Request for Information - 671-22-179 - Install Devices for Legionella Control and Prevention 1_Responses.pdf

Request for Information - 671-22-179 - Install Devices for Legionella Control and Prevention

1. What are the requirements for flushing and water testing?

Since this project entails no significant new piping to be installed, we suggest the Industrial Hygienist be consulted to see if the following is acceptable:

Where faucets and drinking fountain are replaced: water flow for a minimum of 3 minutes. No testing required.

Where dead legs are removed: flush the piping system from the nearest three plumbing fixtures for a minimum of 5 minutes. No testing required.

Where flush valves are replaced: flush a minimum of 5 times. No testing required.

2. Is there any asbestos on the plumbing piping or devices?

Materials known to contain asbestos are marked within the interstitial. Although asbestos containing materials is not expected in the work locations, the Contractor shall review the materials to be demolished and report any materials suspected of containing asbestos to the COR prior to the start of the dem

3. Will working hours be standard business hours? Or after hours work?

In areas where fixtures are located in critical areas, after-hours work may be necessary. It depends on what work can be carried out during normal working hours. Minimum disruptions to the clinical space and patient care are required

4. Will we need outages? If so, what are the allowable hours?

Local area outages will be required and should be coordinated with the VA COR in advance 7- 10 days. The allowable hours will need to be determined by the VA.

5. Will updated Vaccine Records be required for onsite staff and subcontractors?

No. Seasonal Flu is needed

6. Is this project tax exempt?

V.T.C.A. Tax Code §151.311 Offerors are hereby notified that in accordance with V.T.C.A., Tax Code §151.311, the purchase of tangible personal property for use in the performance of a contract for an organization exempted under Section 151.309 or 151.310 of this code is exempt if the tangible personal property is incorporated into realty in the performance of the contract. Additionally, the purchase of tangible personal property, other than machinery or equipment and its accessories and repair and replacement parts, for use in the performance of a contract for an improvement to realty for an organization exempted under Section 151.309 or 151.310 of the code is exempt if the tangible personal property is necessary and essential for the performance of the contract and completely consumed on the job. The VA is an exempt organization.

Therefore, the contractor’s purchase of such building and construction materials within the State of Texas to be incorporated into the real property belonging to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or completely used in the performance of the contract is subject to exemption from Texas Sales and Use taxes under the code. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete a Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate when it purchases construction materials for this contract.

Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect this tax exemption, and therefore should not include Texas’ Sales or Use Taxes on sales of materials for incorporation into VA real estate under this contract or used in the performance of this contract.