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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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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 01-18-2019 Department of Veterans Affairs NAC, NCS, HTME Contracts P.O. Box 76 1st Ave., One Block North of Cermak Road Hines

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60141 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines

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60141 To all Offerors/Bidders

36H79718R0017

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X X The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Request for Information (RFI) Clarifications to all offerors and to updated the Technical Performance Specifications. Item #9 has been updated to delete the following specifications:

32. The loading and unloading doors shall have glass windows installed for observation of the linens while drying.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Donnie Reeves Contracting Officer

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION # 1 – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES:

1. Schedule (p.5) references the 30-days shakedown period be included in the 90-day installation period. This is also stated in Para 23 (p.21) Delivery and Installation.

Q1 – The magnitude of the installation scope specified for items #1- #15 will require 90-120 days to successfully perform. By requiring the installation period to include the 30-day shakedown, will not provide sufficient time to complete the installation. Suggest the VA give consideration to 120-day installation period followed by 20-workday shakedown. This will ensure the successful bidder is able to complete all demolition, installation and testing work prior to the shakedown period.

Answer – In accordance with the solicitation – Period of Performance – Delivery & Installation:

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: DELIVERY & INSTALLATION

Delivery shall be made within 120 days after the notice of award. The required delivery date shall be annotated on the contract. Delivery dates specified may be adjusted by the Contracting Officer to coincide with the date the hospital will be ready to receive installation. The contracting officer will advise the successful Contractor(s) of the new delivery date at least 45 days prior to the original or adjusted delivery dates. Deliveries, cranes or haulage will be arranged so as NOT to interfere with normal ancillary hospital services such as nutrition/food service, laundry delivery, maintenance routes, etc.

Installation shall be completed within 120 calendar days on all line items after delivery for a total period of performance of 240 days for all line items from notice of award to complete installation.

After the installation of all equipment, a 20 work-day shakedown of all equipment is required. Training of operational employees and maintenance employees shall be accomplished during the 20-day shake-down of the equipment.

Q2 – Is the number of days in the shakedown period defined as “calendars days” or “production workdays”?

Answer – Work days.

B-3 STATEMENT OF WORK:

1. (p.13) States “Existing equipment shall not be moved, except to install new equipment and then replace back into current position.”

Q1 – Due to the extremely limited availability of open floor space to locate new equipment within the laundry (i.e. the 400-lb production dryer, blanket folder, 80/85-lb washer extractors), will the VA accept a proposal that repositions existing machines to permit installation of new equipment?

Answer – Yes. Due to the complexity of the project, number of items, and the possible relocation of the small washers and dryers and the possible redesign of the monorail system that was discussed at the pre-solicitation meeting, the VA will accept a proposal that repositions existing machines to permit installation of new equipment.

1. Project Special Requirements:

1. Para. 4 (p.13) – Confirm new lighting, if required, is to match existing adjacent fixture & bulb types.

Answer – Yes. All new lighting, if required, is to match existing adjacent fixture & bulb types.

1. Para. 5 (p.13) – Confirm steam and steam return valves & accessories are to match the existing types & ratings of the valves currently installed throughout the laundry as part of the recent steam upgrade project.

Answer – Yes. All steam and steam return valves & accessories are to match the existing types & ratings of the valves currently installed throughout the laundry as part of the recent steam upgrade project.

1. Para. 7 (p.14) – Confirm if all the tempered, hot & reuse process water risers, headers & branch piping, fittings and valves for the new production and non-production washer extractors shall be new, and shall originate from the existing TEA triple pump and dual pump stainless steel discharge headers in the Mechanical Room ceiling area (i.e. replace original existing +20-year old galvanized steel process water piping, supports & bracing).

Answer – Yes. All the tempered, hot & reuse process water risers, headers & branch piping, fittings and valves for the new production and non-production washer extractors shall be new, and shall originate from the existing TEA triple pump and dual pump stainless steel discharge headers in the Mechanical Room ceiling area (i.e. replace original existing +20-year old galvanized steel process water piping, supports & bracing).

1. Para. 9 (p.14) – The exposed cast iron drain piping in the mechanical room serving the existing 85-lb washer being traded-in appears to be in poor condition. Confirm if this drain piping is to be replaced with new.

Answer – Yes. Drain piping is to be replaced with new.

1. Para. 10 Hurricane Equipment Protection (p.14) – Concerning new roof-mounted equipment and duct work or modification of any existing roof-mounted equipment… Will be the VA require submission of wind load engineering calculations and the installation of additional reinforcement to meet applicable building codes such as MIAMI-DADE HVHZ Design Requirements?

Answer – Yes. The VA does require submission of wind load engineering calculations and the installation of additional reinforcement to meet applicable building codes for San Juan, PR such as MIAMI-DADE HVHZ Design Requirements.

1. Work site location is located within a HIGH seismic zone (Zone 3 assumed). Confirm if equipment and utility installation design is to conform to applicable building codes for seismic conditions.

Answer – Yes. Equipment and utility installation design is to conform to applicable building codes for seismic conditions.

1. Confirm if demolition work includes the removal of the existing steam & return piping abandoned in place that remains throughout the laundry soil and clean production areas.

Answer – Yes. Demolition work includes the removal of the existing steam & return piping abandoned in place that remains throughout the laundry soil and clean production areas.

1. Is the VA or the successful bidder responsible for replacing existing the vinyl composition flooring where the concrete floor becomes exposed as a result of the equipment installation?

Answer – VA will be responsible for replacing/installing the existing the vinyl composition flooring where the concrete floor becomes exposed.

1. Process Water Collection From New Washing Systems:

Q1- It was observed that domestic cold water (DCW) supply to the existing water treatment system that serves the TEA process waste water heat recovery system is not protected by a separate backflow preventer.

Is it a requirement for the successful bidder to size, furnish and install a new backflow preventer in the DCW piping ahead of the water treatment system prior to installing the new washing system and connecting to the TEA system?

Answer – Yes. The successful bidder is required to size, furnish and install a new backflow preventer in the DCW piping ahead of the water treatment system prior to installing the new washing system and connecting to the TEA system.

Q2- Is it a requirement to pressure clean the existing waste water pit and seal all exposed concrete surfaces and apply a two-part solid epoxy coating sealant that protects against moisture penetration and provides chemical resistance?

Answer – Yes. Because of the installation of the new wash system, it is a requirement to pressure clean the existing waste water pit and seal all exposed concrete surfaces and apply a two-part solid epoxy coating sealant that protects against moisture penetration and provides chemical resistance.

Q3- Is it a requirement to pressure clean, inspect and repair, if needed, the existing stainless steel reuse water/waste water pit tank and discharge pipe?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to pressure clean, inspect and repair, if needed, the existing stainless steel reuse water/waste water pit tank and discharge pipe.

Q4- Is it a requirement to pressure clean the existing exposed concrete washer drain trench surfaces and apply a two-part solid epoxy coating sealant that protects against moisture penetration and provides chemical resistance?

Answer – Yes. Because of the installation of the new wash system, it is a requirement to pressure clean the existing exposed concrete washer drain trench surfaces and apply a two-part solid epoxy coating sealant that protects against moisture penetration and provides chemical resistance.

1. Is it a requirement to demolish the existing roof-mounted air receiver and abandoned compressed air piping for the former 100-lb tumbler lint collector previously removed?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to demolish the existing roof-mounted air receiver and abandoned compressed air piping for the former 100-lb tumbler lint collector previously removed.

1. General Installation Requirements:

2. Para. 1 (p.14) Confirm electrical power for new equipment will be new from existing panel boards. (i.e. replace existing branch circuits).

Answer – Electrical power for new equipment will be new from existing panel boards. (i.e. replace existing branch circuits).

2. Backflow Preventers

Q1- Is the minimum specification for the backflow preventer device required for the dryer fire suppression water source to be a reduced pressure principal type with bronze body, double check valves, shut-off valves, test cocks, and y-strainer?

Answer – Yes. The minimum specification for the backflow preventer device required for the dryer fire suppression water source is to be a reduced pressure principal type with bronze body, double check valves, shut-off valves, test cocks, and y-strainer.

Q2- Is the successful bidder required to submit a testing certificate(s) for each new backflow preventer installed?

Answer – Yes. The successful contractor is required to submit a testing certificate(s) for each new backflow preventer installed. Certificate shall be presented to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and inspectors at time of inspection.

1. Shock or Water Hammer Arrestors

Q- Are new arrestor assemblies required to be installed at each process water point of connection to new equipment?

Answer – Yes. New arrestor assemblies are required to be installed at each process water point of connection to new equipment.

1. Plumbing & Pressure Piping:

Q1- Is copper tubing and schedule 10 stainless steel tubing with rolled-type, mechanical-type press fit fittings permissible for installing new process water piping systems?

Answer – Yes. Copper tubing and schedule 10 stainless steel tubing with rolled-type, mechanical-type press fit fittings are permissible for installing new process water piping systems.

Q2- Are copper press-fit type pipe fittings permitted for compressed air copper piping?

Answer – Yes. Copper press-fit type pipe fittings are permitted for compressed air copper piping.

1. Is PVC/CPVC piping with solvent-welded fittings permitted for exposed, above-grade washer drains & vents?

Answer – Yes. CPVC piping with solvent-welded fittings are permitted for exposed, above-grade washer drains & vents.

1. Existing building sprinkler system and fire alarm system

Q- Is it a requirement that any modifications to the existing automatic sprinkler system and/or fire alarm work (i.e. dryer fire suppression switch signaling, call panel modifications, etc.) required to install the equipment system shall be performed by licensed contractor(s) at the successful bidder’s expense and contractor(s) shall be pre-approved by the COR to perform the work?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement that any modifications to the existing automatic sprinkler system and/or fire alarm work (i.e. dryer fire suppression switch signaling, call panel modifications, etc.) required to install the equipment system shall be performed by licensed contractor(s) at the contractor(s) expense and contractor(s) shall be pre-approved by the COR to perform the work.

1. Site Specific Installation Requirements:

7. Para. 10 (p.18) Existing equipment power circuits are installed in IMC conduits. Confirm if all new conduit systems are to match existing IMC type.

Answer – Yes. All new conduit systems are to match existing IMC type.

7. Para. 25 (p.22) Training of Operating Personnel – What are the minimum number of training days during the shakedown period for: a) the operating personnel, and b) the maintenance personnel; five (5) each?

Answer – The minimum number of training days during the shakedown period for: a) the operating personnel, and b) the maintenance personnel; five (5) each.

B.4 LIST OF DELIVERABLES:

1. 45-day installation design drawings.

Q1- Are the installation design drawings to be sealed by a registered professional architect/engineer?

Answer – Yes. All installation design drawings are to be sealed by a registered professional architect/engineer.

Q2- Does the VA require the successful bidder to include 1) Btu heat radiation & air balance volumes design load information & calculations on the building HVAC system; and, 2) the three-phase powerline details?

Answer – Yes. The VA does require the successful contractor to include 1) Btu heat radiation & air balance volumes design load information & calculations on the building HVAC system; and, 2) the three-phase powerline details. Information shall be presented to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and inspectors at time of inspection.

Q3 – Confirm the final as-build drawings required at the completion of the installation and not within the 45-day submittal period.

Answer – Yes. The final as-build drawings are required at the completion of the installation and not within the 45-day submittal period.

1. Drawing and Room Preparation Instructions – Because this acquisition requires architectural, structural, mechanical & electrical engineering design… Is the design information listed below typical to information furnished in past VA projects considered the minimum applicable requirement?

1. Existing equipment demolition information;

1. New equipment set-out information including anchorage details;

1. Monorail System installation/modification information and applicable component details, clearance details, structural support system information & engineer’s calculations;

1. Architectural demolition & new work information and applicable details, sections, elevations;

1. Structural new work information and applicable details, sections, elevations;

1. Mechanical plumbing & pressure piping demolition & installation information, details, equipment utility connection schedule/details;

1. Mechanical demolition & new work installation information, details, equipment connection schedule/details; and,

1. Electrical demolition & new work installation information, details, equipment connection details, panel schedules for existing and new work, power load calculation, new/relocated lighting fixtures details.

Answer – The design information listed above is typical to information furnished in past VA projects and are considered the minimum applicable requirement.

1. As part of the 45-day drawing submittals… Will the VA require inclusion of structural information (drawings and design calculations) for the equipment systems being furnished and installed (i.e. all roof/floor loadings and structural support design, including anchorage related to the monorail systems, washing/drying system, non-production washing systems, etc.)?

Answer – Yes. VA does require inclusion of structural information (drawings and design calculations) for the equipment systems being furnished and installed (i.e. all roof/floor loadings and structural support design, including anchorage related to the monorail systems, washing/drying system, non-production washing systems, etc.)

1. Is the successful bidder required to provide framed color pictorials of the new laundry system required? If yes, quantity two (2) 24x36 size?

Answer – Yes. The contractor is required to provide framed color pictorials of the new laundry system. Quantity two (2) each 24x36 size is required.

TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (Amendment 002):

1. ITEM #1 – Recessed Soil & Clean Side Floor Scales

1. The existing physical scale pits appear to be designed for the original mechanical-type scales that were replaced by the existing wafer scales. Recommend the VA consider replacing the copings with new pit frames and infill each pit to accommodate the new 48”x60” low-profile weigh scale system.

Answer – Contractor will replace the copings with new pit frames and infill each pit to accommodate the new 48”x60” low-profile weigh scale system.

1. ITEM #2 – Soiled Sorting Weigh Sling Carts

1. Para d. (p.2) – States supporting capability to be 450 pounds which is excessive since the monorail system filled slings are rated lower for loading washer extractors’ compartments. Recommend VA consider reducing minimum support capacity requirement to 200 pounds soiled textiles.

Answer – In regards to the potential size of the pocket of the washer extractors, 200/250 LB. support capacity for the weigh carts is acceptable.

1. Is it a requirement to provide a new isolated power branch circuit for the charging station(s)?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to provide a new isolated power branch circuit for the charging station(s)

1. ITEM #3 – Soiled Storage Conveyor with Sorting Accumulator

2. Para A. (p.3) – States storage conveyor to have a cart installed on the loading end to protect against cart damage. Is it a requirement to extend the cart guard the length of the exposed storage conveyor side?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to extend the cart guard the length of the exposed storage conveyor side

1. ITEMS #4, #5 & #6 – Production Washer Extractors

3. States that the washer-extractors shall be sling loaded. The existing 300/400- & 700/800-lb washer extractors are sling loaded and the existing 200-lb. washer extractor is manually loaded. Based on the hourly production capacity, recommend the VA consider manually loading the new 200/300-lb washer vs. installing a new sour rail to sling load.

Answer – Manually loading the new 200/300-lb washer vs. installing a new monorail spur rail to sling load is acceptable.

3. Para. 9. - States manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided. The existing washer extractors do not have manual supply dispensers and the VA does not utilize dry-type chemicals. Recommend VA consider eliminate requirement.

Answer – Since the facility does not use dry-type chemicals, delete the requirement for manual dry supply tank with fresh water flush.

3. Para. 15 – Water reuse: Is it a requirement to recommission the existing TEA process water equipment system and make all waste water filtering/heat recovery, water storage/pumping components and controls fully operational to meet system design flow levels prior to starting up the new washing system (Items 4, 5, 6 & 10)?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to recommission the existing TEA process water equipment system and make all waste water filtering/heat recovery, water storage/pumping components and controls fully operational to meet system design flow levels prior to starting up the new washing system (Items 4, 5, 6 & 10)

3. Para. 16 – Confirm “provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle for mechanic’s use” means replace the existing wall-mounted receptacles at each trade-in washer and including the branch circuit back to the connected panel board with new.

Answer – Yes. Replace the existing wall-mounted receptacles at each trade-in washer and including the branch circuit back to the connected panel board with new.

3. Para. 22 – Provide new aluminum diamond plate trench covers. Confirm thickness of the new covers is to match existing covers.

Answer – Yes. Thickness of the new covers is to match existing covers and have a means of lifting.

3. Para. 24 – Provide new trench screens. The existing waste water pit and reuse water pit tank located in the mechanical room are served by collection baskets made of expanded screens, not trench bar screens. Confirm if the existing collection baskets are to be replaced with new stainless steel baskets having bar-type screening to facilitate cleaning.

Answer – Yes. The existing collection baskets are to be replaced with new stainless steel baskets having bar-type screening to facilitate cleaning.

3. Is it a requirement to provide each washer extractor with a new overhead I-beam (rated for 1,000-LBS capacity) with chain hoist/trolley for mechanic’s use to lift machine motors/components?

Answer – It is a requirement to provide each washer extractor with a new overhead I-beam (rated for 1,000-LBS capacity) with electric chain hoist/trolley for mechanic’s use to lift machine motors/components.

1. ITEM #8 – PRODUCTION WASHERS STAPH BARRIER

4. Para. 7 (p.12) Confirm “wall containing the liquid supply pumps, storage barrels and eyewash station shall remain as is” means the location of the new staph barrier replacing the existing wall is to remain as is between the building columns.

Answer – The wall containing the liquid supply pumps, storage barrels and eyewash station shall be glass as the rest of the wall. Solid panels shall be designed at the bottom of the glass wall to hide the storage barrels and still allow management to see the soiled side from the clean side. Other means shall be used to hang/display liquid supply pumps.

1. ITEM #9 – 400/5005 LB. STEAM HEATED DRYER & EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION

5. Para. 11 (p.13) States “…All new ductwork shall be galvanized steel and new up to the roof.” Confirm this also includes new dryer exhaust ductwork installed outdoors above roof in accordance with Para. 20 (p.14).

Answer – Yes. This also includes new dryer exhaust ductwork installed outdoors above roof in accordance with Para. 20 (p.14).

5. The existing lint collector that the VA acquired for the intended use with two (2) production dryers utilizes a variable speed fan control system. Confirm if the successful bidder is responsible for recommissioning, adjusting and testing the lint collector for optimum performance to operate with the existing and new 400-lb dryers. Or, will the VA perform this work?

Answer – Yes. The successful contractor is responsible for recommissioning, adjusting and testing the lint collector for optimum performance to operate with the existing and new 400-lb dryer.

1. ITEM #10 – 80/85 LB. WASHER EXTRACTORS

6. Para. 12 (p.16) GFI power receptacles required at each equipment location Q1- Will VA accept a single receptacle location to serve (2) washers?

Answer – Yes. VA will accept a single 4-plex outlet that will serve the two washers.

Q2- Is the existing underfloor drain pipe(s) serving the non-production washers to be pressure jet cleaned by the successful bidder, or is the VA responsible for cleaning?

Answer – The existing underfloor drain pipe(s) serving the non-production washers are to be pressure jet cleaned by the successful bidder.

1. ITEM #12 – FOLDER CROSSFOLDER & LARGE PIECE STACKER

7. Para. 27 (p.121) States “Ironing system shall be tested as a system… must meet production requirements.” Confirm production requirements refers only to the required number of textile pieces per minute without regard to the moisture removal capability of the existing steam-heated flatwork ironer.

Answer – Yes. The production requirements refer only to the required number of textile pieces per minute without regard to the moisture removal capability of the existing steam-heated flatwork ironer.

1. ITEM #13 – LARGE PIECE BLANKET FOLDER

8. Para. 2 (p.21) Will the VA also accept a blanket stacker conveyor discharging to the side or rear?

Answer – The technical specifications require “The blanket folding machine, stacker and return to feed conveyor shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.” However, within the contractors design, alternate means i.e. discharging to the side or rear will be considered if advantageous to the government.

8. Confirm textiles to be processed by the folder will arrive in existing linen carts or if the successful bidder is to provide a new monorail spur at the folder to stage full sling(s) for processing.

Answer – Textiles to be processed by the folder will arrive in existing linen carts.

8. Para. 3 (p.21) & Para 23 (p.24) 360-degree miror

Q- There are two references to providing a mirror, confirm (Qty. 1) mirror is required. Recommend VA consider the minimum size diameter be 36 inches.

Answer – Only one (1) 360 degree mirror is required for the blanket folder and should be a minimum diameter of 36 inches.

1. ITEM #14 – ENERGY MONITORING SYSTEM

9. (p.25) Specification includes providing real time utility and event measurement for [compressed] air. Typically, the utility consumption by an air compressor system is picked up as electric usage. Confirm if separate compressed air monitoring remains a requirement or if this is a typo.

Answer – No. The utility consumption by an air compressor system is picked up as electric usage.

9. Is it a requirement to install all new low voltage flow meters/sensors and control interconnecting wiring in EMT type conduit raceways?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to install all new low voltage flow meters/sensors and control interconnecting wiring in EMT type conduit raceways.

9. There are existing metering components and wiring abandoned throughout the laundry and mechanical room part of the original GEM409 process utility usage monitoring no longer in operation. Is the successful bidder required to remove all the system components and interconnection wiring?

Answer – Yes. The contractor is required to remove all the system components and interconnection wiring.

1. ITEM #15 – EMBROIDERY MACHINE

10. (p.26) Confirm the embroidery machine installation location is the Uniform Room C7.

Answer – Yes. Embroidery machine must be located on uniform room C7 to facilitate the uniform marking process.

See attached document: TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Updated .