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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RESPONSES – MOUNTAIN HOME, TN 36H79720R0008 0003

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 01-04-2021 621-B03006 36H797 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak 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

36H79720R0008 11-25-2020

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** DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDE X The purpose of this Solicitation Amendment 36H79720R0008 for Mountain Home, TN is to provide responses to Requests for Information (RFI) and extend solicitation response date from 11 JAN 202 to 18 JAN 2020 at 15:00 CT.

All other terms and conditions remian unchanged.

Latasha Messer Senior Contract Specialist

1. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - A. Project Special Requirements – Items #1 and #2 Solicitation Statement: “…contractor to put new LED lighting throughout area.”

Q1(a): Confirm the “area” referenced is the first floor Mech. Rm. and Mech. Mezzanine F102.

A1(a): The area referenced is the first floor mechanical room and upper mechanical deck.

Q1(b): The existing lighting system in first floor Mech. Rm & Mech. Mezz. F102 was designed for 30 Lumens of emitted visible light. Confirm new LED lighting system is to be designed & installed to meet a minimum 30 Lumens.

A1(b): The new LED light system is to be adequate in lumens and fixtures for everyone to see in all areas of the upper and lower mechanical room without any problems. The contractor will determine the adequate number of Lumens required.

Q1(c): The existing lighting circuit(s) appear in good condition. Will the VA permit the successful bidder to rework & reuse the existing conduits, wiring & switching for connecting the new LED light fixtures?

A1(c): The existing conduits may be reused, but new wiring and switches are required.

2. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - A. Project Special Requirements – Item #4 Solicitation Statement: “…all old… ductwork, vents, hangers... throughout the laundry and mechanical room shall be removed.”

Q2(a): Confirm reference to “throughout the laundry” is a typo, and the specification pertains only to the two Mech. Rooms.

A2(a): Remove all old existing steam piping, condensate piping, drain piping, ductwork, vents, hangers, and water piping throughout the laundry and mechanical room shall be removed.

Q2(b): Is the successful bidder required to demolish the abandoned boiler flue vent up through the roof that is located within the Mech. Mezz. F102; as well as, the associated condensation drain pipe, and provide a new insulated cap to enclose the roof curb opening, or will the VA perform this work?

A2(b): Yes, the contractor is required to perform all specifications listed in Statement of Work - A. Project Special Requirements – Item #4, “…all old… ductwork, vents, hangers... throughout the laundry and mechanical room shall be removed.”

3. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - A. Project Special Requirements – Item #5 Solicitation Statement: “All drains and lines on the upper mezzanine shall be replaced with new drains and piping.”

Q3(a): Clarify reference to “drains” refers to the five existing 4-inch area floor drains connected to the sanitary sewer.

A3(a): Drains refers to the five (5) existing 4-inch area floor drains connected to the sanitary sewer and one (1) 12-inch Drain Pipe that is connected to the TEA system for drainage.

Q3(b): Confirm the existing area floor drains are to be mechanically removed (saw cut) and new commercial-grade cast iron body area drain assemblies are to be installed in the concrete floor slab with new water stop membranes; and new cast iron no-hub drain pipes extended and connected to the sanitary sewer point of connection at floor level located on first floor adjacent to the existing TEA waste water trash pump. And new plumbing work is to include replacement of heat exchanger 12-inch drain piping with new down to first floor point of connection.

A3(b): The Government confirms the existing area floor drains are to be mechanically removed (saw cut) and new commercial-grade cast iron body area drain assemblies are to be installed in the concrete floor slab with new water stop membranes; and new cast iron no-hub drain pipes extended and connected to the sanitary sewer point of connection at floor level located on first floor adjacent to the existing TEA waste water trash pump. Additionally, new plumbing work is to include replacement of heat exchanger 12-inch drain piping with new down to first floor point of connection.

4. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - A. Project Special Requirements – Item #6 Solicitation Statement: “All piping, water, gas and air shall originate from the new mechanical room to the equipment’s header. All piping, water, gas, conduit and air shall be new.” Steam & return piping is not listed in specification. (Discussed during pre-solicitation meeting) Q4: Confirm installation also includes replacement of the existing 125-PSI high pressure steam supply & return header & branch piping within the first floor Mech Rm & Mech. Mezz. F101 that serves the water heating systems and heat exchanger.

A4: The Government confirms that installation includes replacement of the existing 125-PSI high pressure steam supply and return header and branch piping within the first floor Mechanical Room and Mechanical Mezzanine F101 which serve the water heating systems and heat exchanger.

5. Solicitation Amendment 0002 - A5 response to RFI #5 and Section B.3 – Statement of Work - A. Project Special Requirements Solicitation Statement: Q5 requires the successful bidder is to demolish the existing tempered water, hot water & reuse water main header pipes extending overhead from the existing water system pumping packages to the existing Braun washer extractors and be replaced with new piping work as was discussed during the pre-solicitation meeting.

Q5: Confirm if the new piping work also includes demolishing the existing branch piping extending to a) the remote status panel, b) the branch piping extending to existing non-production washer extractors & wet type lint filter water tank, and c) demolishing the branch piping extending to the existing cart washer; and is all branch lines are to be replaced with new piping, branch isolation valves, and the successful bidder is to insulate & PVC jacket, label new piping in accordance with the installation specifications. Or will the VA perform this work?

A5: The new piping work includes new piping to the remote status panel, new branch piping extending to the existing non production washers and wet type lint filter water tank, the branch piping extending to the existing cart washer; with all branch lines and isolation valves are to be demolished and replaced with new in accordance with the technical specifications and piping to be insulated and PVC jacketing with identification and flow markings.

6. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - A. Project Special Requirements – Item #9 Solicitation Statement: Specification requires provision of temporary construction fencing with vented windscreen covering surrounding contractor staging area.

Q6: Confirm VA requires fence height of 6-ft. or 8-ft.; and if signage and placement of sand bags for wind resistance are requirements.

A6: The Government requires fence height shall be six (6) feet or higher, with vented covering, signage and sand bags.

7. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - B. General Installation Requirements Solicitation Statement: Mech. Mezz. F102 area is “open” to the clean textile distribution area.

Q7: Will the successful bidder be required to provide a temporary poly-type construction dust barrier with negative air in Mech. Mezz. F102 work area during the installation of the water system to contain and control the migration of dust into the clean distribution area, or will the VA be responsible?

A7: The contractor will be required to provide a temporary poly-type construction dust barrier with negative air in Mech. Mezz. F102 work area during the installation of the water system to contain and control the migration of dust into the clean distribution area.

8. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section G “Water Back-Flow Prevention” Solicitation Statement: “The water system shall include total water back-flow prevention into the main water supply.”

Q8(a): What is the minimum specification for the backflow preventer device required for Item #1 water source? Past VA installations required reduced pressure principal-type with bronze body, double check valves, shut-off valves, test cocks, and y-strainer.

A8(a): Minimum specifications are reduced pressure principal type with bronze body, double check valves, shut off valves, test cocks and y strainer.

Q8(b): Is the successful bidder required to submit a testing certificate for each new backflow preventer installed, or will the VA perform the testing?

A8(b): The contractor will be required to submit the testing certificates for each new backflow preventer installed.

9. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - B. General Installation Requirements Q9: Are new arrestor assemblies required to be installed at each process water inlet point of connection to new process water system equipment to control water hammering?

A9: Yes. new water arrestors are required to be installed at each process water inlet point of connection to new process water system equipment to control water hammering.

10. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - B. General Installation Requirements - Item #8 Q10: Within the laundry plant, it was observed newly installed press-fit type mechanical fittings are present on piping. Is copper tubing and/or schedule 10 stainless steel tubing with mechanical-type press fit fittings permissible for installing new process water and compressed air piping systems?

A10: Grooved or mechanical fittings are permissible for installing new process water and compressed air piping systems.

11. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section B “Water Storage/Pumping System” Q11: Is PVC/CPVC piping with solvent-welded fittings permitted for exposed, above-grade water storage tank overflow drains and vents ≥4” Diameter?

A11: The vents could be PVC/CPVC has long as the rating for temperature is adequate.

12. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - B. General Installation Requirements - Electrical Installation

Q12(a): Confirm “new electrical” means the complete installation of new branch circuits from existing electrical panels to new equipment including new conduit & wire; and where applicable, new circuit breaker(s).

A12(a): “New electrical” means the complete installation of new branch circuits from existing electrical panels to new equipment including new conduits, wire and new circuit breakers.

Q12(b): Confirm if new electrical installation materials (conduit & fitting types) are to match existing materials.

A12(b): Yes, new electrical installation materials (conduit & fitting types) are to match existing materials.

Q12(c): Confirm all new low voltage communication & data wiring/cabling is to be installed in electro metallic tubing (EMT) type conduit, ¾” (min).

A12(c): Confirmed. All new low voltage communication and data wiring/cabling is to be installed in electro metallic tubing (EMT) type conduit, ¾” (min).

13. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - B. General Installation Requirements - Electrical Installation Q13: Identify all hazardous materials, if any, which are known to be present in Laundry building that could affect the work areas specified (i.e. roofing system, finishes, etc.)

A13: There are no known hazardous materials.

14. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - B. General Installation Requirements - Electrical Installation Q14: Will the successful bidder be responsible for providing fire protection during installation period by means of furnishing & maintaining temporary work site fire extinguishers in accordance with applicable OSHA regulation?

A14: Yes, the successful bidder will be responsible for providing fire protection during installation period by means of furnishing and maintaining temporary work site fire extinguishers in accordance with applicable OSHA regulation.

15. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - B. General Installation Requirements - Electrical Installation Solicitation Statement: Para 5.c (p.11) Specification states “… structural alterations to the building will be the responsibility of the contractor” Q15: Is it a requirement that the successful bidder shall submit structural calculations prepared & sealed by a licensed engineer to confirm the existing mezzanine structure is capable of supporting the loads imposed by the new water system equipment (i.e. water storage tanks) in the various locations to be installed, or will the VA perform this engineering verification work?

A15: The contractor is required to submit structural calculations sealed by a licensed engineer to confirm the mezzanine is capable of supporting equipment.

16. Section B.3 – Statement of Work - B. General Installation Requirements - Period of Performance: Delivery and Installation Solicitation Statement: Second Para. (p.18) Specification states: “Installation shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days.”

Q16: Past VA procurements for laundry process water systems when the plant was required to remain in operation during the installation and not have work interfere with textile facility workload, typically take 45-60 days to successfully complete. The 30-day installation period is inadequate for the amount of work specified for this procurement that also includes replacement of lighting within the two mechanical rooms and the complete water header piping for the washing systems. Consideration should be made to extend the installation period to 60 days.

A16: Installation time is extended to 60 days.

17. Section B.4 – Statement of Work – B. List of Deliverables Solicitation Statement: 45-day installation design drawings.

Q17: Are the installation design drawings to be reviewed and approved by the VA and the as-built drawings… to be sealed by a registered professional architect/engineer?

A17: Yes, installation design drawings are to be reviewed and approved by the VA and the as-built drawings to be sealed by a registered professional architect/engineer.

18. Section B.4 – Statement of Work - B. List of Deliverables Q18: 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 for past VA equipment system installation projects considered the minimum applicable requirement?

1. Existing equipment demolition information;

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

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

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

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

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

A18: Yes, information listed above is the minimum required from the contractor.

19. Section B.4 – Statement of Work - B. List of Deliverables Q19: As part of the 45-day drawing submittals… will the VA require inclusion of structural information (drawings and engineering 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 new heat exchanger, pump sets, water storage tanks, water softener tanks, etc.)?

A19: Yes, the VA will require inclusion of structural information (drawings and engineering 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 new heat exchanger, pump sets, water storage tanks, water softener tanks, etc.).

20. Section B.4 – Statement of Work - B. List of Deliverables Q20: Is the 3-phase power & 120v control and data connection & interconnection information for the new equipment systems provided required to be included in the 45-day installation design drawings for VA review and approval prior to commencing installation work?

A20: Yes, the 3-phase power, 120v control, data connection and interconnection information for the new equipment systems provided is required to be included in the 45-day installation design drawings for VA review and approval prior to commencing installation work.

21. Section C – Contract Clauses - 52.212-4 - Subsection K Solicitation Statement: Para (k) (p.33) – Taxes: specification states “The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.”

Q21: Upon receipt of award, will the successful bidder receive a valid certificate of exemption from the VA Medical Center for State of TN sales or use tax? If no, then taxes should be included in the contract price as specified.

A21: If an exemption is applicable to the state, the facility is responsible for providing the certificate of exemption to the contractor upon request.

22. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 - Laundry Ancillary Support Waste Water Heat Recovery / Water Storage / Pumping / Reuse System and Water Softening System Solicitation Statement: System Sizing Discrepancy “The water systems shall be sized to be capable of supporting a washer extractor system and other areas in the building. The laundry production processes approximately 7,700 [pounds] of linen per day.”

The operating design capacity of the existing 1997 T.E.A. water system being replaced is sized to accommodate both the “production” and “non-production” washing systems having rated output capacities of 1,680 lbs./hr. and 160 lbs./hr., respectively. Or 1,840 lbs. per hour combined.

The sizes of the (3) Braun production washers remain unchanged since 1997: (2) 600-lb & (1) 400-lb. The existing TEA water system design flow rate is 80 GPM to enable supporting the washing systems and additional cart washer when operating at rated hourly production levels.

(Based on the 7,700-lbs/day x 2.6 gal/hour specification guideline given, bidders may offer a system sized for only 42 GPM flow which is significantly undersized to support the existing laundry when operated at near design hourly production levels.)

Q22(a): Confirm if the new waste water heat recovery & water storage/pumping/heating systems are to be sized with a rated water flow capability of up to 80 GPM to enable systems to properly support the laundry equipment system when operating a full design production output level.

A22(a): The system is to be designed to properly support all the laundry equipment systems when operating at full production output levels.

Q22(b): How many hours per production day is the Braun washing system operated, seven or eight hours?

A22(b): Braun washing system operates eight (8) hours a day.

23. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 - Laundry Ancillary Support Waste Water Heat Recovery / Water Storage / Pumping / Reuse System and Water Softening System Q23: If a filtered wastewater feed tank is furnished with a heat exchanger, is the successful bidder required to insulate the tank and install PVC jacketing in accordance with the installation specifications?

A23: Yes, the contractor is required to insulate the tank and install PVC jacketing in accordance with the installation specifications.

24. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section B – Subsection 2 Solicitation Statement: Specification states “All pits shall be cleaned, repaired and sealed.”

Q24(a): Confirm reference to “all pits” means the existing waste water & reuse water pits located within the first floor Mech. Rm.

A24(a): “All pits shall be cleaned, repaired and sealed” refers to the existing waste water and reuse water pits.

Q24(b): Confirm reference to “cleaned” means power wash clean all exposed pit wall & floor surfaces.

A24(b): Correct, “cleaned” means power wash clean all exposed pit wall & floor surfaces.

Q24(c): Confirm reference to “repaired and sealed” means inspect exposed pit walls & floors for cracks, repair as necessary; and prepare/seal exposed pit walls & floors with commercial grade waterproof dry Portland cement-based modified polymer coating (two coats) that provides a semi-smooth waterproofing finish that resists both positive and negative hydrostatic pressure.

A24(c): “All pits shall be cleaned, repaired and sealed” means inspect exposed pit walls and floors for cracks, repair as necessary; and prepare/seal exposed pit walls and floors with commercial grade waterproof dry Portland cement-based modified polymer coating (two coats) that provides a semi-smooth waterproofing finish that resists both positive and negative hydrostatic pressure.

25. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section B – Subsection 2 Solicitation Statement: “Lines will be jet washed clean from pits to washer trenches and from pits discharge to sanitary sewer line.”

Q25: Confirm reference to “lines” means the existing under slab waste & reuse water drainage pipes connected to the two trenches serving the Braun washer extractors and the existing under slab waste water drainage pipe connected to the trench serving the non-production washer extractors.

A25: “Lines” in reference to the solicitation statement means the existing under slab waste & reuse water drainage pipes connected to the two trenches serving the Braun washer extractors and the existing under slab waste water drainage pipe connected to the trench serving the non-production washer extractors.

26. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section B - Water Storage/Pumping System Q26: Is it a requirement to demolish the existing waste & reuse washer trench bar screen assemblies, and provide new stainless steel bar screens?

A26: Remove existing trench bar screen assemblies for both the waste and reuse water and replace with new Stainless Steel bar screens is a requirement.

27. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section C - Water Reuse System Solicitation Statement: Specification requires furnishing and installing a blending valve for the washer extractors. Blending valves are typically installed with tunnel-type washing systems.

Q27: Confirm if a blending valve is to be provided.

A27: If there is no existing blending valve, then no, the blending valve is not needed.

28. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section C - Water Reuse System Q28: Confirm the required filtered water level (specification references both 1130 & 354 micron particle sizes). Typical water reuse systems installed in VA laundries with an automatic solids removal feature utilize 80 mesh filter screens rated for 420 microns.

A28: Provide a minimum of 80 mesh filter rated for 420 microns.

29. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section D - Water Softener System Q29: Provide latest laundry water supply analysis report stating grains hardness and chloride level.

A29: The latest laundry water supply report states grains hardness and chloride level is 26PPM.

30. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section E - Miscellaneous Items Solicitation Statement: Specification requires existing pit covers and hatches to be replaced with new.

Q30: It was observed that the existing steel covers and access hatches are in good overall condition. Suggest VA consider modifying requirement to replace with new and change to work scope to clean, prepare and refinish the existing cover plates and hatches with commercial-grade epoxy coating (two coats, both sides, red).

A30: The existing pit covers need to be replaced due to signs of structural wear from rust.

31. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section E – Subsection 9 Solicitation Statement: Specification states provision of an energy monitor system (Item #2).

Q31: Confirm this system references Item 2 and is NOT a duplicate monitoring system.

A31: The statement is asserting that the energy monitoring system, Line Item #2, is to be compatible with the system offered. There is not an additional or duplicate system, just requirements to make sure that both systems work together.

32. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #1 – Section F – Remote Status Panel Q32: Is the status panel required to have internet connectivity should the VA elect to have the water system connected to the internet for remote factory support?

A32: Yes, the system is required to have internet connectivity if the VA decides to have the water system connected to the internet for remote factory support.

33. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #2 – Energy Monitoring System Solicitation Statement: Specification references providing real time utility and event measurement for compressed air. This plant utility is generated utilizing the existing air compressor system powered by electric.

Q33: Confirm the energy monitoring system by way of measuring the Laundry main electric indirectly incorporates the air utility, eliminating the requirement to separately measure compressed air.

A33: The energy monitoring by way of measuring the laundry main electric indirectly incorporates the air utility and shows the acceptable readout.

34. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #2 – Energy Monitoring System Q34: Is it a requirement the energy monitoring system provided be readily compatible with the industrial laundry production management systems (ILPMS) currently being operated by the VA? If yes, are bidders required to identify in their proposals the ILPMS brands the offered energy monitoring system is compatible with?

A34: It is not a requirement that the energy monitoring system provided be readily compatible with the industrial laundry production management systems (ILPMS).

35. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #2 – Energy Monitoring System Q35: The existing low voltage control conduits serving the existing energy monitoring system metering devices appear to be in good condition. Recommend VA consider allowing the contractor to reuse/rework the existing conduits to install new control cables in to reduce the cost of installation.

A35: The existing conduit may be reused/reworked.

36. Technical/Performance Specifications: Item #2 – Energy Monitoring System Q36: Typical energy monitoring systems utilized by the VA are connected to the internet to enable remote factory support. Recommend VA consider specify systems offered are to have internet connectivity.

A36: The system offered must have internet capabilities/connectivity, in case the VA decides on internet connectivity.