36C25818R0314-0001002.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) Log Natural Gas Piping Corrections

Construction Project: 600-14-130 28 June 2018

Long Beach, California VA Health Care System (600)

RFI

Number

Date Question Answer

001 25 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.

002 25 June 2018

Solicitation section B.5 requires contractor to hire a supervisory archaeological subcontractor and the presence of a Native American monitor. During the first job walk it was mentioned this requirement would be removed from scope. Please clarify if contractor is to hire an archaeological subcontractor and Native American Representative.

A supervisory archaeological subcontractor and Native American monitor are not required in this contractor. Delete it from the Scope of Work

003 25 June 2018

Scope requires contractor to install 8' chain link fence at the two-meter locations. Can existing fence posts be used or do the existing posts need to be removed and replaced? Does VA

The existing fence posts shall be re-used by the contractor. The gate entry shall be facing the hospital.

have specific location for gate entry?

004 25 June 2018

Is concrete and asphalt cutting (and replacement) work limited to only weekends so as to not block vehicular or pedestrian traffic during normal hospital operations. Please conform this requirement and any other restrictions that will apply to demolition of streets & sidewalks in front of the main hospital (bldg 126).

Concrete cutting and asphalt cutting and replacement work is limited to the weekends only. Open trenches will be covered. Open trenches thru street and side walk shall be covered by steel plates.

005 25 June 2018

Can the VA confirm that gas piping runs (East-West) below the main sidewalk in front of Bldg126, or is it to the north of that sidewalk in the planter area? This is needed for the bid process to determine if concrete is being demoed and replaced or grassy areas.

The existing gas piping run (East- West) shall be abandoned. Run new piping north of the side walk in the planter area.

006 25 June 2018

To minimize disruption to pedestrian traffic, and minimize construction costs to VA, if gas piping is below sidewalks adjacent to planters or grassy areas, will the contractor be allowed to place the new gas line in the ground adjacent to sidewalks (not demolishing and replacing said sidewalks) and abandon the existing gas line under the sidewalks?

Yes, VA concurs

007 25 June 2018

The gas meter at 7th street is outside the newly constructed perimeter fencing at the south edge of the VA parking lot, and is on the far side of a sunken sidewalk that runs parallel to the VA fencing. Please confirm limits of work. Is contractor to start piping replacement north of the VA perimeter fence, and leave the fence footing, sunken side walk walls and slab, and existing gas meter footings alone? Of is

The contractor is required to start gas piping from the 7th street meter assembly, excavate and sawcut through the new perimeter fence footing and sunken sidewalk.

contractor required to excavate and sawcut through the new perimeter fence footing, adjacent public sunken sidewalk and existing gas meter footing?

008 25 June 2018

There is steam line work currently underway on the east side of Bldg. 126 between the route of natural gas piping and the newly installed - gas valves at Bldg. 126.

Please confirm this steam line project will be completed before this contract begins, or will we be allowed to enter/cross through the existing trenches for that steam line project to connect our new piping to the existing valves?

The gas contractor will be allowed to cross over below the existing steam piping.

009 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?

VA does not intend to host a telecon as part of public bid opening.

010 26 June 2018

Please provide sizes for new natural gas pressure regulators.

The gas regulator at Building 126 shall be equal to American Meter # 1813B, size 1-1/2 inch.

The gas regulator at Building 166 valve assembly shall be equal to American Meter # 1800C, size 1-1/4 inch.

011 26 June 2018

Please indicate if the existing natural gas line runs underneath the main concrete sidewalk in front of Building 126.

If the existing gas line runs underneath the side walk. The contractor shall abandon it.

012 28 June 2018

Under Specific Requirements on page 9 of the Solicitation, work is described to "Install new underground piping system to provide natural gas to the Dental Lab in Building 126 and Blind Rehab in Building 166". The plans show the gas lines going to substation next to Building 8, not Building 166. Please clarify if gas service is going to Building 8 or

166. If going to 166, please

VA confirms the Valve assembly for Building 166 is located at Building 8.

The new gas line shall be installed up to Building 8.

provide path for gas lines to building 166.

013 28 June 2018

Please confirm a 3" main is not going to the risers and are 1 1/2" and 1 1/4" per the assemblies shown on P-500.

Not understanding the question, please elaborate.

014 28 June 2018 Please provide an engineered detail where line splits from 3" main to 1 1/2" and 1 1/4".

Split piping per Plan, and parallel to existing underground gas piping.

015 28 June 2018

To minimize disruption of of concrete and planters, can some existing pipes be abandoned in place and rerouted to avoid cutting curbs?

Yes, existing gas piping under the side walk shall be abandoned.

016 28 June 2018 Will the VA allow leaving curbs in place to avoid disruption and cost/time to replace?

Yes, VA concurs.

017 28 June 2018

Is the contractor responsible for restoring any plants disrupted by construction or will VA landscaping take care of scope of work?

The contractor is responsible for restoring plants disrupted by construction.

018 28 June 2018 Will Government provide a designated lay down area?

Yes, VA concurs.

019 28 June 2018

SPEC Section 1.6 - OPERATIONS

AND STORAGE AREAS NOTE M: –

Will the contractor be required to install the seven foot fence the entire perimeter of the trench?

Yes, the contractor is required to install a seven foot fence the entire perimeter of the trench and follow safety specifications.

020 28 June 2018

SPEC Section 1.6 - OPERATIONS

AND STORAGE AREAS NOTE N: -

Will the interruption of gas service be allowed during normal working hours?

Disruption of gas shall be allowed for one or two days only, and during a weekend.

021 28 June 2018 Will the Government allow one person to serve as the Superintendent/SSHO/QC?

Yes, VA concurs.

022 28 June 2018

Statement of Work B.5 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - A. Description of Work: Does the Government require an end of project Monitoring Report?

Yes. VA concurs.

023 28 June 2018 Statement of Work B.5 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – C. Please clarify

Yes, it is a chain-link fence.

the eight-foot-tall chain link wall.

Is this a chain link fence?

024 28 June 2018

Page 51 of 55 letter d – for the safety violations - will a narrative suffice – in our case stating we do not have any past safety violations or is the government requiring a specific form?

The contractor shall mention the number of safety violations.

025 28 June 2018

What is the new pressure regulator size?

The gas regulator at Building 126 shall be equal to American Meter # 1813B, size 1-1/2 inch.

The gas regulator at Building 166 valve assembly shall be equal to American Meter # 1800C, size 1-1/4 inch.

026 28 June 2018 Please provide the site plans to locate valves and pipes?

The contractor shall field trace existing underground piping

027 28 June 2018 Will after hours work be allowed to avoid peak traffic times?

Yes, VA concurs.

028 28 June 2018

Will a conference call be set up for contractors to call into the public bid opening since submission of proposals can be made via email?

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