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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 676-20-1-6985-0001 676-19-108 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 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25220B0007 11-22-2019

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676-3600162-6985-854200-3223 23NRNR000

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AMENDMENT A00001 for Solicitation 36C25220B0007 see continuation pages for specific details

KRISTI KLUCK

Contracting Officer

NCO1215L2-74921

SOLICITATION 36C25220B0007

AMENDMENT 00001

11/22/2019

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

VENDOR QUESTIONS:

· 11/08/19 email:

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Where [does the VA] propose that the condensate water be drained for each wall cooling unit ?

VA REPLY: Closest bathroom drain system via piping and pump units. The split units will need drainage pipe to roof gutter system.

· 11/08/19 email:

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: The scope of work calls out to replace existing signs, the specifications call out one sign type. Is there a sign schedule listing each sign we are to provide?

VA REPLY: The sign type to be used is in the schedule of finishes.

1. The scope of work calls out asbestos abatement in the electrical chase. There is no asbestos abatement specifications. Please provide.

VA REPY: Abatement is approximately 36 square feet of mastic ACM. Spec 02 82 11 attached.

1. There is a spec section for Manufactured Metal Casework. Is there any in this project?

VA REPLY: The rack system in the IT room is the only manufactured metal casework.

1. Is there a door schedule to identify quantity, size and type of new doors?

VA REPLY: New doors and locations are identified in the drawings A-1 (eight (8) new doors). Hollow core wood doors are to be used with hardware to match existing style and function.

· 11/12/19 email:

0. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Does the scope override the specs on this job?

VA REPLY: No. Specs override summary scope of work.

2. Can we be supplied with a bathroom plan?

VA REPLY: See drawing P1 for basic bathroom layout.

a. Is just bathroom 236 to have a vanity cabinet and sink and all other sinks are wall mounted?

VA REPLY: No, plan shows 2 sinks in solid surface countertop on vanity cabinet. Drawing number P1.

b. Is there one urinal existing in room 208 and (2) new ones on a new chase?

VA REPLY: One existing urinal to be demoed. Only 2 urinals will be required, and new chase will need to be made for new urinal. Urinals to be on East wall where existing chase is located.

c. Is it the intent to do all of the required piping for the new urinals from the 2nd floor and if not, what is the extent the general will need to protect and remove ceiling etc. below?

VA REPLY: All piping for new urinals to be accomplished from the second-floor level. Protect ceiling of first floor.

d. Specs say there are no lavatories. Are the lavatories shown in the restrooms to remain?

VA REPLY: No, all bathrooms are complete demo and new lavatories are required. See Schedule of finishes for type of lavatories.

If not, what is to be used, are they to remain in the same location, are the wall carriers in place and if so, what are the current lavatories on site so the new lavatories would work on the existing carriers.

VA REPLY: New lavatories will require new carriers to existing drainage system. ALSO, the door location for Room 208 will need to move to allow for the placement of urinals. This is one of the 7 new doors required in this project.

e. Are there floor drains or floor cleanouts that need to be addressed with any new floors throughout the project?

VA REPLY: Yes, bathrooms will need new carriers to existing drains.

f. Specs call for P521 and P528 being laundry sinks and SS sinks. Are there any on this project? If so, are they new or replacement of existing?

VA REPLY: Room 209 has an existing sink that will require demo. A new floor mop sink will be required to existing drain and supply. See schedule of finishes for sink type.

g. What other fixtures are there to demo and not replace?

VA REPLY: No plumbing fixtures other than those than listed. Rooms 236, 206, 212 are existing bathrooms. Room 209 is janitorial room. Room 206 (breakroom) will need new countertop, cabinet, sink, new drain plumbing, and faucet.

h. Is there a new water cooler and if so where?

VA REPLY: Replace existing water cooler; new fountain will have water bottle filling station.

i. New privacy and panels and toilet partitions are wanted. Are there measurements for these?

VA REPLY: 54”W x 58” H, floor mounted system, Powder coated panels, Gray color, 36” wide stalls. 2 Urinal privacy panels also required.

j. Are the water closets shown just replacements of existing TANK type water closets?

VA REPLY: No, please see schedule of finishes 09 06 00 page 3. Pull handle flushing type.

· 11/13/19 email:

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: What brand of A/C will be acceptable?

VA REPLY: Specific manufacturer not defined. Salient characteristics for split units include Energy Star Rating and manufactured in the United States.

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: At the bid walk it was indicated that the VA wanted PVC wall tile in the restrooms. In the specification is calls out for ceramic tile on the restroom walls. Please clarify. If PVC is required please include product information, because there is a big range of prices.

VA REPLY: Ceramic tile or PVC is acceptable. Bottom ¾ or complete walls to be tiled. If PVC wall tile is chosen, these are the specifications:

a. SHAPE, MASS, AND DIMENSIONS:

· Thickness: 5 mm (13/64 inches)

b. Available Sizes (nominal): Note- certain style panels may vary from nominal dimensions and contractor shall contact manufacture for dimensions.

· (11-1/4 x 21- 1/2 inch) (285.75 x546.1mm)

c. FINISH, COLORS AND TEXTURES

· Standard Colors: Steel Wool (510-05), Ocean Fog (510-03), Graphite Tempest (510-04), Frost Nickel (510-02) Dusky Shale (510-01), Smoked Steel (510-00), Wintry Mix (510-08), Rain Cloud (510-07), Wind Gust (510-06).

· Wall Panel – 375 x 650 mm (14 3/4 x 25 5/8 inch)

· 11/20/19 email:

0. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: What brand of A/C will be acceptable? We have not seen a specification.

VA REPLY: Specific manufacturer not defined. Salient characteristics for split units include Energy Star Rating and manufactured in the United States.

· 11/20/19 email:

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: There is no spec on the A/C units that they might want. Do they want a design build type deal ? That’s O.K. but we need to know.

VA REPLY: Specific manufacturer is not required, rather as noted above, the salient characteristics for split units include Energy Star Rating and manufactured in the United States. This is a Design/Build type cooling system. Please submit sizing to meet 18 room cooling requirements.

2. There is no spec on the steam convector covers they might want. Nothing on the refrigeration piping/insulation. Nothing on the controls for the A/C.

VA REPLY: The new steam convector covers will be constructed so the style of the convector will be all the same style. Sizes vary depending on the existing dimensions. The convectors should be mild steel material, 18-gauge, factory finish, gray in color.

3. Where does the A/C condensate water go ?

VA REPLY: Piped to roof gutter system.

· Misc. Questions:

0. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Specs call out for a 6’ high chain link fence around the construction area(01 00 00-6 Paragraph K.). Since the building’s 1st floor will be occupied, is this requirement still relevant?

VA REPLY: No chain link fencing is required

0. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Specs call out TB screening 01 35 26-22. Is this required?

VA REPLY: No TB screening is required.

0. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Where will the condensing units be placed so we can price how much copper piping will need to be run to the indoor units?

VA REPLY: They will be mounted on flat roof (middle) on southwest wing of building, out of sight from frontage road.

0. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: How many square feet of roof and parapet walls need the spray roof sealer and aluminum caps?

VA REPLY: Scale drawing for approximate measurements and add 10% for parapet walls.

0. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: In the scope of work memorandum: 6. Contractor to provide e.) Interior 2nd floor iv.) Mud walls patch, texture spray, and paint 2 coats of specified paint . . . . Is the texture spray referring to Multi color textured wall finish shown in the painting spec. 09 91 00 1.2 related work Note D. 09 94 19 Multi color interior finishing or is a spray texture such as orange peel required on the walls? 09 29 00 Gypsum Board Spec indicates finishing to be level 4 smooth texture where exposed to view?

VA REPLY: Contractor shall use spray texture such as Orange Peel to level 4 finish in Gypsum Spec.

0. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Room 206 currently has a counter with a sink in it. Is this to be replaced with a new cabinet, solid surface, stainless sink, and faucet? If so, what size?

VA REPLY: Yes, new countertop, cabinets, sink, faucet, and new plumbing to floor drain are required. This includes a 6’ laminate countertop x 26” deep with stainless steel single sink.

Contractors shall ensure all amendments are acknowledged on Page 2 of the SF-1442.

THE PUBLIC BID OPENING IS SCHEDULED AS NOTED BELOW. Some of this Due Date information may conflict with the information on www.beta.SAM.gov advertisement. Below is the actual bid opening details:

DATE / TIME: Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. CST.

LOCATION:

Honey Creek Business Park 115 S. 84th Street - Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476.

ATTENTION: Kristi Kluck kristi.kluck3@va.gov

This solicitation can be monitored at https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1eb963fa8e8cbf7dd08bb1f378cf801/view

ATTACHMENTS:

See attached document: S06 0001 Att1 Site Visit sign-In 2019.11.07 676-19-108.

See attached document: S06 0001 Att2 Spec 028211 Traditional Asbestos Abatement.

See attached document: S06 0001 Att3 Wage Rate Update 2019.11.15.