Moderenize dental treatment area bid opening is amended fromaugust 11 to august 18 @ 2:00PM response to questions and revised bidschedule will be posted to amendment

Modification required to correct the set-aside designator whichwas incorrectly picked up by FBO on the previous modification.

REVISED BID OPENING DATE:REVISED DATE IS AUGUST 18, 2009 @ 2:00PM

REVISED BID OPENING DATE: REVISED DATE IS AUGUST 11, 2009 @ 2:00PMCONTRACTOR QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00PM AUGUST 4, 2009



SET ASIDE PUBLISHED JULY 28TH IS INCORRECT. SET-ASIDE IS SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED.





VAJB Dental Renovation Project 537-309

Prebid Meeting Clarified Bidding Alternates 7/17/09

Base Bid: Drawings as currently shown.

1. Furniture and casework clarifications for the base bid.

Base Bid: Equipment items #9, 11, 144 shall be provided by contractor, installed by

contractor, and connected by contractor. The manufacturer of these items are A?dec, or

equal.

Item #9 ( Center Console): Manufacturer includes sink and faucet; however, Contractor will

modify faucets in field to be handsfree type; refer to sheet P001, SK?1.

All other custom millwork in Treatment Bays #4453, 4452, 4443, 4445; Teaching Unit #4448;

Hygienist #4454, 4442; Triage #4438, 4439; Periodontal #4409, 4411; Endodontal #4410,

4412; Maxillofacial #4423, 4422, 4427, 4426 and Instrument Prep # 4453A, 4447, 4440,

4444, 4413, 4429 are to remain as custom millwork.

Disregard the phrase "Alternate Bid" written in the remark column of the equipment matrix.



Bid Item 1: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1

Alternate Deduct #1: Total Project Scope and Finish Reductions

Equipment items #9, 11, 144 shall be provided by owner, installed by

contractor and connected by contractor.

Delete all wood ceilings and replace with 2 x 2 Acoustical Ceiling Tile.

Delete all Gyp. Bd Ceilings and replace with 2 x 2 ACT; with exception of

Toilet Rooms and Soiled Utility Rooms.

Delete all wainscot wall systems and replace with paint except in new

waiting room.

Delete CMU wall around Mechanical Rooms and replace with 2 layers of

5/8" gyp. bd. and sound batts.

Delete auto door openers and replace with manual hardware double

corridor doors to be on hold open connected to fire alarm.

Delete Gyp. Bd. soffit and cove lighting in Waiting Area.

Delete ICU Breakaway Doors in all Maxillofacial Rooms, replace with half

lite door and 12"sidelite.

Delete all Transom-lite windows.

Delete all Card Readers, install conduits boxes and blank of covers

Delete all camera wiring and its conduit.

Delete new compressed air within surgical wing only.

Delete all individual temperature controls and replace with a 9

zone system.

Delete second DX cooling coil in each air handling unit keep space for

addition at a later date.



Bid Item 2: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1 and #2

Alternate Deduct #2: Specialty Dental A-dec casework

Delete all specialty A-dec dental casework from bid (this casework

to be purchased separately by owner, installed by contractor)



Bid Item 3: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1, #2 and #3

Alternate Deduct #3: Delete Renovation of Existing Dental Area (Future Oral

Surgery Area)

Delete all demolition and new construction from column line O,4 North

and East. (see attached sketch) This is the existing dental department

and shall remain intact, as is.

New south AHU to be included and ductwork will service all of new

construction. Connections to existing MEP systems to remain intact and

operational for existing dental area remaining in place. Provide access to

existing dental area while constructing new area.



Bid Item 4: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1, #2, #3, and #4

Alternate Deduct #4: Delete Renovation of Existing Radiology Area (Future Revised

Toilets Entry and Staff Areas)

Delete all demolition and new construction from column line O, 5 South

and West. (see attached sketch) This is some of the evacuated radiology

department and shall remain intact, as is. New south AHU to be

included and ductwork will service all of new construction. Connections

to existing MEP systems to remain intact and operational for existing

dental area remaining in place. Provide access to existing dental area

while constructing new area.



Bid Item 5: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1, #2, #3, #4, and

#5.

Alternate Deduct #5: Delete Renovation of Existing Radiology Offices (Future

New Waiting Room)

Delete all demolition and new construction from column line O, 5 South

and East. (see attached sketch) This is some of the evacuated radiology

offices and shall remain intact, as is. New south AHU to be included and

ductwork will service all of new construction. Connections to existing

MEP systems to remain intact and operational for existing dental area

remaining in place. Provide access to existing dental area while

constructing new area.



Demolition



1. That ALL demolition and noise making activities on this project are to be conducted outside of normal hospital operating hours of M-F (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM).

REVISED BID OPENING DATE: REVISED DATE IS AUGUST 11, 2009 @ 2:00PMCONTRACTOR QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00PM AUGUST 4, 2009





VAJB Dental Renovation Project 537-309

Prebid Meeting Clarified Bidding Alternates 7/17/09

Base Bid: Drawings as currently shown.

1. Furniture and casework clarifications for the base bid.

Base Bid: Equipment items #9, 11, 144 shall be provided by contractor, installed by

contractor, and connected by contractor. The manufacturer of these items are A?dec, or

equal.

Item #9 ( Center Console): Manufacturer includes sink and faucet; however, Contractor will

modify faucets in field to be handsfree type; refer to sheet P001, SK?1.

All other custom millwork in Treatment Bays #4453, 4452, 4443, 4445; Teaching Unit #4448;

Hygienist #4454, 4442; Triage #4438, 4439; Periodontal #4409, 4411; Endodontal #4410,

4412; Maxillofacial #4423, 4422, 4427, 4426 and Instrument Prep # 4453A, 4447, 4440,

4444, 4413, 4429 are to remain as custom millwork.

Disregard the phrase "Alternate Bid" written in the remark column of the equipment matrix.



Bid Item 1: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1

Alternate Deduct #1: Total Project Scope and Finish Reductions

Equipment items #9, 11, 144 shall be provided by owner, installed by

contractor and connected by contractor.

Delete all wood ceilings and replace with 2 x 2 Acoustical Ceiling Tile.

Delete all Gyp. Bd Ceilings and replace with 2 x 2 ACT; with exception of

Toilet Rooms and Soiled Utility Rooms.

Delete all wainscot wall systems and replace with paint except in new

waiting room.

Delete CMU wall around Mechanical Rooms and replace with 2 layers of

5/8" gyp. bd. and sound batts.

Delete auto door openers and replace with manual hardware double

corridor doors to be on hold open connected to fire alarm.

Delete Gyp. Bd. soffit and cove lighting in Waiting Area.

Delete ICU Breakaway Doors in all Maxillofacial Rooms, replace with half

lite door and 12"sidelite.

Delete all Transom-lite windows.

Delete all Card Readers, install conduits boxes and blank of covers

Delete all camera wiring and its conduit.

Delete new compressed air within surgical wing only.

Delete all individual temperature controls and replace with a 9

zone system.

Delete second DX cooling coil in each air handling unit keep space for

addition at a later date.



Bid Item 2: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1 and #2

Alternate Deduct #2: Specialty Dental A-dec casework

Delete all specialty A-dec dental casework from bid (this casework

to be purchased separately by owner, installed by contractor)



Bid Item 3: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1, #2 and #3

Alternate Deduct #3: Delete Renovation of Existing Dental Area (Future Oral

Surgery Area)

Delete all demolition and new construction from column line O,4 North

and East. (see attached sketch) This is the existing dental department

and shall remain intact, as is.

New south AHU to be included and ductwork will service all of new

construction. Connections to existing MEP systems to remain intact and

operational for existing dental area remaining in place. Provide access to

existing dental area while constructing new area.



Bid Item 4: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1, #2, #3, and #4

Alternate Deduct #4: Delete Renovation of Existing Radiology Area (Future Revised

Toilets Entry and Staff Areas)

Delete all demolition and new construction from column line O, 5 South

and West. (see attached sketch) This is some of the evacuated radiology

department and shall remain intact, as is. New south AHU to be

included and ductwork will service all of new construction. Connections

to existing MEP systems to remain intact and operational for existing

dental area remaining in place. Provide access to existing dental area

while constructing new area.



Bid Item 5: Work contemplated in Base Bid with application of Alternate deduct #1, #2, #3, #4, and

#5.

Alternate Deduct #5: Delete Renovation of Existing Radiology Offices (Future

New Waiting Room)

Delete all demolition and new construction from column line O, 5 South

and East. (see attached sketch) This is some of the evacuated radiology

offices and shall remain intact, as is. New south AHU to be included and

ductwork will service all of new construction. Connections to existing

MEP systems to remain intact and operational for existing dental area

remaining in place. Provide access to existing dental area while

constructing new area.



Demolition



1. That ALL demolition and noise making activities on this project are to be conducted outside of normal hospital operating hours of M-F (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM).

This is a pre-solicitation announcement for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Healthcare System. An Invitation for Bid will be issued on or about June 15, 2009 for a construction project to Modernize Dental Treatment Area at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Chicago IL. Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, components and supervision to renovate 4th floor for dental clinic modernization, in Bldg 1A. Areas in Bldg. will be renovated to accommodate a fifteen (15) chair general dentistry, laboratory, and eight (8) chair specialized dentistry to include 2 oral surgery rooms with recovery. Work will involve new acoustic ceiling grids, light fixtures, dimmer switches, floor preparation for new carpet, and hard surface flooring, furring the perimeter walls, and new interior wall partitions. The project will also involve electrical for outlets, switches, computer data; and Mechanical modifications, as per plan & specifications. All work and material are to be strictly in accordance with applicable VA construction standards and specifications. All work shall be performed in accordance with the contract specifications and drawings and all applicable codes and standards. All work will be accomplished within 365 days after receipt of the notice to proceed.Work will include but not be limited to general construction, alternations, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical work, utility systems and asbestos abatement. This construction project is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms (SDVOSB). All prospective contractors must be registered on the VetBiz website, www.vetbiz.gov, to be considered for award. The solicitation and specifications and drawings will be posted on Fedbizops, The solicitation will be issued on/about June 15, 2009 with the bid opening on/about July 17th, 2009. The bidder is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from Fedbizops which may be issued to this solicitation. The project magnitude range is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220; size standard $33.5.0M applies. Time for completion is 365 days after Notice to Proceed.

This is a pre-solicitation announcement for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Healthcare System. An Invitation for Bid will be issued on or about June 15, 2009 for a construction project to Modernize Dental Treatment Area at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Chicago IL. Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, components and supervision to renovate 4th floor for dental clinic modernization, in Bldg 1A. Areas in Bldg. will be renovated to accommodate a fifteen (15) chair general dentistry, laboratory, and eight (8) chair specialized dentistry to include 2 oral surgery rooms with recovery. Work will involve new acoustic ceiling grids, light fixtures, dimmer switches, floor preparation for new carpet, and hard surface flooring, furring the perimeter walls, and new interior wall partitions. The project will also involve electrical for outlets, switches, computer data; and Mechanical modifications, as per plan & specifications. All work and material are to be strictly in accordance with applicable VA construction standards and specifications. All work shall be performed in accordance with the contract specifications and drawings and all applicable codes and standards. All work will be accomplished within 365 days after receipt of the notice to proceed.Work will include but not be limited to general construction, alternations, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical work, utility systems and asbestos abatement. This construction project is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms (SDVOSB). All prospective contractors must be registered on the VetBiz website, www.vetbiz.gov, to be considered for award. The solicitation and specifications and drawings will be posted on Fedbizops, and are also available on CD upon written request to the issuing office. No telephone requests will be accepted. The solicitation will be issued on/about June 15, 2009 with the bid opening on/about July 17th, 2009. The bidder is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from Fedbizops which may be issued to this solicitation. The project magnitude range is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220; size standard $33.5.0M applies. Time for completion is 365 days after Notice to Proceed.