S06- Questions 2a_VA Response.docx

Questions 2a (VA Responses in Blue) Amendment 1 Responses:

1. SOW indicates to complete job as specified in section IV. There does not appear to be a section IV included in the SOW. Please provide period of performance information.

0. Upon award of this project, the Contractor will be given an Administrative Notice to Proceed (ANTP). During this time all required pre-construction submittals such as, safety plans, quality control plan, phasing, schedules, materials submittals, certifications, etc. shall be provided for VA review and approval. All pre-construction submittals are to be provided within 15 days of the ANTP. Additionally, the ANTP is when the Contractor will place orders for any required equipment and materials due to increases in lead times. Following satisfactory submission of all pre-construction submittals and the arrival of required equipment and materials, a Construction Notice to Proceed (CNTP) will be issued. Contractor will have 30 days from the CNTP to provide all work according to contract documents. The total period of performance will be 45 days.

1. Is contractor bidding removal of any installed items listed in SOW?

1. The Contractor will be responsible for removing all included site-prep items (utilities, ramp, barriers, fencing, etc.) at the end of the trailer lease. Vehicle rated security barriers may be relocated elsewhere on campus by the contractor, at the CORs discretion.

Follow up question:

The solicitation and the Amendment 1 answers indicates a 30-day period of performance to “provide all work according to the contract documents”. The Amendment 1 answers also indicate that contractor is responsible for removing all included site-prep items (utilities, ramp, barriers, fencing, etc.) at the end of the trailer lease.

1. Is the period of performance all-encompassing to include both construction and removal of items as described?

0. Yes, it is anticipated that material procurement, construction and subsequent demolition will fall within the specified period of performance. Once site preparations have been completed, a suspension of work will be issued. Following the removal of the trailer from site, a resume work modification will be issued for the demolition portion.

1. Will the period of performance be separated by installation and demolition?

1. It is not anticipated, see above explanation.

1. Please provide the duration of the pharmacy trailer lease agreement between VA and Germfree.

2. The duration of the pharmacy trailer lease agreement is for 1-year. However, the VA is anticipating the need for an extended lease term pending progress of the hazardous drug processing HVAC within the pharmacy.