule on A601 has an abbreviation of Roller Shade but is not listed anywhere on the room finish schedule table. Are shades wanted in B452?

VA REPLY:

Yes. See General Notes below Room Finish Schedule on Sheet A601: "Roller Shade RS-1 at all windows".

12) VENDOR QUESTION:

Detail 16 on A501 appears that there is galvanized slotted channel attached to the existing roof joists. Does this occur everywhere within the entire work area? Is the spacing "on center"?

VA REPLY:

The galvanized slotted channel occurs in areas with suspended gyp bd ceiling. Spacing is as required to support ceiling. Ceiling is not to be suspended from existing roof deck.

13) VENDOR QUESTION:

The temporary shaft wall framing is 16" o.c. See detail 1 on GC103. Typically shaft wall liner is 24" wide. The stud spacing should be 24" o.c. The height limitation should not be a problem as the wall only goes up to 9' height.

VA REPLY:

Correct; stud spacing should be 24" O.C.

14) VENDOR QUESTION:

Per the room finish schedule, it calls out (SC) high build glazed coating. Please provide manufacturer and specifications.

VA REPLY:

This is not a sole-source product. Product must meet requirements of spec section 09 96 59 "Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating System for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2)"

15) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE PROVIDE PRODUCT DATA FOR IN WALL BLOCKING A-502

VA REPLY:

See specification 06 10 00 "Rough Carpentry" for blocking product requirements.

16) VENDOR QUESTION:

IS IT MANDATORY TO HAVE A 12X60' TRAILER? OR IS ANOTHER SIZE ACCEPTABLE? GC-101

VA REPLY:

It is not mandatory to have a 12' x 60' trailer. Other sizes are acceptable. GC needs to provide enough space to organize, host and lead QC and production meetings.

17) VENDOR QUESTION:

ARE THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCONNECTING AND REMOVAL OF VA OWNED EXISTING EQUIPMENT? THIS INCLUDES STERILIZERS, UTLRA UNIT, ETC. IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EQUIPMENT PROVIDER. SOW

VA REPLY:

Per drawing AD102, contractor is to removal fixed equipment such as sterilizers, and ultrasonic units. Coordination of the movement of these devices shall be done through the COR CCR or ACOR.

18) VENDOR QUESTION:

REGARDING THE VA OWNED EQUIPMENT, STERILIZERS, ULTRASONIC UNIT ETC. WILL THE CONTRACTOR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECALIBRATION AFTER REINSTALL? IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE PROVIDER OF EACH TYPE. SOW

VA REPLY:

VA owned SPS equipment (sterilizers, ultrasonic unit, etc.) is being replaced with new equipment. Per equipment schedule on Drawing AE101, VA is to provide and install new equipment. Contractor is to provide final connections.

19) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE PROVIDE CUT SHEETS FOR EXISTING EQUIPMENT, EACH TYPE. SOW

VA REPLY:

Majority of the existing equipment will be replaced under a separate VA equipment procurement action. It is not necessary to provide cut sheets at this point

20) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT FOR ASBESTOS AND LEAD BASED PAINT. ARE WE TO ASSUME THERE IS NO ASBESTOS OR LEAD BASED PAINT LOCATED WITHIN THIS PROJECT LOCATION? N/A

VA REPLY:

Building 452 was constructed in 1996 after lead paint and asbestos was banned. Lead and asbestos abatement is not included in the contractor's scope of work. Please notify VA if suspicious material is encountered.

21) VENDOR QUESTION:

IT APPEARS THERE IS GALV. SLOTTED CHANNEL ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING ROOF JOISTS. DOES THIS OCCUR EVERYWHERE WITHIN THE SPACE? OR JUST WHERE THE SOFFIT IS SHOWN ON 16/A501? WHAT IS REQUIRED SPACING FOR THE SLOTTED CHANNELS? A-501 Detail 16

VA REPLY:

See response to #4 above.

22) VENDOR QUESTION:

THE TEMPORARY SHAFT WALL FRAMING IS 16" OC PER 1/GC103. TYPICALLY, THE SHAFT WALL LINER IS 24" WIDE. CAN THE METAL FRAMING BE 24" OC IN LIEU OF THE 16" OC SHOWN. GC-103 Detail #1

VA REPLY:

See response to #3 above.

23) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE PROVIDE MANUFACTURER, MODEL NO. FOR ALL COMPUTER WALL BRACKETS ON THE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. AE-102

VA REPLY:

Computer wall brackets must be compatible with computer work stations being supported. Computer manufacturers and models are noted in the equipment schedule on AE102.

24) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE PROVIDE MANF. MODEL NO., FOR ALL EYE/FACE WASH STATIONS ON THE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE?

VA REPLY:

This is not a sole-source product. Product must meet requirements of spec section 22 40 00 "Plumbing Fixtures".

25) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE PROVIDE MANF. , MODEL NO., FOR ALL CLEAN LINEN CABINET, OPEN SHELVING 36"W X 18"D SHOWN ON THE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE?

VA REPLY:

This is not a sole-source product. Product must meet requirements of spec section 12 31 00 "Manufactured Metal Casework".

26) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE PROVIDE MANF., MODEL NO. FOR ALL COMBINATION EYE/WASH STATION AND EMERGENCY SHOWER SHOWN ON THE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE?

VA REPLY:

This is not a sole-source product. Product must meet requirements of spec section 22 40 00 "Plumbing Fixtures".

27) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE PROVIDE MANF. MODEL NO., FOR ALL 36" CURTAIN ROD AND WEIGHTED SHOWER CURTAIN ON THE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE?

VA REPLY:

These are accessories for the prefabricated shower compartment and are provided by the shower compartment manufacturer, per the equipment schedule and spec section 10 21 15 "Shower Compartments".

28) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE CONFIRM WHO HOLDS THE ROOFING WARRANTY ON BLDG. 452?

VA REPLY:

Firestone

29) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE CONFIRM IF STRUCTURAL ENGINEER STAMP IS REQUIRED FOR STRUCTURAL WORK.

VA REPLY:

Per spec section 05 12 00 "Structural Steel Framing", contractor is to submit delegated design drawings and calculations, signed and sealed by responsible engineer.

30) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE CONFIRM WHO FURNISHES AND INSTALLS SPS EQUIPMENT? VA OR CONTRACTOR?

VA REPLY:

Equipment is provided and installed as noted for each item in Equipment Schedule on Drawing AE102.

31) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE CONFIRM IF THIS SPACE IS TO BE OCCUPIED DURING CONSTRUCTION? OR WILL ALL VA STAFF BE REMOVED AND RELOCATED FOR DURATION OF PROJECT?

VA REPLY:

Building 452 will be vacant during construction, as noted in spec section 01 00 00 "General Requirements".

32) VENDOR QUESTION:

PLEASE CONFIRM WHO IS THE MODULAR FURNITURE MANUFACTURER? PLEASE PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION

VA REPLY:

All free standing furniture is provided and installed by the VA. Please refer to Equipment Plan and Schedule on sheets AE101 and AE102.

33) VENDOR QUESTION:

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMISSIONING OF THE SYSTEM? WILL THE VA PROVIDE THE CxA?

VA REPLY:

Per spec section 01 91 00, the VA will contract with a 3rd party independent commissioning agent to provide commissioning services.

34) VENDOR QUESTION:

AS SHOWN ON PLAN PAGE MH 101, THERE IS MISSING DUCT SIZES. PLEASE CONFIRM ALL DUCT SIZES ON THIS PAGE.

VA REPLY:

Please clarify which duct sizes are missing. All runouts to diffusers and grilles are the same size as inlet size. See detail 12/M502. Duct size downstream of VAV box shall be same size as VAV box outlet (minimum).

35) VENDOR QUESTION:

IS THIS A TAXABLE PROJECT?

VA REPLY:

Wage tax exemptions are not allowable. The State of WI allows tax emptions for U.S. government. See more information:

https://www.mha-law.com/files/securingsale.pdf https://www.revenue.wi.gov/DORForms/s-211f.pdf WI State Form S-211f Tax Exemption is also attached.

36) VENDOR QUESTION:

WILL THE VA PROVIDE SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE OR IS THE VA RESPONSIBLE?

VA REPLY:

Per spec section 01 00 00 "General Requirements", the VA will provide access to an electronic submittal exchange.

37) VENDOR QUESTION:

CAN THE SSHO AND THE SITE SUPERINTENDENT BE THE SAME ROLE? OR DO THEY NEED TO BE TWO QUALIFIED SEPARATE INDIVIDUALS?

VA REPLY:

SSHO duties are a shared duty. Both the Superintendent and the Quality Control shall be responsible for safety on the construction site . So yes the SSHO and Superintendent can be the same person, but note both the Super and QC must have a current 30HR OSHA certification (current meaning issued within the last 3 years per SOW)

38) VENDOR QUESTION:

280 CALENDAR DAYS SEEMS LIKE NOT ENOUGH TIME TO EXECUTE THE SCOPE OF WORK, DUE TO THE LEAD TIME OF EQUIPMENT AND COMPLEXITY OF SCOPE. PLEASE ASSIGN ADDITIONAL TIME TO PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

VA REPLY:

Construction duration is 280 Days per the SOW. Contractor shall ensure approvable submittals are provided early on in the project to ensure timely delivery and installation.

39) VENDOR QUESTION:

Are there any handicap lifts or LULA elevators in this project for us to bid on?

VA REPLY:

There are none.

40) VENDOR QUESTION:

Who is responsible for general demo work of the electrical work. Will there be a general demo contractor to complete all the demo work?

VA REPLY:

Electrical contractor shall be responsible to remove and dispose of demolished equipment as described on drawing sheet E001 general note 18. Selected General Contractor is responsible for coordinating and executing demo activities as described on drawing sheet AD 101 general notes

See attached document: 676-18-203 36C25220B0002 sign in.

See attached document: P07 WI20190011 11.15.2019.

See attached document: WI State Form S-211f Tax Exemption.