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This document is a set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) for a Veterans Affairs construction project at the John Cochran VA Medical Center. The project involves creating a GI Anesthesia Procedure Room on the 6th Floor, with a total project value estimated between $500,000 and $5,000,000. Key project specifications include construction work during an active inpatient ward, with work hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and loud construction activities restricted to after-hours to minimize disruption to adjacent clinics and patient areas.
The Q&A document provides critical details for potential contractors, including submission requirements (hand delivery or FedEx/UPS to Leavenworth, Kansas), tax considerations (not tax-exempt), and specific technical details about the project. The contractor will be responsible for providing a third-party FTP site for submittal exchanges, adhering to ICRA 4 patient risk classification, and following specific guidelines for working in an active hospital environment. The project is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, with a solicitation amendment dated 08/19/2025.
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| Ammendment 36C25525R0113 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| 657-24-119JC_For Bidding CD Specifications R4 08-11-25.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination 657-24-119JC 08142025.pdf | ||
| Revised Evalualtion Factors 657-24-119JC Create GI Anesthesia Room.docx | DOCX document |
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657-24-119JC - Create GI Anesthesia Procedure RM 6th Floor Questions 1-19 08/19/2025
1. Is a hand delivery proposal required? Yes, please follow instructions from solicitation: PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED FEDEX, UPS, OR HAND DELIVERED to address below, to ensure receipt of all contents. The contractor shall also provide the proposal in two separate binders along with a CD of the proposal containing the technical & price information by the request due date at the NCO 15 Contracting Office 3450 S 4th St Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
2. Factor 1 Section A - Has performed as a General/Prime contractor on Hospital floor and sink replacement project where the structure project was equal to, or greater than $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00.
Is this a relevant factor for consideration? This seems unnecessarily restrictive.
Factors will now read $500,000.00-$5,000,000.00. Has performed as a General/Prime contractor on Hospital floor and sink replacement project where the structure project was equal to, or greater than $500,000.00-$5,000,000.00. Revised factors have been provided.
3. Will the Inpatient Ward be active during the period of performance for construction? YES
4. What are the working hours for this project? Does after hours work need to be considered? Work hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Any loud construction activities are to be done outside of normal working hours to not affect Hemo/Oncology clinic/offices below and as well as patient ward above. Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
5. What are the classifications for the ICRA Patient Risk for the 5th Floor? ICRA 4
6. Are there any lead lined walls in this project workspace? No
7. Does the contractor need to provide a commissioning agent? No
8. Who owns the proprietary rights for the fire alarm system? Tech Electronics. A potential point of contact at Tech Electronics is Kim Schremp 314-645-6200 Ext 5715
9. Who owns the proprietary rights for the security system? PASS Security system
10. Please advise if the designated SSHO and Quality Control Manager role can be fulfilled by the site superintendent. No, the superintendent may serve as the safety officer, but not project manager or quality control manager. The project manager can be the same individual as the quality control manager or safety officer, but not all 3.
11. Is the general contractor required to include costs for submittal exchange? Yes, the GC will be required to provide third party FTP site such as submittal exchange, procore, or approved equal for the duration of the project.
12.Is project tax exempt? No, Special Note regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes: Offerors are hereby notified that all state and local sales or use taxes for construction materials must be included in their bid or proposal price. It is solely the responsibility of the offeror to include all other applicable taxes in their bid or proposal price as well. The Government has determined that for this acquisition it cannot take advantage of any sales or use tax exemptions that may be available to it under applicable state law. Under no circumstances will any Contractor be designated as an agent of the Government for purposes of any tax exemption, nor will the Government authorize any Contractor’s use of any tax exemption directly applicable to the Government under this procurement. A price change request upon award relating to the inclusion of state and local sales or use taxes will not be accepted.
13.Will project need to be performed after hours? Please see answer to question #4 above.
14.There are no specs for the cord reels called out on 1-EP-100. Please provide. Basis of design: KH Industries RTB with applicable amperage rating and cord size and receptacle. Please see attached 657-24-119JC_For Bidding CD Specifications R4 08-11-25.pdf 15.There is confusion on the door schedule. Will door A612B be type F and A613 be type J? Correct.
16.Are there lead lining requirements for existing walls to remain? No.
17.Are there lead lining requirements for flooring? No.
18.Are there lead lining requirements for ceilings? No.
19.Are there lead lining requirements for doors and frames? No.
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