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Amendment of Solicitation 36C25222B0008 P0002

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 556-22-2-6977-0003 556-17-002 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

36C25222B0008 01-18-2022

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556-3620169-6977-754200-3220 23NRNR003

X PROJECT NO. 556-17-002 (CONST) RENOVATE BLDG. 131-4A PATIENT SAFETY - EOC AT THE CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTH

CARE CENTER (FHCC) NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064:

The Purpose of this amendment (0003) is to publish the following in reference to solicitation 36C25222B0008:

1. S02_Att8 Nameplate for Panel EMDP-131 IMG_0058 2. S02_Att9 Namepl ate for Panel EMDP-131 IMG_0059

3. S02_Att10 Bldg. 131 Roof Warranty 4. S02_Att11 Spec Section 27 52 23

5. S02_Att12 Infection Control Requirements 6. S02_Att13 Quality Requirements 01 40 00 19MAY20

7. S02_Att14 Regulatory R equirements 01 41 00 24JAN22

8. S02_Att15Definitions and Abbreviations 01 42 16 7APR17 9. S02_Att16 Safety Requirements 01 35 26 27AUG21 The Bid Opening date, time and location remains UNCHANGED:

Date: 03-04-2022 Time: 11:00 CST Location: 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476.

Kristi Kluck Contracting Officer

RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

1. SECTION 01 45 00 Para 3.4D:

Can the VA confirm the CQC System Manager and Alternate CQC System Manager are required to have completed the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Construction course?

ANSWER: Yes, confirmed.

2. SECTION 01 32 16.15- PROJECT SCHEDULES - 1.6 WORK ACTIVITY/EVENT COST DATA:

This section states “The Contractor shall cost load all work activities/events except procurement activities.” Can the VA confirm if the schedule has to be cost loaded?

ANSWER: Yes, the VA confirms the schedule must be cost loaded. Do not include costs associated with non-work administrative activities inherent in the listed work items. Examples include mobilization, preparation of submittals, development of schedules and progress reports, general and activity-specific safety compliance, attendance of meetings, and similar administrative activities which would not occur without the line-item listed work items. 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction defines Work as “…materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components”. Inherent in these are planning, communicating, procuring, and quality assurance and quality control, among other inputs. The Government cannot pay for what it has not inspected and accepted as compliant, or for activities which add no value to VA facilities. Front-loading proposals, bids, schedules of values, and line-item costs of cost-loaded CPM schedules with all manner of non-work items puts the Contractor, the Government, and the Bonding Company at otherwise avoidable risk associated with paying out more than the value of work in place should the work stop prior to completion. Administrative and managerial activities associated with each Work line item are to be included in each line item, along with prorated overhead and profit.

3. SECTION 01 00 00- 1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS:

Can the VA confirm that that the General Contractor will have a designated storage area and location for a job trailer?

ANSWER: Laydown area identified on sheet AS101, no location for job site trailer will be provided.

4. Section 01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, I. Local Codes:

Para B states - “Facilities other than the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, such as outpatient clinics, which are leased facilities, are treated as all other privately-owned buildings, and subject to all local codes and ordinances in addition to applicable VA standards.” Can the VA clarify if this project is “…subject to all local codes and ordinances”?

ANSWER: Lovell FHCC is not “subject to all local codes and ordinances” as it is a federal facility.

5. SECTION 10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION, Para 2.3 WALL GUARDS AND HANDRAILS:

This Para states: “Basis of Design: InPro Corporation 1000BH Handrail in faux wood pattern.” It appears the section differs from the finishes indicated on the drawings. Can the VA confirm which is correct for the wall guards & handrails - the drawings or specification?

ANSWER: Interior detail D4/AE512 aligns with specification 102600 — both require the Inpro BH1000 behavioral health handrail. For the 1000BH faux wood finish, color to match existing 4B side from manufacturer’s Woodland faux wood color palette. On sheet AF602 Interior Materials Legend table, across line “HR-1” and under column heading “Style,” delete the erroneous “HR-800.” In place of the deleted “HR-800,” insert “BH1000.”

6. Existing Roofing Warranty/Material:

Can the VA provide to warranty information and company for existing roofing system; and if we are to match the existing roofing system materials as the specs indicate, can the VA provide that information?

ANSWER: Yes – See Att10 Bldg. 131 Roof Warranty.

7. Signage:

Can the VA provide the manufacturer for the existing room signage?

ANSWER: No Information unavailable.

8. Nurse Call System:

There is a specification section listed for 27 52 23, but no actual specification section is included in the 2nd volume of the specifications, please advise?

ANSWER: See Att11 Spec Section 27 52 23.

9. Auto Doors:

Is the finish of the auto doors clear aluminum, please advise?

ANSWER: Per Spec Section 08 71 13 part 2.3.D, the automatic door operator housing is Type 6063-T5 aluminum alloy. Furnish Class 1 clear anodized finish.

10. Drawing EP601:

Please provide the distance between new panel 4LSA and existing panel EMDP-131, or a scaled drawing(s) showing the locations of both panels and to facilitate the take-off.

ANSWER: Panel EMDP-131, aka “EMD-131”, is located on the 1st floor of B Wing in 131. Scaled drawings unavailable and the VA cannot provide bidders with distances.

Please provide the nameplate information for panel EMDP-131, and confirm that there is available space for the new breaker feeding new panel 4LSA.

ANSWER: See Att8_Nameplate for Panel EMDP-131 IMG_0058 and Att9_ Nameplate for Panel EMDP-131 IMG_0059. VA cannot provide bidders with distances.

11. SPEC. 27 05 33-6; 3.1 Equipment Installation and Requirements:

Please confirm that the installation methods included in the table in this section will be enforced, and that systems specified as "complete conduit" will not be allowed to be installed in the cable tray system.

ANSWER: Confirmed, installation must comply with Spec Section 27 05 33 part 3.1.A. Do not install systems specified as “complete conduit” in the cable tray system.

12. Drawing EP702:

Please confirm that 131-AHU-1 is to have one 125amp feeder from MCCPH to tap into [4] individual VFD's that will serve each of the [4] fans in the AHU separately.

ANSWER: Confirmed, provide single point connection that spreads from the single point connection. to the system components.

13. SPEC. 26 05 19-5; 3.1.J:

Please confirm that no more than three branch circuits shall be installed in any one conduit.

ANSWER: Confirmed, follow Spec Section 26 05 19 part 3.1.J, which states, “No more than three branch circuits shall be installed in any one conduit.”

14. Electrical - General:

Please provide a nurse call specification and all additional information required for the complete installation of the nurse call system required for this project.

ANSWER: See Att11 Spec Section 27 52 23.

15. During the walkthrough on 1/31 we were not able to get a look at the data racks due to the doors being locked. Can you provide pictures of the data racks for the wings of the remodel?

ANSWER: No, pictures of data racks are unavailable.

16. What type of retention is needed? Is there a standard necessary (i.e., 30 days, 60, etc.,)

ANSWER: Please clarify question.

17. Can you confirm the camera count on each floor/wing?

ANSWER: No, take-offs are the responsibility of the contractor to determine.

18. Do you anticipate growth for the cameras at any point?

ANSWER: No.

19. What are the VMS expectations?

ANSWER: Question is vague and not answerable, define VMS.

20. What if any frame rate is necessary?

ANSWER: Refer to spec section 28 23 00 for Video Surveillance requirements.

21. How many climb stations, and who will be supply them?

ANSWER: Clarification needed, VA unfamiliar with this term.

22. Where are you viewing the footage from?

ANSWER: Room 467B.

23. Do you want to record on motion?

ANSWER: No.

24. What resolution is needed?

ANSWER: Refer to spec section 28 23 00 for Video Surveillance requirements.

25. If you could ask if they have any specific camera requirements. Whether it be a certain MP or if they are looking for analytics in certain areas. As-well-as, how many days of recorded video they would like to have. That way we can make sure we have all the necessary information we need on our proposal.

ANSWER: Refer to spec section 28 23 00 for Video Surveillance requirements.

26. If possible, like I mentioned, are you able to get pictures of the data racks for the wings of the remodel?

ANSWER: No, photos of telecommunications rooms are unavailable.

27. Also, I counted 52 data drops on the floor plan, so is it safe to assume that number is doubled? 52 for 3rd floor and 52 for the 4th?

ANSWER: The government cannot calculate take-offs for contractors. No data drops on the 3rd floor.

28. Are these drops going to be single ported, double, 4?

ANSWER: Refer to design drawings for locations and typed of data ports.

29. Do you need any wireless access points?”

ANSWER: No.

30. The project drawings are uploaded at 8 ½ x 11 which makes them impossible to scale once printed. Can you please upload a full size set to SAM?

ANSWER: Drawings were uploaded and posted to Contract Opportunities via Amendment 0001 on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

31. Good morning, I am getting a lot of feedback from trades that the drawings being scanned is making it difficult to estimate from and is time consuming. Is there any way the engineer can publish a set that is printed/plotted directly to PDF?

ANSWER: Drawings were uploaded and posted to Contract Opportunities via Amendment 0001 on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

32. On pages AE102, AE402 & AE403, there are Qty. 9 of 6'x4' and Qty. 3 of 3'x4' and Qty. 1 of 16'x5' "murals". Are these planned as framed wall murals with a small trim surrounding the edges?

ANSWER: No, vinyl stick-on wall coverings. Frames and small trim present safety issues for patients and are forbidden.

33. On page AE403, there are two walls (F2 & F4) designated as Art Tile Wall. Are these planned to be covered in actual Fireclay's Ripple tiles, or custom wallpaper that has that same design?

ANSWER: Use Fireclay Tile Company’s “Ripple” pattern tiles as scheduled per interior elevations. Also, see Spec Section 09 30 13.

34. For the bid schedule, please confirm the cost for the alternates are to include the full base bid amount less the cost of the deleted scope.

ANSWER: Cost for alternates include the full base bid amount less the cost of the deleted scope.

35. Is a electronic submittal for the bid acceptable?

ANSWER: No

36. General Sheet Note “A”, Sheets AE102, 103, 104, and 105:

“Contractor to drill holes and inject expansion foam into wall cavity at existing windows…to increase R-Value/reduce air leakage.”

Please advise if there is a more in-depth detail.

ANSWER: Fill stud cavity and cracks around window perimeters using commercial grade, insulating foam sealant. Install/fill to nearest stud, approximately 6-inches around perimeter. Basis of Design: Dow Great Stuff Pro Series. Follow manufacturer’s installation instructions.

37. Work Hours:

Please confirm work hours for this project. Are there any specific tasks or trade division that must be on overtime (01 Infection Control, 02 Demolition, 02 Abatement)?

ANSWER: Please refer to SOW Part 6, section 6 for hours of work and restrictions.

38. Are there any areas of work that must be on overtime (Hallways, Occupied Areas, Etc.)?

ANSWER: Please refer to SOW Part 6, section 6 for hours of work and restrictions.

39. Submittal Exchange:

Are prime contractors responsible for providing submittal exchange and all costs associated?

ANSWER: No, Submittal Exchange services will not be used.

40. Statement of Work Equipment Delivery:

Part 2 Section 1E states to ‘accommodate the PoP by including accelerated material and equipment delivery costs as well as adjusting crew sizes.’ Unfortunately, with today’s volatile market, there are limited or no option to expedite material delivery timeframes therefore this statement is unachievable.

ANSWER: The above is a statement of opinion, not a question.

41. Sheet GI001 BIM:

Please confirm that prime contractors and associated MEPFP’s are responsible for all BIM and clash detection costs prior to starting the work.

ANSWER: Confirmed.

42. Sheet AS101 Crane Location:

Are prime contractors to assume costs for removal and replacement of the tree located in the staging / crane pick area at the exterior of the building?

ANSWER: Removal and replacement of tree is not in scope, protect in place.

43. Sheet AD502 Furniture:

Are prime contractors responsible for all furniture removal as shown on plan page AD502, or will the VA be removing this prior to mobilization?

ANSWER: VA will remove furniture and IT assets prior to mobilization.

44. Sheet AE104 Shades:

Please provide specification section for the shading devices shown on AE104 keynote 12.02.

ANSWER: Delete shading devices. These existing windows already have internal shades and the January 2021 VA Design Guide for IPMH prohibits exposed shading devices where shades are not enclosed in glass (4.2.4,4.3.3.5).

45. Sheet AE107 Perforated Panels 3RD Floor:

For work on 3rd floor below the project boundaries, is there a cut sheet or product data for the perforated metal ceilings requiring special tools and resources? This would be helpful to understand the system to remove and re-install.

ANSWER: If available, O & M / install data / Manufacturer will be provided by COR / Facilities Manager. Cutsheets/product data unavailable for ceiling panels on 3rd floor. VA (COR) will loan two (2) ceiling panel removal tools for duration of project which shall be returned to VA upon completion of work. Contractor shall replace lost or damaged tools.

46. Sheet AE107 Work on 3RD Floor:

The 3rd floor Work states that it must be done 1 room at a time and on off hours due to occupancy. However, when we were on the site visit the space was vacant. Can prime contractors perform multiple locations at once and on normal hours?

ANSWER: Yes, work may performed in multiple rooms during normal business hours on the 3rd floor due to it being unoccupied.

47. Sheet AE110 Roofing:

Is there a current roof warranty in place for the building? If so, can you please provide point of contact and type.

ANSWER: Yes – See Att10 Bldg. 131 Roof Warranty. Point of contact will be provided by COR / Facilities Manager.

48. Sheet QH601 Lockers:

Please provide specification section for the contractor furnished and contractor installed lockers shown on QH601.

ANSWER: Per contract documents, most lockers are assigned Acquisition Code “VV” which means VA-provided, VA installed. However, JSN E0906 C-Lockers and transporter E0921 are designated “CC” which means contractor provided, contractor-installed. GC provides wall supports for all lockers. JSN E0906 C-Locker Basis of Design is Herman Miller Procedure / Supply Carts with Standard Rail CO282 and rail hardware CO28541. For all wall-mounted lockers, use blocking detail Type C on D4/AE511.

49. Sheet FA001 – FA101 FA Speaker/Strobe Integration:

Please confirm voice notification and speaker/strobes are required for this project. Including these items will require a full FA panel upgrade (equipment & software) rather than just upgrading the existing panel software. The full panel upgrade may require some device replacements to integrate the existing system with the new panel.

ANSWER: New audible devices for the fire alarm system expansion shall be the same type as existing devices and shall be compatible with the existing system.

50. Sheet AF601 Ceiling Paint:

Please clarify Sheen (flat or eggshell) for P-1 GWB Ceiling Paint.

ANSWER: Use eggshell for GWB ceiling paint P-1.

51. Sheet AF601 – AF602 P-12 Dry Erase Paint:

Is P-12 to be only at A434 and A435 per AF602 Interior Materials Legend, or is it to be at multiple other rooms per AF601 Room Finish Schedule. Please confirm if this is to be applied seam-to-seam, or only a portion / specific area of the wall.

ANSWER: Apply P-12 in rooms designated on AF601 Room Finish Schedule, which includes Rooms A434 and A435 as well as other rooms indicated on AF601. Apply P-12 “seam-to-seam,” meaning, corner-to-corner.

52. SPEC 09 91 00 Paint Application:

Will Spray Application of paint be acceptable on this project?

ANSWER: No.

53. SPEC 23 09 23 BAS:

Does prime contractor need to hire 23 09 23 controls? Does prime contractor have hire third-party DIV 25 integration contractors?

ANSWER: Yes, prime will need hire 23 09 23 controls sub. No DIV 25 work, so no DIV 25 contractors.

54. Site Visit Sign-In-Sheet:

Please provide the Sign in Sheet from the site visit dated 1/31 ANSWER: Site visit sign-in sheet will be provided and published with amendment 0002. Amendment 0002 published on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

IFB 36C25222B0008 0003

Project: 556-17-002 Renovate Building 131-4A Patient Safety - EOC

Attachments See attached document: S02_Att8 Nameplate for Panel EMDP-131 IMG_0058.

See attached document: S02_Att9 Nameplate for Panel EMDP-131 IMG_0059.

See attached document: S02_Att10 Bldg. 131 Roof Warranty.

See attached document: S02_Att11 Spec Section 27 52 23.

See attached document: S02_Att12 Infection Control Requirements 01 35 33 27AUG21.

See attached document: S02_Att13 Quality Requirements 01 40 00 19MAY20.

See attached document: S02_Att14 Regulatory Requirements 01 41 00 24JAN22.

See attached document: S02_Att15Definitions and Abbreviations 01 42 16 7APR17.

See attached document: S02_Att16 Safety Requirements 01 35 26 27AUG21.

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