36L79724Q0007 0001.docx

36L79724Q0007 Amendment 0001

36L79724Q0007 Amendment 0001

GENERAL INFORMATION

1 Block North of 22nd St Hines, IL 60141

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Linda Shirley-Diaz Linda.Shirleydiaz@va.gov

(708) 786-5965

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Medical Center

650 East Indian School Road

Phoenix, Arizona

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Combined Synopsis Solicitation is hereby amended as follows:

1) Provide answers to questions submitted by interested parties,

2) Extend the offer due date from May 17, 2024, to May 31, 2024, 15:00 PM CT.

Question 1)

Confirm if the point of connection for natural gas supply for the new flatwork ironer may be within the laundry clean side downstream from the existing flow metering device?

Answer 1)

Yes, the point of connection for natural gas supply for the new flatwork ironer system within the laundry’s clean side is downstream of the natural gas supply flow meter device. Refer to section 2.17. of the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Question 2)

What is the “pressure” of the gas supply upstream of the existing laundry meter/regulator?

Answer 2)

The pressure of the gas supply upstream of the existing laundry meter/regulator is 9 pounds per square inch (PSI), the existing regulator is listed as having specifications capable of outlet pressures ranging from 3.5” WC-5 PSI with higher inlet pressures. Refer to section 2.19 of the attached SOW.

Question 3)

What is the “pressure” of the gas supply downstream of the existing laundry meter/regulator?

Answer 3)

The pressure of the gas supply downstream of the existing laundry meter/regulator is 17” Water Column (WC) or .614 PSI. Refer to section 2.20 of the attached SOW.

Question 4)

What is the “maximum” available line pressure (PSIG) and volume (CFH) available to the laundry from the VA natural gas utility distribution system?

Answer 4)

The pressure is capable of reaching 20,000 Standard Cubic Feet Per Hour (SCFH) at higher inlet pressures. 1800 series low-pressure models have a maximum inlet pressure of 125 PSI and offer outlet pressures ranging from 3.5” WC to 5 PSI. Refer to section 2.18 of the attached SOW.

· Operating pressure at the risers is listed at 9 PSI

· Regulator Outlet Pres: .614 PSI Question 5)

If the existing gas meter, regulator, and/or flow meter require adjustment, recalibration or replacement to operate under the additional gas load conditions required by the new thermal-fluid flatwork ironer, is the Contractor responsible for performing this work, or will the VA?

Answer 5)

It is unknown at this time. If it is determined at a later date, the Government will work with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and a quote will be requested from the contractor.

Question 6)

Confirm the location for the new remote automatic shutoff valve is downstream of the existing laundry gas main supply meter & regulator located within the adjacent fenced metering station area?

Answer 6)

Yes, the remote automatic shutoff valve shall be placed outdoors downstream of the existing laundry gas main supply meter and regulator located within the adjacent fenced metering station area. Refer to 6.9 of the attached SOW.

Question 7)

Is the Contractor responsible for repairing the floor covering where damaged and adding tiles where the concrete floor may become exposed, or will the Medical Center address the flooring after the new ironer is installed?

Answer 7)

The VAMC is responsible to repair the floor covering where the concrete floor is exposed after the Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironing System is placed. Refer to section 2.29. of the attached SOW.

Question 8)

Will the Medical Center provide a contractor area for receiving & staging the equipment onsite: 850-1,000 sq. ft (min) area required. If not, is the contractor required to stage equipment off site?

Answer 8)

No. “The COR designated contractor staging area shall be fully enclosed completely with fencing and fence covering provided by the contractor. The fencing height shall be a minimum of six (6) feet high, with covering, signage and sandbags or plastic temporary fence weights. A designated space and schedule will be determined after award, the contractor shall coordinate with the COR. has been DELETED in its entirety and REPLACED with “The Contractor is required to stage the equipment off-site.” Refer to section 2.13 of the attached SOW.

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