36C25620B0002-0005017.pdf

PK DOMESTIC HOT WATER HEATERS

Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks

36C25620B0002

RFI Questions and Answers

1. What is the actual project number for this project?

654-20-516

2. The Statement of Work (SOW) reads DRAFT, is there a FINAL of the SOW?

This is the final

3. The Wage Rate on page 59 of the solicitation references WD 564201690001 which is not the WD that was attached and is for the County of Pulaski and this project is in

Washington County.

AR20200035

4. Just to clarify, there will be no evaluation factors? Section M states there will be none.

No, this will be sealed bidding

5. Will there be drawings for this project?

No

6. Amendment 2 specifications page 01 00 00-1 through 19 title reads 564-19-513 building 3 flood repairs. Is this a typographical error with the project number and title and the specification descriptions is correct for this project?

It is a typo

7. Amendment 2 included the specification and the cover page reads the project number as 564-19-515 which is different than what was referenced in the RFI question #1.

564-20-516

8. The period of performance on the SF1442 description page and the SOW states 75 calendar days. The specifications 01 00 00-1 reads 120 days. Which is correct?

75 calendar days

9. Will the work in the mechanical room 1127-02 be required after hours or on weekends dues to effects on the MRI area?

Yes, that H2O heater provides hot water to the kitchen, so it will have to be after hours or on the weekend.

10. Will the work in Mech room PC-105 be required after hours or on weekends due to the confined space and being in a primary patient hallway?

Yes, it will have to be after hours or on the weekend.

11. Will all copper vent piping remain and tied into new water heater or will it need to be replaced?

Two of the units being replaced will be replaced with the same size units so the copper piping will probably fit the new units. The other two are different. The oven temperature and pressure relief will have to be replaced. Both discharge lines mentioned will need to be run to a drain with copper lines.

12. It was stated at the site visit that a new condensate tank is being provided to rearrange

PC 105. What materials is being provided? What is the make/model of the condensate tank?

There is a new condensate pump, tank and controls, and setup for the voltage in

PC105. All piping hookups will need to be provided. The brand of the condensate pump is Shippensburg Pump Company - Shipco® Pumps.

13. The SOW does not call for replacement of the circuit breakers. Will the ones currently installed handle the load of the new water heaters?

The difference in power requirements will be negligible, existing circuit breakers will be reused.

14. What brand of breakers/ load will need to be installed if required to change?

See above (question 12)

15. Will disconnects be required to be installed for the new water heaters?

No.

16. Will housekeeping pads be required in PC-105?

Yes.

17. What will the ICRA requirements be for PC-105 and 1127-02 be? As both require access through patient used hallways.

All old equipment should be covered and removed after hours. You may need to have negative air pressure in the mechanical room. All the water heaters, except the one in front of PC, (PC-043) will need to be done after hours or on the weekend.