36C26024R0098 0002.pdf

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0002 663-CSI-020

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26024R0098

07-22-2024

X x x

The effective date of this amendment is 8/14/2024.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions asked.

See the attached 663-CSI-020 RFIs response

Ty Draszt Contracting Officer

663-CSI-020 RFIs

1. Please clarify the specific controls system that is presently being utilized at this location.

Or is it the VA’s intent to utilize other systems as well? Please review your specification and clarify your intent so that we may utilize the specific system.

Response: Please coordinate with existing physical access control system.

Existing system is Schneider Andover Continuum.

2. I was reviewing this project and noticed that spec section 09 67 was missing for the resinous/epoxy flooring. If you have it, could you please send it over so I can bid the correct product for it.

Response: AE will provide section with updated documents per RFI

3. Sheet E-402 depicts the replacement of ATS C-B-1 & CDPB along with associated conduit and wiring. Will the VA clarify if the Contractor will be responsible for installing temporary power during this scope of work?

Response: Yes, contractor shall provide temporary power as required. Please reference sheet E-601, general note #2.

4. Will the VA clarify the conduit routing for the work involved with the replacement of ATS C-B-1? Will the conduit be routed through the tunnel below or will the Contractor need to sawcut the existing SOG? This could create a significant impact on this pricing.

Response: Reference key note #1 on sheet E-402 and key note #3 on sheet

E-601. Installation of the new conduits shall take the same general route as the existing.

5. Statement of Work, Page 4, Item #14 states that the work hours for this project will be 4:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Will the VA confirm that all construction work must occur during this time frame?

Yes, all work must occur during this time, unless given written approval of the COR.

6. The project is depicted to have 2-phases. Will the VA clarify the time required for the VA to occupy Phase 1, before Phase 2 may begin?

The period of time required for VA to occupy Phase 1 will depend on construction progress, CT manufacturer scheduling, and communication with COR, with 2 weeks being the minimum amount of time to accomplish.

7. Will the VA confirm that an adequate staging area, with room for material storage, will be made available on-campus for this project?

Staging space is anticipated to be available for this purpose.

8. Will the VA clarify if the Contractor’s Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve as SSHO and CQC, or will the VA require a separate individual for either of those 2 roles?

VA prefers a separate individual perform this function.

9. Specification Section 02 82 11 – Traditional Asbestos Abatement, Part 1.1-B2 is left blank as to the quantities of ACM or LBP to be abated. Will the VA provide those quantities for bidding purposes? Will the VA provide a current Hazardous Materials Survey for the areas of this project or will the Contractor be expected to perform a HAZMAT Survey prior to the start of construction? If a new HAZMAT Survey is required, will the VA consider any quantities of ACM as a differing condition since no quantities were provided? If a new HAZMAT Survey is required, will the VA increase the Period of Performance by 30 days?

A separate environmental report exists to document this information.

10. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.5-C requires the Contractor to provide unarmed guards at this project 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Will the VA clarify if this is a requirement for this project? If so, will the VA clarify the specifics of the communication devices required and the specifics for the equipment required to record guards’ rounds?

No arm guards will be needed. This will be removed from the specs.

11. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.22 mentions the Contractor installing electric meters and paying the prevailing rate for electricity used. Will the VA clarify if the Contractor will be charged for electricity and if so, provide the prevailing rate paid by the Govt.?

Contractor will not be charged for electricity use. Section will be removed.

12. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.28 requires the Contractor to complete 50 sf of space for the VA to store materials. Will the VA clarify if this is a requirement for this project and if so, provide requisite drawings including location, architectural details, electrical and HVAC requirements?

Response: This will be removed from contract requirements

13. Specification Section 01 32 16.15, Part 1.3 requires the Contractor to hire an outside consultant to develop and maintain the CPM Schedule. Will the VA clarify if an employee of the Contractor may fill this role in-house?

Contractor may use an employee as long as the noted specifications section is met.

14. Specification Section 01 45 00, Part 3.4-A & D requires the Contractor to retain additional specialized individuals who must be present at all times during work in these individual’s specific area of responsibility. For this project, this requirement would mean the Contractor must retain an Architect (or Const. Professional with 5 years experience), a Mechanical Engineer, an Electrical Engineer, a Structural Engineer, and an Environmental Engineer, all to be present onsite during activities in their respective areas of responsibility. Since hiring all of these Architects/Engineers will add significant costs to this project, will the VA clarify whether this will be a requirement for this project?

Response: This will be removed from specifications – AE is performing construction period services. AE will not be present and onsite during construction but will be available to fill in gaps.

15. Specification Section 01 45 29, Part 1.1 states that the Testing Laboratory will be hired by the VA. Will the VA confirm that the Testing Lab is being hired by the VA by separate contract and that this will not be a cost to the Contractor?

Testing Lab will be hired through VA.

16. Specification Section 01 91 00, Part 1.8-C-1 states that the VA will hire the Commissioning Agent by separate contract. Will the VA confirm that the VA will hire the CxA by separate contract and that this will not be a cost to the Contractor?

Commissioning services will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Specifications will be amended.

17. Specification Section 08 71 00, Part 3.4-B does not include electric strikes for doors 234.1 &

234.2. Will these hardware sets be modified?

Response: 234.1 and 234.2 to include the following:

a. 1 Electric Unlatch Strike - E09321 (FAIL-SECURE)

b. 1 Power Supply - Regulated, Filtered, 24VDC, Amperage as required

The Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control seems to be an old specification, leading to the following questions from the PACS Contractor:

18. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Is this project an extension of the existing VA Andover FIPS201 Continuum PACS system?

Response: Reference key note #1 on sheet ES101 for location of existing access control panels. Existing access control panels are by Schneider Andover Continuum.

19. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Will new Security panel communicate to the existing VA Continuum server via a VA provided network connection?

Response: New access control panels are not required. The existing access control panels shall be utilized.

20. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Will the project require any SMS Continuum security software Licenses? If yes how many?

Response: No, not at this time.

21. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Will this project require a new PACs server? If yes, please clarify.

Response: No.

22. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Will the project require a new Continuum security workstation? If yes how many?

Response: No.

23. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Door hardware group specification 08 71 00; will electrified door hardware and required power supplies be provided and installed by Division 8 for all card reader doors?

Response: Yes.

24. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Does the PACS system need to interface with the fire alarm system?

Response: No.

25. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Will a dedicated 120-volt power circuit be provided at any new security panel?

Response: No.

26. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: DS system interface, does the SMS need to interface with the IDS system? If yes, please provide the make and model of the system at each location.

Response: No.

27. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Security Access Detection interface, does the SMS need to interface with the SAD system? If yes, please provide the make and model of the system at each location.

Response: No.

28. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: EPPS interface, does the SMS need to interface with the EPPS system? If yes, please provide the make and model of the system at each location.

Response: No.

29. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Visitor management system, does the SMS need to interface with a VMS system. If yes, please provide the make and model of the system at each location.

Response: No.

30. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Time and attendance system does the SMS need to interface with a TaA system? If yes, please provide the make and model of the system at each location.

Response: No.

31. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Real Time Guard Tour does the SMS need to interface with a RTGT system? If yes, please provide the make and model of the system and each location.

Response: No.

32. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Elevator interface does the SMS need to interface with an elevator or system? If yes, please provide the make and model of the system and each location.

Response: No.

33. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Real Time Guard Tour does the SMS need to interface with a RTGT system? If yes, please provide the make and model of the system and each location.

Response: No.

34. Specification Section 28 13 00 – Physical Access Control: Elevator interface does the SMS need to interface with an elevator or system? If yes, please provide the make and model of the system and each location.

Response: No.

35. Sheet A-601, Finish Schedule calls out (RES-3) for the resinous epoxy flooring. Specifications Table of Contents lists Section 09 67 23.30 for the Resinous Epoxy Flooring, however this Specification Section was not included in the actual Specification contents. Will the VA provide Specification Section 09 67 23.30 in an amendment?

Response: AE will provide section with updated documents per RFI