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674A4-21-105

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Department of Veterans Affairs

Contracting Office (138C)

11495 Turner Road

El Paso TX 79936-4221

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El Paso Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs

11495 Turner Road

El Paso TX 79936-1372

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25725R0062

08-05-2025

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Amendment 0003 has been issued to publish updated responses to the Requests for Information (RFI) and to provide the geotechnical engineering report along with the VHA Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PICRA) document.

Rhonda Richardson

Contracting Officer

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Updated RFI Responses

36C25725R0062 | Renovate Bldg. 10 for CLC | 674A4-21-105

RFI 1: Many of the new walls are not tagged… is wall type “A” the default wall type UNO?

Response: Yes—unless otherwise noted, interior partitions default to the standard partition type per the Wall Types sheet; use the explicit tag where shown.

References: AS-510 Wall Types; AS-111/AS-112 Dimension Plans for callouts.

RFI 2: Window shades included in specs but not shown—clarify scope/details.

Response: The Resident Rooms are to have the Window Shades, WT-1, as called out in the

Material Finish Schedule, Sheet AS 630. These shades are per the design guide criteria for patient privacy and resident visual light control.

RFI 3: Deductive alternates—are corridor walls/wall protection in dashed areas included?

Response: The deducts have been removed entirely from this acquisition. If there is an instance that the Government missed a “deduct” being removed, please disregard. Deducts cannot be added as part of a Request for Proposal per the FAR and VAAR.

RFI 4: Provide 2nd floor structural framing plan.

Response: Included.

References: S102 Second Floor Framing Plan.

RFI 5: Provide roof framing plan.

Response: Included.

References: S103 Roof Framing Plan.

RFI 6: 2nd floor structural framing plan (duplicate request).

Response: See RFI 4; S102 governs.

References: S102.

RFI 7: Access control platform not identified—confirm or allow UL-294 alternate.

Response: Provide a FICAM-compliant PACS meeting UL-294; basis is performance (non-proprietary). Submit manufacturer and integration details with shop drawings.

References: 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System; 28 05 28.33 Conduits & Backboxes for

ESS.

RFI 8: Asbestos abatement scope? No survey issued.

Response: No asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are anticipated within the project scope. An asbestos survey has not been issued for this project, as abatement is not expected to be required. Should any suspect ACM be encountered during demolition or construction activities, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s

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Representative (COR) for direction prior to disturbance, in accordance with Section 02 82 11

Traditional Asbestos Abatement of the specifications.

RFI 9: Is a geotechnical report available?

Response: Yes—available as a reference document via the CO. Use report data for means/methods; conform to structural notes where prescriptive.

References: S000–S002 Structural Notes; 31 63 29 Drilled Piers & Shafts; 31 20 00 Earthwork.

RFI 10: Dispose/abate asbestos/lead/mold? Provide survey.

asbestos survey has not been issued for this project, as abatement is not expected to be required. Should any suspect ACM be encountered during demolition or construction activities, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s

RFI 11: ICRA level?

Response: No ICRA is required for this project

RFI 12: Any required/proprietary subcontractors?

Response: No proprietary subs. Use qualified contractors that meet VA and specification requirements.

References: 01 00 00 General Requirements.

RFI 13: Will all work occur during regular hours?

Response: Normal work hours unless otherwise approved. After-hours work requires written request and CO approval.

References: 01 00 00 General Requirements.

RFI 14: Confirm this is negotiated RFP design-bid-build (no design-build).

Response: Correct—this is design-bid-build. Contractor provides coordination and any delegated design only where explicitly specified (e.g., shop drawings, calculations).

References: 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples.

RFI 15: 24-hour fire watch during demolition required?

Response: Provide fire watch only as required by ILSM/Hot Work permits and AHJ per 01 35

26; coordinate plan with COR.

References: 01 35 26 Safety Requirements.

RFI 16: Fire suppression: leave as-is, partial replace, or full replacement?

Response: Replace the system throughout the construction area as shown on FP-series; tie to existing outside the limits.

References: FP-100…FP-113 Fire Protection Plans; 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems.

RFI 17: Share most recent geotechnical report.

Response: See RFI 9.

References: S000–S002; 31 63 29; 31 20 00.

RFI 18: There are frequent Alternate references—will there be Alternates? Clarify.

RFI 19: Revise Price/Cost Schedule to reflect Alternates.

RFI 20: New fire alarm—reuse existing panels or all new?

Response: Provide new fire alarm devices and control equipment within the project limits;

interface to campus FA as indicated.

References: 28 31 00 Fire Detection & Alarm; EY-310/311/312 Special Systems for device extents.

RFI 21: If reusing panels, where are they located?

Response: Existing campus FA panel locations are outside this project’s new work scope; field-verify with VA Electrical Shop if reuse/interface is required.

References: EP-401/EP-402 One-Line Diagrams (system interfaces).

RFI 22: If new panels—type to tie into Waco VA campus? Notifier?

Response: Provide a fully compatible FA system with existing campus head-end; Notifier-compatible equipment is required where integration is specified.

References: 28 31 00 (compatibility); EY-310…312.

RFI 23: AD-101 Keynote 10: demo pool & fill—provide fill details.

Response: Remove pool, place compacted structural fill to 95% Std. Proctor, and cap per grading notes; use flowable fill where required.

References: AD-101, S100, S-303; 31 20 00 Earthwork; 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill.

RFI 24: Repair/replacement of roof rafters—set an allowance?

Response: The Specifications call for the contractor to inspect the Project with the COR and confirm existing conditions.

These rafter repair items will require the contractor to specify a specific number of items and provide a unit price in order to provide if others are identified during the construction process.

RFI 25: AS-100 General Note D—elevator call buttons etc. Some cannot be altered to meet ADA.

Response: Existing elements not in scope remain unless specifically indicated. New/modified work must meet ADA; coordinate exceptions with VA if existing cannot be altered.

References: AS-100 Plan & General Notes; 01 00 00.

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RFI 26: Any work on installing or replacing an elevator?

Response: No elevator installation/replacement is shown in the 100% CDs.

References: AI/AD/AS series—no elevator scope identified.

RFI 27: AS-105 Keynote 1 refers to medical chart shelf—valid?

Response: Yes—provide chart shelf where keynote is shown within base limits; confirm length on interior elevations.

References: AS-105 Roof Plan (keynotes); AS-500…AS-503 Interior Elevations.

RFI 28: AS-201 General Notes 1–2 impossible to quantify—provide allowance.

The Specifications call for the contractor to inspect the Project with the COR and confirm existing conditions.

RFI 29: AS-300 Detail 1—basis of design for prefinished copper gutters.

Response: Provide 16–20 oz prefinished copper gutter system per 07 60 00; submit profile, gauge, seams, and accessories for approval.

References: AS-300 Wall Sections (Detail 1); 07 60 00 Flashing & Sheet Metal; 07 71 00 Roof

Specialties.

RFI 30: AS-400 Keynote 1—include in offer?

RFI 31: AS-500+ Type A1205 overhead lift—provide manufacturer/model.

Response: Provide per 11 73 00 Ceiling-Mounted Patient Lift; basis of design is performance.

Submit manufacturer (e.g., Guldmann/Arjo or equal), track layout, motors, and structural supports.

References: 11 73 00; AS-500 series elevations (locations).

RFI 32: AS-600 window schedule is blank—provide details.

Response: Provide aluminum windows with 1” IGU, performance per 08 51 13; glazing per 08

80 00. Final sizes/types per AS-600 and elevations.

References: AS-600 Door & Window Schedules; 08 51 13, 08 80 00.

RFI 33: AS-621 2/90 Sign Systems—provide contact.

Response: Signage per 10 14 00; contractor selects a qualified 2/90-compliant vendor; contact info is not part of the contract docs.

References: AS-621 Signage Sheet; 10 14 00 Signage.

RFI 34: FP-100+ seems to replace full system—confirm.

Response: Correct—FP drawings indicate comprehensive replacement within project limits.

References: FP-100…FP-113; 21 13 13.

RFI 35: PL-202 Key Notes: last note should be “9”?

Response: Correct—label the last key note as 9.

References: PL-202 Enlarged Plans & Keynotes.

RFI 36: ED-401 unlabeled ATS Key Note—assume Note 7?

Response: Yes—clarification: the unlabeled ATS keynote

RFI 38: Specifications for window shades included but not shown on drawings… clarify scope.

Response: The Resident Rooms are to have the Window Shades, WT-1, as called out in the

Material Finish Schedule, Sheet AS 630. These shades are per the design guide criteria for patient privacy and resident visual light control.

RFI 39: Deductive alternates – are corridor walls/wall protection included?

RFI 40: Provide 2nd floor structural framing plan.

Response: Second floor structural framing plan is shown on Sheet S-201 in Vol. 2.

RFI 41: Provide roof framing plan.

Response: Roof framing plan is shown on Sheet S-301 in Vol. 2.

RFI 42: Specifications reference access control system, no manufacturer given.

Response: Access control shall be Lenel OnGuard, FICAM-compliant, or VA-approved equivalent. See Spec 28 13 00, 1.3.

RFI 43: What is the asbestos abatement scope?

asbestos survey has not been issued for this project, as abatement is not expected to be required. Should any suspect ACM be encountered during demolition or construction activities, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s

RFI 44: Is there a geotechnical report?

Response: Yes. Report dated June 2021 by Terracon is available by request from Contracting

Officer.

RFI 45: Are we to dispose/abate asbestos, lead, mold, or other hazardous material?

asbestos survey has not been issued for this project, as abatement is not expected to be required. Should any suspect ACM be encountered during demolition or construction activities, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s

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RFI 46: What will the ICRA level be?

Response: No ICRA is required for this project

RFI 47: Any required/proprietary subcontractors?

Response: No proprietary subcontractors required. VA does not mandate use of specific firms.

RFI 48: Can work be performed during regular hours?

Response: Yes, unless otherwise noted in phasing plan. Utility tie-ins shall occur after hours or on weekends. See Sheet G-002, Phasing Notes.

RFI 49: Confirm project delivery is design-bid-build, not design-build.

Response: Correct. This is a design-bid-build project. Contractor is not responsible for design services.

RFI 50: Fire watch during demolition?

Response: Yes. Contractor shall provide 24-hour fire watch during hot work or when fire protection systems are impaired. See Spec 01 51 00.

RFI 51: Confirm fire suppression system scope.

Response: The entire fire suppression system within construction limits shall be removed and replaced. See Sheets FP-100 through FP-300.

RFI 52: Most recent geotechnical report?

Response: Same as RFI 44 – June 2021 Terracon Report, available from CO.

RFI 53: Drawings reference alternates – will there be alternates?

RFI 54: If alternates, revise Schedule A.3 Price/Cost Schedule.

RFI 55: Fire alarm system – are existing panels reused?

Response: No. All fire alarm panels in project space are new Notifier NFS2-3030 panels compatible with VA campus system. See Spec 28 31 00.

RFI 56: If new fire alarm panels – specify type required.

Response: See RFI 55 – Notifier panels are required.

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RFI 57: AD-101, Keynote 10 – demo pool and fill. Provide fill details.

Response: Fill shall be compacted structural fill to 95% Proctor density, capped with 6” concrete slab. See Sheet S-501, Detail 4.

RFI 58: Repair/replace roof rafters – quantity?

confirm existing conditions.

RFI 59: AS-100 elevator call buttons – items already installed and not compliant.

Response: Where existing elevator buttons cannot be relocated, provide surface-mounted ADA-compliant extensions. See Spec 14 21 00.

RFI 60: Any work on installing/replacing elevator?

Response: No elevator replacement is included. Only ADA call button modifications.

RFI 61: AS-105, Key Note 1 – medical chart shelf valid?

Response: Key Note 1 is a drafting error. No chart shelf required.

RFI 62: AS-201, General Notes 1 & 2 – impossible to quantify. Provide allowance.

confirm existing conditions.

RFI 63: AS-300, Detail 1 – provide manufacturer/basis of design for gutters.

Response: Basis of design: Petersen PAC-CLAD Copper Gutters or approved equal.

RFI 64: AS-400, Key Note 1 – is Offeror required to include?

Response: Yes, item is required as part of base bid.

RFI 65: AS-500 Type A1205 overhead lift – provide manufacturer/model.

Response: Basis of design: Arjo Maxi Sky 2, 1000lb bariatric capacity. See Spec 11 73 00.

RFI 66: AS-600, Window Schedule blank – provide details.

Response: See revised Window Schedule to be issued by amendment. Basis of design:

Thermally-broken aluminum windows, Low-E glazing.

RFI 67: AS-621, 2/90 Sign Systems – provide contact info.

Response: Manufacturer: 2/90 Sign Systems, Grand Rapids, MI. Contact: (800) 777-4310.

RFI 68: FP-100, only logical conclusion is entire fire protection replaced. Confirm.

Response: Correct. Entire fire protection system replaced. See also RFI 51.

RFI 69: PL-202 Key Notes numbering error.

Response: Correct. Last note should be labeled Note 9.

RFI 70: ED-401 unlabeled ATS Key Note – assume Note 7?

Response: Correct. Unlabeled ATS keynote is Note 7.

RFI 71: ED-401 ATS – is removed ATS turned over to Government?

Response: Yes. Removed ATS shall be turned over to VA COR. See Spec 01 74 19.

RFI 72: ED-401 ATS – is removed ATS replaced with new ATS?

Response: Yes. Replace with UL 1008-listed, 480V 3-phase ATS with bypass isolation. See

Sheet EP-220, Keyed Notes 4 & 6.

RFI 73: Confirm transformer name feeding Bldg. 10.

Response: Transformer TX-10A, located southeast of Bldg. 10, feeds the building. See Sheet

EP-101.

RFI 74: Door hardware sets – confirm sets for openings 1A044, 1A050, etc.

Response: Hardware sets shall match Set HW-22 per Door Schedule, Sheet A-601.

RFI 75: Openings closet pairs – should these be standard double door hardware?

Response: Yes. Closet and electrical room pairs shall have standard latch and closer hardware.

No HW-22 required.

RFI 76: Hardware for existing opening BA045B?

Response: No new hardware required for BA045B. Existing to remain.

RFI 77: Hardware for BA046 – should be HW-22?

Response: Yes. BA046 is a rated stairwell door and shall receive HW-22.

RFI 78: Can the CQC System Manager also be the project superintendent?

Response: No. Per VA requirements, the CQC System Manager must be independent and cannot serve concurrently as Superintendent.

RFI 79: Please confirm that the SSHO must be stand-alone with no other duties.

Response: Confirmed. The SSHO shall be a dedicated position and cannot perform other project duties.

RFI 80: Please clarify if a special inspector of record will be required.

Response: Yes. Special inspections are required per VA Master Specifications. The contractor must engage a qualified testing laboratory as outlined.

RFI 81: Please clarify if there is any fireproofing required on new floor deck infills.

Response: Yes. Applied fireproofing is required for new structural elements where indicated on drawings.

RFI 82: Please clarify if there are any metal lockers required.

Response: Yes. Metal lockers are required as specified.

RFI 83: Will an administrative NTP be issued that does not count toward the POP?

Response: No. The 365 days include procurement and lead times for long-lead items.

RFI 84: Asphalt paving was included in the specifications but is not shown on the drawings, can you clarify scope?

Response: Yes, asphalt paving is included. See Site Plan sheets.

RFI 85: Chain Link Fences and Gates were included in the specifications but is not shown on the drawings, can you clarify scope?

Response: Yes. Chain link fences and gates are part of the project scope as specified.

RFI 86: Landscaping was included in the specifications but is not shown on the drawings, can you clarify scope?

Response: Yes. Landscaping is required per specifications and landscape sheets.

RFI 87: Teaching toilet BA003 is shown to receive LVT-1 flooring - should this be CT-1 instead?

Response: Correct. Teaching toilet BA003 should receive CT-1 (ceramic tile).

RFI 88: Communications and Electrical closets are shown to receive LVT-1 flooring -should this be static dissipative or sealed concrete?

Response: These closets shall receive sealed concrete flooring, not resilient tile.

RFI 89: In the room finish schedule, there are several rooms missing information - please provide.

Response: Refer to AS-630. Missing finishes will be clarified by A/E via ASIs.

RFI 90: Architectural general notes state to replace expansion joint covers, however, none are shown. Please indicate where.

Response: Expansion joint covers are required. See Structural/Architectural details.

RFI 91: Please provide window tags at new interior windows indicating type/size.

Response: Window tags are provided on AS-620. Coordinate window types with details.

RFI 92: Specifications for door operators have been included but not shown in the drawings, please clarify if there are any.

Response: Automatic door operators are required at barrier-free entries per specs.

RFI 93: Are PPQs required?

Response: PPQs are highly encouraged.

RFI 94: If PPQs are required, should they be included in the proposal or sent directly to the CO?

Response: PPQs, should be included in the proposal.

RFI 95: If PPQS are included in the proposal, do they count toward the page limit?

Response: No

RFI 96: If PPQs are required, can previous PPQs from prior solicitations be used?

Response: Yes

RFI 97: If we have CPARs, can they be used in lieu of PPQs?

RFI 98: If CPARS are allowed, do they count toward the page limit?

RFI 99: On pages 8-9, section 2.b.i.1 of the solicitation, it mentions that the past performance projects can be “in the process of completing”. Can the government clarify what percentage the project should be completed to be deemed relevant?

Response: At least 75% completion.

RFI 100: On page 8, section 2.b of the solicitation, it states that a sanitized copy of

Volume II- Past Performance should be submitted. Can the Government clarify which information should be redacted?

Response: Response: A sanitized copy refers to a version of the document that has been meticulously edited to remove any sensitive or confidential information.

RFI 101: Will the Government consider past performance examples from proposed subcontractors or team members, including those under an SBA-approved Mentor-

Protégé Agreement, provided the projects meet the stated relevance criteria (e.g., scope, complexity, dollar value)?

RFI 102: If subcontractor or Mentor-Protégé past performance is permitted, is a

Subcontractor Consent Form or Letter of Commitment required at the time of proposal submission? If so, is there a specific format or template the Government prefers?

RFI 103: For projects performed by subcontractors or Mentor-Protégé entities, are there any specific labeling or formatting expectations (e.g., identification of prime vs. sub role, duration of involvement, or dollar share) the Government requires within the Experience or Past Performance sections?

RFI 104: Could the Government please clarify whether past performance examples must be from the offeror acting as a Prime Contractor, or if relevant subcontractor experience will also be considered?

Response: If the offeror was the sub-contractor, it can be considered.

RFI 105: On page 12, Section 2.b.iii of the solicitation, it mentions “the Government will evaluate each Sub-Factor separately” for Past Performance. However, there is only one subfactor outlined. Can the Government please clarify what other Sub-Factors are being referenced?

Response: The are no other sub-factors.

RFI 106: Are Bid Bonds required?

RFI 107: 16. DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1: This Alternate is to delete the Project work called out on Sheet GI-004. Delete the interior architectural finish out and utility systems for this designated portion of the Basement Plan.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2: This Alternate is to delete the Project work called out on Sheet

GI-005. Delete the interior finish out and utility systems for the designated portion of the

Second Floor Plan

Response: The deducts have been removed entirely from this acquisition. If there is an instance

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Attachments:

See attached document: Appendix J Geotech Report Bldg 10.

See attached document: Renovate Bldg. 10 for CLC - PCRA.