36C25820B0008-0001003.docx
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for building demolition services. The solicitation seeks to demolish 12 structures at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center in North Hills, California. The work includes utility locating, exploration and coordination of utility disconnections. The period of performance will be adjusted to 125 calendar days. Replacement drawings and files will be provided to address issues such as file corruption and illegibility. Clarification is provided on the scope of work to include adding sprinkler lines and oversight of asbestos abatement activities. The solicitation is designated as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22.
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RFI 36C25820B0008
| QUESTIONS | |
| ANSWERS |
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic will the VA also allow an email bid submittal?
RFP, Page 12 of 101 states that hardcopy bids must be submitted to 777 E. Missouri Ave, Suite 300, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Yes, the bid delivery method will be changed to an electronic submission.
| Public Opening be held on April 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. AZT or PST? |
| References to AZ will be corrected to PST via Solicitation Amendment |
| The file titled “36C25820B0008 Survey Report 12.19.17.pdf” on sam.gov is corrupt and cannot be opened. Will the VA re-issue a new file to replace this document? |
| Yes, a replacement file will be provided with the Solicitation Amendment |
| Possibly the corrupt file “Survey Report” will answer this question, but the Specifications for this project contain no sections for Asbestos Abatement or other hazardous materials. To legally and safely perform the specified demolition, have all of the buildings subject to demolition been tested for Hazardous Materials and were any discovered? If so, will the VA issue the requisite Specification Sections for the safe handling of any asbestos, lead paint, PCB’s, or other Hazardous Materials? |
| Replacement file will be provided with the Solicitation Amendment |
| This project involves the demolition of 12 structures. The project will require extensive utility locating and pot holing, as well as the exploration and coordination of many utility disconnections. The Period of Performance is extremely too short at 90 calendar days. Will the VA extend the Period of Performance to at least 180 calendar days? |
| The Period of Performance will be adjusted to 125 Calendar days (90 Business Days) in Solicitation Amendment |
| Will the VA please re-issue sheets LI.101, LI.102 & LI.013, all text and symbols are unreadable on these sheets. |
| Replacement Drawings will be provided with the Solicitation Amendment |
| A review of all 31 pages of the plans issued there are a few pages that were found to have parts that are unreadable, Can the VA please provide revised pages of the following where all notes, symbols & text are clear and readable: AD.101, AD.102, AD.103, AD.DA101, AD.DA102, AD.DA103, LI.101, LI.102, LI.103 |
| Replacement Drawings will be provided with the Solicitation Amendment |
| In light of the COVID 19 and California Stay at Home Order, will the one-time organized site visit that will be held April 6, 2020 at Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, Bldg 1 Sepulveda, CA be delayed? Please advise so we can plan our personnel to attend accordingly. |
| The site visit will take place in accordance with the schedule identified in the Solicitation, the Solicitation Amendment will not change date and time of site visit. |
Post Site Visit RFI - Sepulveda Building Demo
| QUESTIONS |
| ANSWERS |
| At the site visit a question was brought up to the VA regarding adding sprinkler lines after demolition work is complete. Can the VA confirm that adding sprinkler lines as indicated on the drawings is to remain in the scope of work of this project? |
| Yes, In accordance with Specification: PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 PIPE LAYING – GENERAL, G. (page 74) and |
3.3 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLERS. (page 76)
| During the site visit emphasis was placed on knowing and being aware of the location of the utility lines from the solar panels to the electrical substation. Will the VA please provide an updated as built showing the locations of these utility lines? |
| PART 1 – GENERAL, 1.2 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS |
A. General: 2. Before grading, contact Underground Service Alert of Southern California (USASC) for information on public buried utilities and pipelines. Retain the services of an underground utility locator for onsite utilities. (page 53)
| The project specifications do not include a specific specification section for abatement. An abatement plan was provided however the file is corrupted and cannot be opened. Will the VA please provide a new copy of the abatement report? |
| Yes, Solicitation Amendment 001 with uncorrupted files/attachments is in process |
It was also noticed that some of the buildings are adjacent to little league ball fields.
Will the VA require oversight from an Industrial Hygienist during abatement activities?
ACM ABATEMENT
a) Contractor is to follow OSHA requirements and project specification at every stage.
b) Contractor is to notify the dates of ACM abatement at least two weeks in advance to VA’s COR. VA’s safety office provides the required oversight including verification of the abatement company’s credentials and procedures. (page 98)
| Will air monitoring and clearance for abatement be required when working near at building near the ball fields? Are these little league fields considered child occupied facilities? |
| ACM ABATEMENT |
a) Contractor to follow OSHA requirements and project specification at every stage.
b) Contractor to notify the dates of ACM abatement at least two weeks in advance to VA’s COR. VA’s safety office provides the required oversight including verification of the abatement company’s credentials and procedures. (page 98)
| Will the VA please confirm that the VA will turn over all buildings to the contractor at one time |
| YES, once all [if any] utilities have been secured. |
| Sheet CD-1.1 calls out demolition note 6 for building 82 & 83, there is not note 6 listed under the demolition notes. Should this be note 5? If this is supposed to be note 5 will the VA confirm that the trees shown are to be removed? This is also shown on sheet CD-1.2 for building 60. |
| YES, DEMOLITION NOTES: 5. REMOVE EXITING TREE |
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