Saginaw VA Electrical Upgrade Q A

W911XK-10-R-0006 Saginaw VA Electrical Upgrade Questions

Saginaw VA Electrical Upgrade Questions & Answers

Updated 23 February 2010

Q1. Keynote #6 on EP-001 refers to sheet E1 of project 16898002. Will this page be added to the contract documents for info only?

A1. Yes. Reference drawing will be uploaded to fbo.gov for information only.

Q2. Note #6 on EP-001 states "to room 13 in the basement of building 1". Where is room 13 in building 1?

A2. Room 13 is directly inside the building at the location where the conduits are shown entering the hospital building along the north wall.

Q3. Drawing EP-001: EMH-11P (East of Bldg. 3) does not have an (E) in front of its name. Is this a new man hole?

A3. No. This is not a new manhole, it is an existing manhole.

Q4. In reference to Section 01 -00 00 General Intentions 1.2 Statement of Bid Item (s) C. Item 0003, Option 2 Phase I upgrade data cable: Add the upgrade of data cabling for Balding No.2, Building No 3, and Building No. 4 as shown on drawings 20-EP-101.1 , 20-EP-101.2. These sheets reflect upgrades to Building #20 for upgrades at 8.4kV switchgear.

There is no data shown on this sheet. Please clarify as to which sheets are correct for the Bid Item 0003.

A4. This reference in the specification is incorrect, see Amendment 2 on fbo.gov for an accurate description of Bid Item 0003.

Q5. Per spec section 014504 3.4.1 Personnel Requirements calls for a CQC System Manager.

This individual is to be on site at all times during all construction activities? Is this correct?

Please advise.

A5. See paragraph 3.4.2 of section 01 45 04. CQC System manager shall be on-site full time, and may have duties as the project superintendant.

Q6. Is the General Contractor to supply with our proposal a schedule? If so, which proposal do we submit it with the Technical or Cost Proposal? Please advise.

A6. Schedule shall be submitted with the technical portion of the proposal.

Q7. Will there be a partnering meeting required for this project, these generally cost the general contractor approx $5,000.00 (based on past partnering sessions).

A7. Per Partnering contract clause, partnering is voluntary. The government anticipates partnering on this project; however the contractor may choose not to participate in partnering.

Q8. Are taxes to be included in this proposal?

A8. FAR 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes, is included in the solicitation and the resultant contract, and states that “[t]he contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.” Therefore, all applicable taxes should be accounted for in the offerors’ proposals.

Q9. Is the general contractor responsible to pay for the infection control measures as outlined in spec section 010110 IC Infection Control, or will the Army Corp be handling the infection control requirements?

A9. Infection control measures required to meet the standards outlined in section 01 01 10 IC will be the responsibility of the contractor.

Q10. Does on site staff for the GC need to have the USACE CQC certification?

A10. See paragraph 3.4.3 of section 01 45 04. CQC course is required. Course attendance for contractor personnel can be arraigned after award if it has not been completed prior.

Q11. It is my understanding that all trades persons working on site are required to have the OSHA 10 hour training and that the Forman and superintendent are to have the OSHA 30 hour training, is this required?

A11. This is correct, see paragraph 1.1.H of section 01 00 00.

Q12. In Section 00100 Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders, under the Table of Contents, reference is made to Exhibits A, B, C & D. Those forms do not seem to be included in the Solicitation Package.

A12. Exhibits were posted on fbo.gov on 2-23-10.

Q13. The bid is currently due on March 2, 2010. The RFP indicates that the Exhibit C needs to sent to owners and then sent back to the Corp of Engineers by the bid due date. Without the forms, this is not possible. Please provide asap.

A13. Exhibits were posted on fbo.gov on 2-23-10.

Q14. To what extent shall asbestos abatement and lead abatement be included in our proposal?

A14. Lead based paint in the facility has been tested by the VA and found to be below allowable limits, so no lead based paint abatement will be required. Asbestos abatement will be required in closet 5B. Quantity of asbestos to be abated is approximately 33 linear feet of ½” diameter pipe insulation . Glovebag asbestos abatement method can be employed. There are three lines running vertical floor to deck above. The three lines run approximately 1 1/2 inches center to center of each other in a straight line side by side.