36C25818R0311-0001008.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) Log AC 26 Replacement (SW)

Construction Project: 664-14-517 26 June 2018

San Diego, California VA Health Care System (664) 36C25818B0311

RFI

Number

Date Question Answer

001 15 June 2018 Is there is a limitation on subcontracting and if so what is the % limit.

Please refer to 52.219-14 and IL

001AL

002 18 June 2018

Will the VA consider changing the NAICS Code for this project to 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a SBA Size Standard of $36.5M?

It is in VA best interest to have this project listed under general construction. The contracting officer will have final decision on this change.

003 19 June 2018

Are there any plans and specs out yet? Is there a general website with more information on the job and if so could you provide it to me?

Drawings and specifications are available. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer for the web link for downloading.

004 19 June 2018

Specification Section 01 91 00 – General Commissioning Requirements, Part 1.9-A states that the VA will appoint the Commissioning Agent for this project. Will the VA confirm they will hire the CxA and that this will not be a cost to the Contractor?

The contractor shall be responsible for hiring an independent CxA for this project. Cost shall be included in the contract.

005 19 June 2018

Specifications Section 00 01 00 – Table of Contents lists Appendix A and Appendix B at the end of the Section list. These appendices were not included. Will the VA

Appendix A – Hazardous Material Report by Encore dated March 2015 is available for downloading.

Appendix B is included as a part of the specifications provide Appendix A and Appendix B in a forthcoming amendment?

006 20 June 2018

In the past, we have encountered that operating rooms are required to be lead shielded due to X-Ray procedures that are done in the rooms. The new door schedule for Operating Room 7 does not reflect this requirement. Do these doors need to be lead lined?

Follow Construction Document

007 20 June 2018

During the job walk, there were discussions that there are existing electrical chases that go from the basement to the 6th floor. Can the VA supply as-builts of these locations?

As-builts for the electrical chases are not available. Contractor must perform field verification for the true condition as VA will not accept any form of change order due to UNFORSEEN CONDITIONS regarding this.

008 21 June 2018

Are the manufacturers and models of the equipment referenced in the design documents considered the basis of design?

Yes

009 21 June 2018 What roofing system is currently installed on the roof of Bldg. 26?

Johns Manville SeamFree PMMA

010 21 June 2018 Is the existing TPO roofing system still under warranty?

Yes

011 21 June 2018

If the roof warranty is still in effect, please advise who the qualified contractor is in the area to perform the requisite roof repairs.

Contractor to contact roofing system manufacturer for more information

012 21 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 by mail from the apparent low bidder within 48 hours of the conclusion of the public opening, or will be ineligible for award.

013 21 June 2018

What specific training is required for employees and supervisors to enter the interstitial space?

All are required to have AHERA training certificate and a proof of half-faced mask (minimum) for field verification. For any construction activity, follow OSHA and Cal-OSHA standards

014 26 June 2018

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

VA will not dictate how the contractor perform the QC task;

however, as the industry standard practice in general, the QC Manager and Superintendent should not be one person as it presents a conflict of interest issue

015 26 June 2018 Please provide LBP/ACM survey for this project

Appendix A – Hazardous Material Report by Encore dated March 2015 is available for downloading.

016 26 June 2018 Please provide site visit sign in sheet.

Site visit sign in sheet is attached

017 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.