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This document contains pre-bid responses to questions on a solicitation for a 1.5T MRI remodel project. The solicitation is for construction services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12. Key details include that the project involves installing a new 800-amp breaker and feeder to substation 42, with the electrical contractor responsible for furnishing and installing all new cable and conduit with the exception of reusing existing conduit between the ATS and GPR-XR. Advent Systems must be hired for the video surveillance system, and eNorman Security must be used for the physical access control system components, programming and start-up. Non-ferrous materials must be used in the MRI room raceway per Siemens requirements. The bid opening date remains August 30, 2023 at 11:00 am local time at the specified address in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7.

ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF

PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE

OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERE

D CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendmen t, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF

SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 537-19-403 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (69D)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC-MILWAUKEE (69D)

Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25223B0025 08-09-2023

X X Bid Opening Remains 8/30/2023 at 11am.

Amendment 00003 Changes:

Pre-Bid RFI Responses See Page 2 for more details.

Amendment of Solicitation Amendment 0003 Solicitation 36C25223B0025 1.5T MRI Remodel Project# 537-19-403 Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL.

This amendment consists of:

1. Amendment provides Pre-Bid RFI Responses.

The following changes are made on project specifications:

1. None

The following changes are made on project drawings:

1. None

GENERAL INFORMATION:

REMINDER: Project Bid Opening date remains the same, 8/30/2023 at 11:00 am local time.

Location:

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214 (ground floor-signs will be posted)

There are no further changes.

JB VAMC 1.5T MRI Replacement and Renovations 537-19-403

No.
Date Submitted
SUBJECT/COMMENT
Responder
AE Response
VA Response
Included in Amendment #
1
8/3/2023
Drawing E-001, ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES N. PROXIMITY CARD COMPONENTS , PROGRAMMING, AND START UP SHALL BE ENORMAN SECURITY.” Please confirm we have to hire enorman for all access control work. Please confirm the VA is requiring contractors to ONLY hire eNorman for this work.
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Affirmative. Proximity card door lock release entry system components, programming, and start-up shall be eNorman Security.
2
8/3/2023
Drawing E-001, ELECTRICAL DESIGN INTENT NOTE L “CAMERAS AND CARD READERS SHALL BE TIED TO SYSTEM BY OTHERS. EC RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION OF HARDWARE, TO INCLUDE NECESSARY POWER.” Please confirm if contractor is responsible for camera, and card reader cabling, programming, and etc. Notes instruct us to only provide hardware, no cabling or programming. Note N in general notes states we are to hire eNorman. Please advise.
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Contract is responsible for complete system. Contractor shall provide hardware, cabling, and power. Connections, programming, and start-up shall be completed by Advent Systems. Re: Design Intent note M.
Cameras must be Avigilon.
3
3
8/3/2023
Drawing E-001, Electrical design intent N. PROXIMITY CARDS SHALL BE BY LENELL ONGUARD BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, OR APPROVED EQUAL TO INTERFACE WITH EXISTING SYSTEM.” Please confirm eNorman is to furnish this equipment and if they are to be hired by contractor or owner directly. See note “L” in design intent and “N” in general notes.
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Design note N is intended to identify the proximity card type for basis of design.

Physical access control system shall be eNorman. eNorman may provide equivalent proximity cards which may be submitted on.

VA is NO LONGER using Lenel Onguard
3
4
8/3/2023
Drawing E-001, ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES - O. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND CCTV COMPONENTS, PROGRAMMING, AND START-UP SHALL BE ADVENT SYSTEMS & DESIGN INTENT NOTE “M. VIDEO SHALL BE BY ADVENT SYSTEM.” Please confirm contractor is to hire Advent Systems for furnishing and installation of CCTV system. There is some confusion with note “L” in design intent. Please confirm the VA is requiring contractors to ONLY hire advent for this work.
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Affirmative. Advent Systems shall be hired for video surveillance and closed circuit camera system.
Video surveillance and CC System must be Avigilon
3
5
8/3/2023
Please confirm if all feeders shown on EP601 are to be ALL new cabling and conduit EXCEPT for feed between ATS and GPR-XR – where we can re-use existing conduit. Please confirm if we are allowed to re-use existing conduit/raceways for feeding new panels.
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Intent is for all new cable and conduit. The exception is the feed between ATS and GPE-XR. GPE-XR is currently fed through an existing penetration through Transformer RM 1300 (plan north). Intent is for contractor to re-use penetration and re-feed with existing conduit at this point to minimize disruption. Inside the transformer room there is less chance of a disruption occuring during installation of conduit.

Inside the transformer room will be all new conduit. All cable will be new, regardless of location.

6
8/3/2023
Please confirm if we are to size feeder conduits ourselves, no raceway sizes included on EP601.
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Yes, minimum size is per NEC but not smaller than 3/4 inch. It is often prudent to slightly oversize conduit to make pulling wire easier. However, VA only requires NEC size with 3/4" minimum.
7
8/3/2023
Please confirm all CCTV and Access control cabling is to be installed in raceway.
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Yes, to be installed in conduit or raceway per specifications 28 23 00 and 28 13 00.
8
8/3/2023
Please confirm if contractor will need to shut down SS11 in order to install new 800A breaker and associated feeder. If so, will this need to be during special day/ hours?
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Per spec 26 05 11 no work can be done enegized. Also, spec requjires min interference with Medical Center operatations. Also, spec 01 00 00 1.6 G. requires carefully phasing. Anticipate work will be off hours.
9
8/3/2023
Please confirm if contractor will need to shut down SUB42 SWBD in order to install new 800A feeder. If so, will this need to be during special day/ hours?
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Per spec 26 05 11 no work can be done enegized. Also, spec requjires min interference with Medical Center operatations. Also, spec 01 00 00 1.6 G. requires carefully phasing. Anticipate work will be off hours.
10
8/3/2023
Please confirm what material electrical contractor is allowed to use for raceway in walls and ceilings of MRI room. EMT? Aluminum? Etc. Specifications do not call out.
Garrett Harman - Valhalla
Non-ferrous materials. This is per the Siemens requirements listed on Siemens drawings (#2210227, 08/02/2023), sheet E-101 Electrical Note 5.

Aluminum EMT, brass, or similar would qualify.

Do not use steel, stainless steel, iron.

NEC 517.13 requires metallic raceway system or metallic armor/sheath on cable.

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