Questions answered for vendor.pdf

Please see below.

1. Although the SOW provides sufficient informa�on regarding the objec�ve of this solicita�on and the criteria(s) for which the performance of the LOTO are to be in compliance with… there is not an equipment list or quan�ty of the assets that are include in this solicita�on.

List is atached. This project is an inventory, and this list can be used for quo�ng purposes but is not the firm list (up to 10% of assets could be added). Items to be added include the air handlers for the Omaha loca�on which are shown below (not included in the 10% men�oned above).

Please confirm receipt of this pre-bid RFI and provide comprehensive equipment lists for the Omaha and Grand Island campuses.

2. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the period of performance is ambiguous. The SF-1449 indicates 03/11/2024 to 06/01/2024 however the SOW (page 4-of-58) indicates 03/01/2024 – 06/01/2024. In either case there isn’t sufficient �me to site visit the 813,984 sq. � at VAMC Omaha and the 253,358 sq. � at VAMC Grand Island then submit ques�ons related to the site condi�ons, and all the other steps back and forth between VA and Contractor.

We respec�ully request bid closing date extension in accordance with all pending clarifica�ons and associated execu�on �me frames.

We can extend the bid closing date a�er site visits are offered. See below for site visit informa�on. New period of performance reads as 04/01/2024-07/01/2024

3. Per the SOW there are several building sites that are involved in this solicita�on. That said, we respec�ully request an organized site visit / review at each of the buildings prior to ques�on submital deadline and/or bid closing.

Site visits can be 3/11 0900-1100 (Omaha), 3/13 0900-1100 (Grand Island)

4. The SOW men�ons that the general contractor must be onsite for no less than 50% of the work. Does this include procedure genera�on ac�vi�es, or can procedure genera�on tasks be performed from a remote loca�on? General contractor should be onsite for 50% of the total onsite services. Procedure genera�on ac�vi�es remotely are not included in the total onsite services or the 50% of onsite services.

5. For the QR code links for each procedure: 1) Is the QR code itself supposed to link to a file on the internal VA network, or is the contractor supposed to provide hos�ng of electronic files for linking? And

2) Is there a con�ngency for areas with litle to no internet access where QR code links would not work?

(i.e., basement mechanical spaces, etc.)

Contractor shall provide all the binder page contents in Microso� Word files or some similar, editable format agreed upon by the VA representa�ves. Once the VA staff have reviewed and approved contractor provided procedures, QR codes can be generated. The QR code should link directly to the file generated off of the VA network. These files (linked to the QR codes) should be public interfacing (ie:

similar to manufacturer’s literature).

6. For the floor plans required to be annotated with asset numbers, will up to date copies of the floor plans be provided to the contractor upon award? If yes, what format will these be provided in?

These files will be provided in PDF.

7. In reference to the subject solicitation, please provide either an equipment count or the number of procedures contractors are meant to bid. The SOW currently does not give the information needed to submit an accurate quote.

Es�mated equipment to include are 413 assets between both sites.