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Solicitation 36C25819Q0295 Amendment 0001

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and d ate specified.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 09-04-2019 691A4-19-207 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix AZ 85014 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix AZ 85014 To all Offerors/Bidders

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The solicitation is amended per the following three (3) pages and four (4) attachments. -end-

Susan Pentz Contracting Officer

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The solicitation is amended as follows:

Instructions, Conditions, and Other Statements to Bidders/Offerors - #6 Design is changed to indicate only specifications are available for this project. Some drawings are attached to demonstrate pathways and, infrastructure and existing equipment details.

NAICS code 238220 size standard is $16.5 million.

Specifications – The following attached documents form part of the solicitation and are incorporated herein by reference:

22 11 00 Facility Water distribution is replaced with attached version.

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement is added.

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications is added.

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping is added.

01 00 00 Additions:

Paragraph 1.1 – add: “SMOKING POLICY. Effective October 1, 2019, smoking is strictly prohibited on the grounds of any VHA facility, including hospitals, community clinics, administrative offices and Vet Centers. The facilities will be smoke-free for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors. There will no longer be designated smoking areas.”.

Paragraph 1.3 Statement of Bid Items – following the statement “The backup electric water heater will remain but shall be relocated to improve system component location.”, add: “Contractor to provide all labor and material to perform electrical work related to the relocation of the electrical water heater. VA Electrical staff will provide supply voltage terminated in junction box close to the mixing valve – contractor shall pick up power from this junction box and extend power source to the mixing valve. All other electrical work is the responsibility of the contractor. After shutdown, hot water needs to be restored by 3:00 AM or contractor will provide alternate source of temporary hot water. Contractor shall provide at least one week notice for water shut down. Contractor shall ensure that the electrical water heater is working and have the VA COR witness the operation. All new brackets shall be primed and painted.”.

Paragraph 1.3 Hours of Coverage A. – add: “Contractor shall refrain from any activity of loud noise and hallway transportation during VA patient breakfast times 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and lunch times 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These times may change per the VA Nurse Manager. Building 99 Community Living Center is occupied at all times.”

Paragraph 1.5 Infection Prevention Measures – add: “Contractor shall cover and protect the existing floor, ceiling and walls of the hallway and exit entrance path, refer to Attachment 9. Coordinate for excessive noise with the VA Facility Manager and VA Medical staff so that the VA medical staff and patients are aware of activities.”.

Add paragraph “1.30 – Parking and VA Regulations: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at VA. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.”.

RFIs – Question 1: There is not demolition drawing nor installation drawing in the solicitation document. Please provide drawings of demolition and installation with work descriptions and equipment schedule.

Answer 1: Plans and drawings are not available for this project. The statement of work states the contractor is to provide a pipe plan, shop drawings for new equipment install and ancillary piping to be approved prior to any demolition or installation. Contractor shall refer to Specification 01 00 00 General Requirements Statement of Bid Items. Contractor shall provide complete shop drawings for the demolition and installation.

Question 2: There is only General Requirements section in the project specification. Please provide Plumbing specification.

Answer 2: There are many attachments and specifications available on the FBO website. Please refer to following specifications – 22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing, 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications, 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping, 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution, 22 35 00 Domestic Hot Water Heater. Contractor shall insulate all piping per 22 07 11 Pipe Insulation for all pipes.

Question 3: Please inform of work performance hour at the site.

Answer 3: The work hours for this project are made known in the statement of work document for this project. This includes special times for shutdowns and other special times during normal business hours for noise and material transfer that will be discussed with contractor.

Question 4: Solicitation document says “Submit One (1) original hardcopy of Proposal Contents” in INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMNT TO BIDDERS/OFFERERS 10. Can we submit the proposal via e-mail too?

Answer: Only hardcopy originals will be accepted.

Question 5: Is chlorination to be performed after equipment and pipe installation?

Answer 5: Yes. A FINAL CHLORINATION SHALL BE DONE AFTER ALL PLUMBING AND EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED AND SHALL BE FLOSHED AT NEAREST FIXTURE.

Question 6: Is it a requirement for all products on the bid to meet Buy American Act (> 50% US-made)?

Answer 6: The provision in the solicitation does not indicate any exceptions to the Buy American Act.

Question 7: Can you confirm 30psi steam is supplied to the control valves?

Answer 7: Yes.

Question 8: Will you accept a horizontal semi-instantaneous Heat Exchanger?

Answer 8: No, the real estate is needed.

Question 9: Does the mixing valve need to be able to hold +/- 2F with zero system draw off (no demand - no faucets or showers open)? This application scenario arises at night when there is no system demand?

Answer 9: The domestic hot water is a circulating loop system. The expectation is to hold the set temperature to the supply and return with low demand. During demand the supply is expected to be +/2 F.

Question 10: Can you confirm the recirculation pump requirement of 40gpm at 8ft head? The flow seems unnecessarily high as the application calls for 35 GPM max. The TDH seems low?

Answer 10: This is based on existing equipment.

Question 11: Does a control need to be provided to interface with Johnson Metasys for the heat exchanger or just for the mixing valve?

Answer 11: Both.

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