RFI Responses Osmosis System 3_28.pdf

VA Responses to Requests for Information (RFI’s) Solicitation 36C26123R0024 Installation of Reverse Osmosis System, SPS at SVAMC, Mather, CA

RFI #1 – The demolition of walls and ceiling will create contaminants in this sterile environment. Will the VA clarify if the SPS will be vacated during construction? If not, will the VA describe how the work will be phased and if the Contractor will be responsible for critical cleaning at the conclusion of each phase?

Response: SPS will not be vacated, phasing plan will be means and method of contractor and will coordinate with VA. Cleaning will be required at end of each work phase.

RFI #2 – Will the VA provide as-built drawings that include floor plans, elevations, structural, plumbing, and electrical?

Response: Drawings are provided and attached in Amendment 0001, contractor to verify existing conditions.

RFI #3 - Will the VA clarify if the new equipment will require connections to the hospital BAS system?

Response: No, connection not required.

RFI #4 – How long can the sterilizer be down when the system is being changed out?

Response: 72 hrs, work preferably done on a Federal Holiday weekend.

RFI #5 – Does the new RO system have to be connected to the building management system and if it does, what do they want to monitor/control?

Response: No, does not have to be connected.

RFI #6 – Where is the closest IT room if controls are required?

Response: Rm. 1E272.

RFI #7 – Are contractors going to have to wear clean suits every time they enter the work area? If yes, will the VA furnish them?

Response: Yes, clean suits required, VA will not furnish them.

RFI #8 – Will the contractor have to do any cleaning other than leaving the area swept/mopped?

Response: Ensure area is clean as stated in SOW.

RFI #9 – Specification Section 01 35 26, Part 1.7-C states that the SSHO must be a separate individual from the Contractor’s Site Superintendent. Will the VA clarify if the Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of SSHO and CQC, or will a separate individual be required for either of those two roles for this project?

Response: Yes, can be same individual.

RFI #10 – Specification Section 01 35 26, Part 1.13 states that all contract employees must provide written certification that they have had a negative pre-placement tuberculin screening 90 days prior to assignment. Will the VA clarify if this will be a requirement for this project?

Response: This is required, Contractor to send VA email stating employees have had a test done and results came back negative.

RFI #11 – Specification Section 01 91 00, Part 1.8-C states that the VA will hire the Commissioning Agent (CxA) under a separate contract. Will the VA confirm that formal commissioning will be required for this project and that the VA will hire the CxA and that this will not be a cost to the Contractor?

Response: Contractor is responsible for CxA for this project.

RFI #12 – Will the VA provide a current HAZMAT Survey for the areas scheduled for disturbance or demolition? Does the VA have any knowledge of any asbestos or LBP in the areas scheduled for disturbance?

Response: No HAZMAT survey to provide, No known asbestos in project area.

RFI #13 – The Specification call for schedule 80, The existing is what was clear schedule 80 is schedule 80 Gray acceptable?

Response: Match existing use clear schedule 80, do not use schedule 80 Gray

RFI #14 – Crawl Space head clearance, is a measurement available for Crawl Space head clearance and or pictures?

Response: Head space is approximately 4 ft.

RFI #15 Temporary RO System required, is a temporary RO System required during demolition and construction? How long can the System be down?

Response: System may be down for 72 hrs max. Work to be done preferably on a Federal Holiday weekend. If contractor is unsure system switch over can be completed in this time frame, then a temp system will be needed.

RFI #16 Clarification of Working Hours,The Specification calls for 8:00AM To 4:00PM Regular Week Days. Is there any special requirement for working Swing Shifts, Midnight Shifts, Weekend, and or Holidays?

Response: Above ceiling work and wall mounting work can be done prior to system change over. All work must be done during working hours as cited in the specifications as 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday. The RO system switchover should be the only part of the project to take place over non business hours or federal holiday weekend, because the system can only be down for 72 hours max. However, the contractor, must coordinate and gain prior approval from the COR if any irregular hours are required to do work and are needed, to ensure coordination with the department. CO has final approval, contractor must give a week notice to the VA for approval.

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