36C25222B0015 0005.docx

IFB 36C25222B0015

Project: 556-20-002 Replace Greenhouse Homes HVAC

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 556-22-2-6991-0006 556-20-002 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago IL 60064 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago IL 60064 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25222B0015 03-18-2022

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PROJECT NO. 556-20-002 (CONST) REPLACE GREENHOUSE HOMES HVAC AT THE CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTH CARE CENTER

(FHCC) NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064:

The Purpose of this amendment (0005) is to correct administrative error(s), and/or publish changes, as follows:

See continuation pa ge(s) and/or attachments for specific details.

Kristi Kluck Contracting Officer SF30 Block 14 Continuation Page

Amendment of Solicitation Amendment 0005 Solicitation No. 36C25222B0015 Project No. 556-20-002: (CONST) Replace Greenhouse Homes HVAC at the Captain James A. Lovell FHCC, North Chicago, IL

The Purpose of this amendment (0005) is to publish the following in reference to solicitation 36C25222B0015:

1. Publish RFI Question and Answers.

2. Publish the following attachment(s):

a) S02_Att6 Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance (RFI Question No. 17)

b) S02_Att7 Infection Control Requirements 01 35 33 27AUG21

c) S02_Att8 Quality Requirements 01 40 00 19MAY20

d) S02_Att9 Regulatory Requirements 01 41 00 24JAN22

e) S02_Att10 Definitions and Abbreviations 01 42 16 7APR17

f) S02_Att11 Safety Requirements 01 35 26 27AUG21

g) S02_Att12 Sec 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing (RFI Question No. 17)

3. Bid Opening Date, Time and Location remains UNCHANGED:

BID DUE DATE:

Thursday, March 24, 2022 @ 11:00 CST Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

1. Are Controls to be factory mounted for equipment or being installed by the Control Contractors?

ANSWER: Factory mounted controls are provided with the packaged air handers, boilers, clean steam generator, and the ECM on the pumps. Sensors provided with equipment are the responsibility of whomever holds the warranty and factory start-up, with the understanding that the device installation may be sub-contracted out to the BAS or Electrical Contractor, if qualified. The 230923 Responsibility Table is attached for further reference. Drawings M-801 and M-802 provide additional responsibilities annotated at each sensor.

2. Will a control integrator be required for this project?

ANSWER: Yes, a control system integrator is required. The Facility’s ECC is by Automated Logic Corp (ALC). If ALC is awarded the project, they will still have to satisfy the 230923/1.1/G requirements for system verification prior to starting work.

3. Who carries the controls on this project the Prime or the Sub?

ANSWER: The General Contractor hires the BAS Contractor as stated in 230923/1.1/A.

4. Who carries TAB Prime or the Sub?

ANSWER: The General Contractor hires the TAB Contractor as stated in 230593/1.3/B/1.

5. Seismic bracing is spaced can we please get clarity and diagrams regarding Seismic bracing for all the equipment/duct/pipe being installed for this project?

ANSWER: Seismic bracing is not required for this project.

6. Are we anticipating braced wall panels for seismic? If so can we please get specifications?

ANSWER: Seismic bracing is not required for this project.

7. What is the sheating requirement for Seismic?

ANSWER: Seismic sheathing is not required for this project.

8. What is the wall line for wood structural panels?

ANSWER: Wood structural panels are to be located from the original drawings.

Original drawings can be obtained from the VA COR.

9. How do we get a count on timber infill at jambs if we are not provided detailed gable/truss drawings for this project?

ANSWER: Existing studs are assumed to be spaced at 16” o.c. per the original drawings as noted on detail 2/S-511. Duct sizes are as noted on Mechanical drawings. For more information, original drawings can be obtained from the VA COR.

10. Some duct/Jambs will be in contact with Existing Wood Truss, will the contractor be liable for structural calculation?

ANSWER: Ducts are to be located within the void space between truss members. Ducts are to be sized and oriented to avoid truss members. Any alterations to the wood truss by the contractor will need to be approved by the contractor’s structural engineer.

11. Can the VA provide warranty information of the company for the existing roofing system?

ANSWER: Information unavailable.

12. Please confirm work hours for this project.

ANSWER: Normal working hours are 0700-1530. Refer to SOW Part 6, section 5 for further details.

13. This is not a question, but we want to make sure VA is aware that lead time on equipment right now is between 29-34 Weeks. It is expected to keep going up as summer comes to an end.

ANSWER: N /A

14. Is there a water treatment quality requirement on this project? If so, what are the details of existing water quality?

ANSWER: No, there is no water treatment required.

15. Is heat tracing required?

ANSWER: No there is no heat trace required.

16. Please provide a specification for the masonry/brick work involved in this project.

ANSWER: Brick work is incidental. Any brick work should reuse existing brick or standard bricks that match existing in size and color. Mortar to be Type N. Weeps to be 3/8” wide with screens.

17. Please provide a specification for the metals work involved in this project.

ANSWER: Refer to attached Section 051200, Structural Steel. All exterior structural steel (pipe supports, duct supports, lintels) to be hot-dip galvanized.

18. Please provide a specification for fireproofing for this project.

ANSWER: Firestopping as shown in detail 1/E-501. Fireproofing not required.

19. For the new attic walkway, will there be structural support required? The drawings only indicate that 5/8” plywood be used.

ANSWER: Provide 5/8” plywood and perimeter blocking to match existing walkway.

20. Will the VA be providing an electronic submittal program, or is it expected that the general contractor provides this? Are there programs or software that are acceptable?

ANSWER: No. No electronic submittal program will be used.

21. If COVID testing is required, does the VA facility have these measures in place and available to contractors? Or will the contractor need to cover any testing required for personnel?

ANSWER: Please review attachment S02_Att6 Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance and S02_Att7 Infection Control Requirements 01 35 33 27AUG21.

22. The SOW states that “no on-site office or storage container shall be allowed.” Will the VA provide a space in the buildings for the general contractor to coordinate work, hold project safety meetings, and weekly progress meetings?

ANSWER: No.

23. Reference drawings MD111, MD112, MD113 & MD114:

Please confirm whether or not the refrigerant has already been evacuated and reclaimed from all (4 Homes) ACCU-1 & ACCU-2 cooling systems.

ANSWER: All four homes still have refrigerant.

24. In the specifications it calls for unarmed security during non-working hours. I am confirming that this is a requirement on top of fencing off the building being worked on.

I reached out to several security companies and the price tag is quite large for this requirement, please advise.

ANSWER: Security guard will not be required. Specification 01 00 00 section 1.5, sub-section C. “Guards” is to be replaced with:

C. Site Perimeter:

a) The General Contractor shall be responsible for the site security for the project 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

b) The general Contractor will be responsible for all material and tools stored within the jobsite area and remotely including those of their subcontractor.”

c) Secured and locked 8ft tall temporary security fencing at unsecured building entrances will satisfy the “site security” requirement.

25. On drawing SF414 the fence on the North has security fence to match existing referencing details 5, 6 on S-501. In the field, the fence on the East where this new security fence ties into is a tall (approximately 10-12’) black ornamental fence.

Which type of fence is to be installed here?

ANSWER: New fence is to match existing adjacent. Details 5,6/S-501 for reference.

26. On drawing SF413 there is an indication for high duct supports (10/s-501) where the duct support is mounted to a concrete foundation. Detail 1/S-501 shows concrete having a thickened edge along the existing masonry wall. Please advise.

ANSWER: The concrete along the wall is 4” jointed concrete pavement (AKA sidewalk) and is not governed by detail 1/S-501.

27. Can it be confirmed that there are 2 high duct supports at building 206. See page SF414.

ANSWER: It can be confirmed that there are three (3) high duct supports as detailed in 10/S-501 at Building 206. The other duct supports are fastened to concrete foundations.

Attachment(s)

See attached document: S02_Att6 Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance RFI Question No. 17.

See attached document: S02_Att7 Infection Control Requirements 01 35 33 27AUG21.

See attached document: S02_Att8 Quality Requirements 01 40 00 19MAY20.

See attached document: S02_Att9 Regulatory Requirements 01 41 00 24JAN22.

See attached document: S02_Att10 Definitions and Abbreviations 01 42 16 7APR17.

See attached document: S02_Att11 Safety Requirements 01 35 26 27AUG21.

See attached document: S02_Att12 Sec 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing RFI Question No. 17.