Attachment 2 - Consolidated Q_A Fisher House Site Prep.pdf
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This document is a Consolidated Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a Fisher House Site Preparation project located in Detroit, Michigan. The Q&A addresses fourteen key inquiries related to the project, covering topics such as permitting responsibilities, contractor coordination, scheduling, project specifications, and administrative requirements. Notable details include the contractor being responsible for all permitting with the city of Detroit and Wayne County, the interchangeability of "Fisher House Contractor" and "VA Contractor" terms, and clarifications on project scheduling, site security, and project documentation. The document provides specific guidance on requirements such as in-house scheduling acceptance, document transmission methods, quality control management roles, and past performance project submissions for the federal contract opportunity associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin.
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Consolidated Question and Answers for Fisher House Site Preparation – Detroit, MI
NUMBER QUESTION ANSWER
1 The Wayne County General Notes on G-10 states that the contractor is responsible for coordination and permitting with the county.
Since this is a federal project, is the VAMC or contractor responsible for coordination of shutdowns and permits?
Contractor is responsible for all permitting with the city of Detroit and the county.
2 Is the contractor still responsible for coordinating shutdowns with the VAMC? Yes, if required.
3 The plans make references to “Fisher House Contractor” and “VA Contractor”. For bidding purposes, is there a difference between the two and are there any scope differences? They are interchangeable.
4 C-8.0 makes reference to a Nov. 2023 schedule. Is this schedule to be followed by the awarded contractor?
Project schedule is created in accordance with the specifications and submitted to the COR for review and approval.
5 Is utility, inlet, and catch basin work the responsibility of the VA contractor? No. Sidewalk, curbing, and green space only .
Which specifications supersede for this project – the ones on C-12.0 and C-12.1 or the ones provided by the VA in attachment 06?
The contract drawings and specification's work to support each other. If there is a conflict between the site conditions, drawings, and specifications, the specifications supersede.
7 Which phase does the asphalt paving fall into? Phase 1 or Phase 2? Curbing and gutter work
8 Section 01 00 00 – 1.5C contains the following language;
Guards:
• The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.
• The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.
• The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.
- Can the VA please advise if this requirement is applicable as there is a large cost impact on hiring a guard for the project.
This was a requirement of the original design, it should have been removed. If the company that is awarded the contract chooses to leave their equipment, tools, etc. on the site after hours they will be responsible for stolen, or vandalized property.
9 Per 01 00 00 – 1.11, is a professional surveying service required for this project?
What are the requirements and scope for the surveyor? As defined in the project specifications.
Consolidated Question and Answers for Fisher House Site Preparation – Detroit, MI
10 Does the scheduling consultant in 01 32
16.15 of the specification need to be a licensed third-party scheduling firm or can the scheduling be done by an in-house representative?
In-house is acceptable as long as the schedule is submitted timely for review and the order of operations make sense.
11 Is submittal exchange or another document transmission required for this contract? If so, is the VA carrying the cost?
Submittal exchange or Procore can be used.
The contractor is responsible for the cost.
12 Can the Quality Control Manager role be fulfilled by the site superintendent or project manager? Yes
13 Is triple hatting between the SSHO, QCM, and superintendent allowed? Yes
Is there a cost magnitude or completion date requirement for the Volume 1 past performance projects?
No, there is no cost magnitude requirement, but projects must be completed within 5 years of the RFQ. Please refer to section 2.9, Information to be Submitted, under Volume I details on pages 9-10.
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