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This document is a Technical Questions and Responses Tracking Sheet related to Solicitation 36C25224B0014 to replace air handling units in Building 45 at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The solicitation has been amended to extend the bid due date to November 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM CST. The government has provided responses to 61 technical questions from prospective bidders covering topics such as equipment quantities, personnel roles and requirements, electrical infrastructure, construction phasing, and site logistics. Key details include:

  • Approximately 55 ceiling-mounted devices will require removal and reinstallation during construction
  • Fire alarm system testing and recertification is required per construction phase
  • The existing transformer pad and enclosure may need to be modified to accommodate the new larger transformer
  • Bidders must provide their own trailer and storage space, with some laydown areas available on site
  • Contractors will be required to use an electronic submittal program such as Procore
  • All firestopping must be installed by an FM Global approved or UL qualified contractor, with a third-party inspector
  • Construction work hours are generally 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with some potential for night work requiring prior approval.

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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET

IFB #: 36C25224B0014

PROJECT TITLE: Replace AHU Air Handling Units in Building 45

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 NUMBERED 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 amendment, 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) 578-25-1-6955-0001 578-17-012 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 South 84th Street Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 South 84th Street Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25224B0014 09-26-2024

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

November 21, 2024, 1:00PM, CST

X SOLICITATION 36C25224B0014; Amendment 0002, Project 578-17-012 Replace Air Handling Units, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Hines, IL

The purpose of Amendment 0002 to solicitation 36C25224B0014is to extend the Bid Due Date to 11/21/2024, 1:00PM, CST, and post Government responses, to the Request For Information RFI (s).

Roniece Ambrose Contracting Officer

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RECEIVED DATE
ANSWERED DATE
CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS
VA RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
1
09/20/2024
11/12/2024
About how many air handling units are at building 45?
This is a full-scale HVAC project, not just air handlers, and many different pieces of equipment are involved. See Attachment 14, Combined Drawings. There is an equipment schedule on drawing 45-MG-601.
2
10/15/2024
11/12/2024
Can the Superintendent fulfill the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role?
Refer to RFI 58
3
10/15/2024
11/12/2024
Can the Superintendent fulfill the Site Safety & Health (SSHO) role?
Refer to RFI 58
4
10/15/2024
11/12/2024
The E-drawings don't indicate existing ceiling mounted devices other than light fixtures and exits. Please provide a count of other devices located in the ceiling. Ex fire alarm, wireless access points, cameras, or any other items that will have to be removed and reinstalled.
RCP notes for the contractor to verify in field. For bidding purposes, approximately 55 devices will require reinstallation.
5
10/15/2024
11/12/2024
Is fire alarm equipment required to be tested and re-certified per phase or at the end of the project?
Per phase.
6
10/15/2024
11/12/2024
Please provide the make and model of 45-MCC-1
45-MCC-1 is a Siemens Model 95 assembly. Serial number can be found on name plate.

All HVAC controls will be DDC controls handled by mechanical contractor. MCC bucket shall be used to house overcurrent protection device to new mechanical equipment.

7
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-EP-101, A generator “connection box” is referenced in note 14. This is also referenced in drawing 45-EP-601, note 9. Is this to be an actual generator tap box for permanent installation or is this just noting a method of temporary for the time the transformer is out of service?
Valhalla intends for this to be used as a method for temporary power generation.

An existing GE connection point previously used as a temporary trailer connection point was intended for this purpose. Coordinate with VA for additional information.

8
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
There are no panel schedules for the (3) new panels that replace existing. Can the VA

provide panel schedules to properly quote these panels 45-AN, 45-CN, and 45-DN?

Option 1: Contractor shall trace and verify all circuits and create new typed panel directory for each new panel. Assume each panel is 42 spaces and full.

9
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Can the VA confirm that the existing transformer concrete pad and box outs will accommodate the new, larger transformer?
Transformer dimensions and manufacturer requirements will dictate the pad needs.
10
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-EP-601, note 8 refers to the main breaker in MDP-45 being “compatible with

Eaton Foreseer” This breaker is NOT. The Foreseer system works off separate components that would need to be added to the switchboard. Please confirm that this is what is required?

The newly supplied breaker must be compatible with the Eaton Foreseer system. Additional components required to complete this task may be submitted for review. However, connection to the Foreseer system will be by separate contract.

11
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Is it part of the project scope to add MDP-45 to the existing campus Foreseer system? If so, this would require a data line (possibly fiber optic) from building 45 back to the head end in building 2?
Drawings do not require adding additional components for communicating with the campus system. The new breaker must be capable of this feature, however.
12
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-EP-101, note 5 refers to providing a 120v control transformer at each VAV. Is this being provided with the VAV or would these need to be provided separately from the electrical trade?
Electrical Contractor will provide the transformer. Engage mechanical contractor to determine compatibility with selected VAV. Transformers provided must be wired per manufacturer requirements.
13
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-A-100, phase 2 note mentions this work to be performed during “night hours”. What work is this referring to exactly? All of the work in the phase 2 area?
The Phasing Plan on sheet 45-A-100 is applicable to all disciplines and trades.

Night work is required when work that is required to be completed in phase 1 is in the phase 2 area as identified in the notes.

14
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-EP-101, Note 4 refers to the providing of “server and server rack” to support cash registers and to “interface with existing system”. Additional information is required. There is no specifications or details for this. Where are the existing cash register data lines fed to/from? How many are there?
VA OIT will relocate the server and server Rack. Contractor shall coordinate with COR 2 weeks before any work would interfere with server being active.
15
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
We would like to confirm whether each role—such as Superintendent, Project Manager, and Quality Control/Safety Manager—requires a separate individual to be assigned, or if it is permissible for one individual to take on multiple roles (e.g., dual- or triple-hatted responsibilities).
Refer to RFI 58
16
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Specification 033053 – Cast-In-Place Concrete is listed on the Specifications Table of Contents but is not included in the issued specifications. Please provide.
Specification 03 30 53 will be provided via Bidding Addendum.
17
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
How many full-time individuals will GC be required to have onsite during performance of work? Please confirm that the SSHO and QC can be same individual as listed in 014500.
These are two separate roles.

Superintendent shall be on site at all times during construction, with a qualified alternate available when the superintendent leaves the site. Names of primary and secondary superintendents should be submitted to COR.

18
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Specification 01 00 00, 1.29 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION, C. Photographic documentation elements: please confirm if this will be required as part of this project? If required, must this be a 3rd party service? Or can it be performed inhouse by general contractor?
General Contractor will provide daily progress reports with photos, descriptions of work, locations of work.
19.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Per specification 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL, 3.4, Item B, it states that the CQC System Manager is required to have “10 years in related work”. Could other qualifications or certifications (such as a degree in construction management or a professional certification) be considered in lieu of some of the required years of experience, particularly if they show proven competency in related work? Are there any industry or regulatory standards that mandate a minimum of 10 years of experience for this role? If not, would it be possible to reduce the requirement to align more closely with common industry practices?
Refer to RFI 58. No reduction is allowed
20.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
What are the construction hours? Are we able to start as early as 6:00 am? Are there any areas that require off-hour work?
Work hours generally should match COR schedule, 7am to 3:30pm. A 6am start time is permitted.

There may be a need to shutoff utilities during night hours. Any off-duty hours should be preapproved by COR.

21
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Are contractors required to provide trailers and/or storage boxes?
Yes
22
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Who will be the engineer of record? What are the limits of their responsibility?
Valhalla Engineering Group. EOR will assist the VA COR in determining technical requirements are met, via RFIs, Submittals and site observations. Final Authority in all matters will come from the VA COR or CO.
23.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
For asbestos abatement, please confirm that contractor will only be responsible for monitoring within contract work area, and VA will monitor outside of construction area?
Contractor is only responsible for asbestos abatement and monitoring within the contract work area.
24.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Will the VA provide laydown/storage areas? If so, where will they be located?
Contractor may store equipment inside work area as space becomes available. Storage behind building 45 is acceptable so long as it does not impede traffic or daily operations of other services. Larger equipment may be stored behind Mccoy Drive, with prior authorization from COR. Laydown and storage areas should be proposed by contractor in Logistics Plan during preconstruction.
25.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Are CAD files available for all of the issued drawings?
Yes
26.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Are contractors able to work on federal holidays that are not typical union/labor holidays?
Yes, with prior written approval.
27.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
For work related to steel, Is AISC certification required for either fabrication, installation, or both?
AISC certification is required for both fabricator and installer per

the Section 05 12 00, 1.5, A & B.

28.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Are there any restrictions for work on the roof of the existing building that would affect construction activities such as occupancy below construction?
Crane lifts of heavy equipment above roof require evacuation of rooms below. Contractor must submit lift plans, and have preapproval from COR.
29.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Are there any restrictions for opening the roof for penetration and connecting of new pipe supports or steel?
Contractor must notify COR before penetrating to interior space.
30.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
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?
Electronic submittal program is typically provided by and administered by the General Contractor. Procore or equivalent software are acceptable. Contractor should incorporate VA standard submittal registry.
31.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-EP-101, A generator “connection box” is referenced in note 14. This is also referenced in drawing 45-EP-601, note 9. Is this to be an actual generator tap box for permanent installation or is this just noting a method of temporary for the time the transformer is out of service?
Refer to RFI line item 7.
32.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
There are no panel schedules for the (3) new panels that replace existing. Can the owner provide panel schedules to properly quote these panels 45-AN, 45-CN, and 45-DN?
Refer to RFI line item 8.
33.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Can the owner confirm that the existing transformer concrete pad and box outs will accommodate the new, larger transformer?
Refer to RFI line item 9.
34.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-EP-601, note 8 refers to the main breaker in MDP-45 being “compatible with Eaton Foreseer” This breaker is NOT. The Foreseer system works off separate components that would need to be added to the switchboard. Please confirm that this is what is required.
Refer to RFI line item 10.
35.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Is it part of the project scope to add MDP-45 to the existing campus Foreseer system? If so, this would require a data line (possibly fiber optic) from building 45 back to the head end in building 2?
Refer to RFI line item 11.
36.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-EP-101, note 5 refers to providing a 120v control transformer at each VAV. Is this being provided with the VAV or would these need to be provided separately from the electrical trade?
Refer to RFI line item 12.
37.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-A-100, phase 2 note mentions this work to be performed during “night hours”. What work is this referring to exactly? All of the work in the phase 2 area?
Refer to response to RFI #13 above.
38.
10/18/2024
11/12/2024
Drawing 45-EP-101, Note 4 refers to the providing of “server and server rack” to support cash registers and to “interface with existing system”. Additional information is required. There is no specifications or details for this. Where are the existing cash register data lines fed to/from? How many are there?
Refer to RFI 14
39.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm the Superintendent shall not have any shared duties as a QCM, SSHO, or any other role on the project?
Refer to RFI 58
40.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm the SSHO shall not have any shared duties as a QCM, Superintendent, or

any other role on the project.

Refer to RFI 58

41.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm the QCM shall not have any shared duties as the SSHO, Superintendent

or any other role on the project.

Refer to RFI 58

42.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm that all firestopping must be either installed by an FM global approved

contractor, or a UL qualified firestop contractor certified.

Refer to Section 07 84 00, 1.5 for firestopping Quality Assurance requirements.

43.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm that the contractor is to include the services of a third party independent

firestopping inspector in their bid.

Refer to Section 07 84 00, 1.5, C for firestopping inspection requirements.

44.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Will the contractor be provided with a laydown area on campus?
See RFI 24.
45.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm that contractor parking will be provided on site.
Contractors may park in lot A.
46.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm if this project is tax exempt. If so, will the VA provide the documentation

to the prime contractor after award?

Yes, the purchase of materials which will be incorporated into the realty on the grounds at the facility will be tax-exempt and yes a tax-exempt letter will be provide to the awardee after award upon request.

47.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Is there a proprietary Control System Integrator for this facility? If so, please provide the

contact information.

This facility’s existing direct-digital control system is manufactured by Johnson Controls, and its ECC is located at Boiler Plant. New controls should conform to existing. Existing controls are Johnson Controls Facility Explorer, open protocol.

48.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm the existing roof type. Is the existing building roof currently under

warranty? If so, please provide manufacturer and installer information?

Existing roofing is assumed to be EPDM membrane.

There is no existing warrantee for the roof. Contractor should provide new roof warrantee for all roofing work.

49.
10/20/2024
11/12/2024
Is the GC required to use Submittal Exchange? If so, does the GC need to include the cost as part of their bid?
Refer to response to RFI #30 above.
50.
10/22/2024
11/12/2024
Spec section 12 32 00 has been provided in the specifications but no scope is clearly defined in the drawings. Please confirm what the scope is.
Section 12 32 00 shall be omitted from the scope via Bidding Addendum.
51.
10/22/2024
11/12/2024
Spec section 12 36 00 has been provided in the specification but no scope is clearly defined in the drawings. Please confirm what the scope is.
Section 12 36 00 shall be omitted from the scope via Bidding Addendum.
52.
10/22/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm existing wall types that would require any patching. It is only noted of the masonry wall for the mechanical room.
Any existing not-in-contract walls or partitions that are damaged during the course of construction or that are required to be selectively demolished or demolished in whole as part of the contractor’s means and methods must be patched, repaired and restored to original condition.
53.
10/22/2024
11/12/2024
There is a mechanical chase indicated on 45-A-110 keynote #2 as being an interior type of chase. When referencing the mechanical drawing 45-MH-102 it appears it extends above the roof. Please confirm.
The mechanical chase indicated on 45-A-110 keynote #2 does not extend above the roof but should only extend a minimum of 6” above the finished ceiling.
54.
10/22/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm that all work, including mechanical and architectural listed in phase 2 drawing 45-A-100, is to be completed during night hours.
Confirmed as required by Phase Plan on sheet 45-A-100.
55.
10/22/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm night hours.
Some utility shutdowns may be required to be conducted during night hours. Any off-duty work must have prior approval from COR.
56.
10/22/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm what the peak demand season of the Patriot store is.
Peak demand season is from November 1st to January 15th.
57.
10/22/2024
11/12/2024
Please confirm if an infection-controlled barrier will be required to be placed between room 123 and lobby 105A-45.
Infection control barriers shall be placed between phases of work and between all construction areas and existing not in contract areas.
58.
10/24/2024
11/12/2024
Can the superintendent be SSHO and QCM?
Roles shall be performed independently
59.
10/24/2024
11/12/2024
What is the anticipated start date of this project and/or when will the NTP be issued?
We don’t have an anticipated start date. The award is usually made approximately 30 days after bid opening. The NTP date will be coordinated with awardee but is usually provided 30 days or less after award.
60.
10/24/2024
11/12/2024
Can you provide an existing roof core?
A roof core may be taken by the contractor with the provision that any and all damages to the roof must be repaired in a timely manner and at the cost of the contractor.
61.
10/24/2024
11/12/2024
What is the thickness of the concrete at the roof deck?
For bidding purposes, assume that the concrete roof deck is 4” thick.

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