36C25618R0535-0003001.pdf

1. Square footage to be renovated.

a. Approximately 2000 square feet. Contractor shall verify all measures and amounts, which will include, the area behind the serving line, the kitchen, dry goods storage and the freezer. Contractor shall also verify the number and type of floor drains to be replaced.

2. Could we get drawings of the Canteen Kitchen area?

a. Drawings are attached

3. Who is responsible for equipment removal and re-install. The SOW states that the contractor shall coordinate all kitchen equipment removal and reinstallation with the medical center and canteen staff but does not say who will remove and install. We will be glad to complete this work but need to know so we can bid accordingly.

a. Contractor is responsible for equipment removal and re-install.

4. Where the kitchen equipment will be stored during new floor installation.

a. Kitchen equipment will be stored in dining area of canteen. Measures will need to be taken to protect the flooring and all areas of the dining area.

1. Can you send us plans with dimensions for Seed Project Area in the Canteen? Also, if you have as built drawing of this area, it would be helpful

a. Available drawings are attached.

2. For the seed project, you mentioned new epoxy floors. I assume this are the Sika Floors for which there is a unit price ( Item 33 on unit price sheet). Will other manufacturers besides Sika be acceptable, if equal to Sika?

a. Brand name or equal. IF proposing equal product please include product description/ cut sheets/ information for review with offer.

3. Since we have no specification for materials to be installed under this contract, I assume material similar to existing work in place would be the standard for various items.

a. Material standards will have to comply with any and all VA standards/ Master specifications.

1. Page 6 of Solicitation states there is an Attachment A, Seed Project SOW. I do not see that file on FBO and is not in the list of attachments on page 108, Section 4.41

a. Reattached to this amendment.

2. What is magnitude of seed project? Also specifications and other details needed.

a. Magnitude of the seed project is between $25,000 and $100,000.000.

3. Page 8 of Solicitation, #5 (Proof VETS 100 has been filed for 2016), not sure what this is?

a. Please see https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm

4. Do we need to fill out all forms at end of solicitation on pages 92-106? If so, it seems like the forms would make the past performance external rather than internally included in the technical proposal as stated on page 10, Section II Experience.

https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm

a. Forms are to be completed as directed on each particular form. Reference forms are to be completed by references and sent to the CO via email @ashlei.donerson@va.gov.

Key personnel forms are to be completed by the individuals that will serve as key personnel. They are to be returned to the CO with the contractors offer.