RFI 010 Response 250521.pdf

36C26125R0047 | 36C261-25-AP-2824 | NRM 612A4-25-050 | Install Backflow Prevention Device MCC Bldg. 911

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(REQUEST FOR INFORMATION)

RFQ #: 36C26125R0047 CONTRACTOR RFI #: 010

PROJECT NAME: VANCHCS Install Backflow Prevention

Device MCC Bldg. 911

DATE REQUESTED: 05/16/25

ACQUISITION NO.:

N/A

REFERENCE: N/A

DRAWING: N/A SPECIFICATION SECTION: N/A

DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM OR INFORMATION BEING REQUESTED

Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.1-C states that the Material Testing Laboratory will be retained by the VA and not by the Contractor. Will the VA clarify whether the Contractor or the VA will be hiring the Testing Laboratory?

VA PROJECT MANAGER’S RESPONSE

The referenced statement is a provision to allow the Government to use testing laboratories retained by the VA to verify compliance. For excavation of the backflow assembly, installation of the device, component connections, placement and compaction of backfill, and verification that adequate system pressure is maintained following installation, the Contractor shall present documentation under the

Contractor’s purview, including lab and manufacturer reports to demonstrate that the specification requirements have been met. The Government will participate in final commissioning to ensure the fire code requirements are met, for which VA-retained assets will be used.

VA TRACKING # FOR ALL RFIs: 36C26125R0047 AMENDMENT #: 0002

VA PROJECT ENGINEER/MANAGER: DATE: 5/21/2025

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