36C25821B0004 0001 RFI Amendment.pdf

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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 date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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0001 01-29-2021 691-CSI-121

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix AZ 85014

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix AZ 85014

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C25821B0004

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The purpose of this amendment is to post the Request for Information Log along with Responses. Please the attached Pages for the RFI Log with responses -end-

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) LOG

691-CSI-122 LINEAR ACCELERATOR

GREATER LOS ANGELES VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, LOS

ANGELES, CA

29 JANUARY 2021

The following is a complete of list of Request For Information as it pertains to the Linear Accelerator Project at the GLA VA Healthcare System. Each question is followed by a highlighted response.

1.Question:

SF1442 Provides 1pm PST and 2pm PST on 2/4/21 as the bid due date. Will the VA please clarify the correct time when bids are due?

Response:

Bids are due February 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

2. Question:

The price schedule only lists one bid item but the solicitation section C part B.5.A.3 lists 3 items plus a deductive alternate. Will the VA please clarify which is correct, the provided price schedule or the description in the statement of work?

Response:

Bid Items shall include the Base Bid for the entire project and Deductive Alternate for the Patient Lift SOW.

3. Question:

Line 13D of the SF 1442 time for acceptance is blank, we are unable to find this information in the rest of the solicitation. How long are bidders to hold their price for this solicitation?

Response:

Bids will need to be good for 30 days after bid opening.

4. Question:

Spec 01 00 00-1.11-E: Please confirm the contractor is required to perform a LIDAR survey of renovated area and interstitial spaces above and below affected area.

Response:

Government response: yes, the LIDAR survey is required

5. Question:

Drawings A-402, and Q100: Equipment item 1203 (presumably the patient lift equipment) is shown on both drawings, but not listed in the equipment lists. Please add it to the equipment lists, give its connection requirements, responsibility to furnish/install, and give a basis of design.

Response:

Patient Lift is contractor provided and contractor installed. Equipment requirements are provided in Specification Section 11 73 00. Contractor shall submit equipment in compliance with the specifications for Government approval. At VA Greater Los Angeles, the only patient lifts allowed are made by Guldmann, GH3+, 770 lbs.

6. Question:

Drawing E-100-0 does not show the power supply for the patient lift system. Please include it on the drawing like the circuits for the rest of the equipment already shown on E-100-0.

Response:

Patient lift requirements are provided in Specification 11 73 00, including power connection and battery capacity. Unit includes a DC motor with 120V battery charging connection. Charging connection shall be to 120V Panelboard serving that room, LIN2.

7. Question:

Drawing E-100-0 does not show the power supply to mechanical units IU-1, IU-2 and TU-0689. Please include it on the drawing like the circuits for the rest of the equipment already shown on E-100-0.

Response:

Each Indoor Unit (IU-1 and IU-2) is powered from the associated Outdoor unit and has a single electrical point of connection. Contractor shall extend conduit/conductors and provide disconnects in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

Provide TU-0689 controls/power as indicated on Sheet M-701. Provide 120V/24V transformer and coordinate with existing 120V circuits/panel serving existing terminal units in the space.

8. Question:

Will the VA remove VA property from the proposed construction areas of the building?

Response:

The General Contractor will assist the government to move/relocate VA Properties during construction and at the completion of the project.

9. Question:

Is the notice to proceed going to be concurrent with contract award, or will it be given at the preconstruction meeting?

Response:

The notice to proceed will be issued after the contract has been executed by the Contracting Officer. This is usually done before the Pre-Construction or Kick-Off Meeting.

10 Question:

For documentation purposes please provide drawings showing the path from the exterior of the building to the interior space where the new linear accelerator will be installed, that the contractors will be required to use for transporting material and equipment in and out of the work area.

Response:

Contractor shall coordinate paths of travel with VA facilities staff and shall adhere to all hospital guidelines regarding Infection Control and shall plan activities to mitigate impact on hospital operations. These required paths of travel may change considering the project is in an active healthcare environment. Please see attached, “RFI Map of GLA Facility and Construction Area”.

11. Question:

Sheet S-001, Foundations – General, mentions a soils report. There is no soils report included with the bid documents. Please furnish it if we are required to abide by it.

Response:

Contractor shall furnish a soils report and shall abide by the findings when preparing structural submittals.

12. Question:

Sheet S-001, Foundations – General, mentions inspection by the geotechnical engineer prior to placing reinforcing and concrete, is the contractor required to pay for the services of the geotechnical engineer?

Response:

Special Inspections shall be by a third-party inspector and shall be paid by the General Contractor. All inspections shall abide by the Specifications.

13. Question:

Since there will be several conduits and piping that will penetrate the 36” thick concrete walls and the 12” thick concrete SOG of Treatment room 0687 then please provide as-built drawings of the walls and floor.

Response:

Contractor is responsible to scan the existing concrete walls and floor for thickness and rebars prior making any cutting the walls or flooring. Please coordinate with project engineer for any assistance. As-Built drawings for the Building will be provided by the VA., Please see attached drawings, “RFI attachment 691-072 B500 Structural 1to100 and 101to183” Use the following link to access: https://a360.co/2UaWLZz

14. Question:

Sheet MH101-1: What is the construction type of the wall above the door into Treatment room 0687, where the new ductwork passes through?

Response:

As-Built drawings for the Building will be provided by the VA. Please see attached drawings, “RFI attachment 691-072 B500 Structural 1to100 and 101to183.” Use the following link to access https://a360.co/2UaWLZz

15. Question:

Please confirm there will be a public bid opening via Microsoft Teams, and if so list date and time.

Response:

Information regarding the bid opening can be found in Section L Page 63 under IB-X Public Bid Opening in the posted solicitation. There is a link provided to the Microsoft Teams meeting that will be held for the bid opening which will be on 4 February 2021 at 1:15 pm Pacific Standard Time

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