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- Solicitation number
- 36C26325B0014-0001
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation 36C26325B0014-0001, a Department of Veterans Affairs project to replace playground equipment at a VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The project involves demolishing an existing 930 square foot outdoor playground and installing new playground equipment that must comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines, ASTM standards, and accessibility requirements. Key specifications include using rubber mulch for surfacing, replacing playground borders, and ensuring equipment meets Buy American Act requirements.
The solicitation requires bidders to submit various documentation, including Standard Form 1442, a Price Schedule, Bid Guarantee, safety information, and representations and certifications. A pre-bid site visit was scheduled for May 13, 2025, and a bid bond is required. Contractors are responsible for reinstalling existing fencing after equipment installation, using temporary construction fencing 6-8 feet tall, and ensuring proper drainage through grading. VA will handle utility locates and tree trimming. The project does not require a shade structure but prefers one, and contractors must follow specific submission requirements outlined in the bid documents.
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Solicitation Questions and Answers
| # |
| SOW |
Reference
| Question |
| Answer |
1.
| Are product cutsheets available for VA’s preferred playground equipment? |
| Product cut sheet for the preferred playground. see Attachment 2 |
2.
| Does VA want the rubber mulch replaced with new rubber mulch or different type of mulch? If different type of mulch is desired, what type of mulch does VA want? |
| Rubber mulch |
3.
| Does VA want the border around the playground replaced? |
| Yes. |
4.
| Are there issues with standing water currently? |
| Unknown |
5.
| Will the tree need to be trimmed by the contractor? |
| No, VA will trim the tree if necessary |
6.
| Is the contractor responsible for utility locates? |
| No, VA will coordinate for utility locates |
7.
| Is a shade top on the playground a must ? |
| No, a shade is on required but is preferred |
8.
| Does the playground equipment need to comply with Buy American Act ? |
| Yes |
9.
| Does the playground need to comply with playground standards ? |
| · Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines, |
· ASTM F 1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use,
· ASTM F 1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
· 36 CFR Part 1191, the standards for accessibility by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
| 10 |
| SOW 1.a. |
| "The areas designated for the placement of the playgrounds are described on Exhibit A attached." Please provide Exhibit A. |
| Exhibit A did not exist. |
Exhibit A clause has been removed from the Statement of Work.
11.
| Is the playground installation intended for an outdoor area or is it an indoor playground? |
| Out Doors |
12.
| What is the total area of the existing playground that needs to be demolished and replaced? |
| Total area = 930 sq. ft. |
31 ft. X 30 ft.
13.
| Could You provide any available photos of the current playground or design references for the new playground equipment? |
| Picture of existing playground see Attachment 1 – Playground Equipment picture |
Product cut sheet for preferred playground see Attachment 2
14.
Is there a document that states the specifications on exactly what playground equipment your seeking? also is there documentation showing the area or SF area we need to build this playground in?
a 35% design to start from maybe?
Product cut sheet for preferred playground see Attachment 2 playground area drawing not available Fisherhouse site drawing is available.
Existing playground metrics:
Total area = 930 sq. ft.
31 ft. X 30 ft.
15.
Play area footprint – current dimensions (L × W) and maximum clear height
Existing playground metrics :
Total area = 930 sq. ft.
31 ft. X 30 ft.
16.
Existing surfacing & subbase composition (e.g., engineered wood fiber depth, concrete borders, drainage fabric)
Rubber Mulch and landscaping drainage fabric
17.
Utility locations or restrictions within or adjacent to the play zone
VA campus utilities site drawing, see Attachment 3 – Campus Utility plans VA will conduit utility locates prior to construction.
18.
Demolition constraints – any salvage, dust/noise, or workinghours limits
VA does not wish to salvage any portion of the existing playground equipment.
19.
Available site drawings or photos showing the playground and access path for delivery equipment
VA can provide an site map to show the construction path for accessing playground area. See Attachment 4 – Construction Routes
20.
Prebid sitevisit schedule (if planned)
Pre-bid site visit was scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 2 :30pm at Fisherhouse. See Attachement 5 - Site Visit Agenda & Attachment 6 – Site Visit Sign-in Log
| 21. |
| IFB pgs. 9-10 |
vs. SOW This solicitation is an IFB with the proposal requirements listed in "BID SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS" however, the SOW lists several items to provide or submit. Please verify the documentation required for the bid proposal.
| Requirements listed from the IFB. These are what is required for bid submission. | |
| • | Standard Form (SF) 1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award: The offeror shall complete and sign the “OFFER” section of the SF 1442. Please include your company’s Unique Entity Identifier associated with SAM.gov in Block 14. |
| • | Acknowledgement of All Amendments: The offeror shall agree to and acknowledge all amendments by either 1.) completing block 19 of the SF 1442, or 2.) returning the signed amendment form(s) with the submission. |
| • | Price Schedule: The offeror shall complete the Price Schedule which is provided with the solicitation. |
| • | Bid Guarantee: The offeror shall furnish a bid guarantee (see FAR 52.228-1). The bid guarantee shall be provided on Standard Form 24. The Power of Attorney document will be included with the bid guarantee. |
| • | Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and Representation: The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.229-11 (d). |
| • | Representations & Certifications: As the provision at FAR 52.204-7 is included in the solicitation, FAR 52.204-8 (d) applies and the fill-in for FAR 52.204-8 (b)(2) does not need to be completed. The offeror is required to complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at https://sam.gov. |
| • | Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment: The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.204-24 (d) Representations. |
| • | Information Regarding Responsibility Matters: The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.209-7 (b). |
| • | Post Award Small Business Program Representations: The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.219-28 (h), if applicable. |
| • | Limitations on Subcontracting: The offeror shall complete and sign the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction required in VAAR 852.219-75 and return it with their bid submission. A copy of the clause to be completed and included with the bid is attached as a separate document (Limitations on Subcontracting Cert of Compliance (2pages)). The completed and signed form will become part of the official award documentation. |
| • | Experience Modification Rate: The offeror shall provide the Safety and Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rating (EMR) information, including filling out the attached document (Safety or Environmental Violations and EMR Information (2 pages)). |
| 22. |
| SOW |
| The areas designated for the placement of the |
playgrounds are described on Exhibit A attached." Please provide Exhibit A.
Exhibit A did not exist.
Exhibit A clause has been removed from the Statement of Work.
| 23. |
| IFB pgs. 9-10 |
vs. SOW
| This solicitation is an IFB with the proposal requirements listed in "BID SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS" however, the SOW lists several items to provide or submit. Please verify the documentation required for the bid proposal |
| See 21 |
24.
| Are there any photos available of the existing playground area? |
| Yes |
25.
| Is there a list of playground equipment needed? |
| No |
| 26. |
| N/A |
| Can the superintendent (one employee) perform the duties and be the full time onsite SSHO and Quality Control Manager? |
| Yes |
| 27. |
| SOW |
| Please indicate who is responsible for marking the utilities? VA, or Contractor? |
| VA |
| 28. |
| SOW |
| Please indicate if there is a preferred vendor, or preferred playground |
| Product cut sheet for the preferred playground see Attachment 2 |
| 29. |
| SOW - C2 |
| Please indicate if there is preferred surface type for the ground. |
| Rubber Mulch |
| 30. |
| SOW - B1 |
| Please indicate if a subsurface drainage system is required, or if the contractors is responsible for sloping the grade for proper drainage? |
| subsurface drainage system is not required. Drainage fabric & sloping the grade for proper drainage is required. |
| 31. |
| SOW - B0 |
| If a subsurface drainage system is required please indicate what type, i.e. French drain? |
| subsurface drainage system is not required. |
| 32. |
| SOW - B1 |
| Please indicate if the city of St. Cloud will require a permit on VA property. |
| No, this project is located at VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| 33. |
| SOW - B2 |
| Please indicate if the Submittal section B2 is to be provided with the bid proposal. |
| Yes |
| 34. |
| SOW - C1 |
| Please indicate if the height of the temporary fencing. |
| 6ft to 8ft temporary or construction fencing is acceptable. |
35.
| Please indicate if the existing fence is to be removed, reinstalled or if new permanent fencing is required. |
| Sections of the existing fencing can be removed for demo and installation of the playground equipment. The fencing must be reinstalled after work is completed. |
36.
| If a new permanent fence is required, please indicate the required type and height. |
| A new fence is not required, existing fencing to remain in place. |
| Due to the cost estimate of the project, please confirm if a bid bond is required. |
| YES |
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