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SOLICITATION 36C25224B0011

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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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578-25-1-6930-0001 578-15-001 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

36C25224B0011 09-26-2024

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: October 8, at 1:00pm CST 578-3650162-6930-854200- 3220 23

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Project: 578-15-001 Install Patient Lifts in Multiple Locations Amendment A0001 hereby incorporates the details listed on page 2 into the solicitation requirements.

See continuation page for additional details.

Amendment A0001 hereby incorporates A) RFI's Questions/Responses and B) Clarifications/Changes into the solicitation package.

Roniece Ambrose Contracting Officer

5. An Electrical Sheet appears to be missing for Bldg 228- 5th floor reflecting which room lifts go to which circuits in panel 5L3 and that panel’s location within the electrical room. Can this information be provided on the drawings?

Refer to Sheet E137

6. Electrical Sheet appears to be missing for Bldg 228- Basement floor reflecting the existing panel location within the electrical room B1014 panel BL2. Can this information be provided on the drawings?

Refer to Sheet E134

7. Electrical Sheet appears to be missing for Bldg 200- 13th floor reflecting the existing panel location within the electrical room 1387B panel LL-13B-R. Can this information be provided on the drawings?

Refer to Sheet E132

8. Electrical Sheet appears to be missing for Bldg 200- 11th floor reflecting the existing electrical room, panel and panel location within the electrical room for room 1134. Can this information be provided on the drawings?

Sheet E130, Electrical Room 1171

9. Several locations have notes stating to cut open the hard ceiling in order to install the lift supports. The areas hatched appear to be 2’x2’ square. Are we to assume that 2’x2’ openings are all that is required to be cut and patched at each location shown or is that to be determined by the contractor?

Contractor shall determine the means and methods to open each ceiling location and required work to replace the hard ceiling.

10. Is the basis of design for the new lift manufacturer the only lifts the VA will accept or can other manufacturers be submitted?

Manufacturers who have equipment that have specifications above and beyond the specifications of the "basis of design" equipment are acceptable and will be considered.

11. Can the VA confirm that of all the new lifts required, that there are only three (3) “existing lifts” that need to be removed and replaced with new ones?

Yes, Only 3 existing Lifts to be replaced

12. The drawings are not scalable; can the VA please provide scalable drawings?

PDF Documents are printed to the scale identified. A/E and VA can not certify the scale of the drawings once received by the Contractor

13. The drawings appear to have been plotted as an image rather than to a true PDF. Can the drawing be provided in true PDF format?

Documents are printed to PDF. Documents are secured once Stamped.

14. This paragraph lists bariatric lifts 750-1000lbs. Drawing sheet GI0001 reflects 1 each bariatric lift. However, drawings for CLC - 1C PATIENT ROOM1C152 also reflect 1 each bariatric lift. Can the VA confirm that there are only 2 each bariatric lifts and the Lifting Capacity required for each of them?

19. Can the VA provide the current life safety drawings for each of the buildings to include drawing that indicate both smoke and fire rated walls?

COR will provide upon request.

25. Can the VA confirm that if detail 2/A502 welding is required, is the VA ok with welding above ceiling within the hospital?

Welding is acceptable, with approved VA permit and following proper OSHA and VA procedures.

26. Detail 2/A502 reflects Unistrut attached to the top chord of the joist, whereas detail 7/a502 reflects connection at the bottom chord. Which is correct?

The Details are for different conditions. Both are correct, where applicable.

31. Building 113 room A138 appears to be a room being repurposed under the EHRM project as a new TR. Can the VA confirm whether this room will need a lift?

A138 is not designated for patient lift installation.

32. Can the VA please provide existing finished ceiling heights for all rooms?

Ceiling heights vary from room to room. The Site Visit was scheduled to review all areas to confirm construction dimensions. The contractor must verify all measurements and dimensions.

33. Can the VA provide the floor to deck height in each room?

Floor to deck heights vary from room to room. The Site Visit was scheduled to review all areas to confirm construction dimensions. The contractor must verify all measurements and dimensions.

34. Can the VA provide the manufacture of the existing Cubicle Curtain Tracks that are to be extended and or modified?

Basis of Design is CS Cubicle Curtains Company

35. Can the VA provide the manufacture of any new Cubicle Curtain Tracks that are required?

Basis of Design is CS Cubicle Curtains Company

36. Can the VA confirm that Cubicle Curtains are VA furnished/ VA installed?

Curtain tracks are contractor responsibility. Actual curtains are the responsibility of the VA.

37. Please clarify that if there are ducts, electrical or any other service in that would prohibit the installation of a given lift based on the locations shown, that each instance would be worked out as a change in condition?

The Site Visit was scheduled to review all areas to confirm construction issues. No change in conditions will be granted.

Contractor

Contractor

39) If we run into unforeseen issues during an installation can, we work past 4:30?

Contractors can work beyond 4:30PM, however, contractors need to notify COR before 3:30PM of day worked late.

40) Do the exiting structural conditions need to be verified by an engineer?

Existing Structural conditions to be confirmed by GC. Notify COR and A/E of discrepancies or deterioration.

41) The provided room list annotates several rooms that can only be done one at a time. How many rooms will be made available each day for installation?

The number of rooms made available to the contractor will be limited to number of crews performing the install. However, only one room in each area can be made available at each time.

42) Can we account for having 2 rooms available to us per day, whether they are in the same unit, or different units.

See response to question 40.

43) Are we able to install access panels in the drywall rooms where access is required?

Return ceiling material to condition prior to work, unless noted otherwise in the drawings. If access panel is removed reinstall access panel.

44) Do all the new systems need a dedicated circuit, or can we tie the electrical into an existing circuit?

Electrical Circuits shall be new.

45) Are we required to re-work all the existing curtain tracks to avoid conflict with the new rail systems?

New Rails are coordinated with existing track locations during design. Notify COR and A/E of discrepancies.

46) The rooms list also states several rooms that require off duty work. What are the hours of off duty work?

Off-duty hours will be confirmed during pre-construction period, but typically start after 4:00PM. Clinics will be available on weekends.

47) Some of the systems according to the drawings are large traverse systems that may require more than one day. Are we able to keep a space shutdown for longer than one day if required?

Some of the systems according to the drawings are large traverse systems that may require more than one day. Are we able to keep a space shutdown for longer than one day if required?

48) Are PIV badges required for this project?

PIV badge requirements are stated in the SOW.

49) Are we able to put a storage container onsite for tools and material for this project?

Storage container can be left on-site - area to be determined at time of request.

50) Will the VA require a witness of all the final load testing of the systems or will photos from the installers suffice?

Photos shall be recorded for all locations and witnessing shall be performed as COR schedule allows.

B: BID OPENING DATE EXTENDED:

BID Due DATE / TIME: October 8, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. CST.

Attachments: A1 – SOW Rev.1 (page 2 only) A2 – Patient Lift Locations

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: Donita Grace -- Donita.Grace@va.gov

All bidders are responsible for monitoring and downloading any amendments from Contract Opportunities at the following website: https://sam.gov/content/opportunities

Contractors shall ensure all amendments are acknowledged on Page 2 of the SF-1442.

See attached document: S02 - Att1 Final SOW Rev1 578-15-001.

See attached document: S02 - Att2 Patient Lift Locations.