Amendment 0003_Combined QandA Final 7_21_2020.pdf

RFP 36C256-20-R-0055 CLC Renovation 1st Floor, Jackson, MS

1. Will the government be willing to bond this project in phases to allow us to maintain bonding capacity and work other projects as well?

No. The penal amount of performance bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

2. With the ground level being used to treat COVID patients, how will GC and subcontractors handle any work needed in the ground level for any modifications above ceilings? Also what type of protections/ barriers are to be implemented?

Airtight barriers will be needed and access to one room will be given at a time. This will need to be coordinated with the COR.

3. Is the VA expecting for the GC to provide a temporary elevator for personnel and materials?

The contractor shall provide either a temporary materials/personnel lift or a temporary construction stair for personnel entering the work area. All materials must be placed in the work area from the exterior balcony located along grid line 1, between grid lines J and M.

4. Will the sign in sheets be released?

Yes, Posted to FBO on 07/09/2020.

5. Can the Sustainable Construction Requirements clause from the VA be removed?

No, all provisions and clauses of the solicitation will be required.

6. As a result of the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., and the resulting Federal, State and local governments’ responses / requirements of safe distancing and potential advocations of working remotely and/or complete organization closures, please advise how the Government intends to address delays resulting there as it pertains to the current solicitation schedule for this and all future projects.

No delays anticipated

7. What is the basis of design for the Pneumatic Tube in the SOW?

The basis of design is Swisslog Healthcare TransLogic and must be fully integrated and compatible with the existing Swisslog Healthcare system as indicated on sheet AS301, detail 2. Per the FFE Responsibility Matrix on sheet GI005, the contractor is responsible for contracting with the pneumatic tube vendor to provide design, coordination and installation of the pneumatic tube system.

8. With the ground level renovation having an 18-month duration, please confirm if this project will remain stay with the 365-construction period listed in the SOW?

This project will remain a 365 day construction period.

9. Describe any and all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control?

Asbestos report given and airtight barriers needed.

10. The Specifications read as if the SSHO, the Superintendent and the QCM are going to be separate individuals on site. Please confirm if the qualified Superintendent will be able to double-hat the SSHO position on site

The only roles that cannot be combined is the Site-Superintendent and Project Manager. These members must be different individuals. You may submit names and experience of other key members.

11. Will the PM qualify as the QCM while on site but is not required to be there for the full duration of the project?

See #10.

12. Under the Past Performance requirement, is it possible to include CPARS for our relevant experience submitted as part of Exhibit B Performance Relevance Survey, over submitting the Exhibit C – Past and Present Performance Questionnaire?

No

13. Please provide Exhibit C – Past and Present Performance Questionnaire.

Posted to FBO

14. Please provide Exhibit B Performance Relevance Survey

Posted to FBO

15. Can CPARS can be used in lieu of the PPQ for Renovate 1st Floor CLC - 36C25620R0055?

No

16. It is our understanding that Guldmann Patient Lifts are the only lifts that the VA utilizes at the Sonny Montgomery VAMC. Will any other patient lifts be considered, or should the Contractor only include Guldmann lifts in our bid?

Guldmann Patient Lifts are the basis of design and is used to establish a level of expected quality. Other manufacturers materials that meet or exceed the specification, pending review by the VA COR, will be considered.

17. Alternate Deduct 7 indicates to remove the pneumatic tube system scope of work; however, there is no pneumatic tube system shown on the drawings or in the specs. Please identify what the scope of the pneumatic tube system is.

The pneumatic tube system station is located on sheet AS401, detail 3. The tube station must be fully integrated and compatible with the existing system as indicated on sheet AS301, detail 2. Per the FFE Responsibility Matrix on sheet GI005, the contractor is responsible for contracting with the pneumatic tube vendor to provide design, coordination and installation of the pneumatic tube system.

18. Alternate Deduct 3 indicates to remove security systems equipment scope of work. This description does not provide enough information to price. What systems are we to delete?

Should we only include the equipment, or should we include deleting the equipment, wiring, conduits, etc? Please advise.

Remove wandering system, any cameras, any security systems equipment. Remove all conduit and wiring. Leave only fiber optics going to camera system.

19. Alternate Deduct 4 indicates to remove door access controls equipment scope of work. Are we to remove just the equipment or the equipment, wiring, conduit, etc? Please advise.

Remove any type of access control. All new will be installed.

20. AD102 indicates what ceilings need to be removed in order to complete plumbing work for the 1st floor. After review of PD101, it is evident that AD102 does not indicate enough ceilings to be removed in order to complete the work. Please advise.

Sheet AD102 indicates that the plan may not show the full extent of demolition. The contractor shall base his pricing on the work indicated in the full set of contract documents in coordination with all trades.

21. In regard to sheet PD102 & PL102, Please clarify what is to remain in service & what is demolished? There seems to be a discrepancy on the drawings.

PD102 shows existing domestic water branch piping serving the floor that is to be demo-ed. This piping is located on in ceiling BELOW (BASEMENT FLOOR).

PL102 shows new domestic water main and branch piping ABOVE the ceiling on the project floor (FIRST

FLOOR).

22. In regard to sheet PD101 Note # 1 & sheet PL101. Note #1 indicates existing piping to be relocated, this does not show up on the new work plan. Where & how does this piping route in the basement ceiling & how does it route above the 1st floor ceiling? Pipe sizes?

PL101 Note # 1 states how and where to locate waste and vent risers.

23. In the mechanical room reference PL301 where steam water heaters are located, piping shows to connect to existing. There are notes on the detail that state we are to change a mixing valve, BFP, & monitoring station: however, there are not connection symbols. Are items existing or are we changing these out? Please clarify?

Omit notes that state changes to mixing valve, BFP, & Monitoring station.

24. On sheet MG 101, please clarify where this piping is located basement or 1st floor?

Basement.

MG 102 shows that the medical gas risers are relocating, is this correct?

Reference note #3 on sheet MG101. Sheet MG102 indicates connection to new riser location on the first floor from above the ceiling of the basement, to coordinate with new first floor wall location.

If so, it shows no new medical gas piping in ceiling of basement, please clarify?

The previous basement floor renovation project was to provide new point of connection and risers valves on the Basement floor level. Field verify exact location on site or obtain As-builts from Owner.

25. Plumbing Items not on schedule: P-402, P-2451, P-301, Dialysis Box. Please advise.

P-402- refer to revised portion of specification section 22 40 00; paragraph 2.10.G, attached as part of addendum 2. Change references to P-2451 to P-521.

26. Are the following Items existing: BFP-1, TMV-1, BFP-3, CS010?

Items BFP-1, TMV-1, and BFP-3 are existing to remain. Omit all references to CS010.

27. Is it possible to get As-builts of basement HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical?

See Attached Documents

28. A fiber optic cable, through the 1st floor, that will have to be relocated due to the new configuration is utilized to communicate with all of the cameras on the first floor and the parking lots. Once the cable is pulled back to be relocated, all of the cameras on the 1st floor and parking areas will be taken out of service. Please advise on what sequencing, phasing or process we should expect to have to follow.

Please see the CCTV NOTE on sheets AD101 and AS101. Existing fiber will need to remain until the new fiber is in place and ready for “cut-over” and termination. Coordinate phasing, disconnect, and reconnect with VA project manager. Down time needs to be minimized, less than (8) hours if possible, and shall be approved by the VA project manager prior to disconnection

29. The drawings indicate that the video surveillance equipment shall be installed in the new IT room. Although this is possible, it has been our experience that the VAMC does not allow video surveillance equipment to be installed in IT rooms. Please advise.

Bid per the drawings. Final installation may require coordination and/or relocation with the VA project manager.

30. Sheet AS602 indicates two different epoxy systems, EP-1 and EP-2 with basis of design products.

We cannot locate these products identified. Specification Section 09 61 23.20 indicates that RES- 2 shall be a vinyl chip flake broadcast epoxy floor system. The RES designation does not match the plans; therefore, we do not know where the vinyl chip flake system is supposed to go.

Additionally, there is no specification for a second epoxy floor type. Please clarify the epoxy floor systems.

In none slip areas (Restrooms)

31. Project Drawings –Question: Can the VA provide actual PDF’s of the drawings verses the set that appears to be a scanned image sheets?

The PDF’s issued are the only PDF’s available.

32. Page 7, Proposal Formatting Item 4. states 20 pages maximum for Technical Proposal; however, Item 6. States No page limit for Past Performance. Past Performance is included in Volume I – Technical Acceptability. Could the VA please confirm page limits for Volume I – Technical Acceptability? Could the VA please confirm if pages included in Volume I – Technical Acceptability for Past Performance contribute to total page count?

Past Performance is not subject to the page limitations for Vol I – Technical Proposal, and Should be placed in Vol II. The page limitation only applies to the direct responses of the evaluation factors under the Technical requirements.

33. Page 11, Past Performance Item (2) references Exhibit C Past and Present Performance Questionnaire and Exhibit B Performance Relevancy Survey. ECRM JV is unable to locate these exhibits in the provided documentation. Can the VA please confirm where these exhibits are located?

They may be the same. However, if submitting projects for experience that were performed by subcontractors and not the contractor submitting the proposal, they may not be used for consideration of past performance. Past performance will be evaluated of the entity providing the proposal.

34. Page 8 of 46, Proposal Formatting According to section 1, there are three volumes anticipated, but under 1.1 Basis for Contract Award, it only lists two. Please clarify how many volumes are expected, and based on this response, please review the page count limits for each volume.

Three Volumes: Vol I: 20 Page, 2-sided (Quality Control not counted in page limits) ; Vol II: No page Limit;

Vol III: No page Limit

35. Site Visit

During the site visit, it was mentioned that the laydown area drawing would be updated, and additional areas would be allocated for loading/unloading. Please provide the updated plan.

The revised site laydown area is indicated on sheet GI004 included as part of this addendum.

36. Past Performance If the Offeror is a newly formed Joint Venture that currently does not have Joint Venture ongoing projects or past performances, is it acceptable to use the individual company's ongoing work and past performances?

Past performance of companies with no record of past performance will be treated as neutral. Projects submitted for the experience section will be allowed for the small business portion of the joint venture.

37. Page 10 of 46, Past Performance Subfactor: Experience (1) requests experience documentation for (3) past projects. Are these projects to be different from the projects listed in the Past Performance section for a total of (6) past projects, or are they the same. If they are the same, do you want us to include the information in both sections?

They may be the same. However, if submitting projects for experience that were performed by subcontractors and not the contractor submitting the proposal, they may not be used for consideration of past performance. Past performance will be evaluated of the entity providing the proposal.

38. Page 11 of 46, Quality Control Plan Subfactor: Quality requests a site-specific Quality Control Plan. Our companies plan alone would exceed the page limit for this section. Is it acceptable to include a summary of our plan along with a copy of the Table of Contents for the full plan?

Yes. The selected awardee will be required to submit their Quality Control Plan for this specific requirement in accordance with the specifications.

Quality Control Plans are not subject to the page limitations for Vol I – Technical Proposal

39. Reference Drawing Sheet AS301 Section 7 – The section does not specify the anticipated thickness of the topping slab to be removed to determine what thickness would need to be installed. Can the VA provide further details on the thickness?

The existing topping slab is approximately 4” at its thickest point.

40. Reference Drawing Sheet AD101 – The areas required to remove existing floor topping does not specify the anticipated thickness of the topping slab to be removed to determine what thickness would need to be installed. Can the VA provide further details on the thickness?

The existing topping slab is approximately 4” at its thickest point.

41. Reference Drawing Sheet AD101 – The drawings do not indicate the existing Swisslog tube station. The demolition drawings also do not include any details on the existing tubing from the existing station to what should be an existing transfer station above ceiling. Can the VA provide as-builts on the existing system that is above ceiling?

Per the FFE Responsibility Matrix on sheet GI005, the contractor is responsible for contracting with the pneumatic tube vendor to provide design, coordination, and installation of the pneumatic tube system.

42. Reference Drawing Sheet AD102 – The drawings do not indicate any room types. It appears to be a mixture of patient rooms and support spaces. Can the VA provide details on how many rooms and or areas can be worked in at a given time to include details on what to expect for overall phasing of the work in these areas?

Work in ground floor to be coordinated with VA and only one room/area will be available at any given time

43. Please provide Ground level Electrical/Technology as-built plans showing the location of the Main Communication Room referenced in Specific Note 1 on sheet E101.

See Attachments

44. Please provide as-built Security plan showing locations of any existing Cameras to remain that will need to be re-wired to new Comm closet H-125.

No existing cameras will remain. New cameras will not be wired to Comm closet. Camera head end will be located in electrical closet closest to where existing head end is now.

45. Please provide existing Fire Alarm shop drawings showing all circuitry connected to the FACP to be replaced for the purpose of maintaining functional Life Safety/Fire protection throughout the construction.

To my knowledge fabrication level submittal drawings for the fire alarm system are not available. The current fire alarm vendor may have these documents.

46. Please provide an Architectural as-built floor plan of the Ground level identifying the current space use, level of finishes that must be protected or restored, along with an Infection Control Risk Assessment for use in determining the level of effort required to perform work throughout the Ground floor.

Visits to the area can be scheduled with the COR. All must be put back as found and airtight barriers used when in the area .

47. Reference Drawing Sheet AS101 and MH101- The new location shown for the Swisslog tube station in room H-128 seems to conflict with the new HVAC duct being located directly above the new unit. From experience the tubing feeding the unit has a rather large pipe bend that may conflict with the duct shown. Can the VA provide additional details on how the existing tubing that will be feeding the new unit will be rerouted to what we assume is an existing transfer unit?

Per the FFE Responsibility Matrix on sheet GI005, the contractor is responsible for contracting with the pneumatic tube vendor to provide design, coordination and installation of the pneumatic tube system.

48. Reference Drawing Sheet AS501 Detail 24 – Please specify the wood species for the crown molding and clarify if the wood is required to be fire retardant?

Paint grade poplar or pine. Fire retardant is not required.

49. Reference Drawing Sheet AS501 Detail 24 – Please specify the wood finish for the crown molding?

Paint grade poplar or pine.

50. Reference Specifications – There is no Division 14 - Conveying Equipment section provided for the Swisslog Station. Can the VA provide the appropriate specification section?

Per the FFE Responsibility Matrix on sheet GI005, the contractor is responsible for contracting with the pneumatic tube vendor to provide design, coordination and installation of the pneumatic tube system.

51. Reference Drawing Sheet AS401 Architectural Equipment Schedule, AR-05 Tube Station.

Questions:

a. What type of station is required – Recessed or Nexus station? Nexus

b. Does the station require a lockable door panel? Only if not behind locked door

c. How many and what type carriers are required? Standard carriers supplied by

Swisslog

d. Are RFID kits required? No

e. Does the existing system have RFID? No

f. Will on-site training be required? No

g. What type of standard warranty is required and does it need to include 24/7/365 phone, modem, VPN support for the system? Standard construction warrant and 24/7 service will not be required

h. What type of existing communication wiring is being used and is the same wiring type is all that is required? CATV is being used to connect to network. This will need to be installed new from station to network switch.

Per the FFE Responsibility Matrix on sheet GI005, the contractor is responsible for contracting with the pneumatic tube vendor to provide design, coordination, and installation of the pneumatic tube system.

52. Can the VA please provide as-built structural drawings for the scope area?

A&E has provided documentation for bidding. Please bid based off original information.

53. Reference Drawing Sheet AS401 Architectural Equipment Schedule, Can the VA please clarify if all items in the schedule besides items marked as (NIC) are contractor provided contractor installed, otherwise please indicate the responsible parties?

Reference sheet GI005, FFE Responsibility Matrix.

54. Reference Drawing Sheet AS401 Architectural Equipment Schedule, AR-06, AR-14, & AR-

062. Can the VA please provide the specifications for these items?

AR-06 - See specification section 10 51 13 – Metal Lockers included as part of this addendum.

AR-14 – Reference sheet GI005, FFE Responsibility Matrix. This item is provided by the owner.

AR-62 – Reference sheet MH102 and MH110 for schedule. Vent hood shall be equal to Broan Model

BCSQ130SS.

55. Reference Drawing Sheet AS401 Toilet Accessory Schedule, Can the VA please clarify if all items in the schedule are contractor provided contractor installed, otherwise please indicate the responsible parties?

Reference sheet GI005, FFE Responsibility Matrix

56. Reference Specifications; Section 08 80 00 – Can the VA please verify that Ballistic- and Blast- resistant glass is not a requirement for this project?

Not Required

57. Reference Drawing Sheet AS401 Architectural Equipment Schedule- The schedule indicates a med gas wall box but we cannot locate any specifications or basis of design.

Can the VA please provide specifics on how this headwall is to be configured?

The basis of design is Amico Artwall with 3 medical gas outlets (gas types are indicated on the mechanical drawings). The Amico Artwall comes pre-piped (including medical gas outlets) stubbed out the top of the unit. The basis of design is used to establish a level of expected quality. Other manufacturers materials that meet or exceed the specification, pending review by the VA COR, will be considered.

58. The demolition drawings indicate walls and floor finishes to be demolished but do not delineate what types of walls or type of flooring is to be removed. Can as-built drawings be provided or another form identifying this missing information?

No as-builts are available for this area and the space has been modified over the years. The walls are primarily metal studs with gypsum board, but other types may exist.

59. Can the VA verify that the Mississippi Prime Contractors Tax is required for this project?

Yes it applies. This is a State Tax and not a Federal Requirement.

The MS MPC Tax will be required by the State on this Project. It is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor to understand and comply with all State requirements for licensing and taxes

60. Will the Contractor be required to maintain a Fire Watch if/when Life Safety systems are out of service for more than a four hour period?

The contractor will be required to maintain a fire watch when any life safety systems are out of service for more than a four hour period.

61. Please define any limitations on Contractor’s ability to access affected areas on the Ground floor that should be considered in developing proposed Phasing plans.

Access to one room at a time by Coordinating with the COR

62. Please provide specific information on the access control system currently in use in the vicinity of the 1st floor CLC to include photos of any available control panels.

Control panels are located in basement equipment room. CCure 9000

63. Please provide the point of contact for the Siemens representative servicing the Fire Alarm system at the Jackson VAMC facility.

Bill Martindale Siemens Industry, Inc.

1919 Lakeland Dr.

Jackson, MS 39216 Phone : 601-718-1310

64. Please provide the point of contact for the Johnson Controls representative servicing the EMS system at the Jackson VAMC facility.

Brody Perry JCI/SimplexGrinnell Broderick.perry@jci.com 601.201.9367

65. Please provide the point of contact for the Emerald Resource representative servicing the CCTV system at the Jackson VAMC facility.

Dan Strawn, RCDD Emerald Resource, LLC 615-293-6479

66. Please provide the point of contact for the Rauland Borg representative servicing the Nurse Call system at the Jackson VAMC facility.

Stephen Edmonds Technician Sound and Communicatons 601-957-5830 601-540-4561 cell

67. Please identify the nearest point of connection for the Nurse Call system installation.

Woman’s clinic is closest connection.

“Nurse Call Master Station to be mounted as indicated on the Drawings. All other controls and connections to be located in the copy area located behind the Nurse’s Station (H-127), to be field located by the Owner.”

68. Reference Deduct 3: Remove security systems equipment scope of work. Can the VA clarify if the deduct for security systems equipment includes electrical circuitry, conduits etc.?

All is being removed and replaced with new

69. Reference Deduct 4: Remove door access controls equipment scope of work. Can the VA clarify if the deduct for access controls equipment includes electrical circuitry, conduits etc.?

All is being removed and replaced with new

70. Reference Deduct 5: Change automatic flush valves to manual flush valves. Can the VA clarify if the deduct for automatic flush valves includes electrical circuitry, conduits etc.?

The deduct will include all conduits and electrical circuits to the flush valves.

71. Reference Deduct 6: Remove Patient Lift System scope of work. Can the VA clarify if the deduct for lifts also includes, custom door frames/doors, electrical circuitry, conduits etc.?

The deduct will only be for the devices/controls. All conduits, circuitry, structure and custom door frames will remain part of the contract.

72. Reference Deduct 7: Remove Pneumatic Tube System scope of work. Can the VA clarify if the deduct for the station assumes the existing tubing will be removed back to the existing transfer unit as base scope?

If the deduct is taken, the existing tube from the existing station will be cut-off and capped directly above the new ceilings.

73. Note 3 on sheet MG102 states med gas outlets are required in patient rooms. Architectural equipment schedule on sheet AS401 shows AR-03 Amico Artwall headwall in each patient room.

Please advise. If Amico Artwall is required, please provide specification.

The basis of design is Amico Artwall with 3 medical gas outlets (gas types are indicated on the mechanical drawings). The Amico Artwall comes pre-piped (including medical gas outlets) stubbed out the top of the unit. The basis of design is used to establish a level of expected quality. Other manufacturers materials that meet or exceed the specification, pending review by the VA COR, will be considered.

74. Note 5 on sheet PL001 states domestic water piping to be Type L copper with silver soldered fittings. I verifying if 95/5 solder is/is not acceptable.

Refer to the specifications.

75. There is unlabeled sink/lav in H-104 Restorative Therapy Room. This on sheet PL101 at column line M and between 9/10. Please advise.

Provide sink P-418, Rough in 2” waste , 2” vent piping ,½” hot and cold supply piping form nearest plumbing piping that is below the floor and above the ceiling.

76. Specification 11 73 00 mentions a manufacturer for the Patient Lift Systems. Will other manufacturers be allowed to bid?

Guldmann Patient Lifts are the basis of design and is used to establish a level of expected quality. Other manufacturers materials that meet or exceed the specification, pending review by the VA COR, will be considered.

77. The specs do not detail what nurse call devices are needed? Where can this information be found?

Dome lights in corridors and where indicated. Duty stations at patient beds with code blue and TV interface. Duty stations at sinks. Pull stations in showers and at toilets. Devices and types should all be noted on drawings

78. On page AS404 details 3 and 5 show a built-in headboard 1 ½” thick solid surface. The solid surface is typically ½” what is expected to be used underneath? Also what cuts/shape is expected to be used for the sides? Are corners to be turned down?

The built-in headboard shall be 1 ¼” thick. The base layer shall be ¾” MDF covered by ½” solid surface material. Edges shall be eased.

79. Will the VA provide an allowance for moisture mitigation testing as required? There needs to be no assumptions made so that all parties bid the same exact scope.

No allowances are included at this time.

80. In regards to sheet PD 101, is all this water piping in the basement ceiling?

Yes.

81. In regards to sheet PD102 & PL102, please clarify what is to remain in service & what is demolished? There seems to be a discrepancy on the drawings.

All piping on the basement floor is to remain in service.

82. In regards to sheet PD101 Note # 1 & sheet PL101. Note #1 indicates existing piping to be relocated, this does not show up on the new work plan. Where & how does this piping route in the basement ceiling & how does it route above the 1st floor ceiling? Pipe sizes?

PL101 Note # 1 states how and where to locate waste and vent risers.

83. It is critical to the project to look at the existing services in the basement ceiling. Would the VA consider having a walk thru for mechanical contractors only in order to provide accurate estimates?

Email COR to schedule

84. In the mechanical room reference PL301 where steam water heaters are located, piping shows to connect to existing. There are notes on the detail that state we are to change a mixing valve, BFP, & monitoring station: however, there are not connection symbols. Are items existing or are we changing these out? Please clarify?

Omit notes that state changes to mixing valve, BFP, & Monitoring station.

85. On sheet MG 101, please clarify where this piping is located basement or 1st floor?

Basement

MG 102 shows that the medical gas risers are relocating, is this correct?

Reference note #3 on sheet MG101. Sheet MG102 indicates connection to new riser location on the first floor from above the ceiling of the basement, to coordinate with new first floor wall location.

If so, it shows no new medical gas piping in ceiling of basement, please clarify?

The previous basement floor renovation project was to provide new point of connection and risers valves on the Basement floor level. Field verify exact location on site or obtain As-builts from Owner.

86. Items not on schedule: P-402, P-2451, P-301, Dialysis Box

P-402- refer to revised portion of specification section 22 40 00; paragraph 2.10.G, attached as part of addendum 2. Change references to P-2451 to P-521.

87. Are the following Items existing: BFP-1, TMV-1, BFP-3, CS010?

Items BFP-1, TMV-1, and BFP-3 are existing to remain. Omit all references to CS010.

88. Is it possible to get As-builts of basement HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical?

ATTACHED

89. There’s no manufacturer specified for the window shades. The spec title pages states shades and the actual spec states shades and venetian blinds, so we need clarification which type of treatment. Again, no manufacturers specified.

The specification section 12 24 00 is a VA standard specification that includes shades, venetian blinds, and vertical blinds as options. This is a performance specification that details all of the necessary components for the 1” blinds. All references to shades should be taken as meaning blinds.

90. SF1442, item 13a requires sealed offers in original and four (4) copies but “Information Regarding Bidding Material, 1. Instructions” (page 7 of 46), asks for Price in 1 original hard copy and the Technical in 1 original and 2 hard copies. Please confirm those are the 4 copies requested on the SF1442.

4 Copies are required

91. In the RFP “Information Regarding Bidding Material, 1. Instructions” (page 8 of 46), item 1 under proposal arrangements states the proposal shall be arranged in the following order: Vol I: Technical Proposal, Vol II: Past Performance, Vol III: Price Proposal however, the RFP lists Past Performance in the instructions, but does not list it as a separate volume. Please clarify if we are only to provide Vol I: Technical and if Price (currently Vol III) is changed to Vol II: Price.

Place all technical information in Vol I, all past performance in Vol II, and all pricing information in vol III. Volumes do not have to be separate binders/folders, they just have to have tabs separating the different sections.

92. Under “Information Regarding Bidding Material, 1. Instructions” (page 7 of 46), the RFP states that the proposal shall be formatted as two-sided (meaning printed on front and back side of page), 20 pages maximum. Please clarify if the two-sided printing is still considered one page or if it counts as two pages.

The maximum physical count of double-sided pages cannot exceed 20 sheets of paper. For example, page 1, may have pages numbered 1 and 2 on different sides. If submitting single sided printed pages only, the physical count of sheets of paper cannot exceed 20 still.

93. Under “Information Regarding Bidding Material, 1. Instructions” (page 8 of 46), the RFP states the proposal shall be arranged in the following order items 1-7. Please clarify whether items 2-7 are included in the Technical or Price Volume.

Yes, items 2-7 should be included in Vol I., but are not part of the page count.

94. Under “Information Regarding Bidding Material, 1. Instructions” (page 10 of 46), Subfactor: Experience, item 2 asks for the names of the general contractor’s proposed project management team. Please clarify if members of the team are able to fill dual roles, i.e.: QC/SSHO, Superintendent/SSHO, etc.

The only roles that cannot be combined is the Site-Superintendent and Project Manager. These members must be different individuals. You may submit names and experience of other key members.

95. There is not a specification on all of the appliance equipment in the spec. For example Sheet AS401 lists AR-14 Refrigerator-Clinical. There is not a spec on this item. There are several like that. Will a spec be issued for these items?

AR-14 – Reference sheet GI005, FFE Responsibility Matrix. This item is provided by the owner.

96. Will a spec be issued for the lockers?

See specification section 10 51 13 – Metal Lockers included as part of this addendum.

97. Will a spec be issued for the Med-gas wall box? It lists in the plans equal to Amico Artwall, but there are several version of this with a wide variety of cost.

The basis of design is Amico Artwall with 3 medical gas outlets (gas types are indicated on the mechanical drawings). The Amico Artwall comes pre-piped (including medical gas outlets) stubbed out the top of the unit. The basis of design is used to establish a level of expected quality. Other manufacturers materials that meet or exceed the specification, pending review by the VA COR, will be considered.

98. Do we need to be licensed in MS?

It is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor to understand and comply with all State requirements for licensing and taxes.

99. Do we need to have a MPC#?

It is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor to understand and comply with all State requirements for licensing and taxes.

100. Can we joint venture if I am not on the VA list?

A company, be it single or JV, shall have to meet all necessary compliance and responsibility checks as outlined in the RFP.

101. What kind of Payroll records do we need to keep for this project?

Weekly payrolls are required to be submitted to the Contracting Officer in accordance with 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records.

102. Installation of a new fire alarm panel in the basement will require upgrading all existing fire alarm panel PMIs and associated components for network continuity, proper annunciation, and compatibility with transition from Siemens’ retired legacy initiation devices to new initiation devices incorporating built-in isolation. This upgrade must take place to ensure the fire alarm system continues to operate as designed and as listed with UL864 10th Edition. Is it desired that this upgrade take place within this project?

Upgrades that are required for the new fire alarm panel to communicate with the existing buildings FACP’s are included in this scope of work

103. In reviewing the documents for this project, there are (2) door schedules in which the hardware do not match and the number of doors that require automatic door operators do not match. I would like to submit a proposal on this project, but I need clarification of these (2) items.

Sheet AS601 and specification section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware issued by previous addendum (dated 4/17/2020) supersedes the original issued bound set.

104. I noticed that Panel H1NH2 is shown on the electrical riser diagram to be fed from Panel H1NH3, both of which are 100-amp panels. Also, the panel schedule for H1NH3 does not show a breaker for H1NH2. Please advise.

Panel H1NH3 has sub-feed lugs. There is no scheduled breaker to feed Panel H1NH2.