Linear accelerator site prep

Awarded Award Notice Posted

Solicitation number
VA24517B0104
Agency
Headquarters Department of Veterans Affairs
Awarded
to The Reid Group LLC
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
VA245-17-C-0158 Federal contract award
NAICS code
236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC
Not on record
More information

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

Added: Apr 18, 2017 3:27 pm Modified: Aug 19, 2017 4:37 pmTrack Changes

The purpose of this amendment is to post the Site Visit sign in sheet, post all answered RFI s and to extend the Bid Opening Date from:



August 21, 2017 to August 28, 2017 at 10:00am





QUESTION:  Can we utilize the elevators at GG136 and GG 137?



RESPONSE:



Elevator GG136 and GG137 is available for the use of transporting people and equipment only. Transporting of dirt and spoils is prohibited.

The Contractor must not over load the elevators as weight limitations of the elevator must be taken into account for transporting equipment.

When transporting equipment only 1 elevator at a time will be available for use.

The Contractor cannot exclusively block usage of the elevators.

The elevators must at all times also be available for VA Staff and Patient use.



QUESTION:  Can we arrange another site visit to look at the work again?



RESPONSE:



No additional site visits will be held



QUESTION: Can the use of electric hammers be authorized to chip small amounts of concrete where saw cutting is either not possible or impractical?



RESPONSE:



Yes, this is acceptable but needs to be coordinated with the VA for hour during which this work needs to take place.





QUESTION:  Can the sound insulated barrier shown in Phase IX be moved to the # 5 line until all work is completed for the concrete wall with soil infill.  Upon completion the insulated wall can be moved to the position shown on the drawings.



RESPONSE:



The concrete wall with Soil Fill is to be completed during Phase VII.  See phase diagram hatch showing location of work on the PHASE VII Diagram. 



QUESTION: On the demo notes ( # 7) the phrase Over Cut is used.  This is very nebulous?  Can this be more precisely defined?



RESPONSE:



This means that the contractor should review the construction drawings prior to making the cuts as dimensioned on the demolition plans. 

This is so that you can accommodate any installation of furrings / door frames required to maintain clear dimensions shown on the construction plan.



QUESTION: Will there be third party inspectors for this project?  Examples:  Jacobs Engineering, RK&K?   Or will the inspectors be staff from the VA?



RESPONSE:

There will be VA inspections



QUESTION: May contractor employees use the toilet facilities on site?



RESPONSE:



Yes, please coordinate with owner which restrooms will be made available for use.



QUESTION:  The specifications call for a separate trailer for the Resident Engineer (Page 01-00 00-20 23.  Is this requirement still requested for this project? 



RESPONSE:

No, this is not still required



QUESTION:  What is the in-situ backfill material on page AD-102.  Since there has been extensive settlement perhaps there could be construction debris mixed in and caused the settlement.



RESPONSE: 



This information is not known nor shown on any existing building drawings.



QUESTION:  Section 01 00 00 1.35-C says TRIRIGA access and payment through https://valicensing.oncfi.com/ .  That website now says   Procurement for TRIRIGA Access is no longer mandatory.  Please contact your VA TRIRIGA project team to have support setup your access. What will be the process for getting access?  If there is a licensing cost, what is the cost per seat?



RESPONSE: 



Tririga is no longer mandatory and is not required for this project.



QUESTION:  For the Schedule, is P6 R8.2 (.XER) an accepted file format?



RESPONSE: 



Provide a PDF s and a hard copy of the schedule.



Can the bid due date be extended?  Subcontractors would like additional time to prepare proposals.



RESPONSE: 



Yes the Bid opening date will be extended from August 21 to August 28, 2017 at 10 am

Location will be the same.





Page 15 of the solicitation states Each phase of construction will need to be coordinated with the VA project manager to determine the acceptable hours of construction.   Can you provide more detail as to the expected hours of construction in each phase/area of the project?



RESPONSE: 



Standard Hospital working hours are from 7am to 4pm. However depending on the type of work required and the phase the contractor will be required to coordinate acceptable hours of construction.





QUESTION: The drawings and specifications mention asbestos removal.  Is there an Environmental Report giving the locations of the asbestos and any air monitoring that was conducted. 



RESPONSE: 



There is an Environmental Report giving the locations of the asbestos. There is not a report for any air monitoring.



QUESTION: Upon the dismantling of the old Linear Accelerator where will we move the parts.  On site?  Another location in DC? Another state?



RESPONSE:



Dismantle parts and place parts on site





QUESTION: Are there overlay drawings available for both floors to show a wider footprint of the work area as it relates to the wider area of the hospital.



RESPONSE:



There are not at this time.  Phasing Diagrams and Construction logistics plans show the necessary overlay.  Please reference the gridlines to compare floor to floor.



QUESTION: Where is existing power conditioner room?



RESPONSE:



See demolition Plan on AD101.  It is room Storage GG119



QUESTION: Are there BIM Files available of the Drawings:



RESPONSE:



BIM model not available.





QUESTION: Will there be a place for a Construction Trailer or Container on site?



RESPONSE:



The location is as per the COR s discretion.



QUESTION: Will there be a spot in which excavated soil may be stockpiled prior to removal from onsite?



RESPONSE:



Excavated soils may not be stockpiled onsite



QUESTION: Does a Veteran with a 100% Disability through the VA get more points on this proposal?



RESPONSE:



This requirement, as stated in the solicitation is a set aside for SDVOSB. Points are not given.





QUESTION: Has the Linear Accelerator been pre-purchased and if so, has an arrival date been determined.



RESPONSE:



The new Linear Accelerator delivery will be coordinated by the DC VA MC



QUESTION: Can propane forklifts be used to move the steel beams into place?



RESPONSE:



No



QUESTION: Has the Radiologic Oncology Department been notified of the strict timetable in which to move out of the phased areas ahead of construction.



RESPONSE:



The new Linear Accelerator project phase timetable will be coordinated by the DC VA MC



QUESTION: May a dumpster be placed at the loading dock during the demolition phases.



RESPONSE:



A dumpster may not be placed at the loading dock during demolition or any phase of construction





QUESTION: Corner guard specs make clear about the type (snap on w/aluminum retainer).  What is the wing size? Full height?



RESPONSE:



Corner guard to be full height with a wing size 2 ¾ .



QUESTION: Handrail/Crash rail combo Drawings show this as HR-1.  I can make an assumption based on our products of HR/CR combos but the specs are not clear enough as to the product.  What is the Basis of Design?



RESPONSE:



HR-1 is CS Acronym P-RWS in Stainless Steel/Maple Natural #10.



QUESTION: Crash/Bumper Rail Drawings show this as BG-1.  If I measure the plans this item is 5 high I can make an assumption based on this, but the specs are not clear enough as to the product.  What is the Basis of Design?



RESPONSE:



The crash rail is 4 high.

Update #2 ·

Added: Apr 18, 2017 3:27 pm Modified: Jul 21, 2017 7:15 amTrack Changes





SCOPE.

This project consists of a renovation and expansion of the existing radiation oncology department located in the basement of the Washington D.C. VAMC located at the address above. The existing 5,851 GSF Radiation Oncology department will be expanding into an unexcavated 1,094 GSF area of the basement. This project will also include a re-routing of a hospital corridor which currently totals 452 square feet. Prospective bidders are required to visit the site prior to bid submission due to the complexity and phasing requirements for this project.



Total area of work:

Basement:

Renovation: 2,752 SF.

New Work (in excavated area): 950 SF.

Total basement work: 3,702 SF.

1st Floor:

Renovation: 1,113 SF.

Total Renovation: 3,865 SF.

Total 1st Floorwork: 4,978 SF.

All work shall be conducted in complete accordance with project drawings and specifications. All work to be closely coordinated with the VA Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer s Representative (COR).

DURATION OF PROJECT: All work to be completed within 365 calendar days from date of receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS: The solicitation documents will be posted at www.fbo.gov on or about July 20, 2017 with bid opening August 21, 2017, at 2:00PM (EST.). Dissemination of the solicitation, specifications and drawings is limited to electronic medium. All interested Bidders (primes & subcontractors) should register at www.fbo.gov so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement and for automatic receipt of updates or amendments. A Bidder's mailing list WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer, as it is the Bidders responsibility to register at the www.fbo.gov website.

SET-ASIDE INFORMATION: This solicitation will be issued pursuant to the authority under Public Law 109-461 (38 U.S.C. 8127) and is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB only). The SDVOSB must be small under the relevant North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code and MUST be registered and verified in the following websites: www.sam.gov, http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov, to be eligible for award. Bidders MUST ensure registration in these websites are accurate, complete and have not expired prior to bid opening date. Project magnitude is between $ 2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The NAICS code for this project is 236220 and the business size standard is $36.5 million.



BONDS: Bonding in the form of Bid, Payment and Performance will be required.

SITE VISIT: A one-time only site visit will be scheduled on August 2, 2017 @ 02:00PM. More information will be in the solicitation package.

BID Opening: The bid opening for this project will be located in FMS Conference Room BH132, Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street NW, Washington DC.

SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at www.fbo.gov. Paper copies of the amendment will NOT be individually mailed.

Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers as prescribed by FAR 52.214-3, Amendments to Invitation for Bids. Bidders should re-visit the website periodically to look for updates. All requests for information (RFIs) are required to be in writing to the Contracting Officer and shall be received by the specific date mention in the solicitation prior to bid opening; no telephone inquiries will be accepted. It is the interested bidders responsibility to be sure your questions were actually received in the contracting office for a response, prior to the (August 8, 2017) cut off period. Questions received after the cut off period will not be responded to. Questions shall be emailed to flora.taylor@va.gov . The Contracting Officer cannot guarantee that a response to e-mailed questions will be received.

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)

Room BH135

50 Irving Street NW.

Washington DC, 20422



Point of Contact:

Flora Taylor

Contracting Officer-VAMC-DC

Email: flora.taylor@va.gov

Update #1 ·

Added: Apr 18, 2017 3:27 pm Page 2 of 2

Linear Accelerator Site Prep

THIS PROCUREMENT IS A 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) FIRMS. VISN 5 Network Contracting anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price contract for the Linear Accelerator Site Prep Project No. 688-CSI-102 at the VA DC, VA Medical Center located at Washington, DC 20422. Contractor will be responsible to provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to renovate and expand the existing radiology oncology department located in the basement. This project consists of a renovation and expansion of the existing radiation oncology department located in the basement of the Washington D.C. VAMC. The existing radiation oncology department will be expanding into an unexcavated area of the basement. This project will also include a re-routing of a hospital corridor which will facilitate the exchange of patients, visitors and staff.

Total area of work:



Basement:

Renovation: 2,752 SF.

New Work (in excavated area): 950 SF.

Total basement work: 3,702 SF.

1st Floor:

Renovation: 1,113 SF.

Total Renovation: 3,865 SF.

Total 1st Floorwork: 4,978 SF.



All work shall be in accordance with the Scope of Work that will be provided in the solicitation package. All work unless otherwise noted will be in accordance with drawings and specifications that will be issued with the solicitation package.

Employee Identification and Security Clearance will be required for all contractor employees. Proper identification must go through the required access for VA Medical Center.

All work is to be completed within approximately 365 calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed. This includes final inspection and clean-up. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code for this procurement is 236220. To be considered a small business under this code the SBA size standard must not exceed $36.5 Million. The construction cost range for the project is between $1,000,000.00 - $5,000,000.00. The solicitation will be issued on or about Tuesday April 21, 2017. All information for this solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation package, drawings and subsequent amendments, if any. The solicitation will be issued pursuant to the authority of Public Law 109-461, 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128. Telephone, written, facsimile, or e-mail requests for the solicitation will NOT be honored.

Potential offerors MUST register at FedBizOpps www.fedbizopps.gov in order to receive notifications and/or changes to the solicitation. Potential bidders are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information. The Interested Vendors List (IVL) will be activated and may be accessed and printed from the FedBizOpps website.

All interested parties MUST be registered in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database, available at www.vetbiz.gov. Additionally, firms must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veteran Affairs for Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprises prior to the due date of proposals. Failure to be VERTIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE in VetBiz by the due date for proposals shall result in the offeror s proposal being deemed non-responsive. Lastly, prospective offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to the receipt of their proposal.



The Contracting Officer for this procurement is Flora Taylor (202) 745-8000 x56250, email: flora.taylor @va.gov . All interested contractors must ensure that their firms have the ability to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. Award of contract will be SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABLITY OF FUNDS.

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