687-23-101- 36C26026R0033 - Contractor Questions and Answers.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) Government Response document for Solicitation Number 36C26026R0033 for the Walla Walla Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), issued on February 10, 2026. The document consists of questions and answers (Q&A) submitted by potential contractors during the presolicitation phase.

The document addresses two contractor inquiries. The first question requested that the Government establish a standardized bid depth for helical piles to level-set bids among contractors. The Government responded that helical pier depth is design-dependent and varies based on the specific pier selected, directing contractors to reference the load capacity specifications listed on structural drawings to obtain competitive bids from pier contractors. The second question requested access to a Geotechnical Report for the project. The Government confirmed that a Geotech document prepared by its engineers is available, noting that it details general site conditions and includes documentation explaining why a formal geotechnical investigation was not required for this project. The Government indicated this document would be attached and made available to potential bidders.