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0001 504-19-106

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 17

2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 17

2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25722B0016

07-21-2022

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08/02/2022, by 11:00 AM CST

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Replace A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE with A.3 – SCHEDULE OF PRICES/DESCRIPTION.

2. Include solicitation provision 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction.

3. Add RFI answers and correct period of performance from 60 days to 548 days.

4. Incorporate Drawing Addendum 1.

Bid due date is extended to August 2, 2022 by 11:00 AM CST. All bids shall be submitted via email to the following email address: andres.garcia1@va.gov

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

A.3 – SCHEDULE OF PRICES/DESCRIPTION

Renovate Clinical Lab for Modernization, Project No. 504-19-106

DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete all required project work in accordance with the provided SOW located at the Amarillo VA Health Care Facility in Amarillo, Texas 79106.

** NOTE: Award shall be made on the Base Bid unless the base bid is less than the allocated funding for the project. If the base bid is less than allocated funding, award shall be made on the basis of a Bid Add Alternate(s) beginning with Bid Alternate #1 in order to accommodate allocated funding. Offerors must bid all items in order to be considered.

FAR 36.205 Statutory Cost Limitations states: Solicitations containing one or more items subject to statutory cost limitations shall state - The applicable cost limitation for each affecting item in a separate schedule; That an offer which does not contain separately-prices schedules will not be considered; and That the price on each schedule shall include an approximate apportionment of all estimated direct costs, allocable indirect costs, and profit.

BASE BID ITEM:

ITEM UNIT TOTAL

NO. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE QTY PRICE AMOUNT

0001 PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY 1 JB $________ $_________

LABOR, MATERIALS, AND

EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO

RENOVATE CLINICAL LAB FOR MODERNIZATION

LOCATED AT THE VAMC

AMARILLO TEXAS IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE PROVIDED SOW, SPECIFICATIONS

AND DRAWING(S).

0002 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT 1 EA $________ $_________

BONDS

TOTAL (0001 & 0002) $__________

Total number of days for completion: 548 calendar days

BID ALTERNATE #1 + (Base Bid + Add Alternate #1):

0003 PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY 1 JB $________ $_________

LABOR, MATERIALS, AND

EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO

RENOVATE CLINICAL LAB FOR MODERNIZATION

LOCATED AT THE VAMC

AMARILLO TEXAS IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE PROVIDED SOW, SPECIFICATIONS

AND DRAWING(S).

0004 AND TO INCLUDE ADDITION OF ADD ALTNATE #1: 1 JB $________ $_________

PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY

LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT

NECESSARY IN BASE BID EXCEPT ADD

PNEUMATIC TUBE STATION AS DEFINED IN

THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

0005 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT 1 EA $__________ $_________

BONDS

TOTAL (0003, 0004, & 0005) $_________

Total number of days for completion: 548 calendar days

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52.214-18 PREPARATION OF BIDS—CONSTRUCTION APR 1984

36C25722B0016, Renovate Clinical Lab for Modernization RFIs

1) Please provide photos of the inside of the MV manhole where the cable is to be spliced into as shown on sheet EP612.

Answer: No photos will be provided, Contractor to field verify.

2) Please provide a master electrical one line drawing that shows the affected loads/ buildings that will be disrupted during the MV splicing operations shown on EP612.

Answer: No one-line of this service is available. Contractor to field verify and coordinate shutdowns with VA.

3) Please specify the cable type and size for the existing medium voltage cable that is to be spliced into per detail 1 on sheet EP612.

Answer: Exact Cable Size is unknown, Contractor to field verify.

4) GC111 shows work above 1st floor ceiling. Note 4 shows locations of Sheetrock ceilings. Please confirm all other rooms have acoustical ceilings.

Answer: Yes

5) General Note E/AD 112 refers to equipment removal, protection and storage while General Note 1/AE152B states that all equipment is Govt Furnished/Govt Installed. Please confirm that all “Relocated Equipment” shown on AD112 will be removed and stored by the Government prior to the start of construction.

Answer: AD112 refers to protection during incidental movement and work around equipment as well as work on utilities that may affect them to maintain continued operations. AE152B is regarding the final relocation of equipment to the new layout.

6) Note G/AD112 refers to floor leveling if the existing floor is not level throughout the work area within ¼”.

There is no way for the contractor to identify the extent of leveling work prior to wall demolition and a floor survey. Please confirm any floor leveling will be a modification to the awarded contract.

Answer: Intent is for contractor to verify the levels in the course of work and notify VA of pre-existing deficiencies. All rooms are assumed to be leveled.

7) AD122 What are the ceiling types not shown with 2X2 grid? S/R or plaster? Room 2236 and 2244C are typical.

Answer: Gypsum board, except 2256D is prefab walk-in with cooler panel ceiling.

8) AE121A, Note 1 Exhaust Hood (reused) at Temporary Bldg., but MH112A doesn’t show any mechanical work except the HVAC system provided by the Modular Lab manufacturer.

Answer: Exhaust hoods for the modular lab are newly CFCI per AE151A. Please strike “reused” from AE121A note 1. Please refer to Addendum #1.

9) MH112A refers to MQ series plans for the modular lab, but the only MQ plan is MQ601 the HVAC equipment schedule.

Answer: Refer to “LAB EQUIPMENT MECHANICAL CONNECTION SCHEDULE” on MQ601 for equipment connection criteria. Mechanical connections and utilities are design-build by the modular lab manufacturer in accordance with the modular lab performance specifications.

10) MH 112 and AE151A. Please confirm that any lab equipment or furniture for the Interim modular bldg.

will be provided and installed by the Government.

Answer: Lab equipment is GF/GI except as noted in schedule. Movable furniture is GF/GI. Casework is CF/CI.

11) AD112 shows items #80 Bio Safety Cabinet and #90Laboratory Exhaust Hood as Relocated Equipment but AE151A shows them as Contractor Furnished/Contractor Installed. Are these items new or relocated?

Answer: #80 and #90 should be struck from the relocated equipment schedule. There are two existing hoods that will not be reused. A Conformed Set from the A/E will be provided by start of the project to show update.

12) AE111A shows the east wall of Room 2263A 1’-5” into Corridor C1-5 but AD112 shows the temporary barrier to maintain 3’-8”. This is physically impossible while maintaining the 4’3” on the other side of the barrier. The result clearance will only be about 2’-4”.

Answer: Relocate construction barrier as required between phases to accommodate minimum required means of egress width. Contractor is responsible for interim life safety compliance in accordance with specification 01 35 26.

13) AE111A shows the east wall of Room 2263A 1’-5” into Corridor C1-5 and AE112B shows the wall flush to the Corridor wall. Are these two different walls?

Answer: Yes.

14) AE611 shows Interim Doors 0007 through 00011 listed as if not by Modular Building manufacturer while Section 13 34 41 refers to a complete building system. Are these doors- and the restroom, work rooms and fire riser room they serve- to be on site built by GC or at his option either by manufacturer or by GC?

Answer: Option, provided doors are in compliance with VA door hardware specs and spaces meet modular lab performance specification.

15) MH112B shows items #80 Bio Safety Cabinet and #90 Laboratory Exhaust Hood in the Final Plan (Phase 2 per GC112). Are these equipment items to be relocated from the Interim Modular Lab (see 2/MH112A)? If not, are duplicates of this equipment intended?

Answer: If the new modular lab hoods can be relocated, connected, and certified within 14 calendar days, they may be reused. Otherwise provide duplicates for the final lab to limit downtime to 14 calendar days.

16) AE 112B Room 2253 shows wall Type A3 on the south wall. What are the wall types on the other 3 sides of Room 2253? (2 sides EXIST- east wall per1/AE411B)

Answer: East wall is shown in restroom enlargement. North and West are existing smoke compartment walls to be repainted.

17) AE112B What is the wall type on the east wall of Room 2262? (EXISTING per AD112)

Answer: Existing smoke compartment wall.

18) AE411B Detail 3 requires roof patch at new curbs. What is Roof type and who has existing roof warranty?

Who is the “site approved” roofing contractor per Note D/PD112B?

Answer: Carlisle TPO. Roofing contractor shall be approved for work on existing system to maintain warranty.

19) Detail 2/QK112B roof patch at tube supports. Is this a different type of roof? Who has warranty?

Answer: Versico TPO. Roofing contractor shall be approved for work on existing system to maintain warranty.

20) Note 5 on FX122A refers to “4” underground- see Civil Drawings”. Please provide the civil drawings

Answer: Underground fire line is shown on PS111A.

21) MQ601 Lab Equipment Mechanical Connection Schedule does not list #80 Bio Safety Cabinet. Does #80 require Mechanical Connection? (Yes, see MH112B showing duct to #80)

Answer: Resolved in addendum.

22) Note 12/MD112B identifies a pneumatic control system. Are some items remaining on the pneumatic system?

Answer: No items in this scope of work are remaining pneumatic.

23) EP601 Specialty Equipment Schedule does not show #80 Bio Safety Hood.

Answer: Item #80 is shown and reference to the specification section is included, 11 53 53. Power feed is shown on drawing EP112B.

24) ET501 Detail 1 Where is the Security Equipment Closet?

Answer: Room 2250. Refer to sheet ET112B, Keyed Note #2.

25) AE142B Note 3 Please confirm Door Protection only applies to the seven indicated openings

Answer: Intent is for this door protection on doors into the lab areas. Also provide at doors 2236 (Microbiology) and 2239 (Histology).

26) AE152B Equipment #166 is shown as CGCI. These shelf units are in offices with systems furniture (provided by Government). Are these shelf units #166 intended to be GFGI?

Answer: Yes, #166 should be GFGI.

27) Locker Item #167 shown on AE152B as CFCI but also shown as VA furnished and installed per Note 3/AE411B. Are lockers by the VA?

Answer: Lockers and bench are CFCI. Strike note on AE411B. Refer to Addendum # 1.

28) AE601 Wall Type F shows window all to match existing- what is the existing material?

Answer: Provide new solid surface sill up to window. Match countertop spec 12 36 00.

29) AE601 What is the height of the 3rd floor deck from 2nd Finish Floor?

Answer: Approximately 13’3”.

30) Plan QK112B refers to Alternate #1 but Bids Schedule shows no alternate. IS this work not to be bid?

a. Answer: Bid schedule in 010000 includes Alternates #01. Add ALT #02 is not needed, Contractor to bid on Base Bid and ALT #01.

31) Keynote 1/PD122B points to only one sink to relocate. There are several unlabeled similar sinks in the area.

The temporary lab on PP112A shows six lab sinks (P7070 or P524) Are these also relocated sinks similar to Note 2/PD112B?

Answer: Strike the keynote 1 from the single sink on PD122B. A 2-compartment sink is required in the temporary lab per infection control. One of the double sinks and RW outlets in the existing lab 2256 may be relocated to the temporary lab or provide new at contractor’s option. A Conformed Set from the A/E will be provided by start of the project to show update.

32) The timeline to complete the Scope of Work for all rooms “60 days” seems too short and limits our ability to provide a quality outcome. Will you consider extending the timeline to complete?

Answer: 548 Days.

33) On sheets EP111A, ET111A & ET112B General note C- no cable tray is on these sheets, is this a mistake or is the cable tray missing?

Answer: New Cable tray is shown on sheet ET112B. Refer to Keyed Note #10.

34) No spec section for the cable tray is in the spec book or no sizes are listed on the prints. Please provide a spec and sizes for the tray.

Answer: Keyed Note #10 on sheet ET112B calls for the cable tray to match existing. Refer to Specification section 27.05.33.2.1.J.

35) Sheet ES101- note 7- it is common practice NOT to splice Medium Voltage cable, can this be designed to be fed out of the next closet Medium Voltage transformer?

Answer: Refer to Specification section 26 05 13.2.2 for splicing MV cables.

36) Will the contractor be allowed to use the elevators for this project?

Answer: The Contractor may use the Service Elevator (S1), but must be scheduled and treated as a Shutdown.

37) Please specify which areas of the project have a double ceiling that will require removal as part of this solicitation. None are specifically shown.

Answer: No double ceilings anticipated in this area.

38) Please confirm that the VA will be required to relocate and reinstall any lab equipment related to this project.

Answer: The VA will remove and reinstall lab equipment. Refer to equipment schedule for exceptions.

39) Please verify that any biohazard material will be removed by the VA.

Answer: The VA will remove existing biohazard material that is owned by the VA.

40) Please verify if any of the fire doors for this project have a conflict with the fire doors project that recently bid at this facility.

Answer: No.

41) Will the VA provide chaperones as needed for contractor access to the pharmacy and any other restricted areas?

Answer: Yes, Refer to GC111 Key Note 7.

42) Will the hours of construction be limited in the pharmacy and lab areas? Please clarify hours of construction for these areas.

a. Answer: Refer to general notes on GC111.

43) Will the modular building need to be put on backup power, i.e., generator?

Answer: Refer to ES101A and EP612.

44) What type of flooring do you expect in the modular building, seamless or VCT?

Answer: Seamless in temp histology and temp microbiology, VCT elsewhere.

45) Which rooms require hard ceilings?

Answer: Refer to reflected ceiling plans.

46) Electrical single or three phase?

Answer: The building is served by a three-phase electrical distribution system.

47) What type of exterior finish on the modular? 26-gauge high rib steel, smart panel, etc.?

Answer: Design intent is 26-gauge high rib steel or equal finish per manufacturer.

48) Is EPDM roof covering acceptable?

Answer: No.

49) Will roof top units be required for HVAC?

Answer: Mechanical equipment is design-build by modular provider in accordance with the performance spec.

50) WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING UTILITIES TO THE MODULAR BUILDING AND WHO IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FINAL UTILITY CONNECTIONS?

Answer: Electrical Contractor is responsible for bringing utilities and final connections to the Modular Building. Refer to drawing ES101A.

51) The drawing of the modular depicts 2 separate 24x64 modular buildings, is this in fact the case?

Answer: Drawing is for general layout and space requirements. Final quantity and separation of units to be determined by modular building provider in accordance with these constraints and performance specifications.

52) The 2 modular buildings look to be separated by only 1 foot, is this the case?

Answer: Drawing is for general layout and space requirements. Final quantity and separation of units to be determined by modular building provider in accordance with these constraints and performance specifications.

53) Is it the VA intent to have only 2 sets of steps, decks and ramps that will cover all 4 entry doors?

Answer: Refer to specification section 13 34 41, 1.3,A,5. Two sets of ramps and stairs on each side.

54) Are the VAV re-heat coils and control valves to be removed and reused on all VAV boxes (new and relocated)?

Answer: See RFI #55.

55) Are the demoed VAV controllers, discharge air temperature sensors and space sensors to be reused on all VAV boxes (new and relocated)?

Answer: For VAVs noted to reuse:

i. Reheat coil: reuse

ii. Control valve and coil kit accessories per detail: new

iii. Controllers: reuse

iv. DAT sensors: reuse

v. T-stats: reuse

56) On Plan page MI702 Detail 2 references “Checkpoint” Temperature Monitoring Connection Schedule.

Currently “Checkpoint” is not connected to the BMS system or monitored by the BMS. Is this to change and be monitored by BMS?

Answer: The checkpoint system does not need to be interconnected to the BAS in this project

57) On Plan page MI702 Detail 2 references plan Page MI100 for space temperature to be monitored by “Checkpoint” but MI100 is not in the plan set. Please provide MI100.

Answer: The note says MI100 Sheet Series

58) From VA: Document ‘504-19-106_Bid Addendum 1.pdf’ includes important changes and information to assist with RFI’s including items that were missed.

Attachaments:

See attached document: S06_504-19-106_Drawing Addendum 1.

See attached document: S06_504-19-106_Site Visit Sign In Sheet.