Questions from 36C26223Q1652.docx

1. 3.6 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, parts, tools, equipment, and supervision to clean, inspect, test, adjust, diagnose, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment located throughout the VAGLAHS Campus. To clarify is this asking that repairs be included on top of standard preventative maintenance work?

That is correct.

2. 3.8 The Contractor shall have access to the building automation system. The building automation systems contractor will be required to provide training to the proposed/incumbent technicians. Which BAS does this currently have?

Siemens Apogee BAS System.

3. 4.2.2 All typical repair and maintenance materials are included in this contract. All materials or parts specified to be replaced during routine services in accordance with the manufacturer’s service guidelines shall be included as part of this contract. The following are also included as part of this contract. • Compressor Maintenance and repair • Pipe insulation- Minor Repairs • Ductwork maintenance and repairs up to 12”- Minor Repairs • Air Flow Testing and adjustments • Chiller Services Maintenance and Repair • HVAC pumps, Motors and Drives Maintenance and Repair The contractor shall obtain and provide all parts, materials, and supplies necessary to perform scheduled maintenance, also known as periodic maintenance service, and shall be responsible for the cost of same within their base bid amount. All parts and supplies shall be approved IAW manufacture/industry standard. The contractor shall adhere to all manufacture’s requirements for scheduled maintenance (tasks, frequency, etc). as required to preserve all manufacturer’s warranty on the systems/equipment. All contractor personnel that will be performing scheduled maintenance during the contract and warranty period shall be a Certified Technician by the systems/equipment manufacturer to preserve the warranty on the systems/equipment. The contractor will also ensure that all scheduled maintenance is in compliance with all applicable codes and standards (ie., VA, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, OSHA,etc.). To clarify is this a request for an all inclusive quote on the listed repairs or will repairs be quoted and approved on an as needed basis?

All-inclusive quote on the listed repairs.

4. 4.6.1. The Contractor shall perform regular testing, trend data and prepare reports on a regular basis including but not limited to monitoring spaces such as Negative pressure rooms, Operating rooms, procedure rooms and any space of interest as requested by the facility. Pressurized (positive and negative) rooms shall be smoke tested for directional air flow and documented in the first week of February, March, May, June, August, September, November, December. Incorrect air flow will be reported to the COR immediately and corrected as soon as possible by the contractor. A written report of the conditions found and any corrections required shall be turned in to the COR by the 15th of each month listed, or the next business day following the 15th.

Under the Price/Cost Schedule- 0006 correlates with 4.6, and has no units (0.00). 0006AA correlates with 4.6.2 – Quarterly Space Differential Air Pressure Testing; and 0006AB correlates with PWS 4.6.3 Annual Crucial Area Validation.

Where in the Price/Cost Schedule are we to provide pricing for PWS 4.6.1?

The amendment incorporated 0006AC, 1006AC, 2006AC, 3006AC, 4006AC to provide pricing for PWS 4.6.1.

5. Could you please provide the filter list for the VFD’s and Chillers ?

The facility doesn’t have a listing of the filters for VFD/Chillers. The facility stated that there is an oil filter that should be included when maintenance is performed on the unit, according the manufacturers specifications.

6. Please confirm that Air Filters: Air Handling Units, Solar Inverters and Refrigeration Equipment have been removed from this requirement?

Air Filter replacement, solar inverters, and refrigeration equipment has been removed from the requirement.