S04 - Questions and Answers No 2 - 10-29-2021.docx

Questions—36C25922Q0011 Install Critical Electrical Circuit for Lab Analyzer

Q1: Please provide the list of prospective bidders for the project.

A1: I am not at liberty to provide a list of prospective bidders for this project; however, a list of the parties who attended the site visits are attached to amendment 0004 of this solicitation titled “S04 - Site Visit Attendance” and “S04 - Pre-Bid Meeting Attendance 10-27-2021”, which is posted on Contract Opportunities.

Q2: Can you provide submittal data for the UPS.

A2: The contractor’s responsibility for this contract is to provide power to the VA owned UPS, as described on pages 13,14, 16, and 17 of the drawings. Just for reference purposes, you may look to this website pdf document (https://www.powervar.com/-/media/ametekpowervar/pdf/products/three-phase%20ups/3300seriesups/manuals/a0100134%203300%20users%20manual%2010032019%20final.pdf?la=en).

Q3: Is Infectious Disease Control required in any of the areas of construction.

A3: Yes.

See pages 5-9 of the drawings. Provide tacky mats for room/floor entrance and exit locations used by workers.

See page 8 of the drawings. For the Electric Room D3-355, provide a zipper door and a tacky mat.

See page 13 of the drawings. For the Electric Room D2-236, provide a zipper door and a tacky mat.

See page 13 of the drawings. For utility locations #8 provide a level 3 ICRA/dust barrier. Utility locations #1/3 to #7 will be enclosed in an ICRA/dust barrier by another contract.

Q4: Are the following items provided by the VA:

• PowerVar 3300 Series UPS – VA owned. Contractor provides power.

• Battery Cabinet – VA owned. Contractor provides power.

• Emergency UPS Bypass Switch – Contractor to purchase and install.