Attch 1 36C25626R0064 RFIs and Answers.docx

Proposal RFI #1 – Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

No

Proposal RFI #2 – If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

Refer to specs

Proposal RFI #3 - Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

No

Proposal RFI #4 – If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

Refer to specs

Proposal RFI #5 – Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

No

Proposal RFI #6 – Please confirm that the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set.

Confirmed

Proposal RFI #7 – Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

Meets specifications during design development.

Proposal RFI #8 – Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county.

General Decision Number: LA20260002 Modification 2 dated 05/18/2026

Proposal RFI #9 – Past Performance: If we have a PPQ, requested for another opportunity, that is less than 12 months old, can we use it within our proposal? Or will a new PPQ need to be requested?

Yes

Proposal RFI #10 – Please confirm if there is an upper limit for magnitude of projects for past performance.

No, project past performance should be relevant to the scope of this solicitation, equal to or greater than magnitude

Proposal RFI #11 – Who is responsible for the terminal cleaning of the project area?

Prime Contractor

Proposal RFI #12 – Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent?

Prime Contractor

Proposal RFI #13 – Please confirm the order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over the specifications and construction drawings?

No, SOW is a brief description of the work to be performed. Specifications (and associated reference documents/manufacturing & construction standards) and drawings will be the governing documents for construction.

Proposal RFI #14 – Confirm on sheet CS 003 the VA property line at the retaining wall?

Refer to light grey line with “O” between lines. Retaining wall resides on property lines

Proposal RFI #15 – Sheet S005 statement the following if required where the owner or local municipality requires earth retention to certify the wall construction is in compliance with the wall plans:

A: Is the VA the owner? YES B: Is the local municipality the city of Shreveport? YES C: Will a city permit be required? YES D: Will the city be required to make inspections? YES E: Who is providing the project geotechnical engineer, VA, City, or Contractor? Contractor F: Who has a local municipality approval authority? TBD by City G: What special arrangements and agreements have been made to the City of Shreveport? TBD: VA has not executed the servitude agreement with the city of Shreveport so the answer to this question is unknown at this time.

Proposal RFI #16 – Who is Responsible to remove all the VA stored items in area the new tanks are to be built?

Prime Contractor to dispose.

Proposal RFI #17 – Besides all entrances to construction sites, how does the total site area require a post driven chain-link construction fence, can drawing be provided?

Area to encompass limits of construction near the retaining wall and water tanks. The access road way does not need to be fenced but gates must be provided to enter the fenced area.

Proposal RFI #18 –Please confirm that there is no additional scope for the existing underground water tanks outside of disconnect and tie in for the replacement tanks.

Refer to project drawings.

Proposal RFI #1 – Specification 01 21 16.01 is for a A/E schedule. Because this is not a design build project, should this specification be removed? YES And the contractor reference section 01 32 16.15? YES

Proposal RFI #2 – Can the government please provide the sign in sheet from the site visit? Not available.

Proposal RFI #3 - Can the same person play two or more roles for the SSHO, QC Manager, and Project Superintendent? No.

Proposal RFI #4 - Should excess satisfactory material be hauled offsite, or will the government provide a disposal/stockpile area? Hauled off.

Proposal RFI #5 - Should excess unsatisfactory material be hauled offsite, or will the government provide a disposal/stockpile area? Hauled off

Proposal RFI #6 - Can the government provide a Geotechnical report and/or soil borings for the proposed site? Yes.

Proposal RFI #7 - A construction entrance or haul road is not proposed for the work on the upper portion around the tanks. How is the contractor to access the area above the MSE around the tanks and proposed building? Through the truck entrance and back into the lot/area east of bldg 70 (new boiler/chiller plant)

Proposal RFI #8 - Are the existing underground water tanks shown on the drawings currently in use? What is the load restrictions over these?

Yes, both tanks must remain operational. Contractor is not allowed to add any load over the tanks.

Proposal RFI #9 - Because this is a Design-Bid-Build project, is the contractor required to provide a Professional Geotechnical Engineer as stated in section 31 20 00, 3.2, 5, or will this be provided by the government? Yes, contractor to provide as specs states.

Proposal RFI #10 - Based on the required construction phases of this project, and the necessary space required for tank construction, would the government consider increasing the period of performance for this project? Based on the justification in this question, the gov will not extend POP.

Proposal RFI #11 - Solicitation section A.6 Proposal Preparation, states "The offeror shall demonstrate completed/or ongoing (>50% complete) recent and relevant projects at a hospital/ medical center (Federal or other than Federal) project of this same size, scope, and complexity (or greater). " The work occurs completely outside of the medical center. Will the Government consider similar work that is outside of a medical center to be relevant? Yes.