36C25622R0146 EXHIBIT F RFIs 1-29-23.docx

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Source Selection Sensitive Information—See FAR 2.101 & 3.104 Project No. 520-16-102 ED Structural Repair 36C25622R0146

Proposal RFI #1 –

Solicitation paragraph 2.7 clause 52.236-27 regarding site visit - we are requesting an alternate site visit to include interested subcontractors. This project includes scopes that require exploratory efforts above and beyond a typical project. Question: We would like to request an additional site walk-thru due to the nature of this project. Please advise if an additional site visit will be made available.

There are no additional site visits scheduled for this project.

Proposal RFI #2 –

The proposal requirements for this project are very extensive, and the pricing effort will require additional time. Question: Please advise if the proposal due date can be extended to allow proposers enough time to respond to the solicitation requirements for this project.

No additional extensions are anticipated. Solicitation was extended from February 8 to February 21, 2023, 3:00pm Central Time

Proposal RFI #3 -

Question: Has a hazardous material survey been conducted? Please provide a hazardous material survey for the limits of construction. Material survey should include identification of any needed materials along with quantities that are to be removed under this contract. Per the contract documents there is no hazardous material removal. If found the VA/Government will direct/respond at that time.

Question: Should existing equipment not be functional after reinstallation, please confirm how the rework will be paid for by the Government. Please confirm the owner will compensate the General Contractor for any rework cost associated with the purchase/reinstallation of equipment should the existing equipment not function properly once reinstalled. Per the contract documents, the Contractor is required to inspect and review all equipment prior to removal. If the equipment is deemed not to be functional, they are to notify the government to address at that time. If after reinstall the equipment is not functional the Contractor will be responsible for any and all corrections and costs to make the item functional.

Question: Please confirm that it is acceptable for a client to utilize an Exhibit B PPQ that was previously submitted for another VA solicitation.

PPQs are to be sent directly to the CO from the individual completing the questionnaire.

Question: Please confirm that Standard Form (SF) 24 is to be utilized for the Bid Bond.

Yes, SF 24 is utilized for the Bid Bond.

Question: Is the Bid Bond to be provided following Exhibit E – Surety Form in the Volume III Price Book?

Yes, the electronic copy shall be included with Volume III and the hard copy shall be sent to the office and received by closing date/time.

Question: Please indicate which is correct.

Liquidated Damages are in the amount of $1,375.10 per day.

Question: Does the owner currently have this barrier for the contractor to use, or is the barrier to be purchased by the contractor with the assumption that it is the owner’s property at the completion of the project? The contractor shall provide site barriers as noted.

Question: Please provide manufacturer information and model numbers for equipment to be relocated. It is the contractor’s responsibility to field verify and document existing conditions during the site visit to have a full understanding of what is required per the contract documents.