J045--Replace Plumbing Systems in Bldg. 64

This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 concerns solicitation number 36C24822R0194 to replace plumbing systems throughout multiple phases of Building 64 at a Veterans Affairs medical center. The Notice provides responses to contractor questions submitted during the Request for Information process in a question and answer format.

The Notice aims to clarify requirements for the upcoming project to replace plumbing throughout Building 64. While maintaining the proposal deadline of November 10, 2022, the agency indicated flexibility in proposed phasing and scheduling from contractors to further reduce downtime impacts to critical hospital areas during construction. No asbestos reports were available for the aging building, but the Notice states differing site conditions will be handled through change orders. Eligible contractors may submit proposals by the deadline to replace plumbing systems as described in solicitation 36C24822R0194 and addressed through this Special Notice amendment.