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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 09-27-2018 520-15-130

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Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300 Independence

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Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300 Independence

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44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36E77618R0102 09-05-2018

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See atached pages for Government Responses to Submitted Technical Questions.

This Amendment also reduces the minimum value of submitted relevant projects to $500,000.00 on the Biloxi VA Solar Array The Solicitation states relelant projects submitted for Past Performance must be valued at $1M - this amendment reduces the amount to $500,000.00.

Phase 1 Solicitation due date has been exteended to Friday, October 12th, 2018 at 1:00pm EST

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Carlton Moreland Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

1. Who is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for National Electrical Code (NEC) issues/questions/compliance?

The contractor shall request other government documentation deemed pertinent to the work accomplishment directly from the COR. The contractor shall consider the COR as the final source for needed government documentation when the contractor fails to secure the documents by other means. The contractor is expected to use common knowledge and resourcefulness in securing all other reference materials, standard industry publications, and related materials that are pertinent to the work.

2. Please confirm that no local or state licenses (electrical/civil/general construction) are required for construction at VA Biloxi. Normally for federal property no local or state licenses are required.

This work involves the complete design, engineering and construction of a fully functioning Solar PV Power system including, but not limited to the equipment selection, carport structures, permitting, bonding and construction of a photovoltaic system. Contractor shall submit all permits associated with the construction project prior to receiving notice to proceed. The following submittals shall be approved prior to ordering any equipment.

3. Please confirm no local or state building permits will be required for construction at VA Biloxi. Normally for federal property no local or state building permits are required.

The contractor is solely responsible for compliance to federal, state and local Safety (OSHA, etc.), International Building Codes, Life and Fire Safety (NFPA, etc.) and Environmental (EPA, etc.) rules and regulations. Contractor shall submit all required programs, plans and documents with respect to regulatory compliance.

4. Please confirm if there are any requirements for dig permits by the contractor from VA Biloxi.

The contractor is solely responsible for compliance to federal, state and local Safety (OSHA, etc.), International Building Codes, Life and Fire Safety (NFPA, etc.) and Environmental (EPA, etc.) rules and regulations. Contractor shall submit all required programs, plans and documents with respect to regulatory compliance

5. Please confirm if there are any requirements for tree removal permits by the contractor from VA Biloxi.

The trees located in traffic islands adjacent to the proposed canopies are to be removed and hauled off site. Tree stumps and roots are to be grinded to a minimum of 6 inches below existing grade. The contractor is solely responsible for compliance to federal, state and local Safety (OSHA, etc.), International Building Codes, Life and Fire Safety (NFPA, etc.) and Environmental (EPA, etc.) rules and regulations. Contractor shall submit all required programs, plans and documents with respect to regulatory compliance

6. Please confirm if there are any requirements for environmental studies or permits by the contractor for this project.

The contractor is solely responsible for compliance to federal, state and local Safety (OSHA, etc.), International Building Codes, Life and Fire Safety (NFPA, etc.) and Environmental (EPA, etc.) rules and regulations. Contractor shall submit all required programs, plans and documents with respect to regulatory compliance

7. Please confirm that the contractor does not have any requirements to coordinate or submit any documents to Mississippi Power for solar array interconnection to the base grid.

The contractor shall comply with, review, and incorporate any interconnection agreements, utility-required disconnects, and utility-grade meters into this project.

8. Please confirm that this project is exempt from local or state sales tax and that VA Biloxi will provide a sales tax exempt certificate. Please refer to your accounting department for a review of applicable tax law and credits for the state of Mississippi.

This work involves the complete design, engineering and construction of a fully functioning Solar PV Power system including, but not limited to the equipment selection, carport structures, permitting, bonding and construction of a photovoltaic system. Contractor shall submit all permits associated with the construction project prior to receiving notice to proceed. The following submittals shall be approved prior to ordering any equipment.

9. Since this project is on federal property, can any state Professional Engineer (PE) certify the “Issued For Construction” (IFC) engineering design documents or must the PE be certified in the State of Mississippi?

Any structural and architectural work must be approved by the VA’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to construction. Also Contractor shall comply with local and V.A. building code requirements and have a Mississippi-licensed Structural Engineer review and stamp solar construction plans and specifications. Please refer to the Mississippi State Board of Professional Engineers for state specific compliance questions.

10. Would VA Biloxi accept proposals without a bid bond at this time since the project is about a year from actual construction? Instead require performance and payment bonds once a decision has been made by VA Biloxi as to which company will perform the work?

A Bid Guarantee, SF 24, is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the proposal price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid (proposal) guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for receipt of proposals, may result in the rejection of the proposal. Copies of the SF 24 may be obtained from http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP

11. Please confirm that the contractor will be allowed to fence off from VA Biloxi use at least 50% of the parking canopy construction area at any one time to allow for construction and a material lay down area.

While it is expected that one of the parking lots will be used as a laydown area, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and the Facility Manager for proper phasing of the work in order not to hinder and aggravate traffic and parking conditions at the VA Gulf Coast Veteran’s Health Care System.

12. Please confirm what NEC standards the solar arrays must be designed to meet.

The contractor is solely responsible for determining the techniques, means, methods, and materials of construction to meet the requirements of this contract. All work shall comply with OSHA, VA Specifications and local code requirements including seismic requirements.

13. Please provide the most current topographical survey of the potential solar array sites.

Contractor shall assess the proposed site areas, and provide construction details and plans to ensure topographical conditions are suitable for the proposed construction. The plan shall at a minimum, identify the array plan view, possible shadow zones, inverter/transformer locations, carport spacing, number of affected parking spaces, carport structural details, mounting details and (above and below grade) wire routing. Please refer attachment labeled Site Plan Phase I & II for this information.

14. Please provide the most current geotechnical report of the potential solar array sites.

Contractor shall assess the proposed site areas, and provide construction details and plans to ensure topographical conditions are suitable for the proposed construction. The plan shall at a minimum, identify the array plan view, possible shadow zones, inverter/transformer locations, carport spacing, number of affected parking spaces, carport structural details, mounting details and (above and below grade) wire routing. Please refer attachment labeled Site Plan Phase I & II for this information.

15. Please provide the most current underground utilities maps of the potential solar array sites. Please see Attachment.

16. Please provide the most current electrical systems maps of the potential solar array sites. Please see Attachment.

17. Please provide engineering drawings showing the exact location of interconnection for each of the potential solar array sites.

Contractor shall assess the proposed site areas, and provide construction details and plans to ensure topographical conditions are suitable for the proposed construction. The plan shall at a minimum, identify the array plan view, possible shadow zones, inverter/transformer locations, carport spacing, number of affected parking spaces, carport structural details, mounting details and (above and below grade) wire routing. Please refer attachment labeled Site Plan Phase I & II for this information.

18. Please include a description and photographs of the physical equipment (if any) where the interconnection is to be connected at each of the potential solar array sites.

Contractor shall assess the proposed site areas, and provide construction details and plans to ensure topographical conditions are suitable for the proposed construction. The plan shall at a minimum, identify the array plan view, possible shadow zones, inverter/transformer locations, carport spacing, number of affected parking spaces, carport structural details, mounting details and (above and below grade) wire routing. Please refer attachment labeled Site Plan Phase I & II for this information.

19. What area can be used for a material and equipment laydown to include the storage of containers?

While it is expected that one of the parking lots will be used as a laydown area, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and the Facility Manager for proper phasing of the work in order not to hinder and aggravate traffic and parking conditions at the VA Gulf Coast Veteran’s Health Care System.

20. Is a job trailer allowed? If so, where could it be located? What are the procedures to connect power to a job trailer?

Yes, job trailers will be allowed. However, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and the Facility Manager for in order not to hinder and aggravate traffic and parking conditions at the VA Gulf Coast Veteran’s Health Care System.

21. Will water be provided on site by the VA Biloxi? If so, where can we get water?

Yes, water will be provided. Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and the Facility Manager to access to water source.

22. Will spoils be allowed to be disposed of on VA Biloxi?

No.

23. What height clearance from the bottom ground up to the bottom of the solar parking canopy structure is required?

The proposed carport structure shall be a double cantilevered (Site 1 only) structure for modules located on the surface parking lot area. The proposed carport components shall be constructed of industrial /commercial grade materials properly rated, protected and suitable for the application. Structural calculations and carport design shall be submitted to VA for approval prior to final design. The contractor is solely responsible for determining the techniques, means, methods, and materials of construction to meet the requirements of this contract.

24. What type of abutment/wheel stops are required for the parking canopy?

The contractor is solely responsible for determining the techniques, means, methods, and materials of construction to meet the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the verification of existing conditions ensuring to ascertain the site conditions that may affect required equipment clearances, electrical, metering, control and mechanical requirements of the contract; The contractor shall comply with, review, and incorporate any interconnection agreements, utility-required disconnects, and utility-grade meters into this project. All work shall comply with OSHA, VA Specifications and local code requirements including seismic requirements.

25. Please provide the wind, and seismic load requirements.

The contractor is solely responsible for determining the techniques, means, methods, and materials of construction to meet the requirements of this contract. All work shall comply with OSHA, VA Specifications and local code requirements including seismic requirements.

26. What is the maximum DC system size allowed for each of the 3 proposed sites?

The contractor is solely responsible for determining the techniques, means, methods, and materials of construction to meet the requirements of this contract. All work shall comply with OSHA, VA Specifications and local code requirements including seismic requirements.

27. Where is the closest switchgear with available capacity?

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the verification of existing conditions ensuring to ascertain the site conditions that may affect required equipment clearances, electrical, metering, control and mechanical requirements of the contract; The contractor shall comply with, review, and incorporate any interconnection agreements, utility-required disconnects, and utility-grade meters into this project.

28. Can details/drawings be provided on the existing concrete footings of scooter charging station?

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the verification of existing conditions ensuring to ascertain the site conditions that may affect required equipment clearances, electrical, metering, control and mechanical requirements of the contract.

29. Please provide lightning protection requirements.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the verification of existing conditions ensuring to ascertain the site conditions that may affect required equipment clearances, electrical, metering, control and mechanical requirements of the contract; The contractor shall comply with, review, and incorporate any interconnection agreements, utility-required disconnects, and utility-grade meters into this project.

30. Please provide any additional information on the VA National Metering System.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the verification of existing conditions ensuring to ascertain the site conditions that may affect required equipment clearances, electrical, metering, control and mechanical requirements of the contract; The contractor shall comply with, review, and incorporate any interconnection agreements, utility-required disconnects, and utility-grade meters into this project.

31. Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

Please refer to your accounting department for a review of applicable tax law and credits for the state of Mississippi.

32. Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

No additional badging is required.

33. Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

The designated parking for construction workers will be in the Building 28 parking garage on the 5th floor. Please be advised that the Campus Police is very active regarding parking enforcement.

34. Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

Yes as long as this software can supply the required PDF, Word and AutoCAD formats and hard copies specified in The Statement of Work 6.11 paragraph 1.

35. During construction in an area where the ceilings or fire suppression system will be disrupted, will NFPA 241 apply? Will the government require additional security measures beyond NFPA code such as fire watch, temporary fire alarms, adjustments to sprinkler heads, etc.

The contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance to federal, state and local Safety (OSHA, etc.), International Building Codes, Life and Fire Safety (NFPA, etc.) and Environmental (EPA, etc.) rules and regulations. Contractor shall submit all required programs, plans and documents with respect to regulatory compliance (Project Specific Safety Plan, etc.).

36. Does the Government currently have a 3rd party testing service for those items requiring testing or is the contractor free to locate and hire applicable testing firms?

The contractor shall provide manufacturer start-up, testing and document final operation. Upon completion of the construction, the contractor shall demonstrate the performance of the system to the Field Inspector and COR and shall submit all applicable documentation.

37. Who is responsible for the utility locations?

The contractor shall assist the Medical Center Energy Manager to apply for and obtain the maximum applicable state grants or incentives for a photovoltaic construction for their site from the local utility provider, Mississippi Power Company. Contractor shall pay any application fee(s) for Mississippi Power rebate(s) and will be reimbursed after completion of the project.

38. Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs effecting such materials?

Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin. Yes, the government will consider a price escalation on a contract value for products affected by tariffs imposed by the current Presidential Executive Branch with supporting documentation.

39. What is the labor warranty for the project? It mentions 5 years but that is not typical for past projects we have been a part of. All PV systems shall carry a five-year warranty from both the manufacturer and the installer, including parts and labor. W Warranty shall start on the date of Substantial Completion.

40. What are the permitting requirements for the project?

The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance to federal, state and local Safety (OSHA, etc.), International Building Codes, Life and Fire Safety (NFPA, etc.) and Environmental (EPA, etc.) rules and regulations. Contractor shall submit all required programs, plans and documents with respect to regulatory compliance (Project Specific Safety Plan, etc.).This work involves the complete design, engineering and construction of a fully functioning Solar PV Power system including, but not limited to the equipment selection, carport structures, permitting, bonding and construction of a photovoltaic system. Contractor shall submit all permits associated with the construction project prior to receiving notice to proceed.

41. What are the plans for the light poles outside of the parking garage?

The center poles will have to be taken down to accommodate the parking structures. The far poles on each end will be removed as well to prevent casting shadows on the array.

42. Will new light poles locations be required or will the LED lighting under the canopies be acceptable?

No, there aren’t any additional light poles required. LED lighting under the canopies are acceptable.

43. Is there any information in regards to security cameras and potential disruption to line of site from the canopies?

There will not be any security camera interference with this installation of solar panels.

44. What is the current size of the transformer at site one? (Transformer located outside of the east exit.)

N/A

45. Will the canopies be required to be painted white or would a galvanized structure be preferred to reduce maintenance?

The standing seam type roof shall be a reddish color to best match the color of the covered canopy walkways existing at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. The steel for the car port structures shall be painted white to match the color of the post and beam construction of the covered walkways.

46. Are soil borings available from the construction of the parking garage? Will they be provided?

No, therefore they will not be provided.

47. Will underground electrical and civil plans be provided for site one?

Yes.

48. Are the solar canopies required to have standing seam roofs or are they designed to be shade structures like what is already on site outside of building 29?

The standing seam type roof shall be a reddish color to best match the color of the covered canopy walkways existing at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. The steel for the car port structures shall be painted white to match the color of the post and beam construction of the covered walkways.

49. In Attachment 1, it mentions that all inverters and equipment are to be enclosed in enclosed into a cabinet to prevent tampering. Can the government expand on this requirement?

Inverters shall be UL 1741 Certified. Inverters shall have a minimum 15-year warranty. Inverters shall not be located in direct sun.

50. What are the requirements for waste disposal on this project?

A Comprehensive environmental plan shall be implemented by the Contractor to prevent environmental pollution during, and as result of, construction operations under this contract. Construction will be permitted to begin only after VA’s acceptance of the Environmental Plan. Contractor is responsible for providing enough project lead time to allow for VA review of Safety Plan before acceptance. The plan shall include the identification and resolution of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life or affect other species of importance to human.

51. Are there any special requirements for disposal of dirt removed from site?

A Comprehensive environmental plan shall be implemented by the Contractor to prevent environmental pollution during, and as result of, construction operations under this contract. Construction will be permitted to begin only after VA’s acceptance of the Environmental Plan. Contractor is responsible for providing enough project lead time to allow for VA review of Safety Plan before acceptance. The plan shall include the identification and resolution of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life or affect other species of importance to human.

52. The SOW states that contractor selection will be based on the “Solar PV system that provides the best economic returns for the VA on the basic of dollars per kW AC output” Does this mean the lowest cost per kW of AC nameplate capacity or does it mean the lowest cost per kilowatt-hour of AC energy delivered to the facility? Proceeding as the SOW describes it is possible to design a system with a very low DC:AC ratio that would result in a very low “dollars per kW AC output” but deliver less energy than a system engineered to deliver the lowest cost per kWh to the facility.

It means the best economic returns for the VA on the basis of dollars per kW AC output. The total combined AC power output for Sites 1-3 shall be at minimum 450kW AC.

53. Referring to our question above, if the desire is to judge submissions is on the basis of the lowest cost per kWh delivered to the facility then what benchmark will submissions be judged by? We recommend that designs be evaluated based on the use an industry accepted modeling platform such as PVsim, PVsyst, or the NREL SAM (Solar Advisor Model), that a standard dataset be stipulated for use in modeling or at least that submissions state the dataset used, and that the parameters of the modules, inverters, and losses, especially due to shading, be fully documented and described so that the VA can assess the true value proposition competing proposals.

The contractor is solely responsible for determining the techniques, means, methods, and materials of construction to meet the requirements of this contract.

54. Do we need to provide our SAM registration as part of the Phase I package?

Yes.

55. Do we need to provide our VetBiz registration as part of the Phase I package?

Yes.

56. Do we need to provide our VETS4212 as part of the Phase I package?

Yes.

57. Do the cover page, table of contents, tabs, etc. count against the 25 pages of information?

No.

58. Are as built drawings available from Building 14? Composition of roof structure is critical to design of mounting brackets to meet the wind load requirements and the integrity of the roof relative to leaks.

No. There are not any as-built drawings available. The contractor shall assess the proposed site areas, and provide construction details and plans to ensure topographical conditions are suitable for the proposed construction. The plan shall at a minimum, identify the array plan view, possible shadow zones, inverter/transformer locations, carport spacing, number of affected parking spaces, carport structural details, mounting details and (above and below grade) wire routing.

59. Is the intent for the Panels on the canopies to rest on a framing system tied the main frame of the cantilevered structure in some way and suspend over the new metal roof panels?

Contractor shall assess the proposed site areas, and provide construction details and plans to ensure topographical conditions are suitable for the proposed construction. The plan shall at a minimum, identify the array plan view, possible shadow zones, inverter/transformer locations, carport spacing, number of affected parking spaces, carport structural details, mounting details and (above and below grade) wire routing. Please refer attachment labeled Site Plan Phase I & II for this information.

60. During the pre-bid meeting Mr. Taylor mentioned listing any projects over $1M that were not Hospital related as well. Is this still the case?

Projects can have a value of $500,000.00

61. The canopies are to have a Standing Seam metal roof with modules clamped to metal roofing panels to match existing carports. Can We provide price for modules to be bolted directly to the steel framing and the canopy trimmed to match the same Red color as the existing canopies? ATTACHEMENT 1 BASE ITEM SITE 1 IS IN CONFLICT TO THE SOW and per the previous statement.

Yes. Contractor shall assess the proposed site areas, and provide construction details and plans to ensure topographical conditions are suitable for the proposed construction. The plan shall at a minimum, identify the array plan view, possible shadow zones, inverter/transformer locations, carport spacing, number of affected parking spaces, carport structural details, mounting details and (above and below grade) wire routing. Please refer attachment labeled Site Plan Phase I & II for this information.

62. If the metal roofing is required please provide specs on the metal panel system. IE – Kynar Finished steel, 22Ga or 24 GA, .040 Aluminum, ETC.

The contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance to federal, state and local Safety (OSHA, etc.), International Building Codes, Life and Fire Safety (NFPA, etc.) and Environmental (EPA, etc.) rules and regulations. Contractor shall submit all required programs, plans and documents with respect to regulatory compliance (Project Specific Safety Plan, etc.).

63. Can you please provide footing drawings for Option Item Site 2 on the existing footings? IE spacing, size, engineered drawings.

This work involves the complete design, engineering and construction of a fully functioning Solar PV Power system including, but not limited to the equipment selection, carport structures, permitting, bonding and construction of a photovoltaic system. Contractor shall submit all permits associated with the construction project prior to receiving notice to proceed. The following submittals shall be approved prior to ordering any equipment.

64. Please clarify if you will be accepting proposals that exceed the target AC capacity.

Yes. As long as it meet all other guidelines such as materials, cost, etc.

65. What is the current effective code edition for Biloxi?

The contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance to federal, state and local Safety (OSHA, etc.), International Building Codes, Life and Fire Safety (NFPA, etc.) and Environmental (EPA, etc.) rules and regulations. Contractor shall submit all required programs, plans and documents with respect to regulatory compliance (Project Specific Safety Plan, etc.).

66. Attachment 1 state galvanized materials are to be used. Same document states that framing is to be painted white. Please confirm that you want both galvanized and painted on the main structures.

The standing seam type roof shall be a reddish color to best match the color of the covered canopy walkways existing at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. The steel for the car port structures shall be painted white to match the color of the post and beam construction of the covered walkways.

67. Please provide all camera locations in the proposed carport and canopy locations that could potentially be affected by the installations. Please also confirm we are only relocating existing cameras and not providing new.

No cameras will be adversely affected.

68. Please provide any existing geotechnical soil information available for the two carport/canopy related areas.

Contractor shall assess the proposed site areas, and provide construction details and plans to ensure topographical conditions are suitable for the proposed construction. The plan shall at a minimum, identify the array plan view, possible shadow zones, inverter/transformer locations, carport spacing, number of affected parking spaces, carport structural details, mounting details and (above and below grade) wire routing. Please refer attachment labeled Site Plan Phase I & II for this information.

69. Please provide any existing parking photometric plans for the lighting at the carport /canopies This work involves the complete design, engineering and construction of a fully functioning Solar PV Power system including, but not limited to the equipment selection, carport structures, permitting, bonding and construction of a photovoltaic system. Contractor shall submit all permits associated with the construction project prior to receiving notice to proceed. The following submittals shall be approved prior to ordering any equipment.

70. Please confirm since work is not inside the hospital proper, badging will be done by contractor.

Badges will include photo of employee along with name of employee and name of employer. Per discussion in pre bid conference. No additional badging is required.

See attached document: ELEC1BILOXI.

See attached document: Parking Lots.

See attached document: WATER1BILOXI.