S05 - Technical Questions - RFQ 36C25724Q0745.pdf
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This document contains technical questions and answers related to RFQ 36C25724Q0745 for Dallas Patio Landscape services at the VA North Texas Health Care System. The RFQ is a set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Key details include:
The VA requires a minimum 2-inch turf height made from recycled materials. Self-leveling concrete is specified for the base, with no grading plan provided. There are no specific drainage or percolation requirements. The VA has existing patio plans and drawings available. The base size for bidding is 1,150 SF, with no allowance for changes after award. The VA requires transition pieces around the perimeter but does not specify the height or start location. Offerors must propose an "AGR or equal" turf product, not similar. Site visits are encouraged to estimate the amount of concrete grinding and base material needed, as no change orders will be accepted after award. The proposed period of performance is a base year only from 8/1/2024 to 12/31/2024.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C25724Q0745 0001.pdf | ||
| 36C25724Q0745 0001_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25724Q0745.pdf | ||
| 36C25724Q0745_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Determination No. 2015-5227, Rev. 22.pdf | ||
| Dallas VA Patio 1 - Model.pdf |
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Technical Q & As
36C25724Q0745 - Dallas Patio Landscape
1. PWS Section 1.0 “This requirement includes healthcare quality, prefabricated from recycled materials minimum tile height 2”,
a. a. the VA mean Pile Height? VA SPECIFIES 2” MINIMUM HEIGHT, TURF SPECIFICATIONS
ALWAYS COME WITH APROX. PILE HEIGHT, PRODUCT OFFERED SHALL BE THE CLOSER
APPROX. TO THE REQUESTED 2” PILE HEIGHT.
b. Is 2 in height the only allowable height, this will lead to heavy matting of the turf. This space should not be any higher than 1.5 inches. And could even be at 1 inch. REQUESTED TURF TO BE APPROX. HEIGHT 2” ON TURF SPECS.
2. PWS Section 1.0 “This requirement includes healthcare quality, prefabricated from recycled materials
a. Are recycled materials absolutely required YES.
3. PWS Section 2.0 number 2. Self-Leveler
a. Can a panel system instead of self-level concrete for base? STICK TO TILE PREPARATION
INSTRUCTION ON PWS.
b. Can a grading plan be provided to determine the amount of self-leveler needed. NO
PLAN PROVIDED, RATE 24SF. PER 40LB. BAG.
4. Is there drainage requirements and specific percolation rate that needs to be met?
PERCOLATION SHALL RUN FREE EXISTING SLOPING.
5. What would requirements be for use of arial equipment and what is required buffer zone? ANY EQUIPMENT CAUSING NOISE OR VIBRATION AS WELL AS USING VA UTILITIES WILL NEED TO BE
APPROVED.
6. Are there any south or southwest facing windows? If so can we find out what type of glass packs are in the windows? WINDOWS FACE WEST, YES YOU CAN SEE THE WINDOWS IF YOU
WANT TO ABOUT THE GLASS PACKS.
7. Does the VA have a set of plans including drawings of the space and layout of the patio. YES, BACKGROUND PLANS
8. The PWS states 1150 SF. what if the area measured after award exceeds the 1150 SF. 1150 SF. IS THE BASE SIZE FOR THE BID, IF THERE IS ANY DIFFERENCE ON THAT SIZE NOT “CHANGE OF ORDERS” BASED ON SITE SIZE WILL BE ALOWED, IT IS THE CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY TO
TAKE SITE DIMSIONS.
9. The PWS Section 2.0 number 4 (Transitions pieces) calls for transition pieces around the perimeter,
a. At what rate of transition does the VA want ??
b. How far from the edge does the VA want the transition to start. BEGINNING TO END OF
FENCE.
c. Lastly at what pile height does the VA want the end of the transition to be at. HEIGHT
OF THE PILE.
10. 1. What manufacturer/model of turf would you like to use? AGR OR EQUAL, NOT SIMILAR
11. 2. How much concrete needs to be ground down? GOOD QUESTION, ENOUGH TO BE FLUSH, REQUIRES POTENTIAL BIDER VISIT FOR VISUAL ESTIMATION
12. 3. How much base material do you want to use to fill it back in with? SECOND GOOD QUESTION
ALSO REQUIRES VISIT, NO CHANGE OF ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AWARD.
End of Q&A’s
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