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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 12-23-2019 607-20-1-6925-0003 607-19-103 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs William S. Middleton VA Hospital ATTN: Stacy Hoover (90C) 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison WI 53705-2254 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs William S. Middleton VA Hospital ATTN: Stacy Hoover (90C) 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison WI 53705-2254 To all Offerors/Bidders

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Stacy Hoover Contracting Officer Amendment of Solicitation Amendment 0002 Solicitation 36C25220B0004 Upgrade Elevators Project# 607-19-103 William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, Madison, WI

This amendment consists of:

1. Provide VA responses to Questions/Requests for Information (RFI) submitted by contractors.

2. Provide revised Drawings EP100 and EP600 (attached).

3. Provide updated specs – this update changes references to VAAR 852.243-70 from VAAR 852.236-88 (attached).

4. Update bid schedule to reflect adjusted Period of Performance for Base Bid and Alternate Bid Item 1 (attached).

5. Update Scope of Work (SOW) to reflect adjusted Period of Performance (attached).

6. Update 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) to reflect adjusted Period of Performance (attached).

7. Blocks 10 and 11 of the SF1442 are adjusted to reflect the adjusted Period of Performance.

8. Provide updated Wage Determination dated 12/20/2019 (attached).

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) RESPONSES:

Q1: Whenever elevators are modernized, all other existing elevators in the same building/connected complex are required to change the Firefighter Rescue Key Switches to the current National Level Code; all must meet FEOK-1. I cannot find in the DIV 14 spec section the requirement to change other key switches in the facility to FEOK-1. My question: can you let me know if this requirement is indeed included in the project specs. And if not, how should the bidding companies for DIV 14 proceed?

A1: Under this project it is not a requirement to change all of the building/facility elevator Firefighter Rescue Key Switches to the FEOK-1 key. For Firefighter Service switch requirements, Contractor to refer to Specifications 14 26 26, Para 10 and 14 24 00, Para 10.

Q2: The overall project duration is 365 Calendar Days (52 weeks) from NTP. We feel that duration should be extended based on the following estimated durations:

0. NTP Date

0. Schedule and perform detailed field surveys of existing systems 3 weeks

0. Engineering of new elevator systems 4 weeks

0. Approvals of new elevator layouts and components 2 weeks

0. Lead time for fabrication and shipment of new systems 16 weeks

0. Estimated duration to modernize one traction car at a time (14 weeks/car) 42weeks

0. Estimated duration to modernize single Morgue elevator 3 weeks

0. Total estimated duration from NTP 70 Weeks

0. We would also recommend adding a few more weeks for potential punch lists and Owner Training

A2: Adjust the Period of Performance to 510 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

The following questions are in relation to procedures outline in the specifications.

Q3: Please confirm VA providing Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) contacts and ATS Programming for Power Transfer Indicator (PTI) signal to new Controllers.

A3: Contractor to provide and install the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) contacts if required and provide and install the ATS programming for the Power Transfer Indicator (PTI) as the new controllers require. Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is a closed transition type by ASCO 600 Amp, Model 7000.

Q4: What is the assigned location for storage space for materials?

A4: There is not an assign storage space for materials. Material storage is limited to the space within the jobsite; elevator machine room D9202.

Q5: Would the Madison VA prefer to have the crew to work 5 days a week at 8 hours a day or 4 days a week at 10 hours a day?

A5: The scheduling of crews and work days can be scheduled by means and methods of construction.

Q6: Is contractor required to provide a construction sign for this project outside of building?

A6: The contractor is not required to provide a construction sign outside the building.

Q7: If contractor is required to provide a sign indoors, what dimensions are the sign required to be and where will the sign be placed?

A7: Indoor signage is not required. Contractor to post signs in accordance with all VA, OSHA, NFPA, ASME and all applicable safety and construction standards.

Q8: Is it required that photographic documentation be performed by an outside professional to document the renovation?

A8: Photographic documentation is not required.

Q9: Is contractor required to replace the ATS?

A9: The ATS is not required to be replaced.

Q10: On what date where the shunt trips last tested?

A10: Stunt trips were last tested on February 26, 2019 during the VA Annual Fire Alarm Tests and Inspections.

Q11: Is the backup generator capable for supplying power for all cars to run at the same time? Or are you only concerned with running P8, P9, P10?

A11: The backup generator can supply power to all cars; P8, P9 & P10 at the same time.

Q12: Is it required that the HVAC as a whole be replaced or is it preferred that the current system continues to be monitored to ensure it meets cooling requirements?

A12: See Project Drawings M001, MH100, MH500 & MH600 for the project HVAC requirements. The HVAC systems and cooling can be completed and scheduled by means and methods of construction.

Q13: When was the last time the smoke/heat detectors were last tested that are integrated with the elevator control system? Are there any smoke/heat detectors that are non-functioning, and if so, please identify which ones?

A13: The elevator, machine room and shaft smoke/heat detectors were tested on February 26, 2019 during the VA Annual Fire Alarm Tests and Inspections. All smoke/heat detectors are currently functioning.

Q14: How many crews are required simultaneously on this project as each elevator undergoing modernization requires its own crew?

A14: Project Specification General Requirements 01 00 00, Para 1.6, F. Phasing: Para Phase I: Allows only one cab to be worked on a time. The phasing and scheduling of crews is a means and methods of construction. Morgue elevator can be scheduled concurrently with work on Car 9.

Q15: Can you provide a drawing for the 8th floor where the new electrical feeder is to tie into the existing 2'' conduit from EMDP-EQ?

A15: See revised Drawings EP100 & EP600 (attached to this amendment).

GENERAL INFORMATION:

REMINDER: The bid opening will be held on 01/07/2020 at 1:00pm Local Time at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in conference Room B93 (ground floor). Signs will be posted.

There are no further changes.

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Bid Schedule

VA Project Number: 607-19-103: Upgrade Elevators

Pursuant to VAAR 836.204, the estimated Price Range for this project is between: $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

BASE BID: Contractor shall provide for and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this contract in accordance with the specifications and drawings to complete Project #607-19-103; Upgrade Elevators at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705. Work includes renovate, upgrade and modernize the Star Elevators (P-8, P-9 & P-10) and the Morgue Elevator (S-7) controls, machinery and equipment. Upgrade and modernization to include but not limited to; new controllers, pumps, starters, motors, machines, motor controls, relay panels, transformers, supervisory panels, selectors, car operating panels, car buttons, call lights, hall lanterns, interior car finishes, machine room, machine room equipment and systems. Project scope includes detailed phasing and construction: including general demolition and construction, interior alterations, mechanical and electrical work, hydraulics, fire protection, controls, communications, utility systems and necessary removal of existing structures as described in the plans and specifications.

Base Bid LUMP SUM: ______________________

All work shall be completed within 510 calendar days after receiving Notice to Proceed.

ALTERNATE BID ITEM 1: Includes all work in the Base Bid, except delete the following work:

DELETE all labor, materials, associated equipment and qualified supervision necessary to renovate, upgrade and modernize the Morgue Elevator (S-7) as described in the plans and specifications.

Alternate Bid Item 1 LUMP SUM: ______________________

All work shall be completed within 489 calendar days after receiving Notice to Proceed.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Award will be made to the responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid.

A single award will be made on Base Bid, but in the event the offer exceeds the funds available, a single award will be made on Alternate Bid Item 1, based on available funding. Bidders should quote a price on each item listed. For Alternate Bid Items, bidders should ensure that the all-inclusive price after the deductions are subtracted has been entered. Do not enter the amount of the deduction.

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CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

UPGRADE ELEVAORS

PROJECT NO. 607-19-103

December 23, 2019 VA Medical Center, Madison, Wisconsin

GENERAL:

Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to complete Project 607-19-103.

Upgrade Elevators at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI.

This project involves modernization and renovations to the Hospital Star & Morgue elevators, elevator controls, traction & hydraulic equipment, machine rooms, machine room equipment, traction motors, cabs/car interiors, hall light & buttons and to bring all elevator elements up to ASME and VA codes and standards.

Work includes but is not limited to: elevator control systems, door operators, machine room upgrades, machine room equipment, traction motor upgrades, elevator hydraulics, interior elevator car finishes and lighting, hall call buttons, hall call lights and lanterns, demolition, hazardous material removal and disposal, fire protection, air handling system, HVAC ductwork and piping, controls, electrical power, lighting and telecommunications. Detailed phasing is required to minimize down time and impact to the hospital.

The Star Elevators include Cars P-8, P-9 & P-10; 10 stop elevators rated at 4000# Capacity, 500 FPM with gearless hoist machines, Swift Meridia controllers and Magnatek DC drives. The Morgue Elevator S-7 is a two-stop Montgomery Hydraulic vintage 1978.

Construction period of performance: 510 calendar days after Notice to Proceed is issued.

Project magnitude between: $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00.

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A.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 510 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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See attached document: S06 - EP100 Revision RFI 1.

See attached document: S06 - EP600 Revision RFI 1.

See attached document: S06 - Project 607-19-103 Combined 100 percent Specs- Final -12-23-19.

See attached document: S06 - Wage Determination effective 12.20.2019.

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