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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:

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

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66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

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66048 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25525R0097

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 07-28-2025 10:00 AM CDT X The purpose of this amendment is to publish the sign in sheet from the pre-bid meeting held on June 11, 2025.

This amendment also publishes the site visit agenda and questions that were received in response to the site visit and solicitation.

The due date for proposals is extended until 7/28/2025 at 10:00 AM Central Time.

Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of the offer.

Jennifer Hill Contracting Officer NCO 15

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Room GC10A (Cooler)

1. Please clarify what abatement/demolition will be required for Building #1, Room GC10A.

0. Drawing HA011, Note A1 states: “Remove concealed asbestos body seam caulks, in whole within a negative pressure enclosure with attached 3-stage wet decontamination and 2-stage loadout chambers, all under negative pressure.

0. Specifications 02 82 11__1.1.2 Extent of Work - Building 1 – GC10A states: “(1) Morgue Cooler, remove Morgue Cooler with concealed asbestos body seam caulks, in whole within a Negative Pressure Enclosure. (1) each, associated large Negative Pressure Enclosure with attached 3 stage wet decontamination and 2 stage loadout chambers, all under negative pressure.

0. Will only the body seam caulk be removed, or does the entire cooler get removed?

2. The Cooler will not be removed in its entirety.

AHU-24-01

1. Please confirm CFM of unit. AHU schedule calls out 10000 SA and 8700 CFM RA, this matches the Chilled water coil and steam coil schedule. However, the CFM listed in the fan schedule and filter schedule differ.

1. Fan CFM values are correct, AHU-24-01 supply should read 7685 CFM, AHU-24-01 return should read 6385 CFM, outside air is correct at 1300 CFM. These are estimated values based on block load calculations, and the unit must be balanced to the existing airflow values.

1. Please confirm external static pressures required for supply and return fans listed in the fan schedule are correct.

2. The Supply fan selected is 3.5” of total static, and the return fan selected is 1.04” of total static. The selections are higher than the as-built static pressures to ensure the unit has adequate capacity. Per Keynote 6 on sheet 24M-400, the contractor shall TAB the existing unit to verify the existing conditions. Provide a copy of the report to the COR and the A/E for review.

1. Please provide further details regarding configuration of the AHU. It is unclear from the drawings where the RA, OA, and EA are to be connected. A more detailed schematic or cut sheet would be appreciated.

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1. Please confirm steam pressure to be used for steam coil.

4. Existing steam is low pressure – roughly 15 psi.

AHU-1-01

1. Please confirm CFM of unit. AHU schedule calls out 5000 SA and 4325 CFM RA, this matches the Chilled water coil and steam coil schedule. However, the CFM listed in the fan schedule and filter schedule differ.

5. Fan CFM values are correct, AHU-1-01 supply should read 3450 CFM, AHU-1-01 return should read 2775 CFM, outside air is correct at 675 CFM. These are estimated values based on block load calculations, and the unit must be balanced to the existing airflow values

1. Please confirm external static pressures required for supply and return fans listed in the fan schedule are correct.

6. The Supply fan selected is 2.5” of total static, and the return fan selected is 1.12” of total static. The selections are higher than the as-built static pressures to ensure the unit has adequate capacity. Per Keynote 16 on sheet 01M-402, the contractor shall TAB the existing unit to verify the existing conditions.

1. Is a return fan required – the relief appears to be located in the RA ductwork above the corridor. OA / RA mix prior to the unit.

7. Return duct shall be ducted to the return air connection point. Close the relief air damper on the unit, and set the fan to the airflow value required. Per Keynote 16 on sheet 01M-402, the contractor shall TAB the existing unit to verify the existing conditions. Provide a copy of the report to the COR and the A/E for review

1. Please confirm steam pressure to be used for steam coil.

8. Existing steam is low pressure – roughly 15 psi.

AHU-1-02

1. Please confirm CFM of unit. AHU schedule calls out 6000 SA and 5375 CFM RA, this matches the Chilled water coil and steam coil schedule. However, the CFM listed in the fan schedule and filter schedule differ.

9. Fan CFM values are based on block load analysis, AHU-1-02 supply fan should read 6000 CFM, AHU-1-02 return fan should read 5375 CFM, outside air is correct at 625 CFM. These estimated values are based on block load calculations, and the unit must be balanced to match the existing airflow values. These are estimated values based on block load calculations, and the unit must be balanced to the existing airflow values in the rooms and outside air to meet building requirements through pre-TAB analysis. Per Keynote 11 on sheet 01M-403, the contractor shall TAB the existing unit to verify the existing conditions. Provide a copy of the report to the COR and the A/E for review.

1. Please confirm external static pressures required for supply and return fans listed in the fan schedule are correct.

10. Static pressure for selected supply fan is 2.5” total SP. Static pressure for selected return fan is 1.16” total SP. The selections are higher than the as-built static pressures to ensure the unit has adequate capacity. Per Keynote 11 on sheet 01M-403, the contractor shall TAB the existing unit to verify the existing conditions. Provide a copy of the report to the COR and the A/E for review.

1. Will the new steam coil require face and bypass.

11. The steam coil selected does not require a face and bypass.

1. Please confirm steam pressure to be used for steam coil.

12. Existing steam is low pressure – roughly 15 psi.

DOAS-51-01

1. Please confirm the external static pressures required for supply fan listed in the fan schedule is correct.

13. Static pressure for selected supply fan is 3.5” total SP. Exhaust fan is 1” total SP. The selections are higher than the as-built static pressures to ensure the unit has adequate capacity. Per Keynote 3 on sheet 51M-400, the contractor shall TAB the existing unit to verify the existing conditions. Provide a copy of the report to the COR and the A/E for review.

General Questions

1. AHU and DOAS scheduled notes call for single point power and disconnect for each unit. Units will also require a VFD for VAV and / or balancing. Are VFDs to be provided by unit manufacturer or Division 26. Further when SF and RF each fan will require a power hit, please confirm.

14. VFDs are provided by the unit manufacturer. Please see selection.

1. If VFDS are by AHU manufacturer please confirm if VFD requires disconnect (fused / non fused), back up VFD, etc.

15. VFDs require a fused disconnect

1. Are any of these AHUS or DOAS units considered to be in “high humidity” and require epoxy coated coils as called out in the AHU spec.

16. AHUS and DOAS should be considered to be in a high humidity area are require epoxy coated coils.

1. Drawing 01EP400b calls out demoing and replacing Electrical Panel GW3. But drawing 01EP612 and E702 just show adding a breaker. Is this panel getting replaced? If so, we need a panel schedule and riser drawings revised.

17. Contractor to add breaker

1. Factor 5: Past Performance requires a Past Performance Questionnaire for projects not available in PPIRS. Please provide the PPQ for us to send to our clients. (Attachment 5 is not attached as mentioned in the solicitation).

18. PPQ Attached to amendment.

1. Can ECM motors be utilized on these AHU’s?

19. Contractor to provide selections in accordance with the contract documents, unless otherwise approved via submittal or RFI.

1. Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum?

20. The sign in sheet is published with this amendment.

1. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

21. An individual may only have a maximum of 2 roles. Production positions may not be mixed with Quality or Site Safety positions. The Contractor shall submit all applicable qualifications for consideration when performing multiple positions. Based on qualifications, the COR will confirm multiple role performance. This will be submitted via the APP, which is part of spec section 01 35 26.

1. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

22. An individual may only have a maximum of 2 roles. Production positions may not be mixed with Quality or Site Safety positions. The Contractor shall submit all applicable qualifications for consideration when performing multiple positions. Based on qualifications, the COR will confirm multiple role performance. This will be submitted via the APP, which is part of spec section 01 35 26.

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1. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

23. An individual may only have a maximum of 2 roles. Production positions may not be mixed with Quality or Site Safety positions. The Contractor shall submit all applicable qualifications for consideration when performing multiple positions. Based on qualifications, the COR will confirm multiple role performance. This will be submitted via the APP, which is part of spec section 01 35 26.

1. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

24. An individual may only have a maximum of 2 roles. Production positions may not be mixed with Quality or Site Safety positions. The Contractor shall submit all applicable qualifications for consideration when performing multiple positions. Based on qualifications, the COR will confirm multiple role performance. This will be submitted via the APP, which is part of spec section 01 35 26.

1. Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

25. No. An individual may only have a maximum of 2 roles. Production positions may not be mixed with Quality or Site Safety positions. The Contractor shall submit all applicable qualifications for consideration when performing multiple positions. Based on qualifications, the COR will confirm multiple role performance. This will be submitted via the APP, which is part of spec section 01 35 26.

1. Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

26. This is correct.

1. Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county.

27. Updated wage determination attached.

1. Please confirm if the current prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project with no escalation?

28. That is correct. There will not be any escalation

1. Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

29. The design meets all known requirements.

1. Please confirm the VA is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent.

30. No, the VA is not responsible for contracting the commissioning agent. Commissioning agent is the responsibility of the A/E.

1. Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable to meet ICRA requirements?

31. The A/E does not take exception to the use of STARC barriers or similar. However, the barriers must meet ICRA requirements.

1. Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends?

32. Shutdowns will be coordinated during scheduling to be adjusted to minimize patient care impacts. Units directly supporting patient care centers will likely require off-hour shut downs. Units that do not impact patient care can be done during business hours.

1. Will hydrostatic testing be sufficient on all pipe welds or will x-ray be required?

33. Provide both hydrostatic testing and x-ray.

1. If X-ray is required, what percentage of welds and who will be responsible for the cost of testing?

34. 100% of welding will need to be x-ray tested due to age of pipes, Contractor is responsible for cost of testing.

1. If hydrostatic testing is required will the water necessary for hydrostatic testing of piping systems be provided by the facility?

35. The facility will not provide the needed glycol mixture for testing.

1. Can discharge water from hydrostatic testing be allowed to go into sewer drains or will the contractor need to provide a tank?

36. The contractor will need a collection tank due to the glycol in the testing water.

1. Please confirm if there is assumed asbestos on any piping that is to be removed?

37. Please see environmental drawings for projected impacted materials.

1. Will boiler and chiller plant, mechanical rooms, etc. be cleared of all stored debris prior to the contractor entering those areas?

38. The Contractor is responsible for removing and storing any items in these locations prior to construction start.

1. Will patient rooms, offices, common area, etc. be cleared of all furniture and equipment prior to the contractor entering those areas?

39. The Contractor is responsible for any needed removal and storage of furniture and equipment prior to start of work.

1. Will a full-time fire watch be required during activities such as cutting and welding? How long after such activities are completed?

40. Hot work permits and requirements will be approved by station safety and engineering. Please see hot work requests in the specifications for considerations and requirements.

1. Will any existing glycol be required to be removed and disposed of by the contractor? If so, can the total volume of glycol be provided?

41. Existing glycol will need to be removed as required for removal of existing equipment.

1. Please confirm the extent of any duct cleaning scope requirements.

42. Duct cleaning will be as needed for attachment of new AHUs to existing duct work.

1. Is there a particular vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Building Automation System or Temperature Controls System?

43. Station to confirm, The current BAS and controls systems are maintained by Johnson Controls.

1. With regards to underground utility work how much open trenching be allowed at a time?

44. Building 3 work to include underground utilities is no longer in the scope of this project.

1. After backfilling, topsoil and seed have been applied who is responsible for watering? If the contractor is responsible will water be provided by the facility?

45. Building 3 work to include underground utilities is no longer in the scope of this project.

1. On all underground utility work please confirm if excavated material is acceptable for re-use as backfill?

46. Building 3 work to include underground utilities is no longer in the scope of this project.

1. Please confirm if the contractor is responsible for any rock removal that is encountered. If so, what is the assumed elevations and quantity of rock material?

47. Building 3 work to include underground utilities is no longer in the scope of this project.

1. Please confirm if a unit price can be established for rock removal as opposed to carrying in bid?

48. Building 3 work to include underground utilities is no longer in the scope of this project.

1. If an extreme amount of rock is encountered/removed, please confirm if extra time will be added to the contract completion date?

49. Building 3 work to include underground utilities is no longer in the scope of this project.

1. Please confirm if there is a separate staging area onsite for fill material to be stockpiled for re-use?

50. Building 3 work to include underground utilities is no longer in the scope of this project.

1. If all reusable fill material can stay on property, is it expected that the area will need erosion controls and to be topsoil, raked, and seeded at end of project?

51. Building 3 work to include underground utilities is no longer in the scope of this project.

1. Please confirm if an onsite arborist is required for any tree removal or tree protection?

52. No trees are projected for removal under this scope of work.

1. Please advise if the site contains any contaminated soil that needs to be removed.

53. No contaminated soil is anticipated for removal.

1. If the underground site package requires removal of contaminated soils. Will the site contractor be required to have operators trained and certified in all various levels of contamination handling?

54. No contaminated soil is anticipated for removal.

1. Will all contaminated soils be delivered to a location on site, turned over to Owner for disposal?

55. No contaminated soil is anticipated for removal.

1. Please confirm if we will be allowed to keep a locked storage container or conex box within the grounds.

56. Government to confirm laydown area prior to mobilization.

1. To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date.

57. The Bid date will be extended until July 28, 2025 at 10AM Central.

1. Please confirm that building 3 is NOT part of this project, the drawings are NOT red lined and there is only one reference to building 3 in section A.3 Price sheet.

58. Building 3 and all related scope are no longer in the scope of this project and should not be considered in bidding per the specifications.

1. Section 1. Preparation and submittal proposals: Part C. Please confirm the Government attends to award with or without discussion. The wording here indicates the Government may do both clarification and discussions.

59. Pursuant to clause 52.215-1 (included by reference), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price, and technical qualifications standpoint. The VA reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines such discussions to be necessary

1. Page 10 of the solicitation, 2. Documents to submit C Indicated “See 1a for complete factors”, please provide direction where this is located.

60. This is located on page 8.

1. Page 10 of the solicitation, 2. Documents to submit: There are no instructions on page limitations, is not applicable to this solicitation?

61. There is not a page limit applicable to this solicitation.

1. Page 15 3. Basis of Award: This solicitation reads as if the intend is a LPTA Not a tradeoff, can you please confirm the relative importance for each factor, are we to assume the order that the factors are in is the order of important in accordance with 15.304 (d)? Can you add the rating methods for this solicitation?

62. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined are significantly more important than price. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15.101-1 for the Best Value – Tradeoff source selection process.

1. Page 55 Section 4.14 VAAR 852.219-75 is missing the fill in, ii General or iii Special trade

63. VAAR 852.219-75 is attached to the solicitation, please use the attachment or pull directly from the VAAR.

1. Can we get a photograph of the current morgue compressor setup for documentation purposes?

64.

64. What contingency plans are in place for operations during the downtime of the morgue equipment? Contractor will provide alternate source for cooling of the morgue due to construction efforts. The contractor will include morgue downtime in the construction schedule to coordinate with the station for the relocation of any deceased patients at the time of construction.

64. How will the transfer of deceased individuals to other facilities be managed during the equipment downtime? Transfer of deceased individuals will be managed by the coroner in conjunction with the VHA. This will be coordinated once a final schedule is approved with the station.

1. What are the plans for managing humidity control in the new system, especially with 100% outside air?

65. AHU-51-1 Humidifier valve shall modulate to maintain space humidity within VA TIL limits.

1. Why are smoke detectors installed in ducts with 100% outside air units, and is this necessary?

66. This is a requirement based on total air flow of the unit supply air. NFPA 90A, Chapter 11.4.2.1 requires a smoke detector be installed on the supply side of units supplying more than 2000 CFM.

1. How will the new controls and valving for steam systems be configured, and what are the expected outcomes?

67. Please see sequences of operation on the drawings

1. Please provide detailed information on what type of steam coils you were wanting these units. We are unsure how you want to control these steam coils as they do not appear to have face and bypass or a 1/3 and 2/3 Valve arrangement.

68. These are low capacity steam coils at low pressure. The valves should modulate to control steam flow into the coil as needed for heating per the sequence of operation.

1. Please provide details on the temporary requirements wanted for each unit and each phase of this project. Please provide total downtime allowed. Please provide work hours allowed. Please provide the capacity needed for both heating and cooling on temporary equipment if temporary equipment is needed by facility. Please provide connection points for power and chilled water for the temporary equipment if temporary equipment is needed.

69. See Demo Sheet Notes 1, 3, and 4. Contractor to verify existing site conditions, coordinate with the VA on outages and downtime. Capacity for temporary units should be aligned with required Preconstruction TAB survey prior to any work See Key Notes on drawings.

1. Please remove from the scope of work all items that are already completed such as the underground chill water, piping, and condensate pump. These were noticed on the walk-through by all parties walk-through.

70. Drawings denoting scope removed are provided in this response.

1. Please provide a detailed steam trap schedule with Trap types, capacities and pressures.

71. Coordinate steam trap sizing with steam coils capacities.

1. Please provide a detailed drawing, showing the piping arrangement for each unit to include all steam traps necessary for such piping arrangement.

72. See details on M-601. Coordinate steam trap sizing with steam coils capacities.

1. Please provide a DDC controls sequence specific for each unit. The current control sequence appears to be generic and not tailored to each specific unit or specific area.

73. Sequence provided for units are shown on M-501, and M-502. Sequences were simplified to allow for similar sequence to be applied to the spaces.

1. Please confirm that and all Basis of Design items and materials that the VA has satisfied all Buy American Waivers, if applicable, and sole source requirements as needed. Please provide us any Buy American Act Waivers that would be provided under this contract. This is not currently in the plans, documents, or specifications.

74. No sole source requirements were submitted for this project.

1. Will the VA pay for the engineering and design submittals, as well as all applicable deposits required by various manufacturers to put equipment into design and/or production?

75. Contractor will be required to pay all sub consultants and submittal fees.

1. Is the new VA memorandum on bolts for steam and hot water systems applicable to this project? To our understanding A307 bolts are no longer allowed.

76. A307 bolts are no longer allowed for application.

1. Tax Exemption: Is this project sales tax-exempt? If so, can the government provide a tax exemption certificate for materials purchased?

77. This project is NOT tax exempt. A tax exempt certificate will not be issued. Please include taxes in your proposal. A modification for taxes will not be considered.

1. Notice to Proceed (NTP): How soon after a contract award is the NTP expected to be issued?

78. A notice to proceed will be issued at the kickoff that will be scheduled after all applicable bonds and insurance are received by contracting. This typically happens within 10 days.

1. Submittal Platform: Will the VA accept the use of Submittal Exchange software or equivalent as the primary submittal platform?

79. The Contractor is responsible to provide an electronic file transfer system that is accessible by government computers in accordance with the specifications.

1. Payment for Stored Materials: Will payment applications for materials stored onsite or in a bonded warehouse be approved?

80. Yes, Payment of stored materials and equipment is at the discretion of the contracting officer. The materials and equipment need to be in a bonded/insured storage location where the COR/Inspector can field verify.

1. Bid Hold Period: Will the government consider reducing the bid hold period to 90 days due to current inflation risks?

81. A 90 day acceptance period is acceptable.

1. Economic Price Adjustment Clause: Will the government include an Economic Price Adjustment Clause in the contract to address price fluctuations in materials?

82. An Economic Price Adjustment Clause will not be included in the contract.

1. SSHO and Superintendent Roles: Can the SSHO, QCM and superintendent positions be fulfilled by the same individual, provided qualifications are met? If not, can the superintendent double as the SSHO?

83. See RFI #22-26.

1. Scheduling Consultant: Is an external scheduling consultant required, or can scheduling duties be handled in-house by a qualified team member?

84. Contractors will submit the resume of the scheduling professional for final approval. In-house schedulers who meet the contract requirements be authorized for use.

1. Temporary Facilities: Are contractors required to provide a temporary site o=ice or trailer, or will space be allocated within the existing facility?

85. Lay-down areas and parking for the contractor are in the 255 gravel parking lot south of building 18. Laydown area and contractor space will be approved and located post award.

1. Parking and Staging: Will there be designated parking and staging area for contractor personnel?

86. Lay-down areas and parking for the contractor are in the 255 gravel parking lot south of building 18. Laydown area and contractor space will be approved and located post award.

1. How many parking spaces will be provided if there is on-site parking?

87. Lay-down areas and parking for the contractor are in the 255 gravel parking lot south of building 18. Laydown area and contractor space will be approved and located post award.

1. Site Access and Badging: Will the government provide a detailed badging and access protocol for contractor personnel?

88. Badging and access will be done for all necessary personnel in accordance with station operating procedures. The COR will support the contractor for the badging process. Please allow ample time as this process could take up to 3-months.

1. Fire Watch: If impairments to fire alarm systems exceed four hours, will the VA provide support for fire watch personnel, or is the contractor solely responsible?

89. No, the VA will not provide support. This will be the responsibility of the contractor.

1. Environmental Protection Plan: Are there specific templates or guidelines required for the Environmental Protection Plan, or is a contractor-developed plan sufficient?

90. A contractor plan in accordance with the division 2 specification requirements in the contract documents that is approved by the station is sufficient.

1. Testing and Commissioning: Please confirm the VA will be hiring the commissioning agent.

91. See RFI 31.

1. Infection Control: Please confirm modular walls (such as STARC) are allowed for ICRA.

92. See RFI 32.

1. As-Built Drawings: Are as-built drawings available for existing conditions, or will the contractor need to verify all dimensions on-site?

93. Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimensions on site.

1. Is Procore acceptable for this project

94. Yes, the use of PROCORE or other electronic file transfer systems per the specification requirements are acceptable.

1. There is no specification for Mechanical Insulation in the manual. Please provide.

95. 23 07 11 covers mechanical insulation.

1. 01M-400, Note 5. Where is the 2-1/2” condensate return line we are to tie-in to located?

96. Condensate pump units are being replaced like-for-like at the same location based on site visit and as-built documentation.

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96.

1. 01M-402, Note 5. What size is the steam main that we are to tie-in to?

97. The existing main is 2” based on as-built documentation. Screenshot below if rom 657-10-0104, sheet 1C-MH8.

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97.

1. 01M-402, Note 5. What size condensate return is to serve AHU-1-01?

98. 2” condensate return, see above.

1. 01M-402, Note 5. What size is the main condensate return that we are to tie-in to?

99. Contractor to verify all sizing and conditions. Sizes indicated are from as built documents as well as existing conditions observed. Contractor to verify all dimensions.

1. 01M-402, Note 7. What size is the main Chilled Water that we are to tie-in to?

100. The existing chilled water supply and return is 3” based on as-build documentation. The existing branch from corridor to the mechanical room is 2-1/2” based on as-build.

100.

1. 01M-403, Note 4. How far away is the main chilled water return that we are to tie-in to? Can you provide a drawing showing the location?

101. The chilled water main is located on the roof, roughly 15 feet from the unit connection point. It is located outside of the penthouse.

1. 01M-403, Note 10. What size is the steam main that we are to tie-in to?

102. 1-1/4” steam main and condensate return based on as build from project 657-10-104J, sheet 1E-MH9. From site, steam supply and condensate return is piped from the ERV, over the roof, to the penthouse. The lines appear to come up from under floor in the penthouse.

102.

102.

102.

1. 01M-403, Note 10. What size condensate return is to serve AHU-1-02?

103. See previous

1. 01M-403, Note 10. What size is the main condensate return that we are to tie-in to?

104. See previous

1. 03M-400. Please provide a specification for the underground chilled water piping.

105. Underground piping no longer required under this contract.

1. 03M-401, Note 4. Please provide the pipe sizes required for the new pump piping along with the sizes we are supposed to tie-in to.

106. Condensate pump inlet is 2", discharge size is 3/4".

1. Please provide detailed information for the steam traps including sizes and locations including any drip traps required.

107. Coordinate steam trap sizing with steam coils capacities. Steam traps should be located at the units upstream of the steam coils.

1. 24M-400. Provide the new steam and chilled water piping sizes required to serve AHU-24-01. Include pipe sizes, piping routes and connection points including the size of the piping mains that we are to tie-in to. Provide relevant steam trap information.

108. Connection points and sizes included on the selection cutsheet. Steam Inlet size 2-1/2”, Condensate outlet 1-1/2”. Chill water supply and return 2-1/2”. Cooling coil condensate drain is 1-1/2”. Screenshot below is from project number 24-5191, sheet 24-H1. Chilled water supply and return main is 4”.

108.

1. 51M-400. Provide the new steam and chilled water piping sizes required to serve DOAS-51-01. Include pipe sizes, piping routes and connection points including the size of the piping mains that we are to tie-in to. Provide relevant steam trap information.

109. Connection points and sizes included on the AHU selection cutsheet. All connections are 1-1/2”. Screen shot below is from project no 657 075, sheet 51-H18. Chilled water supply and return are 3”. GH and GHR are 2”. HWH and HWHR are 2” at the unit. Steam trap information can be found on detail 10/M-600.

109.

109.

1. 51M-401, Note 2. Please provide the pipe sizes required for the new pump piping along with the sizes we are supposed to tie-in to.

110. Condensate pump units are being replaced like-for-like at the same location based on site visit and as-built documentation. 25VCD4 (duplex) 2-1/2” inlet, 1-1/2” outlet.

110.

110.

1. 51M-402, Note 2. Please provide the pipe sizes required for the new pump piping along with the sizes we are supposed to tie-in to.

111. Condensate pump units are being replaced like-for-like at the same location based on site visit and as-built documentation. The condensate pump 151.5CC has a 3/4" discharge connection and a 2” inlet connection.

1. M-600, Detail 3. Where are inertia bases required?

112. Inertia bases are to be installed as required for vibration control of AHUs, DOAS, and pumps.

1. Can bidders submit CPARS in lieu of PPQs? CPARS can be submitted in lieu of or in addition to PPQ’s

1. Pre-Award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation: 2025 numbers are not available or incurred. Please verify that information for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is acceptable.

114. Yes, this is acceptable.

1. The Solicitation contains FAR 52.225-9 Buy American – Construction Materials, and the estimated value is $5,000,000-$10,000,000. In the event the total value of the contract exceeds $6,708,000, will this provision be modified to FAR 52.225-11 Buy American – Construction Materials under Trade Agreements, as proscribed by FAR 25.1102?

115. All applicable FAR clauses will be included.

1. The drawings indicate limited access to rooms during each phase of this project. What is the estimated accessibility of rooms, such as number of rooms available at one time and hours/day those rooms will be made available for construction?

116. Availability of rooms will be coordinated and approved during scheduling and is dependent on VHA Hospital operations. A/E recommends assuming two AHUs can be worked on at one time, however Contractor will need to provide temporary cooling to areas that were supplied by the air handler scheduled to be demolished.

1. Will the Contractor have space onsite for an office trailer and storage containers for mater.

117. Lay-down areas and parking for the contractor are in the 255 gravel parking lot south of building 18. Lay-down area and contractor space will be approved and located post award.

1. Is it acceptable to submit previously completed PPQs from past projects, or do new PPQs need to be submitted?

118. PPQ’s shall be submitted from the client to the Government point of contact. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s).

1. Will the Government consider and evaluate past performance examples that meet the dollar threshold (≥ $2M) but were not performed in an active healthcare environment?

Conversely, will the Government consider and evaluate past performance examples performed in an active healthcare environment, but under the $xxx threshold?

Our firm is considering leveraging the experience of our SBA-approved Mentor under an active Mentor-Protégé Agreement. While our Mentor has several highly relevant projects that meet or exceed the cost threshold, they were not performed in medical settings. Conversely, our team has experience in occupied healthcare environments, though several of those projects fall below the specified dollar threshold. We appreciate your clarification as it will help us submit the most comprehensive and responsive proposal possible.

119. To be technically acceptable, submit a minimum of two (2), and a maximum of three (3), construction projects for the Offeror that best demonstrates your experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP in a hospital setting.

1. Would projects conducted in hospital support facilities such as dietary, laundry, or logistics buildings be considered as taking place in an “active healthcare environment” for evaluation purposes?

120. To be technically acceptable, submit a minimum of two (2), and a maximum of three (3), construction projects for the Offeror that best demonstrates your experience on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP in a hospital setting.

1. The solicitation reads: “For the subcontractors identified, provide a resume of that company, identify any of the key personnel that will be working this project and the relevant experience of both the company and any key personnel that were identified.” Does the require Subcontractor Consent Forms for each subcontractor as well? If so, will those forms be provided?

121. Subcontractor Consent Forms are not required.

1. While the solicitation clearly states that Factor 1: Prime Contractor Construction Experience must present previous experience with the offeror as prime, Special Note 1 reads, “SPECIAL NOTE 1: For Prime Contractors That May Lack Past Performance Information: In accordance with FAR Part 15.305(a)(2), in the case of a Prime Contractor that is without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Such offerors may submit relevant past performance information regarding predecessor companies; key personnel who have relevant experience; or subcontractors that will be performing major or critical aspects of this requirement, provided that such information is relevant to the construction in this solicitation.”

Does this mean we can present past experience in Factor 1 from our subcontractors as long as it’s recent, relevant and meets all the other criteria? Or, do the experience examples need to be from the offeror as prime in order to be considered?

122. Subcontractor experience will not be evaluated.

If the Government will accept and evaluate past experience from our subcontractors, are Subcontractor Consent Forms required? If so, will those forms be provided?

1. The solicitation reads: “If there is not a completed past performance evaluation available in PPIRS, then the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (reference ATTACHMENT 5) for each project referenced in Factor 1, Construction Experience.” However, there is no Attachment 5 contained in the documents that I can see. Will the government please provide the form they want us to use? PPQ is attached to this modification.

123. PPQ attached to this amendment.

See attached document: 657-23-101JB Pre-proposal sign-in.

See attached document: PPQ- 657-23-101JB.

See attached document: VA_St_Louis_MO_AHU_Updated_Selections.

See attached document: MO20250089 06-13-2025.

See attached document: PreProposal Conference Site Visit Agenda 657-23-101JB.

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