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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 695-22-4-6961-0005 695-21-104 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

36C25222B0028 09-09-2022

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

October 20, 2022 at 11:30am Local Time X

CONTINUE TO MONITOR CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES AT SAM.GOV FOR ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO THIS SOLICITATION.

Stacy Hoover Contracting Officer REPLACE BUILDING 123 MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND SWITCHBOARD PROJECT# 695-21-104

CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CENTER, MILWAUKEE, WI

I. The following changes are to be made to the solicitation:

a. The public bid opening is hereby extended TO October 20, 2022 at 11:30am local time FROM September 15, 2022 at 11:30am local time.

b. Additional VA responses to contractor questions/RFI’s are forthcoming.

II. The following changes are made on project specifications:

a. Specification 23 09 23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC ADDED III. The following changes are made on project drawings:

No change.

IV. The following Questions and Answers / Clarifications are the result of bidders request(s) for information:

1. Can all work be done during normal daytime work shifts?

Answer: No. See drawings GI201 &, E000, and specification section 01 01 10SN 3.21.B

1. What is the anticipated award / NTP / Start timeline for this project?

Answer: Award is anticipated early/mid FY23 (dependent on availability of funds). NTP to follow shortly after.

1. In section 01 00 00 1.14.C, referring to delivering two electronic copies of complete As Builts after each completed phase. This also applies to shop drawings. If electronic, does the VA require two? Answer: VA does not require 2 electronic copies if electronic, one is fine.

1. Per section 01 00 00.1.25.B, Does the VA require four hard copies of the completed O&M? Do the manuals require delivery when the equipment arrives or at substantial completion?

Answer: Two hard copies, delivered at substantial completion.

1. Reference 01 32 16.15.1.2.C and 1.3, is an outside consultant required for CPM scheduling? Can the schedule be developed in House for this project?

Answer: The schedule may be developed in-house as long as all requirements & details listed in specification section are included.

1. Is a submittal log/register required for submission by the contractor for this project? Reference 01 33 23 1.3.C, the VA provides the initial submittal register.

Answer: VA will provide initial submittal register

1. Will crane picks for the rigging of HVAC equipment and materials be restricted to federal holidays and weekends?

Answer: No, as long as roads and sidewalks remain open for safe movement of Veterans and staff remain open. If lifting over a building, the area of the swing must be vacant, therefore, this work would be required restricted to federal holidays and weekends.

1. Can the Site Superintendent fulfill the duties of the SSHO as well?

Answer: Yes

1. Reference 01 81 13, is sustainable construction required on this project?

Answer: Yes

1. Section 01 91 00 – Commissioning, Whole building commissioning is referenced in this specification. But only the MEFP trades are listed. Please clarify Answer: Contractor is required to perform regular commissioning as per applicable spec sections. The VA will hire an external commissioning agent to monitor all commissioning.

1. Confirm the CxA will be hired by the VA.

Answer: Yes

1. Does the VA have attic stock of the brick used for the building that can be provided if added brick is needed?

Answer: No

1. If no attic stock is available, can the VA provide information on Brick to be obtained, if needed for masonry infills? If added brick is required is there a manufacture, color, style, etc that has been used in the recent past that is acceptable to the VA?

Answer: Not for this building – contractor to match existing as best as they can and provide submittal with physical samples.

1. Is AISC Steel Certification required for both the Fabricator and the installer?

Answer: Yes

1. Is the current roof under warranty by a specific installation crew? If so, please advise who that is in order to maintain current warranty.

Answer: Yes, Langer Roofing.

1. Is the Third-Party Fire Penetration inspector hired by contractor or the VA?

Answer: Contractor to hire, See specific section 07 84 00 1.5.C

1. Reference 09 96 59 – Specialty Glazed coating, are sample panels required or will draw down samples suffice?

Answer: Draw down are acceptable.

1. Specification section 23 05 93: please advise the ductwork pressure testing requirements.

Answer: Ductwork pressure classes indicated in subparagraph 1.6

1. Specification section 23 05 93: please advise the ductwork pressure testing requirements.

Answer: See question 18

1. Specification section 23 08 00 Commissioning references a VA appointed commissioning agent. Please advise if the VA is hiring the commissioning agent for the Division 21, 22, and 23 work items. Is the commissioning agent and all associated costs for commissioning being supplied by the VA?

Answer: See question 10.

1. Specification section 23 11 23a: please advise if the contractor is to include the WE Energies cost with our proposal and make the application on behalf of the VA.

Answer: Yes, see note 2 on drawing CS103

1. Specification section 23 31 00: Please advise the ductwork pressure construction requirements for each system Answer: Ductwork pressure classes indicated in subparagraph 1.6.

1. Specification Section 23 31 00, 3.1.G. Please clarify the expectations of ductwork cleaning. How far back do we clean when connecting new ductwork to existing. It would seem unreasonable to clean all the way back to the existing exhaust fan or air handling unit.

Answer: Clean existing duct 10 – 15 feet beyond connection

1. Specification Section 23 31 00, duct cleaning. During construction we have will the ends of all new ductwork wrapped in plastic to protect the integrity of the ductwork. Plastic will be removed just prior to system start up. Will machine cleaning of protected ductwork be a requirement of the project.

Answer: No

1. Has the VA tested the ductwork and mechanical systems scheduled for demolition or relocation for bio-hazards? If the ductwork or equipment are contaminated, remediation will be required and due to insurance protocol, we cannot subcontract for the remediation.

Answer: There are no known biohazards – area/ system not used for biohazard operations.

1. Specification Section 23 31 00, section 3.2 items “B” thru “H”, will leak testing be required on existing ductwork to remain?

Answer: Duct leakage testing will be required on the entire general exhaust system, intake ductwork to generator, and generator exhaust ductwork.

1. Since there is no new Supply or return air ductwork, please clarify that Duct leak testing will only be required for newly installed Exhaust Air Ductwork.

Answer: Duct leakage testing will be required on the entire general exhaust system, intake ductwork to generator, and generator exhaust ductwork.

1. There is no temperature control specification. There is a sequence of operation shown for the emergency generator on plan sheet MM600. Please advise the temperature control requirements for the unit heaters, exhaust fans and thermostat locations. Further advise in any monitoring points are required to be provided and terminated in the graphics center. We request a complete specification section for this scope of work.

Answer: Refer to attached Specification Section 23 09 23.

1. Who is responsible to pump out whatever is stored in the tank? How many Gallons should be assumed.

Answer: VA will pump out tanks

1. If after uncovering existing conditions there is a need for subgrade soil repairs, will the work have to stop until an approved Supplemental Agreement is in place, or will there be pre-determined unit rates/costs established so the work can proceed accordingly?

Answer: The VA does not currently anticipate any subgrade soil repairs. However, any unexpected soil repairs will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

1. Can any of the contaminated soils designated by the Resident Engineer be used as backfill?

Answer: As part of tank removal process soil shall be tested according to EPA SW-846 for total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) concentrations. Soil that has “evidence of hydrocarbons at concentrations greater than permitted by applicable Federal and/or State Agency for uncontaminated soil used as fill material” will be properly disposed of by contractor as outlined in Specification 02 65 00. Any other soil can be reused. VA is unaware of any soil in this project that can’t be reused as fill.

1. Per Section 31 20 11 Part 3.6-B contaminated soils can be placed on site for use as backfill.

Answer: Section 31 20 11 not part of this project. See section 31 20 00

0. Is a location know? Answer: Yes

0. If so, can you advise where. Answer: Within the project boundaries.

0. Also, what are the requirements for stockpiling these soils? Answer: See section 31 20 00

0. Will the designated area for stockpiling contaminated soils be located with the project boundaries? Answer: Yes

0. Is all the soil considered contaminated or is there only isolated areas? Answer: See question 32

1. Will the VA provide direction as to when the stockpiled contaminated soil is to be removed and where it is to be taken to?

Answer: See specification section 31 20 00 Part 3.6 DISPOSAL OF UNSUITABLE AND EXCESS EXCAVATED MATERIAL

1. Is there a Soil Profile showing the levels of contaminates for this project and will it be provided? If not, where should we figure the contaminated soils need to and will the VA be providing that paperwork showing compliance with all State and Local requirements?

Answer: See specification 31 20 00 3.6

1. Will the contractor be responsible to carry in their bid and pay for the tipping fees associated with the disposal of the contaminated soils?

Answer: See specification 31 20 00 3.6

1. How many hours do the MEPF contractors need to include for training as specified?

Answer: Each of the applicable specifications sections includes the number of required training hours.

1. Will flexible conduit be allowed in areas where ridged would be difficult to install? (built-in millwork i.e. Nurses station) Answer: Flexible conduit is only permitted as outlined in the Contract Documents. Difficult to install locations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. There is no built-in millwork or nurses stations on this project.

1. Above ceiling demolition of MEP’s that are not shown on the drawing and not able to be investigated at the walk thru. How are these to be handled?

Answer: All items that were visible on site and/or indicated from existing and as-built drawings have been indicated on the contract drawings.

1. Please provide as-builts or similar documentation which illustrates the size, depth and specific locations of any underground utilities in the vicinity of the tank (such as steam lines, etc.).

Answer: A Level-B utility investigation was performed for design. All known utilities are shown on the site drawings. Additional as-builts may be provided by the VA after NTP.

1. If there are underground utilities near the tank (such as steam lines, etc.), should we utilize shoring to protect those utilities when we remove the tank?

Answer: Contractor shall protect all existing utilities and site features to remain.

1. What time of year is the tank removal scheduled for? Should we include accommodations for frost removal during the tank removal process?

Answer: Contractor to determine based on work schedule

1. What is currently stored in the tank? Water? Fuel? How much?

Answer: Fuel was removed in February 2021. The tank is believed to be empty.

1. When we remove the tank, we will be excavating and setting aside the material around the tank. Can that material go back into the excavation after the tank is removed, or does it need to be disposed of off-site?

Answer: Soils found to be contaminated during TSSA shall be handled in accordance with the TSSA and Wisconsin DNR requirements. See specification 02 65 00. Only suitable soils may be reused as backfill.

1. Normally for tank removals such as this, we would fill the tank excavation with excavated material, along with a fill such as #2 clear stone or 1.5” recycled concrete. We would compact this with the bucket of our excavator (no proctor testing of the compaction) to subgrade or grade, depending on the final intended finish. Is this approach acceptable for this tank removal?

Answer: Only suitable backfill per Specification 31 20 00 may be used to fill the tank pit. Backfill shall be compacted in accordance with 31 20 00 Part 3.4-C.

1. How many tons of contaminated soil removal should be included in the bid? Section 02 65 00 3.8 specifies that contaminated soil be removed from the site.

Answer: See question 32

1. Section 02 65 00 3.7A specifies soil testing after the UST has been removed. Results of soil testing take at least a week. Is it acceptable to leave the UST excavation open for a week or longer while waiting for results of soil testing? Would the VA prefer that we take soil samples prior to beginning the excavation and removal of the tank? This would allow the excavation to be backfilled quickly and the VA could decide how much contaminated spoils should be removed from the site prior to beginning excavation.

Answer: Soil sampling is to be performed as part of Tank-System Site Assessment (TSSA), which is required for tank closures. Follow Wisconsin code ATCP 93, which, in a note, references this guide: https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/TSSA.pdf. VA has no issues with excavation being left open while waiting for test results provided all OSHA and safety regulations are followed to ensure excavation area is safe to VA employees, VA patients and contractor employees.

1. Who is responsible for removing the generator fuel day tank (and fuel, if any) from inside the existing generator room?

Answer: Contractor is responsible for removing fuel day tank. VA will remove fuel in tank.

1. Is the Existing Generator to be salvaged and turned over to the VA or will the contractor be required to dispose of it?

Answer: Contractor to dispose of generator

1. Looking at the attached one line diagram for the Building 123 project it appears there is a connection cabinet, possibly for a temporary mobile generator, between the generator and 1200Amp ATS. I cannot find a spec sheet for this cabinet, please advise.

Answer: The connection box shall meet a number of requirements outlined in Keyed Note 5 on sheet EP201-E. This piece of equipment shall be Trystar model SBDS-7 or prior approved equivalent.

1. Does the project require an SSHO with no other duties on the project, per spec section 01 35 26?

Answer: No

1. Do the EM feeders on the project have to be run in rigid conduit?

Answer: The conduit needs to be routed in compliance with applicable requirements in the specifications as well as any scope identified on the drawings.

1. Storage of materials allowed onsite?

Answer: See question 33

1. Per spec section 01 35 26, What qualifies for SSHO construction experience?

Answer: Refer to Spec Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.8. Further explanation can be found on the following site: www.osha.com/blog/ssho-meaning.

1. In the proposed Electrical plan on page GI201, note 11, will this temporary 1200A circuit breaker require the contractor to provide the necessary equipment/breaker/boxes, or is the equipment ready to accept this feed?

Answer: Refer to Phasing notes on Drawing ED101 for clarification on the use of existing and new equipment for temporary purposes.

1. Do these drawings propose to use equipment already designated for this project as temporary? Answer: Refer to Phasing notes on Drawing ED101 for clarification on the use of existing and new equipment for temporary purposes.

1. Is the existing generator to be returned to the VA?

Answer: See question 49

1. What is the make and model number of the existing generator and how many hours are on it? Answer: Katolight Model D35FRH4 – Runtime hours unknown.

1. Page CS102, is subcontracting WE Energies at the contractor’s cost if any are incurred? The special note on page CS103 regarding this denotes that this contract will pay for all costs associated with installation. Are any contingencies permissible in this bid due to unforeseen issues with boring or other work needed to get gas service to generator room?

Answer: See question 22

1. Is there a minimum clearance between the generator and the interior walls of the generator room? If so, will the size of the room need to be expanded to fit if the equipment is larger than expected? Will this be handled as an RFP if so?

Answer: Maintain 3’-6” minimum clearance from generator to adjacent grounded surfaces. Generator dimensions have been coordinated with at least one generator manufacturer. Other manufacturers shall accommodate the required clearances.

1. On EP201-E, sheet note 4 states that we are to provide Eaton ATS’s, is this to be sole-sourced? Is all electrical gear to be Eaton?

Answer: ATS is to be Eaton for integration into existing campus Foreseer system, as specified. Other electrical gear is not limited to Eaton.

1. On EP201-E, sheet note 5 states that we are to provide a Trystar generator connection box, is this item intended to be sole-source?

Answer: As identified in Electrical Equipment Symbol Legend on Drawing E000, the connection box shall meet a number of requirements outlined in those notes and shall be Trystar model SBDS-7 or prior approved equivalent.

1. Are any new foreseer meters to be installed under this contract?

Answer: Refer to contract documents regarding meter scope of work. Electrical service metering is required by Sheet Note 5 on Drawing ED101. ATS metering is required by Sheet Note 4 on Drawing EP201-E.

1. Has the project manager specified any preferred manufacturers for the generator equipment?

Answer: The Generac SB600 600kW/750kVA Industrial Bi-Fuel Generator Set was selected as the basis of design.

Q64: Are Questions to this upcoming project to be sent to you? Or is there a contract specialist on this job? I cant seem to find it in the solicitation.

Answer: Please submit questions for solicitation 36C25222B0028; Replace Building 123 Mental Health Emergency Generator and Switchboard, project# 695-21-104 as indicated on page 4 of the solicitation:

INQUIRIES:

Written requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents are requested to be submitted to the Contract Specialist at Kristine.Sutton@va.gov AND Contracting Officer at Stacy.Hoover2@va.gov no later than August 23, 2022. Requests received after this deadline may not be addressed. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Q65: I see 2 different bid opening dates for this project on 2 different Solicitation amendments, #3 and #4. Can you clarify when the bid opening is please? #3 says 9/08 at 11:30, and #4 says 9/07.

Answer: The original bid opening date for Solicitation 36C25222B0028, Replace Building 123 Mental Health Emergency Generator and Switchboard, Project# 695-21-104 was September 8, 2022 at 11:30am local time.

This information was included in the original solicitation, posted to SAM.gov Contract Opportunities on August 9, 2022.

Amendment 0001 had no change to the bid opening date and was posted on August 12, 2022.

Amendment 0002 had no change to the bid opening date and was posted on August 17, 2022.

Amendment 0003 extended the bid opening date to September 15, 2022 and was posted on September 2, 2022.

Amendment 0004 (this amendment) extends the bid opening date to October 20, 2022 and was posted on September 9, 2022.

Q66: It seems that the drawing file uploaded to SAM.gov for this upcoming project is corrupt. Would you be able to send us just the drawings, or re-upload to SAM.gov?

Answer: Project drawings (split into two parts) and project specifications were reposted via Amendment 0001 on August 12, 2022.

** Additional VA Responses to vendor questions/RFI’s are forthcoming.

V. General Information:

1. REMINDER: VAAR 852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction is included in this solicitation (see SF1442 pages 51-52); signed certification must accompany bid to be considered for award.

2. The public bid opening is hereby extended TO October 20, 2022 at 11:30am local time FROM September 15, 2022 at 11:30am local time.

NOTE: Ensure all correspondence is mailed or hand-carried to the following address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center ATTN: Stacy Hoover and Kristine Sutton 115 S. 84th St., Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476

***NOTHING FOLLOWS***

See attached document: S06 - 23 09 23 - Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC.

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