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549-22-2-5563-0207

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Rd.

Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Rd.

Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25722Q0693

08-05-2022

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: August 16, 2022, 1PM CST

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answer Technical Questions.

2. Extend the due date to August 16, 2022, 1PM CST.

3. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Technical Questions 36C257-22-Q-0693 Fire Alarm Sprinkler System

1. To calculate accurate pricing, bidders will need a complete equipment inventory of devices to calculate man hours and price. Please provide a list of fire alarm devices for inspection broken down by Campus and building.

A: See Attachment A.

2. For sprinkler provide a list by campus and building to include number of risers, building floors, and if any are ‘dry’ systems.

A: See Attachment A.

3. Provide a quantity of fire hydrants, PIVs, and back flows to be tested.

A: See Attachment A.

4. For fire hydrants, in addition to quantity confirm type of testing that is required. (i.e., flow test or visual)

A: See Attachment A and follow the latest NFPA Standards and VA TIL.

5. Confirm the following items are not part of this SOW: fire/smoke dampers, fire doors, fire extinguishers, clean agent systems, kitchen hoods, 5-year sprinkler internal inspection, roll down, smoke curtains & WON doors.

A: Fire/Smoke Dampers, fire extinguishers, roll down, clean agent system: Not part of this SOW.

B: Kitchen Hood: The annual inspections are done by a different service contract, but under this contract the VA may need some modification done to the existing kitchen Hood.

C. Fire/Smoke/Smoke Curtains & Won Doors: The Fire/Smoke doors are not part of the SOW; however, if a relay, etc., is needed for the door or anything the has something to do with the fire alarm on the door then yes, it is a part of the SOW.

D. 5-year sprinkler internal inspection: Is a part of the SOW

6. On the site visits we were told there are a few antifreeze systems at loading docks that are covered by this contract. Please indicate quantity, size, and location of these systems. Is disposal of glycol to be included?

A: Dallas (Building 60 CLC) and field verification is needed for size. Bonham (Building 4) and field verification is needed for size.

7. How many panels require monitoring at each campus / location?

A: Dallas (1), Bonham (1), Garland (1), Grand Prairie (1), TR Houses (3), Herzog Main (1), Herzog MDRT (1), Herzog Trailer (1)

8. Please provide the most recent 12 months of inspection reports for the work covered by this contract.

A: There are multiple buildings, therefore multiple inspections. One inspection per location is attached.

9. Please provide fire alarm and sprinkler drawings for each location.

A: See Attachment A for # of sprinklers. There are numerous drawings that will be provided to the awardee.

10. Please confirm quarterly inspections were not part of the previous contract but are included in this contract.

A: Quarterly Inspection were being conducted on previous contract at some point but stopped. Not sure why, this contract was managed by a different COR. Yes, quarterly, semi-annuals are included in the Contract.

11. Please confirm the VA will provide elevator recall, HVAC, mechanical and plumbing support staff for inspections.

A: Yes, VA will provide elevator recall, HVAC, Mechanical and Plumbing support as needed.

12. Page 9 of 59, paragraphs 15 and 16 state the Contractor and testing and maintenance personnel must 1) hold a Texas license, 2) have NICET certified staff and 3) be Notifier Factory trained. Confirm the SDVOSB prime contractor must directly hold either a Texas fire alarm or sprinkler license and must have NICET and Notifier-trained employees and may not merely “pass-through” subcontractor certifications to meet this requirement.

A: Yes, as stated in the SOW.

13. Page 41 of 59, Basis of Award, paragraph A states the Comparative Analysis will evaluate Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Please indicate the relative weighting of each factor, and/or any specific elimination criteria:

A: Weighting not required per FAR 13. Vendors must meet all requirements in the SOW.

14. What is the quantity of smoke detectors, duct detectors, pull station, heat detectors, water flow, tamper switches, FDC's, etc... for each campus?

A: See Attachment A.

15. How many dialers/partitions are being monitored at each site?

A: Dallas (1), Bonham (1), Garland (1), Grand Prairie (1), TR Houses (3), Herzog Main (1), Herzog MDRT (1), Herzog Trailer (1)

16. How many backflows are to be tested at each site?

A: Our Backflows are tested by the city and not needed in this contract.

17. Will the VA provide keys or an escort for inspections?

A: The VA will provide keys and an escort for inspections as needed.

18. When fire alarm components fail during inspection how will the repair be paid? Will contractors be able to bill separately for inspection, repair labor and parts? If not, how are contractors to estimate the cost of inspection repairs that are needed? Is there some historical information that can be provided?

A: Yes, contractors can bill separately.

19. When fire alarm or fire sprinkler equipment fails during routine operation will the contractor be reimbursed for the response labor & parts? If not, how would the contractor be able to estimate the number of repairs that might be necessary?

A: Confirm verbally and in writing with COR before any additional work is done.

20. Are the long-term fire sprinklers inspections (5yr Internal Obstruction/3yr Pre-Action/5yr FDC Hydro) included in this bid package? If so, what is do and when?

A: Yes, will be due 1st option year, will discuss further in kick off meeting

21. Are kitchen hood suppression systems included in this contract? If so, how many tanks?

How many hoods?

A: No for annual inspections; however minor repair, modification and install maybe required.

22. Is there a fire pump? What size? What type?

A: See Attachment A.

23. Can audio/visual and door holders be tested during normal hours?

A: Yes

24. Can elevator recall, and shunt trips be tested during normal hours? If not when?

A: Pervious, we schedule this before working hours, but this can be worked out with the

COR.

25. Will HVAC Shop ensure the AHU's come back on after the AHU Shutdown test and detectors are reset?

A: No, the Energy Center will inform the contractors if the AHU’s do not come back online, and the contractors will bring them up

26. Are there any areas that need to be tested after hours? If so, can you please provide those areas?

A: Some restricted areas may need to be inspected before or after business hours, this can be worked out with the COR.

27. With the availability of parts being an issue will the VA allow for additional time for parts to arrive.

A: Yes

28. PWS Section 2 Part Replacement Pricing - There are numerous different types and sizes for the devices listed for repair. How are we to provide a blanket quote to replace any type or size of equipment? Can we provide a quote for each item that requires repair or replacement?

A: Yes

29. PWS Section 4 - What is the annual estimated number of 3rd party fire alarm/sprinkler projects that may need review?

A: Estimated ten; however, third party reviews are not requested often.

30. Does the VA have a database list of all the fire alarm & sprinkler devices to be inspected and maintained.

A: See Attachment A.

31. Please confirm the number of device counts.

A: See Attachment A.

32. Please provide any system drawings you have available.

A: There are numerous drawings. All pertinent drawings will be available for the awardee.

33. Please provide the most recent inspection report if it is available.

A: See question 8.

*Note: Quantity maybe off due to large amount of construction project, the numbers provided is an estimate and can be more or less than the numbers provided. Verification needed by new contractors.

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