36C25725Q0835 0002.pdf

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0002 09-09-2025

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25725Q0835

08-12-2025

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 09-16-2025 0900 CDT

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Extend the due date and time for submission of proposals.

b. Provide answers to questions that were received by the due time and date for questions in the solicitation.

c. Update Addendum 52.212-2 to add two (2) sub-factors (highlighted in blude) under Technical due to responses to questions.

d. Provide the PWS Diagram Renovate CLC Living Room TV.

e. Provide the ICRA DRAFT Ceiling Lift.

///SEE CONTINUATION PAGES///

Shawn R. Reinhart Contracting Officer

36C25725Q0835-0002 CONTINUATION PAGES

QUESTION 1: Are you able to confirm if the VA Amarillo will accept bariatric lifts with a 1000lb capacity instead of 1100lbs? The Arjo MS1000 lift only has a 1000lb. capacity and if VA will not entertain that size, then we do not want to waste time attending the site visit or preparing a proposal.

ANSWER: Yes, the 1000lb capacity will be accepted.

QUESTION 2: The State of Work mentions removal and disposal of existing lifts. Do all the rooms have existing lifts?

ANSWER: Hospice unit has no lifts at this time.

QUESTION 3: 2.2 Statement of Work. Is an 800lb rated single strap / single lift acceptable for the bariatric lifts?

ANSWER: Amarillo will accept bariatric lifts with a 1000lb capacity.

QUESTION 4: B.2 Price schedule indicates items 1 and 3 have single rails extension tracks.

What area(s) of the restroom does the lift need to access?

ANSWER: Patient’s personal restrooms the lift shall be able to reach both the toilet and shower.

In shower room lifts shall be able to access the toilet and shower/tub.

QUESTION 5: B.2 Price schedule indicates item 2 is an XY system (no extension to restroom).

Please confirm.

ANSWER: When installing the system, it would be preferred to have it accessible to all – including extension to be included to reach the toilet?

QUESTION 5: Enlarged plan AE401 only shows 2 resident rooms. Are these two rooms typical of the rest of resident rooms?

ANSWER: Yes, but the contractor shall be responsible for verifying exact conditions in the field.

QUESTION 6:Enlarged plan AE401 only shows bariatric room 1535. Is this typical of the other two bariatric rooms?

ANSWER: Yes, but the contractor shall be responsible for verifying exact conditions in the field.

QUESTION 7:Are slings required? If so, what is the type and quantity?

ANSWER: Lifts shall be compatible with current hospital slings (LIKO slings).

QUESTION 8:What level of ICRA is required?

ANSWER: Level IV

QUESTION 9:Will the VA provide structural plans for all of the areas receiving new lifts?

ANSWER: Structural plans are available on site for contractor’s review.

QUESTION 10:Will the work be performed in active resident care units?

ANSWER: Yes, this unit is currently occupied with residents in the care unit.

QUESTION 11: There is a relatively short window of time between RFI deadline, VA compiling responses, and bid date. Will the VA consider extending the bid date?

ANSWER: See SF 30. 16 Sept

QUESTION 12: On the price/cost schedule item 0001 does not include any information on track systems. Are these already installed and if so, would a retrofit option be acceptable for the quote or is the facility looking to replace the current tracks in these rooms.

ANSWER: Track systems are not currently installed.

QUESTION 13: Section D contains a PDF document of the drawings for the spaces/rooms.

However, this will not open. Will this be released prior to bid date?

ANSWER: Yes, it is included with this Amendment.

QUESTION 14: What is the height from above ceiling to the upper deck structure?

ANSWER: Height above Acoustical Ceiling Tile (ACT) to bottom of upper deck structure is approximately 3’ 4”. The contractor shall be responsible for verifying exact measurements in the field.

QUESTION 15: What is the material of the upper deck structure that the lift supports will install into? (Concrete, I beam, etc.)

ANSWER: 3” metal deck with 3 ¼” concrete fill.

QUESTION 16: In section 2.10 the specifications call for a horizontal motor for the ceiling lift.

Is this required?

ANSWER: The lifts we are used to are oblong and run horizontal on the rails just below the ceiling tiles. The strap lowers from the center “belly” of the unit.

QUESTION 17: What is the new layout of the lift system if it differs from the remodel plan pages?

ANSWER: Contractor shall be responsible for providing lift system design layout in their submittal to ensure existing conditions have been coordinated in field. (See revised Addendum 52.212-2)

QUESTION 18: How do the lifts transition through bathroom doors with the framing and drywall extending 6" below ceiling height?

ANSWER: Contractor shall be responsible for providing lift transition through bathroom detail as required by submittal. (See revised Addendum 52.212-2)

QUESTION 19: What is the required ICRA level, and where can negative air barriers be set up within the workspace?

ANSWER: Level 4. Please review ICRA draft which is attached.

QUESTION 20: Since the windows in this area do not open, where should the negative air machines be vented?

ANSWER: The contractor shall comply with ICRA provided. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of the windows as the negative air machine shall be utilized to vent outside due to patient safety.

QUESTION 21: If a Stark wall system is used for the ICRA barrier, will the built-in negative air pressure monitor be acceptable as the sole monitor?

ANSWER: If a Stark wall system is used - these do not monitor inside the construction space and are made to vent to the hall. These will need to be adapted to vent OUTSIDE of the facility if required by ICRA to do so.

QUESTION 22: Where can materials be staged during the project?

ANSWER: Laydown area will be within VA campus grounds and exact location will be coordinated with contractor upon award of contract.

QUESTION 23: Where will the new outlets for charging the lifts be located, and can they be ceiling mounted?

ANSWER: Power outlets for charging patient ceiling lifts have already been installed. Nursing would like the charging/remote docking stations to be on the door side of the beds.

QUESTION 24: How should the curtains in the community bathroom be modified to accommodate the new lift tracks?

ANSWER: Tracks will be removed and re-installed by the VA.

QUESTION 25: Is there sufficient space in the existing electrical panel for new breakers, or will the lifts require a separate run?

ANSWER: Electrical outlets for charging patient ceiling lifts have already been installed, no new breakers or separate run required.

QUESTION 26: Given duct work in several rooms, may a unistrut system be used to mount the lifts, or must an HVAC contractor be brought in to relocate ducting?

ANSWER: Unistrut system may be used.

(END OF QUESTION & ANSWERS)

E.5 52.212-2 ADDENDUM to EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

The following Evaluation Criteria is incorporated into 52.212-2 as an addendum to the solicitation:

a. Basis for Award. The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms with the solicitation. The Government will evaluate offers using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), where offers will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. By submission of its offer, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements as listed within the PWS. Failure to meet a requirement or inability to perform or provide all services requested shall result in an offer being removed from further consideration. Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

The Government reserves the right to select a response that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum. The Government is not required to select a response that exceeds the minimum. Responses may exceed the minimum. Each response shall at a minimum meet the solicitation requirements. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate proposals. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award without exchanges or clarifications. Each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a Technical Capability and Price standpoint. Award will be made as a result of a comparative evaluation to the Offeror that provides the Offer that is most advantageous to the Government.

b. Resulting Contract shall be based on the Contractor’s Capabilities to provide the services or supplies listed in the Performance Work Statement reflected in Technical Capability (Factor 1) and the proposed Price (Factor 2).

EVALUATION FACTORS AND CRITERIA

Offerors shall address in detail their capabilities to perform services by describing their proposed approach to each factor. All factors will be considered based solely on the proposal provided, to the extent in which the proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements, and the contractor’s ability to meet those requirements.

Factor 1 - Technical: The proposed patient lifts shall meet the minimum specifications as shown in the Statement of Work (SOW). The Offeror shall submit product literature.

Sub-factor (a) Lift System Design. Offeror shall provide a lift system design layout in their submittal to ensure existing conditions have been coordinated in field.

Sub-factor (b) Lift Transition. Offeror shall provide a lift transition in their submittal through bathroom detail.

Factor 2 - Price The total evaluated price will be based on the estimated quantities identified in the schedule. Offerors shall submit their Price using the B.2 Price Schedule. The price proposal shall be specific, complete in every detail, and separate from the technical proposal. Line items for those ordering periods shall be sufficiently completed. Prices shall be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness and will be compared against competing proposals and the independent Government cost estimate. Prices shall be listed as an all-inclusive Firm Fixed Unit Price that covers in full those services under each CLIN.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-2)

Attachments:

(1) PWS Diagram Renovate CLC - Living Room TV

(2) ICRA DRAFT Ceiling Lift

(END OF AMENDMENT)

E.5 52.212-2 ADDENDUM to EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES