RFI Responses - RFP 36C26124R0036 - PAD B100 Chiller Room Leak Detector Replacement.pdf

36C26124R0036 - PAD B100 Chiller Room Leak Detector Replacement -RFI Responses

1. RFI Question #1 - Please confirm this project contemplates no environmental hazard remediation such as ACM, Lead, PCBs, etc.

VA Response: Yes, this project does contemplate hazard remediation.

2. Please confirm if environmental hazards are encountered during construction, they will be treated as a Differing Site Condition and handled under the Contract Changes clause.

VA Response: If Differing Site Conditions are encountered, we will follow the guidance IAW 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions.

3. Confirm the old leak detection system can be demolished, and new leak detection system installed in the old locations? This would require a few days of down time for the leak detection system.

VA Response: Yes, the old leak detection system can be demolished as the new system will be installed in the original

4. The Period of Performance isn’t commensurate with the SOW. The on-site work will require 30 days, and the lead time for the leak detection will be 4-6 weeks. Please adjust the POP accordingly.

VA Response: The Period of Performance will be 72 days from the date of Notice to Proceed. This shall include the on-site work, demolition of the old leak detection system, and lead time for the leak detection system.

5. Does the VA have mechanical, electrical, and architectural as-builts that can be provided prior to the bid date?

VA Response: No, there are not any mechanical, electrical, and architectural as-builts.

6. Will the VA clarify whether the Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of CQC and SSHO, or will a separate individual be required for either of those two roles?

VA Response: Yes, the VA confirms that the Site Superintendent can be duly qualified and may service the roles of CQC and SSHO.

7. RFP, Part 3.2-4 lists the government furnished equipment for this project. Will the VA supply the equipment cut sheets / specifications for all of the VA furnished equipment prior to the bid date?

VA Response: Per RFP paragraph, 3.2-4, Government-Furnished property will not be provided for this requirement.

8. Does the VA expect any hazardous materials (ACM, LBP, etc.) will be encountered or disturbed during the course of this project?

VA Response: No, the VA does not expect any hazardous material to be encountered or disturbed during the course of this project.

9. Will the VA furnish a current HAZMAT Survey for the areas and materials involved with this project, prior to the bid date?

VA Response: No, the VA does not intend to furnish a current HAZMAT Survey for this requirement.

10. Floorplan Will floor plans be provided to help us determine the location of the remote display in relation to the leak detector and the chillers?

VA Response: A floor plan for the ECC Room can be provided.

11. Device Locations:

The SOW mentions installing (3) horns and (3) pull stations. Are locations specified for these devices?

VA Response: The locations are as follows: both exit doors and in space.

12. Chill Gard 5000 Configuration:

This unit has an option for a unit-mounted strobe. Would that be considered one of the required horn/strobes, or are all three expected to be wall-mounted in separate locations?

VA Response: Yes, there is a consideration.

13. Lockout Panel Location:

Where is the existing control panel that would be used to lock out the existing leak detection system?

VA Response: A walk will be required to be performed with an electrician upon award of the contract.

14. Is VA providing specifications and are submittals required for this project?

VA Response: Yes, the specifications are uploaded into the RFP. There is only one specification submitted at this time.

15. RFP requires the Project to be completed in 15 days after NTP. Can VA issue admin NTP after award for submittal (product approval) procurement & delivery of materials?

VA Response : The Period of Performance will be 72 days from the date of Notice to Proceed. This shall include the on-site work, demolition of the old leak detection system, and lead time for the leak detection system.

16. Please confirm if work is to be performed on weekdays. No weekend or night work required.

VA Response: The work can be scheduled on the weekend if requested by the contractor, but weekend work is not required.

17. Can VA provide delivery schedule of VF supplied equipment that will be contractor installed?

VA Response: No, the VA cannot provided delivery schedule of the VF supplied equipment.

18. Contractor is required to provide mounting for VF/CI equipment, can VA provide product information of the equipment listed in the RFP?

VA Response: No, the contractor is not required to provide moutning for the VF/CI equipment.

19. Can VA provide as-built drawings for bidder reference.

VA Response: No, there are not any mechanical, electrical, and architectural as-builts.