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605-24-1-6076-0065

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs / VHA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center (VAMC) 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix AZ 85012-1839

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs / VHA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center (VAMC) 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix AZ 85012-1839 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26224Q0824 06-20-2024

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024 at 10:00 (PST) See CONTINUATION Page x The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received by the due date/time, and to add a site visit on 08/19/2024 at 09:00 PST. Please contact COR Jonathan S. McWhite, (909)825-7084 x2177, Jonathan.Mcwhite@va.gov to coordinate.

**SEE CONTINUATION PAGE(s)**

Norman Napper-Rogers Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOW-2023-0029

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ARC Flash Study Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J059 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Over and Above Services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J059 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

GRAND TOTAL

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center (VAMC) 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 1000

USA

909-825-7084 x2177 Jonathan.McWhite@va.gov

See attached document: S02 RFQ 36C26224Q0824_1 AMENDED 0002.

Arc Flash Analysis 36C26224Q0824

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

· Is there an existing Arc Flash study, and if so, what software was it produced with? There is an existing Arc Flash Study. We do not know the software use to produce it.

· Can you provide one-line diagrams of the existing system to be studied? Yes, one line can be supplied upon request after award.

· Is this Arc Flash study to include the 3 Phase 208/120V systems or only to the end of the 480V system? The Arc Flash study includes 3Phase 12kv, 3 Phase 408/277v, and 3 Phase 208/120v. Transformers, power panels, load centers, and disconnects.

· How should we incorporate the backup power system into our study? Analysis with both normal and backup systems connected (as may occur during transfer)? The flash study will cover the whole camps of VA Loma Linda Hospital electrical system normal and emergency systems.

· The SOW states labels are to be placed on all equipment analyzed. Some of this equipment does not require labeling per NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584, is it acceptable to adhere to standards and omit this equipment from labeling? All equipment would still be included in analysis, study deliverables, and final report. All equipment is to be labeled.

· In Section D, Item II. Background Information, it states the analysis shall be updated periodically. Is contractor responsible for the updates described, and does the VA anticipate how many updates will be needed within the PoP? Is this meant to be included in the Over and Above Services section of the Price Schedule? The arc flash analysis shall be updated when a major modification or renovation takes place. This will be covered under the Over and Above CLIN as needed with express authorization of the Contracting Officer.

· Instructions to Offerors states that VA Form 10091 and W-9 must be faxed to the VA Financial Service Center. Will attaching these forms to our bid submission via email fulfill this requirement? No, the VA Form 10091 and W-9 must be sent to Financial Services as this is for the processing of payment and vendor registration.

· Would the government consider removing the Electrical C-10 License requirement since the scope already requires a professional engineer to review the results? No.

· Would the government consider removing the Electrical C-10 License requirement since the scope already requires a professional engineer to review the results? We can add License Electrical Engineer to the requirements.

· Would the government consider replacing the Electrical C-10 License requirement with the understanding that the work must be performed by or under a licensed engineer? If the company is owner is a license C-10 they must have a license Electrical Engineer.

· Would the government consider changing the NAICS code to 541330 so Engineering Firms are not excluded? No this shall remain a service as to prevent further delay.

*Do not submit pricing for over and above CLIN 0002 as that is an as need service

· Is it necessary to have a C-10 license to bid and win this award? Yes, If the company is owner is a license C-10 they must have a license Electrical Engineer.

· If required, are there any alternate ways that we can pursue this opportunity? Response to the RFQ Solicitation is the only way to be considered.

· Can we partner with a subcontractor who has the C-10 license to meet this requirement? The Government is hiring a contractor to perform the work, they are 100% responsible for all aspects. The Government will not work with a subcontractor, that is the responsibility of the contractor.

· Can potential respondents have a date and time to walk the facility to conduct initial survey requested scope? Contact the COR Jonathan S. McWhite, (909)825-7084 x2177, Jonathan.Mcwhite@va.gov to coordinate. Scheduled for Monday August 19, 2024, at 9:00 am local time.

· Can we take photos of the equipment as part of the survey? Yes

· Are existing single-line drawings available for review and scope quantification? Yes

· Are there current As-built drawings of any modifications / additions since the last current single-line? No. there are some add panels that is not on the one line.

· Are all modifications or additions made since the most current single line documented and available? No. there are some add panels that is not on the one line.

· Are panels labeled with conductor sizes distances (feeder and to loads)? No.

· Is the most recent Arc-Flash report available for reference? Yes.

· What party is responsible for obtaining the utility data needed for the studies? Contractor.

· Is there more than one utility feed / meter section to the facility? Only one meter. There are 2 feeds.

· Each individual utility feed needs its own Arc Flash scope of work is this what is being requested? The Main Switchgear only has one feed coming into the hospital. The PE Gear that is owned by SCE has 2 feeds. The contractor will only work from the switchgear to all electrical rooms on camps.

· Can we get the one-line drawings for this project? Yes.