S06 Responses to Vendor Questions 36C26326B0010 0003.docx

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03-19-2026

656-21-114 36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26326B0010 02-20-2026

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See CONTINUATION Page

See following pages.

Eric Reis Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2023-0101

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The purpose of this amendment is to respond to vendor questions, publish new solicitation attachments and provide the sign-in sheet from the site visit.

St. Cloud VA Health Care System Steam Mains Vendor Questions and VA Responses Vendor Questions in Bold/VA Responses in Red

1. Can the VA clarify who is to hold the CxA contract? 01 91 00 indicates the VA holds the CxA contract.

The contractor shall provide a commissioning agent. See 01 45 00 part 3.4.c

2. Can the VA clarify if there is any DDC aspects of the project. We do not see anything indicated in the CD's.

Correct. Confirming that there are no requirements for DDC controls within this project.

3. Is there an asbestos and lead report provided for the areas we are working in? is so can you provide this report?

See Attached Survey Reports.

4. The contaminated soils quantity indicted in section 02 82 11 does the 300 sqft for building 48 is additional quantity over the 44,665 sqft or is this the total?

44,665 is the total square footage

5. The contaminated soils quantity indicated in section 02 82 11 you identify the sqft area to be removed is there a defined depth that needs to be removed? Can you provide the cubic foot or cubic yards required to be removed.

Approx 6-8 in depth would be recommended along with verifying that no contaminated soil or debris is found or left behind

6. Can you clarify if any piping insulation has any asbestos containing materials?

All samples, including hard white pipe fitting insulation sampled in these areas were found to contain NO asbestos.

7. Can the superintendent perform dual hat responsibility’s functions as superintendent and quality control manager?

Yes. See 01 35 26, Quality Control, and 01 00 00, General Requirements

8. Can the superintendent perform dual hat responsibility’s functions as superintendent and SSHO manager?

Yes. See 01 35 26, Safety, and 01 00 00, General Requirements

9. Can the superintendent perform triple hat responsibility’s functions as superintendent, QCM, and SSHO manager?

Yes.

10. Does the Period of performance account for badging and lead times?

Yes.

11. Section 01 00 00 1.3 Photographic Documentation – Can the project superintendent provide the construction photos and utilize an -I phone Yes.

12. Can you clarify and confirm the commissioning agent is hired by the VA The contractor shall provide a commissioning agent. See 01 45 00 part 3.4.c

13. Will power be provided to the primary staging area location noted for an office trailer?

No

14. Can you provide location of Parking and staging area assigned to this project?

Parking and staging areas assigned to this project will be located in the gravel parking lot on the east side of the campus.

15. Can the site visit Attendee list please be provided?

See Attached

16. Can you clarify if any sprayed fireproofing is required to be repaired for the steam line support hangers?

All new piping hangers to be fireproofed as required, correction of any fireproofing for existing hangers would be addressed through RFI’s or document modifications.

17. Will the VA accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal platform?

Yes.

18. Will the VA accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary RFI’s and Project Management platform?

Yes.

19. Is there any seismic design requirements for piping, electrical or vaults required for this project?

No.

20. Can the onsite CQC Manager have construction experience with the same qualifications as the superintendent in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management?

Yes, five years’ experience can substitute for the educational requirement. See 01 35 26, Quality Control

21. Is there any requirements for blast rated components?

No

22. Will any of the commissioning for this project require commissioning services for existing systems in the building?

Only new or modified systems require commissioning services.

23. Note 7 on sheet M101 is noted to provide support platform – can you define the size of the platform and any steps, railings that are required?

Provide a non-caged ships ladder on each side of the pipe. There will not be room for railings.

24. Sheet S102 – vault demolition plans detail 1,2,3,4 indicates hatched walls are these existing walls ? are these walls required to be removed?

The hatched walls are sections of the wall to be removed. These walls are below grade to allow pipe to enter the existing tunnel.

25. Please indicate location that we are to pipe the high pressure condensate to from the trap stations?

There are several condensate pumping stations, refer to drawing M302 for those locations. Contractor should tie end-of main traps into nearest appropriate condensate return line. For purposes of bidding, it should be assumed that point of connection will be within 25’ of steam trap, if there are areas found during construction that exceed that distance then a formal modification will be issued for cost/schedule impact.

26. Is there a contractor staging area for this project? If so, will power be available for an office trailer?

Parking and staging areas assigned to this project will be located in the gravel parking lot on the east side of the campus. No trailer power is available.

27. Sheet HA001 shows the locations identified to have Asbestos contaminated soil. B48 is not marked on this sheet, yet calls out for abatement of soil on sheet HA002. Please confirm the abatement work scope and areas to be abated.

Confirming abatement is required in Building 48 where shown on sheet HA002.

28. Are there any project phasing requirements?

Outages for tie-in points to each building will need to be closely coordinated, along with overall connections of parallel main into existing 8” HPS piping. VA may request to limit areas of construction to minimize disruption of occupants before moving on to next area, and pressure testing partial sections of piping may be required, but no strict phasing requirements should be necessary.

29. Is this work considered “warm weather seasonal” only time frame or will the VA be prepared to lose steam temporarily in the colder months?

Construction of the new vaults will require temperatures warm enough to dig and pour concrete. Installation of the new piping can be performed year-round except for the final tie-ins to the existing system which will require scheduled shutdowns. Shutdowns shall be carefully planned to ensure the least amount of feasible downtime. Steam system shutdowns shall be scheduled with the VA and occur during warm weather when the steam usage is lower.

30. Does the Period of Performance account for badging? If not, can some additional time be included?

Yes

31. Can the Superintendent carry any other roles such as QC or SSHO?

Yes, they can be both.

32. Can the QC also act as the SSHO? And/or vice-versa Yes, they can be both.

33. Temp chain link fencing requirements or will silt fencing be the only requirement for exterior work areas?

Contractor should include temporary chain link fencing around the perimeter of each vault excavation in addition to the silt fence that is shown on attached civil plans D101 rev 1 and D102 rev 1.

34. Will the steam shutdown be able to be performed during normal working hours?

The shutdown will depend on the building, occupants and time of year. For bidding purposes, anticipate after hours shutdowns however it will be dictated by the discretion of the COR.

35. Ref drawing S202- Can elevation details be provided to show dimensions between top of W8x10 beam and concrete floor structure above? Will the beams be anchored into structure above or just mounted to steel columns? Will base plate of 3x3 columns need to be offset to allow column to be placed tight up to the existing concrete building columns. During walk through it appeared there is much congestion in the crawlspace that may interfere with columns and beams depending on what elevation the beams are to be mounted. Will any piping of other utilities require relocating and if so can more details be provided?

See the attached picture IMG_0806. The sheet note on Sheet S202 references to have the GC determine the best elevation for the steel. The elevation of the W8X10 will not be a structural factor in the beams performance. The framing can be above the mechanical piping or below depending on the existing conditions that will allow the best framing solution for each condition due to the mechanical congestion.

36. Ref drawing S301- Does vaults A, B, C and D require a new concrete floor? If so how thick and will they be reinforced? Does the existing vault D have a concrete floor that needs to be removed for new construction? If so how thick is the existing floor?

Concrete Slabs are not required, if it would be the best interest of the VA a 4” Concrete would be the recommended size with #4 each way @ 1’-6”o.c.. It appears that there is an existing slab in Vault D that would be required to be removed, please verify that this slab or portions of slabs exists.

37. Ref drawing S301 detail C- This detail illustrates a CMU foundation wall. Are the foundation walls in building 48, 49, 50 and 51 reinforced concrete or grout filled CMU. If concrete, would there be an existing brick ledge cast into the concrete wall? If a CMU foundation exist, does the brick veneer rest on the foundation footing?

The foundations are concrete. The locations of the vault lids that are above the ground frame into the walls which are CMU. From the attached picture IMG_0805 it appears that the brick ledge is part of the foundation wall.

38. Ref 01 45 00- 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 ?

Specifications require the QC manager to have a degree in the applicable fields

39. Ref 01 45 00- Can the superintendent perform QC Manager duties?

Yes, the superintendent can double hat as the QC manager The foundations are concrete. The locations of the vault lids that are above the ground frame into the walls which are CMU. From the attached picture IMG_0805 it appears that the brick ledge is part of the foundation wall.

40. The spec is only calling for Calcium Silicate for the HPS main. Will fiberglass be allowed as a substitute due to the space requirements needed for the Calcium Silicate installation process? Would jacketing possibly be needed for the Calcium Silicate? Would jacketing be needed on the fiberglass?

Mineral Wool compliant with Specification 23 07 11, paragraph 2.2 will be an acceptable alternative to Calcium Silicate. Insulation thickness and R-Value shall match those listed in Pipe Application Schedule (paragraph 3.6) for Calcium Silicate, 6” thick for piping larger than 1-1/2”.

All steam and condensate piping insulation should be covered with Glass Cloth Jackets per specification 23 07 11, paragraph 2.6.E.

Attachments

· See attached document: S02 Demolition Plans 03122026.

· See attached document: S02 Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.

· See attached document: S02 St Cloud VAHCS - West Steam Main Asbestos Survey Report.

· See attached document: S02 St Cloud VA West Side Tunnels- Lead Paint Testing Report.

· See attached document: S02 IMG_0805.

· See attached document: S02 IMG_0806.