36C25819B0026-0003002.pdf

ATTACHMENT 03

Request for Information (RFI) Logs

605-19-F403

6 pages

16 July 2019

Loma Linda, California VA Health Care System (605)

A3 B3 Feeder 350MCM Cable Replacement

CONSTRUCTION

Request for Information (RFI) Log A3 B3 Feeder Cable Replacement

Construction Project: 605-19-F403 16 July 2019

Loma Linda, California VA Health Care System (605)

RFI

Number Date Question Answer

001 14 June 2019 What type of insulation 100% or 133%?

133% per VA standard

002 14 June 2019 Is this shielded or non-shielded?

Shielded per VA standard

003 14 June 2019 What is the KV rating for the cable?

5-15KV

004 14 June 2019 Is this cable tape shield or concentric neutral?

Tape shield per VA standard

005 02 July 2019

Will the VA provide LF between Manhole to Manhole and from Manhole to Main Substations and to Service Bays?

Yes, will provide.

006 02 July 2019 Will the VA provide Site Plan of location of MH’s?

Yes, will provide.

007 02 July 2019

Will the VA provide information of the existing type of splices in the MH’s (Elastimold T-Bodies, Vault Stretchers, or Junctions)?

Follow VA Standards found in the Technical Information Library and per NFPA.

008 02 July 2019

Will the VA clarify whether the medium voltage cables required to be ARC / Fire Proofing taped within the

MH?

Follow VA Standards found in the Technical Information Library and per NFPA.

009 02 July 2019 Will the VA specify what type of tagging / Identification are required

Cables are tagged with metal like dog tags, Yes.

on the medium voltage cables?

010 02 July 2019 Will the VA clarify whether the bollards in front of the hospital are removable?

No

011 02 July 2019

Will the VA clarify whether there any special requirements by the VA while working inside the MH while the redundant feeder is energized?

Follow VA Standards found in the Technical Information Library and per NFPA.

012 02 July 2019

Will Hi-Pot Testing by the Medium voltage contractor be accepted as means and method for testing the new cable installation or will the VA require a third-party testing agency to test the new installation prior to energizing and putting it online? If so, please provide specification for testing requirements of medium voltage cable.

Hi-Pot ok, follow VA Standards found in the Technical Information Library and per NFPA.

013 02 July 2019 Will the VA be performing all switching and isolation of feeders A3 and B3?

yes

014 02 July 2019

Page 2 of Amendment 2 states “Design: This project includes a package of drawings with specifications.” Please provide the drawings and specifications.

Yes, will provide.

015 02 July 2019 Please provide a site map showing the locations of exterior vaults.

Yes, will provide.

016 02 July 2019 Please provide the distances between exterior vaults.

Yes, will provide.

017 02 July 2019 What type of splices are required at each vault?

T and straight splice. Follow VA Standards found in the Technical Information Library and per NFPA.

018 03 July 2019

What is the government asking that an established vendor provide as certification of previous work?

A Letter of Certification, self-certifying the most recent VA construction contract number the prospective offeror was awarded.

019 03 July 2019

Confirm that FMS Vendor File Update form that is requested to be submitted regardless of previous work is the VA Form 10091.

Yes, the correct form to utilize is the VA Form 10091 with the “Update” box checked, as opposed to the “New” box.

020 03 July 2019

Solicitation page 10 B.10 B: Requirement for C-10 license submission with offer; per solicitation page 53 is license from another state acceptable.

AM2 does not address page 53 comments.

Are solicitation page 53 comments still applicable or were they removed via

AM2?

Block 14 of Amendment 2 states the purpose of the amendment, which was to replace verbiage found in the “Information… to bidders”, and update dates on block 10 of the solicitation. The Statement of Work found in Section B remains unchanged.

Please see answer to RFI 021 concerning C-10 License.

021 03 July 2019

Solicitation page 10 B.10 B:

Typically for work on Federal facility licensing from another state has been acceptable, please clarify if license from another state satisfies this section or if only the C-10 License is acceptable as a response.

C-10 is required.

022 03 July 2019

Would you provide information to complete the VA form 10091? The information needed:

-Station Number -Station Contact -Station Phone Number -Station Fax Number -Station Email Address -Payee Vendor Type

For further questions concerning this form, please follow the instructions on the form itself. See section: “For Questions Regarding this Form”.

Keith Stout 909-516-5052 None Keith.stout@va.gov C – Commercial

023 03 July 2019

Confirm if no updates to existing information/SAM information we are only updating the station information and that won’t cause an issue with our

SAM registration must NOT be expired. SAM registration must be active. SAM information must match information on the VA Form 10091. I do not believe the station information provided on the 10091 is existing set up which is working fine for multiple stations, including Loma Linda.

within SAM, and therefore should not have any adverse effect.

However, I recommend utilizing the contact info provided on the VA Form 10091 to receive validation, as it is a separate agency responsible for these programs.

024 08 July 2019

The solicitation does state that drawings are included but I have not seen them.

Please advise if I have missed them?

Yes, will provide.

025 15 July 2019 Need spec or Type of cable 350 MCM per VA standards

026 15 July 2019 Need spec of cable splicing method

T and straight splice. Follow VA Standards found in the Technical Information Library and per NFPA.

027 15 July 2019 Are these 3 phases 4 wire, as 3 Hot & 1 Neutral?

3 hots

028 15 July 2019 What is time frame for Demo existing cable and Running new cable?

Period of performance 3 weeks.

029 15 July 2019 What is time frame for switch over Feeder from B3 to A3?

Overnight (night time only and on a weekend).

030 15 July 2019 During shut down power, do we need to provide temp power?

No

031 16 July 2019 Is there a single line diagram available for the included scope of work?

Yes, will provide.

032 16 July 2019 Can the type and quantity of splice terminations be verified?

Follow VA Standards found in the Technical Information Library and per NFPA.

033 16 July 2019 Can the type of termination be verified for the sub stations and switch gear?

Bolt on.

034 16 July 2019

Will each feeder remain de-energized for the duration of time it takes to be replaced or will the feeder being worked on need to be reenergized at any point during the time it is being worked on?

Only one feeder will be off at a time (conductor being worked on).

Breakers will be rack and locked out.

035 16 July 2019 Is there a utility plan showing the 5 vaults, sub stations, and gear? (showing

Yes, will provide.

site locations to scale and duct banks)

036 16 July 2019 Will any breakers/fuses be supplied or installed in this scope of work?

No

037 16 July 2019 What is the expected timeline for starting date and completion date?

10 days after award.

Period of performance.

038 16 July 2019

Are there pictures available of the splice connections and substation terminations?

No

039 16 July 2019

With regards to the recent Site Visit July 12th in Loma Linda, CA. for project name - “A3 B3 Feeder 350MCM Cable Replacement” - Sol. # 36C25819B0026

Will there be a Sign-In Sheet posted on FBO?

Yes