36C26121R0023 0002.docx

36C26121R0023 Amendment 0002 RFI Responses

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

01-07-2021 RFI Responses 640-21-1-5281-0039

640A0-21-909 36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 89502-2597

32C261 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 89502-2597 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26121R0023 12-16-2020

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640-21-1-5281-0039

The purpose of this amendment is to post responses to request for information (RFI).

All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.

Charee Harris Contracting Officer NCO 21

1. Are there any additional - as built- Mechanical or Structural plans for this mechanical room?

Answer. Currently there are no additional structural plans set in place. Besides the original drawings that were provided in the bid. I could try and locate the original building drawings if this is what the contractor is asking.

2. What specifically has failed with this pressure vessel dome component

Answer. The 26-year old deaerator tank undergone a UTI (ultrasonic thickness test in October 2020. The tank itself passed. However, the area where oxygen accumulates (upper top section/heater) is where the metal has shown to deteriorate. The top of the tank has pitting which caused several small holes to puncture through. The tank now is not a pressurized vessel.

3. Why not replace the entire deaerator tank units? based on the age of both units per the units per the site walk.

Answer. The tank itself seems to have plenty of life left. The office of planning and development (OFPD) has begun the planning stages of a completely new boiler plant. New building and new location within the next several years. Attempting to keep costs to a minimum while getting the plant back to normal operating conditions

4. Has anyone checked with the manufacturer of the pressure vessel regarding this type of repair? Commissioning and or warranty could be difficult for a dome section rather than an entire deaerator unit.

Answer. I had one contractor reach out to the manufacture to obtain information on drawings, logistics, manufacturing. I believe the company is willing to provide help with the project.

5. What is the weight capacity of the hoist and rail system in place at the ceiling deck?

Answer. The beam that is suspended across the boiler plant can serve as a hoisting mechanism. I will need to get an expert opinion to verify structural integrity.

6. The lead time to manufacture a new tank will be on the order of 12 – 18 weeks. Does the VA want the contractor to include the cost of providing a temporary Deaerator Tank?

If the contractor who is awarded the contract believes the replacement will take 12-18 weeks to complete, I then would like to have a portable DA tank installed and placed online. The Menlo Park boiler plant deaerator tank has been down since November. I prefer not to be delayed any further.

7. There was a reference made at the site walk to a Tank Survey made of the Feed Tank. Did the Tank Survey include the portion of the Deaerator Tank where the existing DA Tank is to be cut? Is the tank survey available for the contractor to reference?

Yes. The tank survey included original drawings from the company that manufactured the DA tank. PMI industries would be the company the contractors would go through for more in-depth knowledge regarding any questions or concerns.