RFI Responses.pdf

Repurpose Fountain RFI and Answer

1. General Length x Width x Height of Fountain for estimating of soil required.

• VA Response: See the attached dimensioned sheet.

2. Clarification on number, size and depth of holes to be drilled.

• VA Response: Nine (9) 2-inch diameter

3. Is there a general site map drawing to depict location of electrical source to be pulled back to and labeled spare?

• VA Response: See attached basement floorplan with room B16 circled where the electrical source is located.

4. The "Instructions To Offerors For Bid Preparation" stated offers over $30,000 would require a payment bond; but block 12a on the SF 1442 was checked "no". We're anticipating our offer exceeding $30,000. Would we need to provide a payment bond?

• VA Response: No payment bond necessary unless your bid exceeds $150,0000.

5. Are we able to get a copy of the sign-in Sheet for the Repurpose Fountain project?

• VA Response: Yes, attachment included within the amendment.

6. Photo 4 in solicitation is labeled as Water pump, upon site visit inspection, this is the skimmers/filter assembly for the fountain. The aforementioned pump is located to the left behind the main entrance steps. Are both the Skimmer/filter assembly, and Pump to be removed?

• VA Response: Yes, the skimmer/filter assembly in photo 4 and the pump shall be removed.

7. Will parking be available for equipment and ramp at front steps?

• VA Response: Contractor can request through VA Engineering to block off two parking spaces in front of the main building. This will be considered for necessary activities (loading/unloading equipment materials, tools, etc).

Contractor must request minimum three days in advance.

8. Debris, will there be a provided dumpster for the demolition debris provided by the VA, or will this be the responsibility of the contractor?

• VA Response: The contractor shall remove debris from the site daily. No dumpster will be allowed.

9. Does the VA wish to specify any plants/flowers to be planted or is the planter solely to be filled with fill dirt and topsoil?

• VA Response: Contractor to fill with “potting soil” to a minimum of 2-ft. VA will provide and plant the plants/flowers afterwards.

10. Will there be any landscaping going in fountain bed after soil backfill?

• VA Response: See response to previous question.

11. Are to waterproof wall sides?

• VA Response: No

12. Is irrigation included in the project? Is there a water supply line from the old fountain to use for supplemental irrigation?

• VA Response: No to both questions

13. How deep do we assume core drilling depth, are we assuming that it will drain once core drilled past concrete base?

• VA Response: Core drill depth not expected to exceed 8-inches. Yes, we are assuming it will drain once core drilled past concrete base.

Repurpose Fountain RFI and Answer

14. Will we have staging access for the renovation work and imported soil?

• VA Response: See response to question 7.

15. Can superintendent be a working superintendent?

• VA Response: Yes but must be capable of performing superintendent and SSHO duties.

16. Will a SSHO be required?

• VA Response: No, so long as superintendent is qualified and capable of performing SSHO responsibilities.

17. When can the work be performed?

• VA Response: Expect work to be performed on Saturdays during low occupancy time. Some work may be coordinated to be performed during normal business hours.

18. Is the government asking for a bid bond to accompany the offer or a payment bond after award?

• VA answer: Neither, unless your bid exceeds $150,000, you are required to submit a bid bond before with bid submission. See question/answer 4 above.