S05 RFI 005 Response 36C26125R0071 Power Upgrade.pdf

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) Form for the VANCHCS McClellan Bldg 98 Power Upgrade project (Solicitation Number 36C26125R0071). The RFI, dated 07/30/2025, seeks clarification on conduit specifications for an electrical infrastructure upgrade. Specifically, the contractor inquired about using a second unintended path for the neutral grounding bond instead of PVC conduits, with the VA project manager responding that underground ductwork shall be PVC plastic and above-ground conduit shall be watertight rigid steel, with the contractor responsible for transitioning conduit types to meet National Electric Code (NEC) requirements.

The project is being managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration for a power upgrade at McClellan Building 98, located at 5342 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park, CA 95652. The RFI is part of the solicitation process, with responses to be submitted to Contracting Officer Jose Hernandez and Contract Specialist Nicole Renfrew by 9:00 AM PDT on August 13, 2025. The Amendment number for this RFI is 0002, and the VA Project Engineer/Manager is Fensua Vang.