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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) A00001 36C25722B0002 674A4-20-008 36C257 Network Contracting Office NCO17 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504 ATTN: Gaila P. Lowe Temple, TX 76504 Network Contracting Office NCO17 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25722B0002 10-21-2021

X X X

TUESDAY, 11-23-2021, 1:00 PM, CST

X 1 (one) AMENDMENT A00001 is hereby issued to provide clarification responses to timely submitted RFI and directed within the IFB Solicitation in 'Block 10'. Refer to the 'contunuation page' for the consolidated clarifications from VA Engineering and A&E addressing timely submitted RFI concerns and issues.

Gaila P. Lowe Contracting Officer

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PROJECT NAME: PROJECT #674A4-20-008 REPLACE KITCHEN HOODS, BLDG. 202 – WACO, VAMC (RFIs Due 11-5-21 By 4:00 p.m.)

SOLICITATION NUMBER: #36C25722B0002/36C257-22-B-0002

BIDs DUE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 @ 1:00 P.M., CDT

SUBMITTED: DATE & TIME ENTERED - 11/2/2021, 9:06 a.m. CDT; BY: JAPORT KITCHEN EXHAUST SERVICES, Bill Huff

1. What is the Kitchen Hood size That is being Demolished and removed and how many? Reply by A&E: 2 each, 11’w x 18’ l (+/-) each.

2. What are the specifications associated with the kitchen hood replacement? Please provide the specifications and weight for the vent hood, exhaust fan, make up air, duct size.

Reply by A&E: See Contract Documents, M8.1 for equipment schedules and M9.2 for hood detail. Also see spec. section 233813 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS.

3. What does this package provide? (example Backsplash, Trim, grease duct, fire wrap.)

Reply by A&E: See Contract Documents, spec. section 233813 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS and drawings including M2.1, M8.1 and M9.2. The hood package includes the hoods, fire suppression system and utility distribution system. All ancillary components such as fire wrap insulation shall be provided by the contractor.

4. Who is providing the fire System? Reply by A&E: General Contractor to provide.

5. Who is in charge of disconnecting the fire System and electricity before demo?

Reply by A&E: Means and Methods. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to plan out how to disconnect the Fire System and Electricity during construction.

6. Where is the Hood package going to be delivered? Reply by A&E: Means and Methods. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with the VA’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding where Hood packages should be delivered.

7. Do we have a chase that the grease duct and fresh air need to go in? if so how many floors up and the size of the chase. Reply by A&E: See Contract Documents, sheets M2.1, M2.2 and M2.3. Building is single story. There is no chase.

8. What is the availability for working hours? (regular or after hours)? Reply by A&E: See Contract Documents, reference Sheet AE-0.01 Phasing Notes.

9. Is there any restrictions for the crane and the location. Reply by A&E: Yes, location of crane to be determined by COR.

SUBMITTED: DATE & TIME ENTERED - 11/4/2021, 3:59 p.m. CDT; BY: FHC CONTRACTING, INC., Chanel Boston:

10. Are there drawings of hood size? Reply by A&E: See Contract Documents, sheets M8.1 for hood schedule and M9.2 for hood detail.

11. What is the duct sizing? Reply by A&E: See Contract Documents, sheet M2.1.

12. Is there equipment under hood? Reply by A&E: All existing equipment under hoods will be removed by selected VAMC Employee.

13. Does the fire alarm to tie into Gas? Reply by A&E: No.

SUBMITTED: DATE & TIME ENTERED - 11/2/2021, 9:06 a.m. CDT; BY: VENERGY GROUP, RFI #1, Tyler Sullivan:

14. Drawings AE-0.01 states that the dust barrier is to extend from the roof decking to the floor. Is it the intent to have the plastic barrier extend from the floor to then pass the drop ceiling and continue to the roof deck? Reply by VA-COR: Yes. If so, could this be amended as this would be a very time consuming and expensive process? Reply by VA-COR: No, this will not be amended.

15. Would it be permissible to have the panel relocated to the same room as the MCC? There are issues with accessibility and space in its current configuration. Reply by VA-COR: Requirement for a new Fire Alarm Panel is formerly ‘deleted’.

SUBMITTED: DATE & TIME ENTERED - 11/5/2021, 3:24 p.m. CDT; BY: FHC CONTRACTING, INC., Chanel Boston:

16. Will there be a new housekeeping pad installed after the existing pad is demoed? Reply by VA-COR:: No, new housekeeping pad installed.

17. Will Fire Alarm Panel be replaced with new Panel? Reply by VA-COR: Requirement for a new Fire Alarm Panel is ‘deleted’ (refer to #15). All needed Active F.A. Devices for coverage where existing hoods are removed will be provided by Prime Contractor.

NOTE: The New Hood Fire Suppression System remains required under this project. The Contractor shall provide a new and completely functional Hood Fire Protection System including all conduits, piping, wiring, connection to Fire Alarm Panel and other items required for an operational system.