S05 - RFIs - 02022026 - Bldg 73 - Minneapolis.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Questions and Answers document for a Building 73 renovation project at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (RFQ: 36C77626R0016, issued 02/02/2026).
The document addresses three contractor inquiries regarding the solicitation. First, regarding pricing requirements, offerors are instructed to reference Section 2.7 Source Selection for Phase 1 and Phase 2 instructions, with pricing information to be requested only from offerors invited to participate in Phase 2; no pricing is required during the design phase portion of Phase 1. Second, regarding existing building plans, the Government confirmed that the most recent documentation provided as part of the solicitation represents the current available plans. Third, regarding VA PIV (Personal Identity Verification) badge requirements, the Government clarified that all personnel working within VA facilities or accessing VA information systems must obtain a VA PIV Card. Badging requirements and procedures are available at the VA Office of Security and Preparedness website. Contractors must immediately commence the VA PIV process with the Contracting Officer's Representative upon provision of bonds and must have PIV Cards before commencing work on-site.
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RFP: 36C77626R0016
Request for Information Project: Building 73 Renovation – 618-195
Minneapolis Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN
RFQ: 36C77626R0016
02/02/2026
NO. QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
1. Related to A.3 Price/Cost Schedule – The proposal is in two phases design and Bid, can you clarify if we are required to complete item 002 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION amounts and POP during the design phase portion of the proposal?
Please reference Section 2.7 Source Selection of the solicitation for the Phase 1 and 2 instructions. A proposal to include pricing information will only be requested from those offerors invited to participate in Phase 2.
2. Can you provide the most up to date existing plans for the existing building for reference?
The most recent docs are what we have provided as part of the solicitation.
3. Will the Government provide detailed written requirements for contractor badging? Please clarify the process for obtaining PIV badges, including required documentation, background checks, and estimated processing timeframes.
Regardless of affiliation, everyone working within VA facilities or requiring access to VA information systems requires a VA PIV Card. PIV badging requirements can be found at:
https://www.osp.va.gov/How_To_Get_A_VA_ID_Badge.
asp Immediately after the bonds are provided to the Government, the contractor shall immediately start working with the identified COR at the site to commence the VA PIV process for all known contractor personnel that will be working the project. All contractors must have a PIV Card in order to work on site.
https://www.osp.va.gov/How_To_Get_A_VA_ID_Badge.asp https://www.osp.va.gov/How_To_Get_A_VA_ID_Badge.asp
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