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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 674-23-250 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171 Temple TX 76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25724B0009

X X X January 17, 2023 at 11:00AM CST This amendment has the following purposes:

1. To post additional questions posed after Amendment 0003 with answers.

2. To post the updated Schedule for Finishes.

3. To post the updated Lighting Fixtures Schedule.

4. To post the updated Plumbing Fixtures Schedule.

5. All bids are due via email only to jennifer.

stringer@va.gov No Later Than 1/17/2024 at 11:00 AM CST.

6. No further questions will be accepted upon publication of this amendment.

7. All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

Jennifer Stringer Contracting Officer 36C25724B0009-CTX Revitalize Dom Halls and Walls Question Set 1 (After Amendment 0003)

1. We understand and please confirm the solicitation duration and price / cost schedule is correct and that amendment #3 specification section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.3 is not applicable. Confirmed. That portion of amendment 3 is not applicable to this project.

1. Does the facility have sufficient vacant space to lump 2nd floor of Wings A & B together and 1st Floor Wings A& B together instead of 5 phases as shown on revised Amendment #2 Revised Drawings? 5 phases are needed.

Can the phasing be revised to 2 phases in lieu of 5? No

1. Amendment #3 specification 01 00 00 paragraph 1.9.G.1 indicates that the contractor is to assist the government in vacating the area of work….This will involve moving of furniture/equipment in other areas of the campus. Contractor to wrap and items tagged y government. Any item damaged in the move shall be replaced with a new item equal to the damaged item. Please identify where on campus the furniture/equipment is being moved to along with a furniture and equipment list a professional moving company can utilize to price the packing and moving. To limit confusion, VA shall relocate the items before work is to commence.

1. We understand and please confirm that the following Amendment #3 specification sections are not applicable to the project: 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements, 06 06 60 Schedules for Plastic Fabrications, 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing, 09 67 23.30 Resin Mortar Flooring, 09 96 46 Intumescent Painting, 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories, 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets, 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC, 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units, 26 27 26 Wiring Devics, 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers, 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System. Confirmed

1. Since cementitious underlayment and moisture remediation coatings specified in Amendment #3 Section 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes are unknown until demolition and moisture testing is performed, please confirm that this work will be handled as a differing site condition if encountered. IF, identified, yes.

1. Exit light and wall mounted light fixture data sheets were provided by amendment #3, but not for the typical ceiling mounted light fixtures. Please provide. See attached

1. Please provide the Plumbing fixture schedule per Am#2 Q&A response.

See attached

1. The as-built plumbing drawings provided by amendment show additional bath tubs than shown on the amendment #2 revised plans. Are these additional tubs required to be replaced? As-built drawings are provided as a reference and are not to be used for quantity take off for the current space. All bathtubs within the project scope shall be replaced with showers.

1. Please confirm that water fountains are not required to be replaced as locations are not identified on the plans. Water fountains shall be replaced. Please see the attached plumbing schedule

1. Reference Am#3 Specification Section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.27 Construction Digital Images. Can the superintendent take photos with a camera phone and email them in lieu of a professional photographer on photo paper? Yes

1. Section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes contains products including window sills, flashings, doors, 3Form Decorative Resin Panels, coiling counter doors, epoxy mortar flooring, …which are not in scope for this project. We assume items not in scope are not applicable. Correct

1. Section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes pages 142 thru 146 are formatted incorrectly and is missing half the information presented (landscape versus portrait formatting issue). Please provide revised Section 09 06 00 so that all items are legible. See attached

1. Section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes lists products and manufacturers which are different from previously answered Q&A. We assume either is acceptable unless clarified otherwise. All finishes shall undergo the submittal process before selections are made.

1. New solid surface countertops are required per Amendment #2 Set 4 Q&A #3 response, but no plan details or specification was provided in Amendment #3. Please provide a plan view detail, a cut section plan detail to include whether backsplash is required and how high, the thickness of the solid surface material, whether Countertop supports are required, the front edge detail/profile of the countertop. There does not appear to be any solid surface countertops in this project. All sinks shall be wall hung.

1. New solid surface countertops are required per Amendment #2 Set 4 Q&A #3 response, but basis of design mfr/model/color was not provided in Amendment #3. Please provide a basis of design mfr/model & color of the solid surface countertops. There does not appear to be any solid surface countertops in this project. All sinks shall be wall hung.

1. Room finish schedules on AS100 and AS102 and specification section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes paragraph 2.6.B (spec page -142) require 12x12 wall tile while Elevation Plan Sheets AE100 thru AE102 require 12x24 wall tile. We assume either is acceptable unless clarified otherwise by amendment. Wall tile shall be 12 x 24. However, the tile shall go through the submittal process before any selections are made.

1. Revised amendment #2 plan sheets AD-102 and AD-103 are not requiring any demolition in the areas located between wings on both floors. If this is not correct, please provide revised plan sheets. ALL demolition work from the wings shall continue into connecting lobby.

1. Please confirm that standard 5/8” type X gypsum board and greenboard is acceptable per Amendment #2 Set 4 Q&A 8 & 19, and that QuietRock products specified in Amendment #3 Section 09 29 00 paragraph 2.1 are not intended or required. Bidder shall follow information provided in amendment 2.

1. Since relocation of furniture and equipment were not originally part of the scope of work for this project, contractors did not itemize all the furniture and equipment seen at the site visit. Contractors did see hospital recliners, patient wardrobes, side tables, armchairs (hospital grade), beds, glass encased bulletin boards, glass framed artwork, wall mounted televisions, book cases, refrigerators, microwave machines, dvd players, kuerig coffee makers, coffee tables, side tables, couches, love seats. However, this list does not include whatever is located in the Multi-Purpose Rooms, Quiet Rooms and Patient Storage Rooms or the areas added by amendment #2 (halls and offices between the wings on each floor). What and how much furniture is located in each of those rooms? To limit confusion, VA shall relocate the items before work is to commence.

1. Amendment #2 and #3 adds moving furniture and equipment to the scope of work. Please provide a complete list of items including quantities to be moved by the contractor. . To limit confusion, VA shall relocate the items before work is to commence.

20. Optima Health Zone Square Tegular Tile specified in Specification Section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes is roughly 4x more expensive than Armstrong #1728 as required by Amendment #2 Q&A#1. We understand that Armstrong #1728 as specifically provided in Amendment #2 Questions and Answers #1 is the correct acoustical ceiling tile. If this is not a correct understanding, please clarify otherwise to all by amendment. Armstrong #1728 is the correct acoustic ceiling tile.

Question Set 2 (After Amendment 0003)

1. With all of the newly issued drawings and specifications, will the Government consider moving out the Bid Due Date to provide an opportunity for the contractors and subcontracts to regroup.

1. With the added scopes and added phasing will the government extend their days to complete – if so, please provide the number of days. No

1. Please provide a side by side of newly issued drawings, as many appear to have old page numbers with new drawings on them. Bidders shall only use the last set of drawings that were issued.

1. Please provide a list of modifications to the drawings, as some pages have been reissued and appear to have some changes, however, they are not clouded or identified. Bidders shall only use the last set of drawings that were issued.

1. Please confirm correct response to (Question Set 6 Item 12 and Question Set 2 Item 4)

4. 12) Drawing A105 shows floor tiles in HAC and Elec Rooms. Other flooring levels do not. Should this be removed from quote, remain for B Wing only, or Add to A Wings?

0. HAC closets, electrical, mechanical and IT closet are to be omitted from this project

4. However, Question Set 2 Item 4 States “Confirm no flooring or painting is intended or required in mechanical, Electrical, IDF, HAC and Comm. Rooms.”

1. HAC closets, electrical, mechanical and IT closet are to be omitted from this project

1. Question Set 7 Item 2 – Please offer a response to allow for the equal bidding of what will be done in these locations – We cannot offer equal bids if contractors are guessing at what will be done in these locations.

5. The construction area of the existing building has a handful of atriums with decorative cove lighting. The drawings show these areas to be lay-in ceilings, is this correct in that the atriums are going to be filled in with drop ceiling grid?

0. Bidders shall omit this work

1. Question Set 7 Item 8 – Please clarify what the yes answer is to, do we need temporary lighting, or can we use the existing tied up out of the way?

6. Can the existing lighting be used as temporary lighting if tied up above the grid, or does temporary lighting need to be included?

0. Existing lights may be utilized as temporary lighting

1. Question Set 12 – Please clarify is the contractor required to provide any permits from state/local agencies.

7. Is the Contractor required to obtain permits or inspections from outside sources for the work being performed or is the Government assuming this responsibility? No permits are required

1. Please clarify response to (Question Set 17 Item 25 and Question Set 6 Item 1 & 1a)

8. Question Set 17 Item 25 “Is this project tax exempt and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax-exempt certificates.”

0. Yes, the project is tax-exempt. Certificates can be provided.

8. Question Set 6 Item 1 Is this a tax-exempt project?

1. Yes, the project is tax-exempt. Certificates can be provided.

8. Question Set 6 item 1a. If tax-exempt, will the government be providing a tax-exempt certificate to the Prime Contractor for use by subcontractors and vendors?

2. Yes, the project is tax-exempt. Certificates can be provided.

1. The information provided about moving furniture. What is the intent?

9. Will this furniture be reinstalled by the contractor?

0. If so, is any refurbishing required?

9. Does the Government have a planned storage facility?

1. If so what is the location in regard to the work area?

9. Should the contractor assume a temporary storage container (Conex)?

9. Should the contractor anticipate some going into the dumpster?

Furniture shall be removed and relocated by the VA.

SECTION 09 06 00

SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

VAMC: Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Healthcare Center Location: Temple, Texas Project No. and Name: 674-23-250, Revitalize Dom Halls and Walls Submission: Final Design Submission Date: June 30, 2023

SECTION 09 06 00

SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

PART I – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRiPTION

A. This section contains a coordinated system in which requirements for materials specified in other sections shown are identified by abbreviated material names and finish codes in the room finish schedule or shown for other locations.

1.2 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturer’s trade names and numbers used herein are only to identify colors, finishes, textures and patterns. Products of other manufacturer’s equivalent to colors, finishes, textures and patterns of manufacturers listed that meet requirements of technical specifications will be acceptable upon approval in writing by contracting officer for finish requirements.

1.3 SUBMITALS

A. Submit in accordance with SECTION 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES provide quadruplicate samples for color approval of materials and finishes specified in this section.

1.4 applicable publications

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Division 03 – CONCRETE

A. SECTION 03 30 53, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

2.2 dIVISION 04 – mASONRY (not used)

2.3 Division 05 – METALS

2.4 Division 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

A. PLASTIC FABRICATIONS

2.5 Division 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

2.6 Division 08 - OPENINGS

F. SECTION 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE

RD: Also see Finish Schedule on drawings.

2. SECTION 09 30 13, WALL AND FLOOR TILE GROUT

24” x 24” x 1”

Novel #45 PV4045, 161 “Snow”

11601 “Red House Oak”

11570 “Natural Ash”

O-9 Transition from Resinous Floor to Resilient Floor

W-1 Field paint

SW 7010

W-2 Accent paint

W-3 Accent paint

SW 6437 (green)

W-4 Accent paint

SW 7687 (gold)

W-5 Accent paint

SW 6345 (orange)

C-2 Field paint

SW 7004 (white)

2.8 Division 10 - SPECIALTIES

Color: Designer White

Color: TBD

Color: TBD

C. SECTION 10 28 00, TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES: Also see drawings.

JL Industries - Ambassador 1017G17 (Extinguisher: JL Industries – Cosmic 5E)

2.10 Division 12- FURNISHINGS

2.11 Division 22 - PLUMBING

2.12 DIVISON 26 - ELECTRICAL

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

- - - E N D - - - See attached document: Lighting Fixtures.

See attached document: Plumbing Fixture Schedule.

SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

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