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07-24-2025

618-25-4-6954-0045

618-CSI-230

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite C125 Omaha NE 68102-2077

36C263 Michael W. Freeman Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite C125 Omaha NE 68102-2077 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26325B0017 06-18-2025

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 08-07-2025 2:00 PM CDT

618-3650162-6954-854200-3220 23CINRMS0

PN: 618-CSI-230, Upgrade Cath Lab#4 Project Location: Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

POC: Michael W. Freeman, Michael.Freeman3@va.gov

Solicitation 36C26325B0017 is hereby amended with the following changes:

A. Answer vendor questions and RFI's and incorporate FINAL CDs_ SPEC VOL 2, and the final addendum and post the teams meeting bid opening information.

B. Change the Bid Opening due date from July 31, 2025, at 2:00PM to August 7, 2025, at 2:00PM CT.

C. The teams meeting call in information is inserted into this amendment

d. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Gregg R. Sutcliffe Supervisory Contract Specialist

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36C26325B0017 Upgrade Cath Lab (MPLS) Solicitation Questions and Answers

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I believe spec sections 26 05 11, 26 05 26, 26 05 36, 26 08 00, and 26 29 21 are missing from the spec book for this project. Do you have any information on this?

The specifications are attached to this amendment

1. Drawing GC131 note IC16 states “Use window for construction exhaust”- Is this acceptable to use for ICRA HEPA Negative air exhaust back into the hospital space?

a. No, The ICRA HEPA Negative air must be exhausted outside.

2. Does ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust need to be vented directly outside?

a. Yes

3. Can ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust be vented back into the hospital space?

a. No

4. Can ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust be vented back into a return air duct?

a. No

5. Drawing detail 5 / GC131 shows a 1-hour construction barrier. With the existing interstitial space, this detail is not constructable. Can the VA please provide an updated detail?

a. The interstitial level deck is 1-hour rated. The 1-hour construction barrier shall terminate at the underside of this deck and sealed to meet the rating indicated on the drawings

6. Is a 1-hour fire rated construction barrier required?

a. Yes

7. Is STARC wall acceptable for construction barrier use?

a. Yes

8. In regard to the construction barrier, how much hallway space are we required to preserve for VA use in corridor C3-92?

a. 8 feet

9. ICRA class 4 group IV requires personnel to enter through an ante room and be vacuumed using HEPA vacuum before leaving or don/doff PPE. Will this be required for work in this space?

a. Yes, the scope and location of the work require hard barriers with an ante room and negative pressure. Workers should utilize the anteroom to ensure no debris is tracked outside the construction area.

10. Note CA2 on Drawing GC 132 calls for keypad access. Will VA keycard access be granted for contractors working in this area or will VA escort be required?

a. Contractors will have to get a PIV card to access the area. The VA will also have to arrange with the Research department to allow contractors to obtain access to the area. If contractors don’t have a PIV card, they’ll need to be escorted by VA staff.

11. Is any fireproofing repair required?

a. Yes

12. If fireproofing repair is required, can the VA please provide a specification for fireproofing?

a. Spec Section 07 80 00 Applied Fireproofing will be issued in Addendum #1.

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13. Spec Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications Section 1.1B.1, indicated this section is for wall and ceiling mounted items. Does this spec section apply for the lead lined door assembly in Detail 2/AE601?

a. Yes, Specification Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications will be revised in Addendum #1 to include this scope

14. Detail 2 / AE601 shows 2 ½” x 2” x 3/8” steel angles attached to the floor and the ceiling. Can the VA please provide connection details?

a. Revised details and specifications will be issued in Addendum #1.

15. Detail 2 / AE601 shows 2 ½” x 2” x 3/8” steel angles attached to the floor and the ceiling. Can the VA please provide details for the connection to the interstitial space?

a. Revised details and specifications will be issued in Addendum #1.

16. Detail 2 / AE601 shows 2 ½” x 2” x 3/8” steel angles attached to the floor and the ceiling. Does this connection need to run from the structural concrete floor, through the interstitial space, and attach to the structural floor above?

a. Yes, revised details and specifications will be issued in Addendum #1.

17. Detail 2 / AE601 shows 2 ½” x 2” x 3/8” steel angles attached to the floor and the ceiling. Is connection to the existing interstitial beams acceptable?

a. Yes, revised details and specifications will be issued in Addendum #1.

18. Detail 2 / AE601 shows 2 ½” x 2” x 3/8” steel angles attached to the floor and the ceiling. If a connection to the interstitial space beams is made and fireproofing is disturbed, do we need to repair the fireproofing?

a. Yes. Per AE131, fireproofing shall be unpierced. Any subcontractor penetrating the fireproofing shall be required to replace fireproofing to the original condition and fire rating, at the subcontractors expense.

19. Detail 2 / AE601 shows 2 ½” x 2” x 3/8” steel angles attached to the floor and the ceiling. Are these steel angles required to be painted?

a. Any structural steel (red steel) is required to be fireproofed.

20. Detail 2 / AE601 calls for a two-piece hollow metal frame lead lined. Is a knock down frame acceptable?

a. No

21. Detail 2 / AE601 calls for a two-piece hollow metal frame lead lined. Is this frame required to be a welded frame?

a. Yes

22. Note DE11 on drawing AD131 calls to remove drywall. Is this existing drywall lead lined?

a. Assume perimeter wall in Cath Lab space are lead lined

23. Can the VA please provide an accessory backing detail for wall mounted accessories?

a. Backing details will be issued in Addendum #1.

24. Detail 1 / AE131 shows note FL10 in room 3J140A. This note appears to be for a door. Is there to be a door in this location?

a. Note indicated at this location should be FL11. This note will be revised in Addendum #1.

25. Note FL6 on drawing AE131 indicates a new scrub sink is to be installed. What is the backing requirements for this scrub sink?

a. Backing details will be issued in Addendum #1. General Contractor to coordinate backing requirements with sink manufacturer.

26. Note FL3 on drawing AE131 indicates to reinstall lead apron racks. What are the backing requirements for the lead apron racks?

a. Backing details will be issued in Addendum #1.

27. Detail 12 / AE211 calls for an under-cabinet light. What is the thickness of this under cabinet light to allow for the face of the cabinet door to extend below the light?

a. Refer to E600 for light fixture schedule & product recommendations.

28. Are any plastic laminate cabinets required?

a. Refer to interior finish plans for material requirements

29. Detail 11 / AE211 calls for an in-wall support bracket. Can the VA please provide the details of this bracket?

a. Revised details will be issued in Addendum #1

30. Specification Section 21 13 13 Section 2.1.B.4 calls for nonferrous piping. Is any nonferrous piping required for this project?

a. No

31. Specification Section 21 13 13 Section 2.1.B.6 states that flexible sprinkler hose shall be FM approved. Is flexible sprinkler hose allowable for this project?

a. No

32. Specification Section 01 45 00 Section 3.4.A states the Safety and Health Manager (SSHO) from specification section 01 35 26 reports to an official independent from the CQC system manager. Can the Safety and Health Manager (SSHO) also serve the role of CQC system manager?

a. Per Spec 01 35 26 section 1.6C the Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control Manager CANNOT be the same person.

33. Can the CQC system Manager also serve as the Superintendent?

a. Per Spec 01 35 26 section 1.6C the Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control Manager CANNOT be the same person.

34. Specification Section 01 45 00 Section 3.4.B states the CQC system Manager is to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, construction person. Is the CQC System Manager required to have a bachelor’s degree?

a. No. 5 years of validated QC experience is acceptable.

35. Specification Section 01 45 00 Section 3.4.B states the CQC system Manager is to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, construction person. Is the CQC System Manager required to have a bachelor’s degree in construction management?

a. No. 5 years of validated QC experience is acceptable.

36. Specification Section 01 45 00 Section 3.4.B states the CQC system Manager is to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, construction person. Is 5 years’ experience for the CQC System Manager acceptable instead of a bachelor’s degree?

a. Yes, 5 years of validated CQC experience is acceptable

37. Can a single superintendent “triple hat” by Performing the role of Superintendent, SSHO, and CQC System Manager?

a. Per the specifications, the Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control Manager CANNOT be the same person.

38. Detail 7 / AE211 shows a 48” Desk. What are the details of this desk and who is this provided by?

a. Desk to be provided by the VA. The note will be revised in Addendum #1 for this to be NIC. This is a sit-stand desk that will be provided by the VA

39. Drawing AE 211 details 1 and 7 show large monitors. What are the mounting requirements and backing requirements for these monitors?

a. Backing details will be issued in Addendum #1

40. In accordance with VA program guide PG 18-14 is Room 3J-140 Cath lab classified as a surgical suite?

a. Yes

41. If Room 3J-140 Cath lab is classified as a surgical suite, does the resinous floor need to be applied in a screed and trowel method as in VA TIL Specification 09 67 23.30 - Section 2.1.C.2.c?

a. Yes, Specification Section 09 67 23.30 will be issued in Addendum #1.

42. Does the project require Specification Section 09 67 23.30 for the epoxy floor?

a. Specification Section 09 67 23.30 will be issued in Addendum #1

43. Current project specification 09 67 23 Section 2.1.A.1.b calls for a broadcast aggregate. Is this acceptable for Room 3J-140 Cath Lab?

a. No, Specification Section 09 67 23 will be replaced with 09 67 23.30 in Addendum #1.

44. The materials schedule on drawing AF101 calls for RES-1 and RES-2 to be DUR A FLEX Decorative trowel quartz system. Is this product acceptable to the VA?

a. Yes, resinous floor products requested by MPLS VA Interior Designer during 100% Review.

45. Specification Section 09 67 23 Section 2.1 calls for DUR A FLEX Hybri-Flex EQ (self-Leveling broadcast quartz). Is this product acceptable to the VA?

a. No, self-leveling broadcast quartz is not acceptable per Section 09 67 23.30. Sherwin Williams has recommended the Resuflor Screed III system in replacement of this product.

46. Is the specified resinous flooring allowed to be installed as scheduled with integral base as indicated in detail 2/AF101?

a. Yes, integral base is allowed for both RES-1 and RES-2

47. Note EE1 on drawing QH130 indicates that existing equipment is to be temporarily stored until construction is complete. Who is responsible for moving the equipment to storage?

a. The VA Biomed and Cath Lab Staff will move the existing equipment that will be temporarily stored.

48. Note EE1 on drawing QH130 indicates that existing equipment is to be temporarily stored until construction is complete. Who is responsible for providing storage?

a. During construction, the Cath Holding Room (3J-139) will be used as a temporary storage space for the relocated equipment.

49. Note EE1 on drawing QH130 indicates that existing equipment is to be temporarily stored until construction is complete. Is there space to store this equipment on site?

a. During construction, the Cath Holding Room (3J-139) will be used as a temporary storage space for the relocated equipment.

50. What are the backing and mounting requirements for the equipment on the equipment list on drawing QH130?

a. Backing details will be issued in Addendum #1. General Contractor to coordinate backing requirements with equipment manufacturer

51. Are the ¾” dia rod hangers indicated on drawing S101 to be mounted to the interstitial beams?

a. S201 calls for the ¾” dia. Rod hangers. Detail 1/S201 shows the rod attaching to a 4” section of steel tube with a nut and washer, the steel tube is welded to the existing interstitial beam. This is similar to how the original rods were connected per the existing structural drawings

52. Can the VA please provide a connection detail for the ¾” dia rod hangers indicated on drawing S101?

a. S201 calls for the ¾” dia. rod hangers. Detail 1/S201 shows the rod attaching to a 4” section of steel tube with a nut and washer, the steel tube is welded to the existing interstitial beam. Additionally, detail 2/S201 shows the top of the hanger rod connecting with a coupler to the threaded rod anchor that is drilled and epoxied into the existing concrete beams

53. Are the ¾” dia rod hangers indicated on drawing S101 required to go through the interstitial and mount to the structural concrete floor above the interstitial space?

a. The ¾” dia. rod hangers are connected to the top of the interstitial beams per detail 1/S201 and connected to the bottom of the concrete floor beams per detail 2/S201.

54. Is it acceptable to drill the hole 1’3” into the structural concrete for the ¾” dia threaded rod as indicated on detail 2/S101?

a. Yes, it is acceptable to drill and epoxy the ¾” dia. threaded rod per detail 2/S201. The lap slices in the concrete beam should be stacked vertically due to the original connections using inserts in this area. We recommend scanning for rebar prior to drilling to ensure that no rebar is hit while drilling.

55. When drilling the hole 1’3” into the structural concrete for the ¾” dia threaded rod as indicated on detail 2/S101, is there any care to be taken for the existing rebar on the structural concrete?

a. Yes Additional Question and Answers

1. Is the project tax-exempt? If so, will a certificate be provided?

0. The project is not tax-exempt.

1. Can the Superintendent also serve in a dual role as either the Quality Control Manager or SSHO? If so, which role is permissible?

1. Per the specifications, the Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control Manager CANNOT be the same person

1. Is it acceptable for the Superintendent to serve in a triple-hat capacity as Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and SSHO?

2. Per the specifications, the Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control Manager CANNOT be the same person.

1. What are the anticipated working hours?

3. Working hours are to be coordinated with the COR per the project Scope of Work.

1. Are PIV badges required? If so, could you please outline the requirements?

4. Yes. PIV badges are required. The requirements are the OF-306 (Declaration for Federal Employment), WMC Self Certification Form, WMC Fingerprinting Request Form, and the WMC Contractor Request Form.

1. I'm working on putting a bid together for the Stainless-Steel Casework and I noticed there wasn't a tentative schedule. Will one be coming out so we can reach out to our vendors for special discounting?

5. No

1. Ref: 014500 3.4 Quality Control

6. Question: Will an onsite QC manager with 20 plus years supervision experience be acceptable in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management QC Manager?

0. Validated experience as a CQC manager is acceptable.

1. Ref: Laydown and Staging

7. Question: Please provide the designated location for construction laydown and staging for items such as dumpster, storage container, and trailer.

0. A staging area will need to be coordinated with the COR.

0. A location for a jobsite trailer can be coordinated with COR.

0. A location for a storage container to be placed on VA CAMPUS can be coordinated with the COR.

0. A dumpster can be coordinated to be placed on the VA CAMPUS.

Additional Questions

See Attachment_AS06_Bidder Questions and Answers-4 Pages See RFI Question_ 1 Page A.1 List of Attachments

See attached document: AS02_UPGRADE CATH LAB 4_FINAL CDs_SPEC VOL 2_Pages 674.

See attached document: AS06_17179 Bidder Questions and Answers_4 Pages.

See attached document: AS06_JV RFI’s MNVA Cath Lab.

See attached document: AS06_UPGRADE CATH LAB4_FINAL ADDEDDUM 1_05.23.2025_46 Pages.

PN: 618-CSI-230, Upgrade Cath Lab (MPLS)