S05- Questions and Answers.docx

Valve Upgrade Questions and Answers

1. Part A (SOW) second paragraph “There are existing isolation valves, located in proximity to each of the fin tube convectors. A operational and locational inspection by the Contractor during isolation of each fin tube convector would be considered beneficial to the VA. Any faulty valves or locations shall be replaced or established with the appropriate pipe size commercial ball valve” Will this be considered a change in scope and a change order based on quantity found? Please advise.

The contract shall include this cost in their bid.

1. Please confirm if all control valves will require removable pad insulators? Are there are any other plumbing features that will require removal pad insulators. Please pride quantity.

Removable pad insulators shall be installed on all features of the control valve system including control valves, strainers, check valves, balancing valves and more.

1. 3. SOW II G. indicates that all commissioning requirements will fall under the contractor’s responsibility. Please confirm that that the general contractor is required to hire an independent commissioning contractor/agent.

The general contactor is required to hire an independent commissioning contractor/agent.

1. Please clarify covid 19 Vaccination/testing requirements? The vaccine mandate is still on court ordered hold. The guidelines are to follow published safety procedures per Ft. Harrison VAMC, CDC, and local requirements. The guidelines in the SOW are to be used as starting point.

1. SOW states that existing valves are located below the floor of each unit. Is this the case for the basement? Are all the valves on the basement level accessible? Will installation of access panels be required?

The degree of access with respect to this project shall be determined by the contractor throughout the project. If the contractor determines that access armaments need to be enhance, such as access panel(s)., the contractor shall include these costs in their bid.

1. Will there be any ICRA requirements for this project?

ICRA requirements will need to be implemented on this project.

1. Please confirm that the following statement from the SOW page 8 of 53, third paragraph from the bottom will be enforced: “Contractor Supervisor: A competent and experienced English-speaking Contractor Supervisor shall be provided by the Contractor whenever work is being performed” The contract will call for a Supervisor/Superintendent, who is OHSA-30 certified to be present whenever contractor or subcontractors are working. The CO and COR need to be able to communicate with the supervisor about the project throughout the entire POP. The Project manager can fill this requirement, as long as they will be onsite during all work.