S02 AMEND A0002 36C25524R0086 RFI 01-23.docx

Response to RFIs Question 07-23 Amend A0002 Solicitation No. 36C225524R0086 589A6-22-236 Replace Various Fan Coil Units Main Hospital, Leavenworth

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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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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.

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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.

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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

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

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

07/02/2024

589A6-22-236 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25524R0086 06-20-2024

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THIS AMENDMENT IS TO PROMULGATE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES.

1.Promulgate Questions/RFI with responses, 01-23.

2. Hard copies of Proposals are due 16 July 2024 by 2:00pm Central time at the NCO15 Office.

3. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Timothy Parison Contracting Officer

1. Please advise if the designated SSHO and Competent Person role can be fulfilled by the site superintendent?

Response: Yes

2. Will the cost for submittal exchange be provided by the VA or GC?

Response: By the GC.

3. How many rooms with Fan coils can we work on at one time?

Specification section 028211-1, B, 1 Traditional asbestos abatement, states there is estimated quantities below. No quantities are provided. Please provide quantities of materials to be removed and disposed.

Response: One riser worth of fan coils will be 3-4 units. VA Leavenworth does not believe there is any asbestos or lead paint of concern.

4. Specification section 028333.13 Lead based painting removal and disposal. Please provide quantity of lead-based material to be removed and disposed.

Response: VA Leavenworth does not believe there is any asbestos or lead paint of concern.

5. Daikin does not make a Buy American Fan Coil any more. Please advise if the basis of design fan coil is still acceptable.

Response: Fan coils must meet the buy American act. Fan Coil sizing must equal or exceed basis of design on the plans.

6. Will fan coil replacement in the offices need to happen after hours or will the occupants be relocated for the unit to be replaced during normal business hours?

Thanks.

Response: Fan coil replacement will take place during normal business hours.

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Response to RFIs Question 01-06 Amend A0002 Solicitation No. 36C225524R0086 589A6-22-236 Replace Various Fan Coil Units Main Hospital, Leavenworth

07. Is this project tax-exempt?

Response: Yes

08. Are there any abatement materials on the Fan Coil Units?

Response: VA Leavenworth does not believe there is any asbestos or lead paint of concern.

09. How can we quantify the asbestos abatement if applicable to this project?

Response: VA Leavenworth does not believe there is any asbestos or lead paint of concern.

10. Does all mechanical piping need to be removed and replaced in the piping chases?

Response: Piping in the mechanical spaces need to be removed and replaced back to the risers.

Does this include chilled water? Hot Water? Steam and Condensate? As well as drains?

Response: Yes

11. In the first paragraph of the Statement of proposal items, it states every nut, Washer, and bolt on this project must be 304 SS. Is that a requirement?

Response: No

12. What is the steam pressure we should use to rate the Fan Coil units?

Response: Designs based on a 5psig steam pressure.

13. What Hot Water Temperatures (supply and return) should be used for sizing the Fan Coil Units?

Response: Designs are based on 180oF entering hot water temperature with a 30oF DT.

14. What chilled water temperatures b (supply and return) should be used for sizing the Fan Coil Units?

Response: Designs are based on 45oF entering chilled water temperature with a 10oF ΔT

15. Are Johnson Controls FCU’s allowed to bid?

Response: Yes.

16. Are the valve packages to be supplied by the Fan Coil Manufacturer or by a controls contractor?

Response: Either way would be acceptable.

17. Can you please provide the ICRA requirements on the locations applicable to this project?

Response: ICRA level 3 will be enforced. Negative air or air scrubbers will be required.

18. Are the coil connection handing on the units typical? Hot water on the left side? Chilled water on the right side?

Response: That will be up to the winning bidder.

19. Normally opened or normally closed valves on steam? Fail-Safe Valve Requirements?

Response: Normally closed. No fail-safe requirements.

20. Is there glycol in this chilled water system?

Response: No

21. Are there isolation valves on each hot, chilled, and steam riser?

Response: Yes, VA will not guarantee that they operate or turn the water off completely. New isolation valves need to be added at each riser.

22. Do thermostats need to be provided and installed?

Response: Yes

23. Do disconnects need to be furnished and installed?

Response: No, you can reuse existing electrical disconnect.

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