36C78619B0015-0002001.docx

RFI's for Solicitation #:36C78619B0015.

1. Per section 2.3, Submission of Bids, please confirm that electronic (email) submission of bids is acceptable. NO the preference is hard copy, Fed ex to the address on file.

Kellyann Bruno National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 18434 Joplin Rd Triangle, VA 22172

1. Section 01 00 02 C. Guards. States that the General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project when theft or vandalism warrants. This is not quantifiable for bidding purposes. How are the bidding GC’s to address and price this item? Disregard this RFP requirement

1. Section 01 00 02 F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions. This section states that access for vehicles are limited to dropping off materials and supplies. Please confirm daily construction vehicles for contractors are acceptable. VA NCA does not want contractor’s personal and commercial vehicles parked within the cemetery grounds, they can come in to drop of materials, tools and equipment but cannot remain parked there.

1. One section of the drawings are corrupt and can’t be viewed. We request to extend the RFI due date and the bid date to accommodate questions and pricing to a time after the drawings are posted and viewable. See attached bk 03

1. At this time, the contractors can’t foresee any damages to the existing roads. If cracks and potholes appear during or after construction, will the contractor be responsible for repairs? If so, how are we to price the repairs since it is not quantifiable? A site survey will be done by the contractor prior to construction start, any pre-existing conditions of damage or disrepair is to be identified during this pre-construction survey. Any damage done to roads, curbs, walkways, etc. during construction will be the contractor’s responsibility to fix without additional cost to the Federal Government.

1. 01 00 02 I. States to provide Construction Fence as indicated on drawings. What page of the drawings shows where the fence is to be located? Construction fence must be provided at the perimeter of all areas of new work to shield areas from view and prevent visitor access.

1. Section 01 00 02 states that AutoCAD drawings shall be provided at the completion of the work. Will the Government provide existing AutoCAD drawings to the low bidder? The government will provide the CAD drawings to the successful bidder upon reception of a release agreement.

1. Section 01 00 02 1.27 states to provide the VA with 250 to 300 digital images per week and these images must be identified with Project Number, the date each photo is taken and a “unique” identifier for each photo. Please confirm this is correct. This is overkill and the result of utilizing a boiler plate specification master. Daily reports with 6 to 8 photos a day will be adequate.

1. Section 01 74 19. Please confirm that records are to be kept per LEED standards. Disregard this requirement.