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Department of Veterans Affairs Temple CTX Contracting (90C) 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504

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Amendment 02 for solicitation 36C25725B0006

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend bid due date:

a. Bid due date is extend to January 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

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c. Bid submittal and opening process remains unchanged and instructions may be found under section A.7 of the original solicitation.

2. Upload Site Visit sign in sheets. See attached document: Site Visit Sign in for 36C25725B0006 Update CLC HVAC System.

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RFIs Q&A for

Solicitation 36C25725B0006

UPDATE CLC HVAC SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. 671-22-198.

CLC Building of Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter St., San Antonio, TX 78229.

Q1. Please confirm the hospital’s required controls contractor is Entech Sales and Service, brian.simmons@entechsales.com.

Answer: The license required for our controls system is EcoXpert – Building Automation – Master Program Level. Entech Sales and Service is currently qualified for the license.

Q2. Can the Superintendent also act as the SSHO and QC Manager on this small project?

Answer: No, this project requires a separate SSHO. Superintendent may also serve as QC Manager if they meet qualifications for both positions. Refer to project specifications.

Q3. Can the large QC staff be deleted from this small project? Reference Section 01 45 00-6 paragraph 3.4.B.

Answer: No, QC Staff shall be as applicable to the project. A project of mechanical scope typically uses a PM or QC Manager with Mechanical Engineering background to minimize QC staff.

Q4. Confirm Section 01 45 35 Special Inspections is not applicable to this project as there are no structural changes and San Antonio is in Seismic Zone 0.

Answer: Correct, the section only applies to the AE and the Government as needed.

Q5. Please confirm asbestos pipe insulation is limited to piping shown to be demolished on the plans.

Answer: AE confirmed, there is no known asbestos pipe insulation or ACM in the

CLC.

Q6. We see no work requirements on the plans for drywall, acoustic ceilings and paint.

What work, if any, is intended by the specifications provided for drywall, acoustic ceilings and paint?

Answer: Patch and repair walls and ceilings. Ceiling Work includes the removal of ceiling acoustical tiles and grid as necessary to perform the HVAC above ceiling work. Upon completion of HVAC work the existing ceiling system will be reinstalled to match existing conditions. The contractor will be required to patch and paint walls damaged during the HVAC above ceiling work to match all existing adjacent surfaces.

Q7. Please provide acoustic ceiling tile manufacturer and model number for patching purposes.

Answer: Manufacturer/model not known, reference the project specifications 095100.

Q8. Can the VA describe ICRA barriers/requirements a little more in depth?

Answer: The primary project scope area (Mechanical Room 1A107) requires ICRA Class II. Work outside the primary project scope area, such as patient rooms or hallways in the CLC area may require Class III or higher.

Q9. If one at a time in hallways is Zip-wall system with zipper doors ok?

Answer: Hard ICRA barriers should be provided in high traffic areas. Zipper doors are not acceptable in the CLC hallways.

Q10. If you divide areas into phases how many rooms will we be able to access at a time?

Answer: Mechanical Rooms 1A107 and 2A106 may be vacated for the entire 6-month PoP in accordance with the general requirements of the project specifications.

Contractor shall provide a schedule of their proposed phasing for review, to include durations, work activities, procedures, interim life safety measures, etc. for each work area of the CLC. For planning purposes, other parts of the building able to be temporarily vacated for portions of the PoP, may include the 2nd floor, 1st Floor-Area C, sections of 1st Floor-Area A, sections of 1st Floor-Area B, and single room(s) or office(s).

Q11. Do barriers need to go to deck or just finished ceiling?

Answer: ICRA barriers shall extend to the ceiling for work below the ceiling. For work above the ceiling, ICRA barriers shall extend to the deck above.

Q12. If only changing thermostat inside rooms is plastic and a zipper door permitted?

Answer: Control cube method or mobile containment units shall be used to remove and install control wiring for thermostats, per the project plans and specifications.

Q13. Is area D on 1st/2nd floor not included in the work area?

Answer: 1st Floor-Area D is included in the work area. 2nd Floor-Area D is not in scope.

Q14. Is pro-press/mega-press an acceptable joining material?

Answer: No, use of pro-press is prohibited, per the project plans and specifications.

Q15. Egress to work area? How far away from the work area is our access location?

Answer: Reference the life safety sheets of the project plans and general requirements of the project specifications for egress/access to the work area. Note that direct access from roadway and parking to the CLC courtyard, exterior double doors of Mech Room 1A107, and exterior door to Stairwell 2 is restricted by removable bollards and two gated entries. For planning purposes, assume the main courtyard gate runs east along plan-gridline G with a span of approximately 50ft and the secondary gate runs north along plan-gridline 8 with a span of approximately 60ft. The secondary gate has double doors that open up to 10’W but the main gate has a single door that only opens up to 5’W.

Q16. How does the mechanical room need to be phased? It calls for removal of piping back to main, so everything will need to be offline for a period of time.

Answer: Mechanical Room 1A107 may be vacated for the entire 6-month PoP in accordance with the general requirements of the project specifications. Please review the project plans for POC locations, and the available isolation for planning and phasing of mechanical work.

Q17. What is the potential to rebuild pumps instead of replacing?

Answer: The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing systems.

Q18. Will we be required to provide air scrubbers for this project?

Answer: Yes, per the requirements of the Infection Control sections of the project plans and specifications.

Q19. If air scrubbers are required, will we be able to connect to an air return or will we have to run duct outside?

Answer: Exhaust hoses shall be exhausted so that dust is NOT reintroduced to the medical center, per the project plans and specifications.

Q20. Will the majority of this work be after hours and weekends or will we be permitted to work during normal business hours?

Answer: The majority of this scope shall be completed during normal business hours.

Q21. Has the current halls and walls project done any asbestos abatement? If so, where?

Answer: No asbestos abatement was required for the ongoing Halls and Walls CLC project.

Q22. Please identify the location of the laydown area for material storage and the construction office.

Answer: Construction area for work in the CLC 2nd Floor is limited to the 2nd Floor.

Area for the 1st Floor CLC work is limited to the CLC courtyard (area adjacent to Mech RM 1A107) or site (area adjacent to Corridor C1). Laydown areas are only approved for the 6-Month PoP.

Q23. At the site visit it was typically observed that the existing pneumatic tubing in the wall was tied to an existing power conduit to remain making it difficult to remove without sheetrock removal and patch. Can the pneumatic tubing in these walls be abandoned in place?

Answer: In reference to controls wiring, it would be best to reuse the existing run for the new wiring by use of fish tape. Reference the project specifications for abandon in-place.

Q24. There is no existing conduit for the pneumatic controls in the wall, so can the new control wiring be installed in the walls without conduit?

Answer: The new controls wiring shall be installed as shown on the plans, assume typical heights for thermostat location on the walls.

Q25. Can the contractor have an entire wing (labeled A, B or C on the plans) with no occupants as there is a lot of work (valves, wiring and power conduit) in the hallways?

Answer: This may be possible; however, a phasing plan shall be submitted for review. Currently, the 2nd Floor may be available for the initial phase, followed by 1st Floor-Area B (office spaces). The amount of area provided at a time will depend on the Contractor’s estimated duration of work, work activities, procedures, interim life safety measures, etc. for each work area of the CLC.

Q26. The existing hallway walls were, in some cases, labeled as Smoke Partitions and closed to the structure above. Is there an hourly fire rating to be maintained at hallway walls?

Answer: The Contractor shall use the plans and specifications for life safety and firestopping scope of work. Where hallway walls are rated a one-hour ICRA barrier shall be required.

Q27. Plan sheet EP102B shows the new circuits in Area B going to Panel C2AA which is located on Sheet EP102A at the extreme end of Wing A, at the other end of the project. Is there a closer panel In Area B for these circuits?

Answer: This panel was chosen during design review with the VA. It is the closest critical panel to the area that has space to add circuits.

Q28. 180 days is not sufficient. Please revise project duration to 545 days to account for submittals, approvals, fabrication of long lead items, and construction.

Answer: There are currently no long lead items noted by the AE. Extending the PoP may impact the availability of the CLC space.

Q29. P-401 and 402 shows a 2” DHWR line to be removed the existing in only 1 ¼’ will the new DHWR need 2” or will 1 1/4’ need to be installed?

Answer: Install 2" DHWR, per AE.

Q30. P-401 and 402 show a DHWR line to be installed there is an existing liquitech disinfecting device connected to the DHWR piping. Will the equipment need to be reconnected to the DHWR line?

Answer: Yes.

Q31. When heating water pump are to be replaced are new isolation valves, strainers, check valves required to be replaced as well?

Answer: Yes, provide hydronic specialties such as isolation, balancing, and check valves. Provide supports and controls (pump status only) and connect to existing

BAS.

Q32. Can the existing isolation valves be used for phasing purposes?

Answer: The existing isolation may be used in combination with capping due to corroded portions of the DCW piping along the isolation valves.

Q33. On the existing system to water domestic water heaters and heating water exchange have condenser trap monitors, are the existing monitors to be reused or are new ones required? Answer: Provide new trap monitors.

Q34. Will temporary (ICRA) barriers be required in the hallways?

Answer: Temporary ICRA Barriers will be required anywhere work is being completed, per the plans and specifications.

Q35. What are the ceiling heights in the hallways?

Answer: Ceiling heights are approximately 8FT from finish floor to suspended ceiling.

Ceiling height in mechanical rooms extend to approximately 13FT from floor to slab above.

Q36. Can the VA please provide a Reflective Ceiling Plan to designate the areas that have ACT vs Drywall ceilings?

Answer: RCP are not available for the CLC, per the AE. For planning purposes, assume soffits and bulkheads in between patient rooms, restrooms, kitchens, storage, and mechanical rooms range from 6FT to 8FT.

Q37. Are the ceilings in the hallways and rooms ACT or Drywall?

Answer: Ceilings are ACT & grid, typical throughout - with the exception of bulkheads and soffits in some locations. For planning purposes, assume drywall above double doors of hallways and above water features in rooms.

Q38. Which hallways are ACT & which are Drywall?

Answer: Regarding the ceiling (not wall), the hallways are ACT.

Q39. Which rooms are ACT & which are Drywall?

Answer: Regarding the ceiling (not wall), Restrooms, HAC, Storage Rooms, Kitchens, Dental, Showers, and above sink locations are Drywall.

Q40. During the walk, we noticed Andover control panels in the mechanical rooms. Is Andover the hospital’s primary control system for the center?

Answer: Yes, Andover (Schneider Electric) The ECC is located at Facilities office.

Q41. Andover is a legacy control system that is no longer manufactured. The controls in this building can be upgraded to the Carrier iVu system. Would the hospital accept this solution?

Answer: No. Use Schneider Electric.

Q42. What other Controls Systems will the VA allow to be used?

Answer: Schneider Controls per spec section 23-09-23 F. Existing DDC system.

Q43. Will other systems integrate with the Andover system or will the entire Andover system need to be replaced?

Answer: Schneider Controls provides an Andover continuum.

Q44. Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects, or should they only be dedicated full-time to this project?

Answer: No, they cannot be shared.

Q45. Does the VA require any scope of work in this project to be performed outside of regular work hours?

Answer: Reference the project specifications general requirements.

Q46. What trades or scopes will be required to perform off-hours work for work scopes that must be performed?

Answer: Reference the project plans and specifications for scope and general requirements.

Q47. What will the work hours and days be for scopes that require off-hours work?

Answer: The Contractor may propose after hours work.

Q48. Where is the designated contractors' and subcontractors' parking area?

Answer: Reference the project specifications general requirements.

Q49. Will the VA allow 2-3 spaces for the prime contractor and each subcontractor?

Answer: Reference the project specifications general requirements.

Q50. Where shall these people park if the VA cannot make 2-3 spaces available for the prime contractor and each of the subs?

Answer: Parking is limited to pick up/drop off materials, per the project specifications.

Q51. How many hours should the prime contractor and subcontractors budget for on-site badging, safety training, orientation, etc.?

Answer: On-site attendance of a 30-minute enrollment appointment should be expected for each applicant requiring fingerprints and a 15-minute badge pick-up appointment for each badge. The badging process on the SOW is for a 6-month construction PoP.

Q52. Is tuberculosis testing required before contractors can commence work onsite?

Answer: Reference the project plans, specifications, and SOW for infection control requirements.

Q53. Will the VA allow a Temp Wall System (i.e., Starc Wall, Edge Guard, etc) instead of a rigid wall IRCA system? This usually provides substantial cost savings to the VA.

Answer: The project plans and specifications allow temporary walls and mobile ICRA carts.

Q54. Will the VA provide the point of contact information for the Fire Alarm integration contractor?

Answer: No, this is not typically provided for a project of this scope. The POC will be the VA Hospital’s Safety Service through the COR.

Q55. Will the VA allow contractors to use water from VA sources?

Answer: Non-drinkable water for cleaning and dust control may be provided for the 6-month PoP.

Q56. Is temp power available for contractors to connect to?

Answer: Temporary power may be provided for the 6-month PoP only. The available temporary power is limited to what is shown on the plans.

Q57. If no temp power is available, a generator will be required, which usually adds significant cost to rent and fuel. Please confirm this is necessary if no temp power is available.

Answer: The available temporary power is limited to what is shown on the plans and may be provided for the 6-month PoP only. For additional power, the Contractor shall provide their own.

Q58. What are the locations for temp power?

Answer: See project plans for availability of nearby power on the CLC floors.

Q59. Are contractors required to set a pole and meter electric usage?

Answer: No metering required for the 6-month PoP only.

Q60. Is space available for a 10’ x 40’ temporary ground-level office near the temporary power source?

Answer: Reference the project specification for operations and storage area requirements.

Q61. Will the VA provide space for a 20-yard dumpster?

Answer: Only during the demo phases of the 6-month PoP. The temporary dumpster location should not obstruct daily operations or emergency access. Reference the project plans and specifications for requirements.

Q62. Where shall contractor dumpsters be located?

Answer: The temporary dumpster location should not obstruct daily operations or emergency access. Reference the project plans and specifications for requirements.

Q63. Can the VA accommodate a dumpster near the job site?

Answer: The temporary dumpster location should not obstruct daily operations or emergency access. Reference the project plans and specifications for requirements.

Q64. Will the VA allow contractors to use VA indoor restrooms?

Answer: The contractor may use the vacated areas in accordance with the approved phasing plan. Reference the project specifications for more details.

Q65. Can Porta Johns be placed within a 100’ radius of the job site if required?

Answer: Should this be required, place near site (area adjacent to Corridor C1) and follow the requirements of the project specifications and it’s referenced codes.

Q66. Will the VA consider waiving the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) requirement for structural steel fabrication and erection for this project? This requirement makes steel procurement on the project exponentially more difficult and costly.

Answer: Not for this scope.

Q67. Are any AISC substitute certifications acceptable instead of AISC certification?

Answer: Not for this scope.

Q68. Can contractors perform crane lifts during regular hours?

Answer: Not for this scope.

Q69. Can utility tie-ins be performed during regular hours?

Answer: If no service interruptions. If interrupting operations, reference the project specifications and SOW for details on scheduling and phasing service outages.

Q70. Can system commissioning activities be performed during regular hours?

Answer: Yes, if there are no service interruptions. If interrupting operations, reference the project specifications and SOW for details on scheduling and phasing service outages.

Q71. Will the VA allow for stored material so that we can procure and lay down long lead items and/or critical path material/equipment?

Answer: Operations and storage areas are only for the 6-month PoP.

Q72. Will the VA fully pay for this material/equipment if stored onsite?

Answer: Payment for materials shall be in accordance with the project specifications.

Q73. Our interpretation of 01 35 26, 1.7 in its reference to FAR 52.236-6 is that the prime contractor would be in compliance with this section if we have a Superintendent on-site during construction, as FAR 52.236-6 does not require (or mention for that matter) an SSHO and explicitly covers the prime contractor's Superintendent only. In short, an onsite SSHO is not a requirement per FAR 52.236-6. Please confirm.

Answer: SSHO is a requirement per project specifications. Reference the project specifications for the requirements and duties of the SSHO.

Q74. If fire-rated walls are required, can we use one-hour-rated temp walls, which are ASTM certified?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 26.

Q75. Will the VA provide the point of contact information for the BMS integration contractor? Answer: Repeat, see RFI 1.

Q76. Will the VA provide a space for the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent to set up, or should we add costs to our bid for a mobile office?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 22.

Q77. Will a negative pressure/ full containment be required for the glove bag asbestos removal areas?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 5.

Q78. Can the VA provide a copy of the survey report for the asbestos abatement?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 5.

Q79. Where is the location of the asbestos?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 5.

Q80. Does the VA have a preferred controls vendor, or will the contractor/subcontractor be approved to do controls?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 1.

Q81. Who currently does the controls for the hospital?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 1.

Q82. Can the site super dual hat if they possess the required qualifications?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 2.

Q83. Can you tell me what controls manufacturers are specified on this project?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 1.

Q84. If you may please provide us with the existing BAS Building provider point of contact.

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 1.

Q85. Please confirm the working hours for this project will be between 7 am and 5 pm

CST.

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 5.

Q86. Can the Superintendent fulfill the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role?

Answer: Yes, see RFI 2 answer.

Q87. If the Super cannot fulfill this role, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated QCM is approximately $26,500 per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc). We expect this project to be 6 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by ($26,500 x the number of months we expect). Please confirm a dedicated QCM is still required.

Answer: See RFI 2 answer.

Q88. Is the QCM required to be onsite full-time, or can they make site visits as required for inspections?

Answer: Reference the project specifications for the requirements and duties of the

QC.

Q89. If the QCM is required to be onsite, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well?

Answer: To this project only.

Q90. Can the Superintendent fulfill the Site Safety & Health (SSHO) role?

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 2 answer.

Q91. If the Super cannot fulfill this role, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated SSHO is approximately $26,500 per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc). We expect this project to be 6 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by ($26,500 x the number of months we expect). Please confirm a dedicated SSHO is still required.

Answer: Repeat, see RFI 2 answer and bid accordingly.

Q92. Is the SSHO required to be on-site full-time, or can they be a home office employee (e.g., Safety Director) on the prime contractor's staff?

Answer: See specifications, SECTION 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for SSHO requirement.

Q93. If the SSHO is required to be onsite, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well?

Answer: This project only.

Q94. Can a subcontractor (e.g., Terracon or a similar testing firm) fulfill the QCM role?

Answer: See specifications, SECTION 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL.

Q95. Can a subcontractor fulfill the SSHO role with periodic visits?

Answer: Answer: See specifications, SECTION 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for SSHO requirement.

Q96. In the event of contract modifications, should contractors apply bond premiums to the individual modification or wait until the end of the job where the VA issues a final modification to reimburse contractors for bond overruns for all mods.

Answer: Apply to each modification.

Q97. In lieu of the provided cost estimate breakdown, will the government accept a printout report from our COTS estimating software that provides the same level of breakdown specified in the government-provided breakdown spreadsheet?

Answer: As long as information provided is in compliance with VAAR 852.243-70

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP 2019).

Q98. Please provide a copy of the Site Visit Attendance Sheet.

Answer: Provided in SAM.gov.

Q99. Provide site visit sign-in.

Answer: Provided in SAM.gov

Q100. Is this a tax-exempt project?

Answer: Yes

Q101. If tax-exempt, will the government provide the prime contractor with a tax-exempt certificate for use by subcontractors and vendors?

Answer: No, it is the contractor’s responsibility to use The Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate. Certificate needs to be filled out by the contractor. VA does not need to sign anything or provide a Tax ID number.

Q102. Can both the bid and bid bond be emailed?

Answer: Yes, see section A.7 Preparation of Bids for instructions.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.