36C25726R0054 0003.docx

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 01-30-2026 504-26-116 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171 Temple TX 76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25726R0054 01-23-2026

X X X X Amendment 0003 is to provide the Request for information (RFI) responses along with drawings for clarity.

See attachments

Consolidated Request for Information (RFI) for 36C25726R0054 Replace and Correct Building 46 Roof, Project 504-26-116

1Q. Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum?

1A. Yes, this was already published in amendment 0001..

2Q. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of

SSHO?

2A. Yes, the superintendent can be the SSHO for this project

3Q. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

3A. Yes, the SSHO will need to be on the project full-time.

4Q. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of

QA/QC?

4A. No, the superintendent cannot be QA/QC for this project.

5Q. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

5A. QA/QC personnel must be on-site whenever required to verify the project’s quality.

6Q. Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

6A. The Superintendent is only allowed to fulfill two of the requirements.

7Q. Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

7A. No

8Q. Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county.

8A. Davis and Bacon wage are to be used for this project. This was included in the original solicitation

9Q. Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable to meet ICRA requirements?

9A. At this time, no ICRA barrier will be required for this project.

10Q. What is the existing flashing material beneath the EIFS?

10A. The existing flashing material is unknown at this time.

11Q. Are there any known conditions (e.g., corrosion or embedded sealants) that we should anticipate when exposing the existing flashing?

11A. To the best of the VA’s knowledge, no conditions have been identified at this time.

12Q. If the existing flashing is found to be incompatible with the new copper flashing or TPO system, how does the VA expect the contractor to proceed?

12A. If the existing flashing is determined to be incompatible with the new copper flashing or TPO system, the contractor shall be required to replace it with a compatible alternative, in full compliance with VA requirements.

13Q. Please confirm the existing drain piping sizes connecting to proposed channel drain.

13A. To the best of the VA’s knowledge, the size of the drainpipe is currently unknown.

14Q. What are the existing roof drain sizes? Please provide make and model.

14A. To the best of the VA’s knowledge, the existing roof drain size is currently unknown, as are its make and model.

15Q. Please confirm ICRA level for interior spaces, especially below roof drains.

15A. No ICRA will be required for this project, it is Attachment 3 on the solicitation.

16Q. Please advise, if applicable, what are the callouts 1 and 4 shown on elevation Plan sheet A.

16A. The VA is unable to answer this question because there is no Sheet A associated with this project. Please provide the correct sheet number and elevation you are referencing.

17Q. Two price breakout worksheets were provided, one prefilled with “504-26-116 Replace and correct building 46 roof” and the other prefilled with “519-24-400 NRM Install Fire Alarm Bldg. 25.” Please confirm if two separate price schedule Breakdown sheets are required or if the Fire alarm schedule breakdown is a clerical error 17A. Per A00001 there was a clerical error in the titling of the price breakout sheet and was corrected. Please use the one titled 504-26-116 Replace and correct Building 46 roof.

18Q. Type of roof tile [Specify material or style. e.g. Clay. Concrete. Spanish, Slate] 18A. The Contractor shall install Spanish tile on Building 46 and asphalt shingles on Building 34.

19Q. Dimensions: [Specify required dimensions, e.g., Length, Width, Thickness, Color] 19A. The dimensions are indicated on said project drawings.

20Q. Security and Badging-To ensure accurate schedule and mobilization planning, please confirm the security protocols for on-site labor.

(a) Will all on-site contractor and subcontractor personnel be required to undergo Background checks and obtain a VA PIV/Flash badge? Or,

(b) does the facility permit unbadged laborers to perform work on-site if they are under the direct supervision of a badged Superintendent (escort privileges)?

20A. (a) The existing VA day badge will suffice for this project.

(b) The VA prohibits laborers from working on-site without a proper badge.

21Q. Tapered Insulation and Parapet/Termination Height Impacts-The specifications require a minimum roof slope of 1/48 (1/4 inch per 12 inches). Implementation of this requirement using tapered insulation may increase finished Roof evaluations at parapets, roof edges, and transitions. Termination and flashing Requirements are addressed in Section 07 54 23-Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roofing; however, impacts related to increased roof elevation are not addressed. Please clarify the following:

(a). Whether parapet walls, coping, and /or counterflashing are required to be raised or extended to maintain minimum termination and flashing heights in accordance with roofing manufacturer requirements and VA standards.

(b) Whether any required parapet height increases, coping extensions, or termination height modifications are included in the base contract scope or will be addressed by contract modification.

(c) The minimum required flashing and termination height above the finished roof surface governing this project.

(d) Whether adjacent elements, including roof hatches, access doors or thresholds, mechanical curbs, and overflow drains, must be raised or modified if roof elevations increase due to tapered insulation.

21A.(a) Yes, the parapet walls, coping, and/or counterflashing may need to be raised or extended to maintain the minimum termination height.

(b) No, the required parapet height increases, coping extensions, and termination height modifications are included within the base contract scope.

(c) Yes, the contractor will meet the minimum required flashing and termination height above the finished roof surface.

(d) No, other adjacent elements will be modified if roof elevation is increase.

22Q. Roof Eater Testing Requirements-The Scope of Work requires that the entire roof and all components be water tested for leaks and water flow. Please clarify.

(a) The required water testing method (hose testing, flood testing, electronic leak detection, or other).

(b) The required test duration and acceptance criteria

(c) Witnessing requirements and approval authority.

(d) Water sources and disposal responsibilities during testing.

22A. (a) The preferred water testing method is flood testing.

23Q. Channel Drain System Requirements-The scope of work requires installation of a new 12-inch-wide channel drain system, with locations shown on the roof drawings.

Please clarify.

(a) Structural interface requirements at the channel drain installation.

(b) Discharge method and point of connection.

(c) Acceptance manufacturers or models.

(d) Whether slab cutting, reinforcing, waterproofing, or other structural modifications are required.

23A. (a) At this time, there are no known structural interface issues at the channel drain installation.

structural modifications required.

24Q. EIFS and Flashing Interface-The scope of work describes removal and reinstallation of flashing tied beneath EIFS and installation of new copper flashing Please clarify:

(a) Whether EIFS is required to be cut or disturbed to complete the flashing work.

(b) Responsibility for EIFS or stucco repair if damage occurs during flashing removal or installation.

(c) Required copper gauge and fastening method for new flashing.

24A. (a) Yes

or by manufacturer instructions.

25Q.Building 46 Concrete Tile Roof Requirements-The scope of work requires removal of existing surface materials and installation of approximately 8, 000 square feet of new concrete tile roofing on Building 46. Tile roofing requirements are referenced in Section 07 31 13-Clay and Concrete Tile roofing Please confirm.

(a) Required tile manufacturer, profile, and color

(b) Required underlayment system.

(c) Whether historic matching requirements apply.

25A. (a) Yes

26Q. Building 34 Roofing Quantity Discrepancy-The roofing quantities for building 34 are shown inconsistently across the contract documents. The scope of work references approximately 9,000 square feet of roofing replacement at Building 34. The technical specification reference approximately 12, 000 square feet of roofing work for Building

34. Please clarify which roofing quantity governs for bidding purposes and confirm which document controls in the event of conflict.

26A. The technical specifications is the correct quantity to be used for this project. Please See Amendment 0001.

27Q. Roof Hatch Rail System and Electric Lift-The scope of work requires installation of a Roof hatch rail system rated for 500 pounds with an electric lift. Please provide:

(a) The exact location of the roof hatch rail system.

(b) Electrical requirements and power source.

(c) Load testing and certification requirements.

(d) Any additional safety or fall protection requirements associated with this system.

27A. (a) The location of the electric lift will be above the existing hatch.

28Q. Building 34 Omitted from Revised Drawings-The revised drawing set does not depict building 34, while the scope of work and specifications continue to reference roofing work at building 34, including shingle replacement and copper gutter and downspout work. Please clarify:

(a) Whether the omission of Building 34 from the revised drawings was Intentional or inadvertent.

(b) Whether the scope of work for building 34 has been modified or removed.

(c) Which documents govern for bidding purposes with respect to building 34.

28A. (a) Building 34 was not omitted from the project

29Q. Please confirm whether the roles of Site Superintendent, Construction Quality Manager (CQM), and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must be filled by three separate individuals. If any of these roles may be combined, please specify which roles may be combined, provided the individual meets all qualification and training requirements 29A. Please see the answers to questions 1 thru 6.

30Q. Please identify the specific qualification requirements for the Construction Quality Manager (CQM), including years of experience, certifications, and training. Please confirm whether the USACE CQM for Contractors certification is mandatory, or if equivalent experience and training will be accepted 30A. The Construction Quality Manager (CQM) qualifications must have minimum of 10 years of combined experience in roles such as Project Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager on projects of similar size and scope, including major contract trades, with at least 2 years as a Quality Control Manager; or a four-year degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science, plus 10 years of experience in supervisory or quality control roles on comparable projects, including 2 years as a Quality Control Manager. The USACE CQM-C certification is not required for the designated CQM. Equivalent experience or training alone shall be accepted in lieu of this certification.

31Q. Please confirm whether the 75-calendar-day period of performance includes the time required for preparation, Government review, and approval of submittals, or if the performance period begins after approval of required submittals and authorization to proceed with construction activities.

31A. The 75-calendar day period starts when the Notice to Proceed is issued and will include the time required for preparation, Government review, and approval of submittals.

32Q. In the event of a discrepancy between the specifications (Attachment 1 – SPECS) and the revised CAD drawings (Attachment 1 – Revised CAD Drawings), please confirm which document shall take precedence 32A. The Specification will take precedence.

33Q. Please confirm whether an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) is required for this project and identify the applicable ICRA class. Additionally, please clarify the Contractor’s responsibilities for preparation, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of ICRA controls, including any required containment, air monitoring, or work-hour restrictions associated with roof-level demolition and installation activities.

33A. No ICRA will be required for this project. Please see attachment 3 on the original Solicitation.

34Q. Please provide a site logistics plan or identify the designated areas for contractor parking, material storage, equipment laydown, and approved access routes to the roofs of Buildings 34 and 46 34A. The designated areas for contractor parking, material storage, equipment laydown will be determined after the Notice to Proceed.

35Q. Please confirm whether contractor laydown areas, crane setup, and hoisting plans must be submitted and approved prior to Notice to Proceed, or if approval will occur after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

35A. Laydown areas, crane setup and hoisting plans will occur after the Notice to Proceed.

36Q. Please confirm whether traffic control plans and flagging services, when required by drawings or site conditions, shall be provided by the Contractor or by VA Police or other Government personnel 36A. All traffic control and flagging services will be the contractor's responsibility.

37Q. Please provide any available as-built drawings for the existing roof systems on Buildings 34 and 46.

37A. The project drawings were developed using the as-built drawing of the existing roofing systems for buildings 34 and 46.

38Q. Please confirm whether there are any known hazardous materials, including asbestos-containing materials, within the existing roof assemblies that are not identified in the contract documents 38A. At this time there are no hazardous materials associated with this project.

39Q. The Statement of Work requires updates to the lightning protection system and third-party UL inspection and certification. Please confirm whether the Contractor is responsible for engaging and paying for the UL inspection and certification services.

39A. Yes, the Contractor will be responsible for engaging and paying for the UL inspection and certification services.

A.1 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: S02 Attachment 2 Cage and Hoist.

See attached document: S02 Attachment 1 CAD Drawings.

SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION

Amendment 0003 is to provide the Request for information (RFI) responses along with drawings for clarity.

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