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07-07-2022

36L797 Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 79 Building 37 1st Ave, One Block North of Cermak Road Hines IL 60141

36L797 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141 To all Offerors/Bidders

36L79722Q0004 06-10-2022

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Request for Quote (RFQ) 36L79722Q0004 is amended to provide Answers to Questions on pages 2 thru 7 of this amendment as a result of Questions submitted by interested parties.

Linda D. Shirley-Diaz Contract Specialist

RFQ 36L79722Q0004

Amendment #0002

The following are Questions and Answers pertaining to subject RFQ answered:

Question 1)

Due to ongoing supply chain disruptions, the delivery timeframe of the requested steam heated tumbler likely could not be completed within 90 calendar days after the effective date of the contract. Would a delivery modification to 120 calendar days after the effective date of the contract be acceptable?

Answer 1)

The delivery timeframe will be modified as requested to reflect 120 days after the effective date of the contract.

Question 2)

This solicitation is focused on the replacement of 1-each steam heated tumbler at the VAMC Tuscaloosa project. Based on this summary, does the VAMC classify this as the addition of a workstation or storage area that would require LED lighting modifications?

Answer 2)

This RFQ is to replace existing equipment. If the new equipment fits in the exact foot print lighting modification is not required. If the new equipment is not the same foot print and the area requires additional lighting the contractor shall add LED lighting.

Question 3)

If the relocation or adding of the LED lighting is needed, please provide a based line specification for an acceptable LED lighting fixture and the quantity of these fixtures that are needed?

Answer 3)

The relocation or adding of LED lighting shall be determined if needed by the contractor upon new equipment installation.

Question 4)

Please validate if the existing utilities and supporting items are to be removed back to the nearest header. If not then please specify the location and/or distance these utilities are to be removed to?

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Answer 4)

The contractor shall remove existing utilities back to the header (utility main pipe/duct/electrical panel, etc.). The contractor shall replace all valves, regulators, traps, etc. between the header and equipment. The sizes and specifications shall comply with all applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.

Question 5)

Please validate if steam and condensate pipe are to originate from the mechanical room or the header?

Answer 5)

Steam pipe will originate from the header.

Question 6)

Due to the size and scope of this solicitation if a staging area is not deemed needed by the awarded contractor is it acceptable to not erect the staging area?

Answer 6)

Yes, if a staging area is not deemed needed by the awarded contractor it is acceptable to not erect the staging area.

Question 7)

Please validate if only utilities associated with the existing steam heated tumbler are to be removed back to source?

Answer 7)

Yes, only utilities associated with existing trade in equipment are to be removed back to the source.

Question 8)

Please clarify if source is the entry point of the utilities to the building or if there is another area and/or distance the utilities associated with the existing steam heated tumbler are to be removed back to?

Answer 8

The contractor shall remove existing utilities back to the header and replace all valves, regulators, traps, etc. between the header and equipment. RFQ

Question 9)

Since the tumbler do not have drains, please validate that this scope and item does not pertain to this solicitation?

Answer 9)

This does not apply to this RFQ.

Question 10)

If this statement does pertain to this solicitation, please validate what exact drains are to be cleaned and to what extent and/or distance those drains are to be cleaned.

Answer 10)

This does not apply to this RFQ.

Question 11)

With this new tumbler replacing an existing tumbler, please validate if is acceptable to maintain similar spacing around the new equipment as is currently present around the existing equipment?

Answer 11)

The contractor shall adhere to the Minimum spacing as outlined in the Statement of Work and Technical Specifications in the RFQ.

Question 12)

Please validate if a power monitor is required and if it is required, please provide specifications to the specific type of power monitor that is to be supplied?

Answer 12)

No, the Uninterrupted Power Supply is not required. At time of award the verbiage will be deleted from the Statement of Work.

Question 13)

In our experience, is not common practice in commercial or government procurements to require Signed and sealed Engineered installation drawings / signed and sealed Engineered As-Built drawings for a solicitation of this relatively modest size and scope. This inclusion of this requirement could significantly increase cost and provide limited operational or risk mitigation benefits. Due to the size and scope of this solicitation, are signed and sealed Engineered installation drawings truly needed to support this project?

Answer 13)

Yes, 45 days after contract award the contractor shall provide Installation Design Drawings.

Question 14)

Will as built structural drawings of the existing laundry facility be provided to support the structural drawing portion of the installation drawing requirement?

Answer 14)

No, As-Built structural drawings will not be provided.

Question 15)

Confirm new tumbler is to be installed same position as the existing tumbler being traded-in?

Answer 15)

The new tumbler to be installed in the same area where the existing trade in tumbler is currently located.

Question 16)

Clarify the connection point locations to existing utility mains for: steam, condensate, domestic water and compressed air?

Answer 16)

All connection points shall be from the nearest header for each utilities to the new equipment.

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Question 17)

Confirm new electrical means the complete installation of new branch circuit from existing electrical sub panel to the new tumbler includes new conduit, wire, circuit breaker and fused safety disconnect switch?

Answer 17)

A new branch circuit from existing sub panel includes new conduit, wire, circuit breaker and safety disconnect switch.

Question 18)

Identify, all hazardous materials, if any, which are known to be present in Laundry space that will affect the work areas specified (i.e. roofing system, insulation, flooring, interior finishes, etc.)?

Answer 18)

There are no hazardous materials present that will affect the work or outcome of this project.

Question 19)

What is the maximum available line pressure of the existing steam utility main serving the trade-in tumbler?

Answer 19)

The maximum available line pressure of the existing steam utility main serving the trade-in tumbler is medium pressure.

Question 20)

Confirm drain cleaning work scope is a typo from a previous project, or if required, provide a more detailed scope of work indicating what drains are to be cleaned.

Answer 20)

This does not apply to this RFQ.

Question 21)

Confirm new tumbler exhaust air ductwork shall rise up and be extended through the roof to the building exterior. Existing ductwork does not extend to the wall of the laundry?

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Answer 21)

The new exhaust duct work shall rise-up and be extended through the roof to the building exterior.

Question 22)

Upon receipt of award, will the Medical Center provide a valid certificate of exemption for State of Alabama sales and use tax to the contractor?

Answer 22)

Yes, the Contracting Officer Representative will provide a valid certificate of exemption for the State of Alabama sales and use tax to the Contractor.