Final RFI Register V2 667-25-125.docx
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This document appears to be a set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) related to a Request for Information (RFI) for a federal contract opportunity. The RFI is for Project 667-25-125 to Upgrade the Isolation Wards Room Exhaust System, solicited by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 16.
The key details from the Q&A include information on the project requirements, such as the need for commissioning, ICRA barriers/containment, and the use of a service elevator. The agency clarified that there is no known asbestos work, provided details on the existing roof system, and indicated a willingness to discuss an administrative Notice to Proceed and extending the Period of Performance from 180 to 240 days. The Q&A also addresses questions related to electrical equipment, lighting protection, and the ability of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to hold multiple roles.
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Final RFI Register V2 667-25-125
| Questions |
| Answers |
1. Will commissioning be required on this project?
The contractor will have to an official TAB on the equipment, and the VA will take on the responsibility of commissioning. Refer to Commissioning Spec 01 91 00 v2 attachment.
2. Will any work inside of the hospital require ICRA barriers/containment?
Yes, refer to 01 35 26 Infection Control. ICRA was included in solicitation package. Request from contracting if not found.
3. Will the SSHO be able to have multiple roles?
Yes, the SSHO and the site superintendent can be the same person.
| 4. What are the dimensions of the elevator we will be permitted to use? |
| Please see attachment for Service Elevator. |
5. Does the VA believe there to be any asbestos work on this project?
No, we do not believe there is asbestos within the area of construction.
| 6. Can the VFD’s #1&2 be mounted to brick wall? |
| The VA will allow this if the brick can handle the weight of the equipment being mounted. |
| 7. If VFD’s are to be mounted to roof deck, Can we receive a curb detail? |
| See response #6 |
| 8. The horsepower and electrical requirements are not listed on the plans, Can we get the motor information? |
| Contractor to coordinate sizing of equipment per information sheet M-103 |
| 9. Does the lighting protection need to be UL listed? |
| Please Refer to attached project specs for Facility Lighting Protection. |
10. Is the Lighting protection required to be copper?
Please Refer to attached project specs for Facility Lighting Protection. Note: This section has been omitted from the Specification.
| 11. the plans provided for this project have no stamp. Are there other drawings that we will be receiving that are stamped? |
| All Construction drawings are included in this solicitation package. There are no other available drawings. |
| 12. Due to the size of this project, will the VA allow the site superintendent to also hold the roles of SSHO & Quality Control Manager? |
| Quality Control Manger (QC) will need to be a separate person. |
| 13. The Statement of Work (SOW) mentions that the contractor needs to "maintain existing manufacturer roof warranty during construction work and keep roofing system watertight." Could the government please provide information on the current manufacturer's roof that has been installed and the company holding the warranty? |
| Please see attachment for existing manufacture roof warranty. |
| 14. The specifications in the Table of Contents list an Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) roofing system. However, Section 075423 includes Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing. Will the government please clarify which of the two systems is currently installed on the roof? |
| Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing is what is currently installed. |
| 15. POP is shown as 180 days. After discussions with the mechanical contractors, meeting this deadline with the current lead times will be very challenging. Will the VA consider extending the POP to 240 days? |
| AN administrative NTP can be discussed at award. Revised SOW is attached. |
16. Will the government clarify where the laydown area is located?
This will also be discussed after award.
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