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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07/19/2022 36L797 Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box Building 37 1st Ave, One Block North of Cermak Road Hines IL 60141

To all Offerors/Bidders

36L79722Q0010 06-07-2022

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Request for Quote (RFQ) 36L79722Q0010 is amended to provideAnswers to Questions on pages 2 thru 6 of this amendment as a result of Questions submitted by interested parties.

Linda D. Shirley-Diaz Contract Specialist

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The following are Questions and Answers pertaining to subject RFQ.

Question 1)

This solicitation is focused on the replacement of 1-each steam heated tumbler at the VAMC Sioux Falls 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 1)

Please refer to blocks, 20 (SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES), 21 (QTY) and 22 (UNIT) to ensure a clear understanding of equipment and quantities that the government intends to procure. LED lighting is not a requirement for this RFQ. LED lightning modification(s) are not required therefore, prior to award this requirement will be deleted from the Statement of Work.

Question 2)

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 2) Refer to Answer 1.

Question 3)

Based on the site visit it was discussed with the local CO [sic] that there is no gas heater to be removed. Can you please validate that the scope of removal of the gas heater from the roof will be removed from the award SOW?

Answer 3)

There is no gas heater to be removed therefore, prior to award this requirement will be deleted from the SOW.

Question 4)

Since the new tumblers do not require any type of compressed air, please validate those modifications to any compressed air is not part of this solicitation?

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Answer 4)

Compressed air is not applicable to this requirement therefore, prior to award this requirement will be deleted from the SOW.

Question 5)

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 5)

If there is no storage of any items while the project is ongoing, then it would be acceptable to not erect the staging area.

Question 6)

Please validate if the site wants two identical wall mounted lock-out and tag-out kits/cabinets for each tumbler or if it is acceptable to provide (1) wall mounted lock-out and tag-out kit/cabinet with sufficient locks, tags, and safety devices for both tumblers?

Answer 6)

One wall mounted lock-out and tag-out kit/cabinet with sufficient locks, tags and safety devices for both tumblers is acceptable.

Question 7)

Please validate if only utilities associated with the existing steam heated dryer 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 dryer 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.

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Question 9)

Please validate if contractor can work after the hours of 2:30pm with advanced approval from the COR?

Answer 9)

Yes, the awarded contractor is able to work after the hours of 2:30pm with advance approval from the COR.

Question 10)

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?

Answer 10)

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

Question 11)

With the new tumblers replacing an existing tumblers, 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)

During the site visit the local COR stated the 4-plex outlets and boxes are not needed.

Can you please confirm if the 4-plex outlets are needed for each dryer?

Answer 12)

No, the 4-plex outlet is not needed for each tumbler therefore, prior to award this requirement will be deleted from the SOW.

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Question 13)

Typically, an Uninterrupted Power Supply is not required for steam heated tumblers.

The inclusion of this requirement could significantly increase cost and scope of the project and provide limited operational benefit. Please validate if in this instance an Uninterrupted Power Supply is truly needed to support the steam heated tumblers requested in this solicitation?

Answer 13)

No, the Uninterrupted Power Supply is not required therefore, prior to award this requirement will be deleted from the SOW.

Question 14)

During the site visit the local COR stated the existing hose real near the existing dryers will need to be replaced with a new hose real in the same location. Can you please verify this scope is to be incorporated into the solicitation response?

Answer 14)

An airline shall also be installed with a quick disconnect for the mechanic’s use.

A retractable hose reel will be supplied with adequate supply of hose to reach around the new equipment. The Technical Specifications will be updated to reflect the above information prior to award.

Question 15)

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: 15)

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

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Question 16)

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

Answer 16)

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

Question 17)

During the site visit it was observed that the ductwork for the two existing dryers route through the window panel behind the dryers and not through the rough. Please validate if the new dryer ductwork can follow the same route through as the existing or if it needs to be routed through the roof?

Answer 17)

Yes, the new tumblers ductwork can follow the same route. The ductwork for the two existing tumblers’ route through the window panel behind the tumblers.