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36C25623R0048 0001 Clarifications Amendment Page 1 RFI # DIVISION/TRADE QUESTION Response

1 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please clarify the CLINs for this project and which ones will be the basis of award. Specification 01 00 00 Pharagraph 1.3A notes "Alternate No. 1" on page 5 of 224 refercing the SF1442, but no alternate or CLINs are noted on the SF1442. Please clarify.

Please see attached Price Schedule dated 4/4/2023

2 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please clarify that amount of work the SDVOSB is required to perform. Page 1 of the SF1442 notes a minimum of 25% which is in direct conflict with VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limiations on Subcontracting which requires a minimum of 15% per section 4.10 of this solicitation

Limitation on Subcontracting is 15% for this project.

3 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS Please confirm anticipated award date and NTP/start dates

The VA anticipates to award this contract by 4/28. NTP will be issued 30 days after actual award date.

4 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Would the VA consider revising the solicitation to include and/or accept NAICS Codes 236220 or 238910 in lieu of 237310. NAICS Code 237310 remains unchanged.

5 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm that the General Contractor does not have to provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

The general contractor is responsible for their equipment and to ensure equipment and material secured from theft at all times.

6 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm that the General Contractor does not have to install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

The VA does not require recording of rounds should the general contractor choose to use this option to secure their site.

7 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm if a project/construction sign is required per spec section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.19 (page 22 of 224) Yes.

8 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm if a safety sign is required per spec section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.20 (page 22 & 23 of 224).

If acceptable all safety information and data would be posted for all construction personnel in the contractor's on site job trailer.

Safety signage as part of the overall safety program/campaign will be accepted.

9 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS Please confirm if any mock ups are required No mock ups are required.

10 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Due to the relatively short POP of 250 days would the VA consider revising the submittal and RFI review periods from 15 and 10 working days to 5 working days. If not we suggest extending the POP to 365 days to allow for sufficient submittal review and procurement periods.

Period of performance will be 365 calendar days from NTP date for the base bid. See price sheet dated 4/4/2023. Review times are unchanged.

11 013526 - SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS Please confirm if a CSP or CSHT is required to performly monthly site visits & reports

The expectation is the safety program is audited by contractors management. Safety information will be reported during regular meetings. Any safety irregularities will need to be corrected by the contractor and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

12 013526 - SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS

Please clarify if the SSHO can dual hat or triple hat the roles of Superintendent and QCM. If the SSHO can only dual hat please clarify which role they may dual hat.

On-site Safety can be a dual hatted role (i.e.

superintendent). Quality to be a separate individual who is knowledgeable with TxDOT, civil, and other applicable standards.

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13 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

It is our understanding that there is a separate project at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center to Correct Uneven Exterior Surfaces solicitation number 36C25623R0049, project number 580-22-

105. If the general contractor was awarded both teams be required.projects can the project team from the Repair and Replace Road project cover the Correct Uneven Exterior Surfaces project or will two separate supervision

If awarded both projects, a plan to phase the work will need to be endorsed by the VA to ensurep proper supervision and safety span of control is maintained.

14 013526 - SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS

Because this is an exterior project please confirm that TB vaccines and/or Tuberculosis screenings are not required for the general contractor or any subcontractors

TB is communicable and VA reps will interact with contractor and subcontractors on daily issues, observations, etc. Yes, TB testing is required.

014529 - TESTING

LABORATORY

SERVICES

Please confirm if full time observation of fill placement and compaction by a 3rd party geotechnical technician is required or if standalone field density testing and reports are acceptable in lieu of full time observation

Standalone field denisty testing and reports will be acceptable provided the equipment used is properly calibrated and verified.

16 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm any special work day or work hour restrictions on any of the roads or entrances. It is presumed that one side of any road may be shut down with the appropriate traffic control devices and signage.

7-9 am and 3-5 pm are shift change hours and you will see increased vehicle traffic around campus. Concurrently, pedestrian traffic will also increase during these hours.

Roads can be shutdown with the appropriate traffic control devices, signage, and concurrance from the VA COR.

17 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm if traffic flagmen are required at all times if/when a lane of traffic is shut down. Please confirm if those flagmen have to be off-duty uniformed Houston Police Officers

Flaggers will be required during working hours to communicate to our visitors, patients, new staff, etc the current traffic flow to follow.

18 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please provide a campus map of all existing and new utilities including but not limited to gas, fiber optic, power, sewer, storm sewer, water, fire water, ETC.

Please see attached Combined Underground Utilities drawings. Contractor is required to field check and verify existing conditions prior to construction.

19 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm the working hours and working days for this project. Notes on the plans identify "NO

LANES ON MAJOR THOROUGHFARES MAY BE BLOCKED FROM 6:00 AM TO 9:00 AM AND

4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM UNLESS APPROVED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNING ENTITY" and "NO

TRAFFIC LANES SHALL BE CLOSED IN ALL RESIDENTIAL AREAS FROM 7:00 PM TO 7:00

AM."

Lanes which are blocked during normal work hours must have trained flagpersons to direct traffic, please refer to the statement of work.

Deliveries during busy traffic times should not happen. Consult with VA COR for exceptions.

20 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS Please confirm that there are no liquidated damages associated with this contract. Confirmed.

21 321216 - ASPHALT

PAVING

Please confirm that all pavement markings are to be latex paint or thermo-plastic (type 1). Notes on the plans are in conflict.

All pavement markings shall be thermoplastic. See attached Asphalt specs for north admin road transition to the existing parking lot.

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22 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm that work on Cate Terrace Road and Mixon Ave can be performed concurrently. If work in each area is to be performed consectuctively please confirm which area will be started first. Additionally please be advised if work is to be performed consectively the 250 calendar day P.O.P. may not be enough for submittals, procurement, and construction. The VA may want to consider extending the P.O.P. to 365 Calendar days or consider two separate P.O.P.'s one for submittals and procurement, and another one for construction.

Work should be planned to be executed consecutively. Only one NTP will be issued.

See response to #10 above.

23 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm where a laydown area will be provided to the contractor to store pipe, storm structures, and equipment.

An area within parking lot W (North west of campus) will be designated. Other laydown proposals can be considered with VA COR approval.

24 111200 - PARKING

CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Please confirm the length/width of the barrier gate arm for Admin Parking. Specification Section 112000, section 1.09B calls for a 24' arm. Drawing CS500 calls for a 30' arm.

Gate Arms install is eliminated from the scope.

25 111200 - PARKING

CONTROL EQUIPMENT Please provide a basis of design for the access security gates Gate Arms install is eliminated from the scope.

26 111200 - PARKING

CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Specification Section 112000, section 1.09D calls for the contractor to provide a computer, monitor, laser printer, parking software, and software license. Please provide specifications/hardware requirements for the computer, monitor, and laser printer. If the contractor is not to provide some or all of these items please clarify and provide a revised specification.

Gate Arms install is eliminated from the scope.

27 010000 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

Please provide plans, details, and sections for the underground electrical conduit serving the parking control arms, including depth of conduit, details on above or below grade entry into the building, electrical room location, electrical panel location/type/name or number, access control/parking control panel location/name or number, ceiling types that power and access control conduit will be installed above (exposed, ACT, sheetrock, ETC.). The drawings show no information on the interior connection details or requirement other than having electrical conduit running from each parking arm to the Admin building.

Gate Arms install is eliminated from the scope.

28 111200 - PARKING

CONTROL EQUIPMENT Please confirm the contractor is to provide 900 AVI tags as part of the base bid. Gate Arms install is eliminated from the scope.

29 Please provide electrical panel schedule information for the existing electrical panel that will feed the new barrier gate arm operators.

Gate arms install is eliminated from the scope.

30 Please provide a specifications section for division 26 Electrical.

Gate arms install is eliminated from the scope.

Please specify if hydroseed is acceptable or if Sod will be required for repairs at existing landscape areas that are disturbed as part of this project. Hydroseed is acceptable

32 What is the make of the existing campus parking management system?

Gate arms install is eliminated from the scope.

Please provide contact information for the vendor that currently supports the existing parking management system.

Gate arms install is eliminated from the scope.

Specification section 11 12 00 1.1.B states that the contractor is required to provide Automatic Vehicle Identification tag and that the parking management system shall be on-line to a central computer located remotely in the parking /security or VA administration office on campus. No special systems, electrical or telcom plans have been provided that show routing, connections points or details of how this system is to be connected and integrated to the existing campus. Please provide plans, details and specifications for this scope of work.

Gate arms install is eliminated from the scope.

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35 Please provide a plan that shows the location of the security parking office.

Gate arms install is eliminated from the scope.

Is the parking management system required to be integrated with the existing campus access control system? If so, please provide a specification section for Access Control and details of integration requirements.

Gate arms install is eliminated from the scope.

Please confirm that the parking/security office has sufficient space, and electrical receptacles to support the equipment listed in part 11 12 00 1.9 D.1 thru 2, and that the contractor is not required to provide any shelving/racking or new power receptacles.

Gate arms install is eliminated from the scope.

Please confirm If the deductive alternates listed in the plan sheets are to be priced as directed? Please provide a CLIN price sheet that includes the deductive alternates.

Please see attached Price Schedule dated 4/4/2023.