Project Requirements Questions - NFS Freezers and Refrigerator.docx

Project Requirements Questions:

1) Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt, will the Government provide a sales tax exemption certificate? No it is not sales tax exempt.

2) Will the Government provide VA badges/PIV cards for contractors working on-site for this project?

Badging is done in the Bldg 4, Room 4-14. Contractors are required to have a valid driver’s licenses or ID and proof of completing OSHA 10. The Contractor’s superintendents are required to have the OSHA 30. All prime contractor and sub-contractor personnel are to be badged before coming on station and staring work. Prime Contractor shall bring hard copies of OSHA cards along with a copy of associated valid ID’s for anyone needing to access the station and construction site. If employees are not badged during any VA walk thru, he/she will be asked to leave project site until he/she has been badged. Badges must be worn at all time while on station and worn in a visible location above the waist. All Badges issued for each project must be turned in at one time by the Prime contractor at the end of the contract. Prime contractor is responsible for every Badge issued and shall collect them from their submit contractors at the completion of their work.

3) If contractors are provided a VA badge/PIV card, will they be allowed to move throughout the facility without a VA escort? If not, what areas of the facility specifically require VA escorts to enter?

Project superintendent will need to be present while contractors moves throughout the facility. Areas outside of the construction zone will need be coordinated with the VA.

4) Will the Government provide contractors with access to locked workspaces (such as mechanical rooms and plumbing closets) via badge/keycard access?

No, contractor will coordinate access with the VA.

5) Will the Government provide contractors with access to locked workspaces (such as electrical rooms and plumbing closets) via a master key?

No, the government will escort and unlock electrical and mechanical closets.

6) What is the level of infectious disease control rating for this project at this facility?

Class III, See ICRA in construction solicitation package.

7) Will the Government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

Yes

8) Will the VA allow a single individual to act as the Quality Control Manager (QCM), Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO), and on-site Superintendent (Super) for the prime contractor on this project?

Yes, unless at any time during the performance period the contractor’s appointed individual fails to fulfill the role of each of the position requirements.

9) Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

Contractor shall park off station and be shuttled to the station. Parking at the Back-Dock area is limited to drop-off or pick-up functions only and the vehicle must be attended at all times

10) Will the VA provide a location to store materials on-site prior to the start of work, and will this location be available for the full length of the project?

A laydown area is identified in the contract documents (behind thaw box).

11) Will the VA provide a sign in sheet?

Sign in attached in Amendment 0001.

Scope Questions:

1) Can the VA please clarify if asbestos removal is included in this project; if included can the VA please provide a asbestos survey.

Page 2, G-002, in the drawing set provides information on the asbestos survey.

2) Can the VA clarify if any damage was caused by the leakage of the existing units?

We will not know for sure until the old units are removed

3) Is the contractor responsible for the removal of the temporary housing for the temporary refrigeration units?

The VA has placed a 8’ x 40’ walk-in refrigerator and a 8’ x 40’ freezer at the back-loading dock. Contractor will provide one 8’x10’ walk in cooler for VA NFS thaw box and one 8’x’10’ walk in cooler for pharmacy staff. Contractor shall provide a temporary covered walkway for VA NFS & pharmaceutical staff at the ground floor level. After project completion, remove the temporary walk in thaw box and refrigerator and remove all coverages, ramps and restore site back to original condition.

Other

1) Could the VA share information on the subcontractor for the previous year’s contract?

The design was based on NOLA Restaurant Supply and Design input