36C25622Q1007 0002.pdf

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified f or receipt of Offers

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(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this am endment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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586-22-4-583-0075

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C)

510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C)

510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25622Q1007

06-10-2022

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The purpose of this amendment is to post answers to questions submitted by interested vendors.

PAUL FILHIOL

Contracting Officer

Q&A for Jackson Fire Alarm Inspection

Q1. There is no PWS in the solicitation. can you provide PWS?

A1. SOW was provided in Amendment 0001.

Q2. Wat is the quantity of smoke detectors, duct detectors, pull station, heat detectors, water flow, tamper switches and FDC's?

A2. Device list was provided in SOW.

Q3. When fire alarm components fail during inspection how will the repair be paid? Will contractors be able to bill separately for inspection, repair labor and parts? If not, how are contractors to estimate the cost of inspection repairs that are needed? Is there some historical information that can be provided?

A3. This contract is for inspection, not repair. Any failures during inspection will be put in report and addressed by the facility.

Q4. when fire alarm or f ire sprinkler equipment fails during routine operation will the contractor be reimbursed for the response labor & parts? If not how would the contractor be able to estimate the amount of repairs that might be necessary?

A4. This contract is for inspection, not repair. Any failures during inspection will be put in report and addressed by the facility.

Q5. Is the contractor responsible for covering the cost of replacing damaged/failed Backflow

Preventers, Control Valves, Control Panels, smoke detectors and other fire protection equipment? How is a contractor to estimate that cost ?

A5. This contract is for inspection, not repair. Any failures during inspection will be put in report and addressed by the facility.

Q6. Is the contractor responsible for performing 6yr and 12yr fire extinguisher service? How is this price to be reached unless you know sizes/types and due dates for the fire extinguishers?

A6. No

Q7. Are the long term fire sprinklers inspections included in this bid package? I f so what is due and when?

A7. No

Q8. Are the kitchen fire suppression tanks hydrostatic tests included in the monthly pricing?

If so when are they due?

A8. No

Q9. Is the Annual fire extinguisher inspection to be completed by the contractor or VA Staff?

A0. As stated in SOW, annual inspection.

Q10. Is there a fire pump? What size? What type?

A10. As stated in SOW, 2 fire pumps. Size and type will not change pricing for inspection.

Q11. Is the most current NFPA 25 & NFPA 72 to be followed for frequency of inspections?

A11. Yes

Q12. Can audio/visual and door holders be tested during normal hours?

A12. Yes

Q13. Can elevator recall and shunt trip be tested during normal hours?

A13. Yes

Q14. Will HVAC Shop ensure the AHU's come back on after the AHU Shutdown test?

A14. Yes

Q15. is the 5yr Sprinkler internal inspection part of the PWS? If so when was it last completed?

Will there be a specific line item for billing the 5yr internal inspections? How many riser assemblies or waterflows are there to inspected?

A15. No, as stated in SOW risers and flows are listed.

Q16. Are there any areas that need to be tested after hours? If so can you please provide those areas?

A16. No

Q17. Is there a current contract? Can you please provide current contract award info?

A17. No

Q18. Is this a new requirement, or is there an incumbent contractor? If existing, can you provide me the contractor and award amount?

A18. This is a new requirement.