36C25818R0309-0002003.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) Log Legionella Prevention

Construction Project: 605-17-417 29 June 2018

Loma Linda, California VA Health Care System (605)

RFI

Number

Date Question Answer

001 18 June 2018

This solicitation was issued with a NAICS Code of 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air- Conditioning Contractors with an SBA Size Standard of $15M. Will the VA consider changing the NAICS Code for this project to 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with an SBA Size Standard of $36.5M?

As majority of the work is found to be plumbing, NAICS code 238220 will remain unchanged.

002 21 June 2018

Division 31 Lists Earthwork. Are there specs available for review of this section?

No earthwork is expected on this project. The VA Master Construction Specifications contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specifications must be used as the basis for project designs.

A complete list of these specifications can be viewed at the following website:

http://www.cfm.va.gov.

003 22 June 2018

Can I obtain the “Pressure Grout” Specifications from you for the Legionella Prevention Loma Linda?

See response to RFI 002.

Specification 31 32 23 should not apply to this project.

004 26 June 2018

Will the VA set up a conference call for contractors to participate in the public bid opening for those who emailed bids sent from outside of Phoenix?

The VA does not intend to host a teleconference as part of the public bid opening.

005 26 June 2018

The solicitation calls for Sustainable Design and Energy Reduction. Will this project be required to get registered through USGBC LEED Rating System?

The project was designed to comply with LEED credits for future certification. The project will not be LEED certified, but LEED principles should be incorporated where possible.

006 28 June 2018

What are the shut-down procedures for connecting the new service?

A 21-day notice is required for utility shutdown. There will be no shutdown greater than 8 hours.

There is no time of year or day of week restriction to shutdowns.

Proper notice, 21 days, needs to be given and the VA will coordinate the shutdown.

See Specifications 01 00 00, Section 1.5, H., 1-5.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Resident Engineer and Chief of Facilities Management.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Resident Engineer, in writing, 21 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

007 29 June 2018

Can the QC Manager, SSHO and Superintendent be one person?

Yes.

Please refer to attached revised S02 ATTACHMENT 08 “Combined Specifications”

Please note 01 35 26 Section 1.7 (C).

008 29 June 2018

Please provide LBP/ACM survey for this project

VA can provide results from recent asbestos / LBP study to winning bidder. There is no expected ACM. If ACM is encountered, a CO may need to be generated.

009 29 June 2018 Please provide site visit sign in sheet.

Refer to S02_ATTACHMENT 13_Sign-in-Sheet, included in amendment

010 29 June 2018

Will a scanned executed copy of the bid bond be sufficient for electronic bid submission?

Electronic Copies of the Bonding will be acceptable for bid opening so long as all other elements of the executed bond are present. Physical copy of the actual bonding, with the raised seal shall be received mail from the apparent low offeror within 48 hours of the conclusion of the public opening, or will be ineligible for award.