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Bid Inquiry Technical Evaluators Report Closed Inquiries

Project: VA Dublin Boiler Rebuild Review: Bidder Inquiry (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 14 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 6598995 General SF 1442 Box 11 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Box 11 of SF 1442 specifies project completion within 365 days. Our estimate for period of performance is 12 - 14 months depending on major component lead time. We estimate component lead time at 16 weeks. This DOES not include gov't review and approval of submittals since we can not estimate how long the gov't will require for review.

On: Jul 14 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Box 11 of SF 1442 will be amended to specify project completion within 540 calendar days, to allow for installation of excessive pipe runs throughout the VAMC facility, phasing of demolition and completion of required government reviews and approvals. Durations for government approvals are identified in Section 01 33 00 of the project specifications. Please see the forthcoming solicitation amendment. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch;

(8433298161) On: Jul 16 2016

1-1 Government Response. Box 11 of SF 1442 will be amended to specify project completion within 540 calendar days, to allow for installation of excessive pipe runs throughout the VAMC facility, phasing of demolition and completion of required government reviews and approvals. Durations for government approvals are identified in Section 01 33 00 of the project specifications. Please see the forthcoming solicitation amendment. On: Jul 18 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6601434 General 00 21 16 2.6 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 00 21 16 Item 2.6 states that the Price Proposal shall include completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, using a printed copy of the SF 1449 included in this RFP (NOT including the Proposal Schedule). We were not able to find a copy of the SF 1449 included in the RFP. Please advise.

On: Jul 15 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. An SF 1449 form is not required for this procurement. The statement in Section 00 21 16, para. 2.6, will be deleted from the solicitation by amendment. Please see the forthcoming solicitation amendment. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 18 2016

1-1 Government Response. An SF 1449 form is not required for this procurement. The statement in Section 00 21 16, para. 2.6, will be deleted from the solicitation by amendment. Please see the forthcoming solicitation amendment. On: Jul 18 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6603294 General 00 21 16, 2.2.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Proposals are to be submitted electronically. It states no hard copies is authorized. Do you want hard copies of the original bid bond? Or do you just want scanned copies?

On: Jul 18 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The bid bond requirement will be removed for the solicitation package. Please see the forthcoming amendment. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 25 2016 1-1 Government Response. The bid bond requirement will be removed for the solicitation package. Please see the forthcoming amendment. On: Jul 25 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6603329 General 00 21 16, 2.1.1.3 & 2.5.2 & 3.2.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

2.1.1.3 allows teaming arrangements. 2.5.2 states that if offeror is proposing as a teaming arrangement, the offeror shall include a minimum of 1 contract from each member of the team. 3.2.1 states that in case of an offeror that is a prime contractor - subcontractor team, the contract must have been awarded to the prime contractor. These seem to contradict. Please clarify.

On: Jul 18 2016. Forward request by email.

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Evaluation Concurred. If an Offeror is submitting a proposal in an authorized team structure, then, for Factor 1, each member of the team, as defined in the established teaming arrangement, shall be required to submit a minimum of one (1) contract from each member of the team as representative Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience. For each contract submitted for Factor 1, the Offeror and established team members in the teaming arrangement shall be or have been the Prime Contractor for each submitted project. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 20

1-1 Government Response. If an Offeror is submitting a proposal in an authorized team structure, then, for Factor 1, each member of the team, as defined in the established teaming arrangement, shall be required to submit a minimum of one (1) contract from each member of the team as representative Corporate Relevant Specialized Experience. For each contract submitted for Factor 1, the Offeror and established team members in the teaming arrangement shall be or have been the Prime Contractor for each submitted project. On: Jul 20 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6614014 Mechanical C5.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Describe storm sewer on North East side of building and this piping connecting to three downspout boot. On South West side of building no storm sewer is shown. Does downspout outlet spill onto concrete slab.

On: Jul 27 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The three downspouts connect via new drain piping into new grate inlet A-2, shown in Zone C-6.

Grate inlet A-2 drains through the proposed new 18" RCP to grate inlet A-1, shown in Zone A-6. Grate inlet will be connected into the existing storm water drain system. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 29 2016

1-1 Government Response. The three downspouts connect via new drain piping into new grate inlet A-2, shown in Zone C-6.

Grate inlet A-2 drains through the proposed new 18" RCP to grate inlet A-1, shown in Zone A-6. Grate inlet will be connected into the existing storm water drain system. On: Jul 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6614027 Mechanical P1.01 Note 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Requires existing water heater to be removed per demolition notes. Is a new water to be installed? Not shown, need size and type.

On: Jul 27 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Sheet P1.01 - Water heater is to be demolished. Sheet P1.02 shows the new heat exchanger in the

WH Closet 108 that's replacing the Water heater. This heat exchanger is HX14, although the piping is labeled the 'HX14' label is not shown on the heat exchanger. The specs for this are on sheet M5.01 under HX14. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 28 2016

1-1 Government Response. Sheet P1.01 - Water heater is to be demolished. Sheet P1.02 shows the new heat exchanger in the WH Closet 108 that's replacing the Water heater. This heat exchanger is HX14, although the piping is labeled the 'HX14' label is not shown on the heat exchanger. The specs for this are on sheet M5.01 under HX14. On: Jul 28 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6614030 Mechanical P3.01 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Plumbing Fixture schedule describes freeze proof wall hydrant, inside hose bibs and etc. are any of these items required in Boiler Plant?

None shown.

On: Jul 27 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. In Sheet P3.01, the Plumbing Fixture schedule is a standard schedule. The freeze proof wall hydrant and inside hose bibs are not required for this project. It is recommended that the Contractor review the plans closely to insure that all required project items are identified. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 28 2016

1-1 Government Response. In Sheet P3.01, the Plumbing Fixture schedule is a standard schedule. The freeze proof wall hydrant and inside hose bibs are not required for this project. It is recommended that the Contractor review the plans closely to insure that all required project items are identified. On: Jul 28 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6614035 Mechanical S2.1 00 10 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) describes a Deductive Alt. #13 which changes the square footage of new Boiler Plant spec section 00 10 00, Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) schedule of cost do not show a deductive Alt. #13. Is this a Alternate deduct?

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On: Jul 27 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No. The bid structure for this solicitation is detailed in the CLINs in Spec Section 00 10 00 and in

Spec Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements, para. 1.2 - Statement of Bid Items. Disregard reference to deductive alt. #13.

By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 28 2016

1-1 Government Response. No, this is not an Alternate deduct. The bid structure for this solicitation is detailed in the CLINs in Spec Section 00 10 00 and in Spec Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements, para. 1.2 - Statement of Bid Items. Disregard reference to deductive alt. #13 in Sheet S2.1. On: Jul 28 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6614041 Mechanical C5.2 Utility Plan Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What is being shown on 6" Fire Main pipe where it seems to show (3) additional valves is being installed and connecting to a different water service

On: Jul 27 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The three valves and associated piping shown in Sheet C5.2 were inadvertently retained in the final plan set from an earlier design version that serviced the new cooling tower. The service has been relocated in the final design (reference Sheet M0.02) to a new location out of the proposed building. Affected sheets in the final plan set (C3.1, C3.2, C4.1, C5.1, C5.2, C6.3, C6.4) will be corrected in the conformed contract award package. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 29 2016

1-1 Government Response. The three valves and associated piping shown in Sheet C5.2 were inadvertently retained in the final plan set from an earlier design version that serviced the new cooling tower. The service has been relocated in the final design (reference Sheet M0.02) to a new location out of the proposed building. Affected sheets in the final plan set (C3.1, C3.2, C4.1, C5.1, C5.2, C6.3, C6.4) will be corrected in the conformed contract award package. On: Jul 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6614046 Mechanical 00 73 00 Supplementary Condition Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Part 1 Para. 1.2 Liquidated damages in the amount of $2,126.00 for each calendar day of delay. Normally VA projects do not charge Liquidated damages. Are Liquidated Damages applicable.

On: Jul 27 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Liquidated damages are required. This is a USACE contract award, subject to USACE requirements.

USACE is acting as the construction agent for the VA. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch;

(8433298161) On: Jul 28 2016

1-1 Government Response. Liquidated damages are required. This is a USACE contract award, subject to USACE requirements.

USACE is acting as the construction agent for the VA. On: Jul 28 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6614633 General 52.236-27 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Sign-In Sheet for the site visit on July 19, 2016 be posted on FBO for Interested Bidders?

On: Jul 27 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. Please see the forthcoming solicitation amendment. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project

Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 28 2016 1-1 Government Response. Yes. Please see the forthcoming solicitation amendment. On: Jul 28 2016

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6615193 Security N/A 01 00 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm the project is required to have unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours per 01 00 00 1.4-C.

On: Jul 28 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The project is NOT required to have unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours. The

VA police patrol the VAMC campus 24/7. However, jobsite security is the responsibility of the Contractor. Any criminal activity or damage done to the job site is the Contractor's responsibility. The Contractor is advised to lock the construction fence after hours to ensure that VA patients and other non-authorized individuals stay out of the construction zone. Section 01 00 00, para.

1.4.C will be amended in the conformed contract award package to remove the requirement for unarmed guards and to clarify

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Contractor responsibility for jobsite security. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 29 2016

1-1 Government Response. The project is NOT required to have unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours. The VA police patrol the VAMC campus 24/7. However, jobsite security is the responsibility of the Contractor. Any criminal activity or damage done to the job site is the Contractor's responsibility. The Contractor is advised to lock the construction fence after hours to ensure that VA patients and other non-authorized individuals stay out of the construction zone. Section 01 00 00, para.

1.4.C will be amended in the conformed contract award package to remove the requirement for unarmed guards and to clarify Contractor responsibility for jobsite security. On: Jul 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6615196 Other N/A 01 45 29 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

01 45 29 1.1 states that the Testing Laboratory will be retained and paid for by the Contractor, however 01 00 00 1.1-E states "before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs..." Who is responsible for retaining the Testing Laboratory services?

On: Jul 28 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Spec Section 01 45 29, para. 1.1 is valid for this project. The Contractor shall be responsible for all testing, including retention and payment of the testing services from a qualified laboratory. Spec section 01 00 00, para.1.1.E will be edited in the conformed contract award package to require that the Contractor notify the COR in sufficient time to allow USACE and VA personnel to be present at the site for visual verification of testing. Bidders are advised that requirements for independent testing by the Government are developed in Spec Section 01 45 00.00 10. By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 29 2016

1-1 Government Response. Spec Section 01 45 29, para. 1.1 is valid for this project. The Contractor shall be responsible for all testing, including retention and payment of the testing services from a qualified laboratory. Spec section 01 00 00, para.1.1.E will be edited in the conformed contract award package to require that the Contractor notify the COR in sufficient time to allow USACE and VA personnel to be present at the site for visual verification of testing. Bidders are advised that requirements for independent testing by the Government are developed in Spec Section 01 45 00.00 10. On: Jul 29 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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6615232 Other N/A N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please advise whether the project is tax exempt.

On: Jul 28 2016. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. Please see FAR Clause 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes (FEB 2013), as incorporated by reference in the Solicitation SF1442 (Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions CLAUSES). By: James Whiteman; SAC Project Management Branch; (8433298161) On: Jul 28 2016

1-1 Government Response. Yes. Please see FAR Clause 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes (FEB 2013), as incorporated by reference in the Solicitation SF1442 (Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions CLAUSES). On: Jul 28 2016 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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Additional question asked outside of ProjNet:

Question 1. Does the pipe on this project fall under the WTO or is Domestic pipe required?

Answer 1. Response: Referencing Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, of the Solicitation specifications, the Buy American clause and required certificates are invoked for this solicitation. Prospective Offerors are required to comply with the requirements of that clause.

Question 2. In Spec Section 557-11-107 23-21-12-979 Pipe and Tubing 2.2 A1 Steel: ASTM A53 Grade B, seamless or ERW, Sch 40: Our question is - it is common in our industry to refer to pipe as sch 40 because up to 10” standard wt. and sch 40 are the same wall thickness. At 12”, the wall thickness becomes different. Most engineers still are referencing to standard weight pipe, which is more than adequate to handle the chill water, or they call for True Sch 40 if they want actual sch 40 . Which do you want for the pipe 12” and above, standard weight or True sch 40?

Answer 2. Response: It's correct that standard weight and Schedule 40 do differ in thickness from 14" and up; but, looking at the specs, it doesn't call for a change in chilled water pipe type depending on the pipe size. So it's true sch 40 all the way.

From specs:

PIPE AND TUBING

A. Chilled Water, Condenser Water, Heating Hot Water, and Vent Piping:

1. Steel: ASTM A53 Grade B, seamless or ERW, Schedule 40.

2. Copper water tube option: ASTM B88, Type K or L, hard drawn.

B. Underground Chilled Water and Heating Hot Water:

1. Cased Pipe: Factory-fabricated piping with carrier pipe, insulation, and casing.

a. Carrier Pipe: Schedule 40, steel pipe and fitting