S06 - 36C25223R0071 0004_RFI Responses.pdf

NUMBER OFFEROR RFI VA RESPONSE

Ref Drawing 3‐001. Plan note 6 indicates to remove 18" of concrete surrounding each dock leveler.

1. How thick is the concrete surrounding the leveler?

2. Are to remove full depth of concrete on 3 sides of each leveler?

3. Are foundation walls present at perimeter of leveler pit? If so does the slab bear on the foundation walls? or Should the top of wall also be removed and replaced?

4. Can a drawing cross section detail be provided to illustrate the concrete to be removed and replaced?

1. Based on historical plans, the concrete is 6" thick. Actual conditions may vary and historical documentation may not be reflective of field conditions.

2. Concrete replaced must allow for removal of existing levelers and instillation of new levelers in accordance to manufacturer specifications.

3. See response 2 above

4. See amended drawings for historical plans on sheet 3‐001

Ref Spec Section 01 33 23 part 1.6.

1. Due to Opcenter not responding to several requests for pricing, can Submittal Exchange be used as an alternative for submittal FTP site?

OpCenter is the only FTP site to be used. COR will provide access to contractor post award. No software cost to Contractor.

Can all work be completed during normal (0700 – 1530) daytime work shifts? No, see details in drawings for specific task work times.

Can the Site Superintendent fulfill the duties of the SSHO as well, provided they meet the requirements provided in specification Section 01 35 26, 1.7?

Yes, provided they meet all requirements

What is the anticipated award date for the “Seed project”? The VA anticipates an award to happen in the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year

Is there a specific location for a site construction Trailer / Staging Area ? If so, can you please advise where it is located?

Contractor staging area will be provided after contract award. Due to other ongoing projects, there may not be space around Bldg 111

Will a Construction Fence be required around the staging area and trailer? A fence is only required if materials are to be stored outside for security and safety purposes. If fenced, a VA provided lock will need to be "daisy chained".

Is a submittal log/register required for submission / review / approval by the contractor for this project? Reference 01 33 23 1.3.C, the VA provides the initial submittal register, and the contractor is to track thereafter.

COR will provide initial submittal register post award.

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

Is the Third‐Party Fire Penetration inspector hired by contractor or the VA? Third‐Party Fire Penetration inspector to be hired by contractor.

How will existing penetrations in Fire Rates Walls be remediated? Will the VA shops repair / remediate any existing penetrations that are not properly sealed?

Penetrations found in existing conditions, outside the SOW, will not be the responsibility of the contractor. Contractor to notify the COR upon discovery.

Will the VA hire and pay for all costs associated with a Commissioning Agent (CxA) for this project?

There is no specification Section for Commissioning in the Division 1 part of the specs, but there is a specification section 21 08 00 for the Fire protection. Please clarify what will be required for commissioning on the “seed project”?

The contractor will be responsible for hiring a Commissioning agent for

Fire Protection associated with task 6 to ensure system connection and operation of new sprinkler heads.

Solicitation Number: 36C25223R0071

Project: 695‐23‐109

Muliple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

SEED PROJECT: 695‐24‐103, FY24 TJC and Safety Corrections

Requests for Information/ Clarifications

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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?

The VA will manage Modifications to the Contract for unforeseen conditions on a case by case bases. The Contracting Officers decisions will be in the best iterest of the Government. There will be no pre‐ determined unit rates or costs established for unforseeen conditions.

Per Section 31 20 00 Part 3.6‐B & C, contaminated soils need to be segregated from all other excavated soils, stockpiled on impervious base and covered at a designated area. Will the designated area for stockpiling contaminated soils be located with the project boundaries?

There will be space available for stockpiling backfill within the project boundaries for subtask 9.

Is all the soil on the VA Campus considered contaminated or is there only isolated areas? Refer to 31 20 00 Earthwork

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

Refer to 31 20 00 Earthwork 3.6 Note

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 be hauled to and will the VA be providing that paperwork showing compliance with all State and Local requirements?

There is no profile for the specific area. See 31 20 00 Earthwork 3.6 Note for typical contaminats found on campus. The VA will provide historical analytical data to the landfill accepting the contaminated soil.

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

Yes

Plan Page 9‐002, Detail #2 – Please advise if the “Crusher Run” is desired at curb replacement of if soil backfill and seed restoration is desired?

Crusher Run is not required. For curb replacement, soil is to be used as backfill with seed restoration. Updated detail part of amendment.

At the called out “removed and replaced sidewalks”, should the contractor include 4” of excavation, haul off spoils off site, and 4” of new stone under the sidewalks or should we assume the replacement of the sidewalks is to be placed on the existing base materials?

4" of new stone will be required if existing 4" of stone is unsuitable.

Refer to 31 20 00 Earthworks for spoils. An estimated 50% of the existing stone is reusable.

Is a Geotextile Fabric required under the removed and replaced sidewalks as shown in detail 4 on sheet 9‐002 for Subtask #9

Yes

For Subtask #3 (Replace Dock Levelers) the notes call for all (3) to be replaced at the same time and between 2:00 PM on a Friday thru Sunday while the dock is closed. This is not feasible with the requested work to be completed. Can this work be done (1) leveler at a time over consecutive weekends as long as it’s coordinated with the COR and at least 1 dock space is always open?

Work can be completed over multiple weekends provide 1 leveler is left open over the weekend.

For Subtask#4, will the buildings be occupied while they are worked on? Yes

Subtask #4 – Are there specific hours these building can be worked on, specifically if occupied? Buildings can be worked on during normal working hours. Occupants will be notified of the work.

Subtask #4 – Will continued access to all doors of the building be required to be maintained during the renovation of the exterior of the building?

The building are occupied and door access will be coordinated with COR after award. A minimum of one entrance/exit per unit to be maintained at all times.

For Subtask #5 – there are “areas” shown for corrections, but there is nothing provided for square footages to assume. This task is very “subjective” as to the extent of the work. Can Square footages of areas to be “mudjacked” be provided to allow for a clear scope to be bid?

See amended drawings

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Many of the drawings do not appear to be to scale. Please check drawing scale and advise correct scale for drawings 3‐001, 5‐001, 6‐001, 8‐001 and 9‐001.

See amended drawings

Subtask #8 has extensive “existing furniture”, computers / workstations, phones, etc located with the space to be worked on. Note 5 says the “furniture” in place will be removed. Doe the

“furniture” include all items located in the space? Please confirm the contractor shall receive the vacated space as a whole and not in “sections or areas” that would require continuous work in the space to not happen.

See amended drawings

Subtask #9 will require the road to be closed to complete the water line installation. Will the contractor be required to provide barriers and detour signage to allow this work to happen during normal hours? If so, can a drawing of the detour route and required signage be provided?

Contractor will provide barriers and signage. Work can be completed during normal working hours. Route and signage to be coordinated with

COR after the award. Contractor to maintain 1 lane.

Plan Page G‐002 questions.

1. General note # 1&6 ‐ Do these notes apply to the Seed Project?

2. Pre‐Approved Infection Control Notes #2, 5,7,8 ‐ Do thes notes apply to the "Seed Project"? They seem to be notes for another type of project and not any task in this.

1. Notes have been removed, see amended drawing G‐002.

2. Notes are general. Specific task requirements are listed on task sheets.

Will the use of CPARS be acceptable method of past performance? The VA has access to CPARS and will review for for past performance.

However, the past performance qustionaires are highly recommended ast it will supports the CPARS ratings.

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