Amendment 0002 - Response to RFI for Solicitation No. 36C6122R0017 (17MAY22).pdf
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This document contains responses to requests for information regarding Solicitation Number 36C26122R0017 for a pneumatic tube system installation project. The solicitation is for a firm-fixed price construction contract valued between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000 to install pneumatic tube systems in Buildings 650 and 700 at the VA Northern California Health Care System campus in Mather, California. The work includes routing tubing through the roofs of the buildings and installing blowers, card readers, and electrical connections. A 30-day extension was granted to extend the response due date to June 2, 2022. The responses provide details on preferred equipment locations, available plans and specifications, and clarification that the general contractor may act as the prime contractor.
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Response to RFI for Solicitation No. 36C26122R0027 Project No. 612A4-21-050
Install Pneumatic Tube System at VA-Mather Published date: 05/17/2022
RFI #1 – Contractor requests a secondary site visit to be scheduled for all interested bidders to allow for the investigation of certain areas within scope that were not accessible during the initial April 13, 2022 site visit. Please confirm.
Answer: Confirmed – A second site visit has been schedule on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 08:00 AM
PDT at the front lobby of BLDG 650, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather CA 95655.
RFI #2 – Provided government allows for a secondary site visit, Contractor requests reasonable amount of time for an extension of the bid due date. Please confirm.
Answer: Confirmed – The solicitation has been extended by 30 calendar days from 05/03/2022 to
06/02/2022.
All requests for information shall be submitted, using Attachment J – Request for Information
(RFI) form to the Contracting Officer at daniel.jhun@va.gov in writing NLT 2:00 PM PDT on 5/11/2022
RFI #3 – Within Solicitation, Section 2.2 & 2.3, Project Scope, Page 6 of 77: Does the government wish Contractor to provide all “card readers”? If so, please confirm exact model and specifications (e.g. Stanley).
Answer: There is no specific model. The card readers need to be compatible with the current VA PIV cards IDEMIA v7, and must also be compatible with the new IDEMIA Cosmos One v8.1 cards that requires the IDEMIA Minidriver v1.2.8 for full standardization and functionality.
RFI #4 – Re “card readers”, who is responsible for the programming of card readers and integration into the VAMC system?
Answer: The task of programming and integrating will be a responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the stations/servers have the required drivers necessary to utilize the card readers and they will need to program the Pneumatic Tube side to communicate and accept authentication credentials from VA OIT.
RFI #5 – Within Solicitation, Section 2.9.3, Project Scope (ICRA), Page 7 of 77: please confirm the type of ICRA dust control barrier required (for example: hard plastic build-out wall; zip wall with spring-loaded poles, etc.).
Answer: The class of ICRA is outlined in the scope and the Specifications.
i. Pneumatic tube project will fall under Infection Control Classification - Type II while performing majority of scoped work throughout the hospital. Type C with Low Risk association.
a. A soft barrier would be acceptable for minor drywall cuts and repairs.
ii. Pneumatic tube project will fall under Infection Control Classification – Type III while performing work in any of the following areas (Lab, Pharmacy, PACU). Type C with High Risk Associated.
a. Temporary hard barriers will be required in ICU, PICU, OR etc. or any high-risk areas
RFI #6 – Within Solicitation, Section 2.4 & 2.7, Project Scope, Page 6 of 77: shall Contractor only be responsible for providing the government with a full set of “shop drawings” versus Construction Documents?
Additionally, please identify the type of “staff” that Contractor “…shall work with…to build and define the zone features” (Section 2.4).
Answer: This is a 2-part question.
1. Yes, the construction drawings expected from this project are only shop drawings.
2. The contractor will work with the VA COR.
RFI #7 – Per May 4, 2022 Site Visit, please indicate VA’s preferred location of blower (approx.
5sq ft footprint) for pneumatic tube system.
Answer: Preferred location of blower is in the fan/mechanical room # 1D645 located at wing-A of the first floor of BLDG 650. Room 1D645 was accessed from the back of BLDG 650 on May 4, 2022. See attachment 1, page 2 for location labeled 1 and 2 (numbers’ order does not matter) and pictures. Rack at location 2 may be moved for blowers’ accommodation. Contractor to coordinate with contracting officer representative (COR) for exact blowers’ location between the two designated spots, see attachment 1 for pictures. Install blowers’ air intake to prevent excessive dust from entering the system.
RFI #8 – Per May 4, 2022 Site Visit, please confirm that Contractor can utilize the roofs of both
Bldg 650 and 700 to route the majority of tube system. Additionally, please confirm if current roofs of 650 & 700 are under warranty. If so, by whom and any information available to provide Contractor.
Answer: Confirmed, contractor may utilize the roofs of both BLDGs 650 and 700 to route most of the tube system. Current roofs of 650 and 700 are not under warranty.
RFI #9 – Per May 4, 2022 Site Visit, please provide Contractor with life safety plans/docs that specific locations of firewalls, in particular. Additionally, please provide Contractor with as-builts for Reflected Ceiling Plans & Floor Plans.
Answer: See attachment 2 for life safety plans which are updated twice per year. There are no accurate reflected ceiling plans. Floor plans are attached as CAD files. As-builts can be provided with a 100 GB external hard drive or thumb drive after award.
RFI #10 – Per May 4, 2022 Site Visit, please provide Contractor with available CAD files for
Bldg 650 & Bldg 700 and any associated as-builts/plans/construction documents.
Additionally, please provide blank CAD file of VA’s title block sheet, if available.
Answer: See attached CAD files for BLDG 650 and 700. As-builts are for reference only meaning contractor’s field verification is still required. VA’s tittle block sheet may be downloaded from the VA’s technical information library (TIL).
RFI #11 – Per May 4, 2022 Site Visit, please indicate source of Electrical Panelboards and any
20A 120V Dedicated Power requirements. Additionally, please indicate location/source of 30A 480V 3 Phase Power for system.
Answer: See attachment 1 with locations of possible sources of electrical panelboards and their respected panel schedules. Motor Control Center 2 (MCC2) to be used for the 30A 480V 3 phase power for system needed. MCC2 bucket shall be refurbished by contractor to complete work. See attachment 1 for pictures of MCC2.
RFI #12 – Per May 4, 2022 Site Visit, please confirm that Contractor can install “dog house-style” enclosure for necessary system equipment on roof.
Answer: Doghouse-style enclosure is not preferred.
RFI #13 – Can General Contractor act as PRIME contractor to the Government for this solicitation/project?
Answer: Yes, General Contractor can act as the prime contractor for this project.
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