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UPGRADE RESTROOMS B21 TO ADA COMPLIANCE

Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks 36C25620B0003 RFI Questions and Answers

1. Is overcoating existing tile with a broadcast epoxy an option?

If the manufacturer will warranty the epoxy wall coating over existing tile, and no “shadow” of the existing wall tile installation is visible, then the contractor may leave the existing wall tiles in place. The existing cove tile must be removed.

2. Is the VA aware that if tile is removed around the vanities, the existing vanities will have to be replaced?

The VA is not aware nor agrees with the replacement of the existing vanities. Contractor must finish walls to fill in spaces created by removal of wall tiles to allow reinstallation of existing vanities without any airgaps between vanities and wall surfaces.

3. What is the actual solicitation number for this project?

36C25620B0003

4. The Wage Rate attached AR20190032 with the solicitation is for the County of Pulaski and this project is in Washington County.

AR20200035

5. Why is Design Build Spec information on page 47 required?

This is not a design build requirement

6. Will there be evaluation factors?

No, this will be sealed bidding

7. Specification page 01 00 00-1 title reads #564-15-110 New Flooring Canteen & NFS Dish Room. Is this a typographical error and specification for B21 Upgrade Restroom?

Yes, this is an error. The heading should read 564-17-135 B21 Restrooms ADA Compliant.

8. The B21 Schedule Specification 01 32 16.5 reads it is for 564-16-103 Correct Boiler Plant Deficiencies and spec writer notes were not taken out-what all applies?

The COR could not find the above-mentioned discrepancy in the contract specification 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build).

9. SF1442 description Vetbiz information has conflicting information on when verification is required. Is it bid-opening or time of award?

Required at bid opening.

10. Release of Claims (ROC) attachment on page 49, is this ROC to be used in lieu of what we currently use?

Release of Claims will be used in accordance to the standard set by the United States Government.