RECOVERY Z--Demolish Porch

Remove Porch from Building #9, North Chicago VA Medical Center3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago ILVA-69D-09-RA-0417

Clarification:

1. The specifications call for a 4ply coal tar BUR system. Theexisting exposed roofing membrane appears to be smooth surfaced modifiedbitumen with an aluminum roof coating. Can we install a smooth surfacedmodified bitumen roof assembly so as to be compatible with the existingexposed roof surface? YES

2. Line item #4 of the scope of work says to "remove 6' of roofingnear the brick wall the full length of the porch and to repair andinstall new roofing." Can we remove the entire roofing material andinstall a new EPDM or TPO roofing system so as to insure a betterproduct and lower cost? If you can do it cost effective, no EPDM, makeit a built up roof.

3. Line item #3 of the scope of work says to "remove the soffit,this item to be coordinated with the abatement contractor" and then atthe end of this line item says "all abatement to be completed byothers." Does the soffit contain asbestos materials? What portions ofthe soffit should be assumed to be removed as part of our contract andwhat portions shall be by the abatement contractor? There is noasbestos, its lead paint and the abatement contractor will remove thelead paint and the rest is yours.



4. Line item #3 of the scope of work says to "remove the soffit"however nowhere in the scope does it state that the soffit is to bereinstalled. Are we to include installation of a new soffit and if so,what material shall we bid? The soffit is to be replaced and you canreplace with like material or 4x8 sheet goods with one clear side.

5. Line item #5 of the scope of work says to "prime/finishpaint/caulk new wood and railings." The railings specified from J.G.Braun Company (550 Series) have a prefinished dark bronze finish. Arewe to assume that this shall remain prefinished or is it your intentionto field finish the railings? Prefinished is acceptable.

6. In Line item #5 it is stated that an "or approved equal" railingcan be used. Can we provide a proposal to supply and install afabricated steel railing that would be field finish painted matching thedimensions in the line item #5 descriptions? You can submit a proposalfor a fabricated steel railing with field finish painting matching alldimensions in item # 5.

7. The railings on the steps- the bottom of the railings appear tosit in a footing with the sidewalk topping covering the top of thefooting. The topping has cracked. Do you want this re-poured prior tothe new railing installation? Core the concrete and set the Railings.

8. What is the extent of the concrete repairs that are to be made?The end drains that are removed will need to be filled and leveled, thestairs will need to be repaired and small deck repairs.9. Do you want all the bead board on the underside of the porchreplaced or just the decayed areas patched? The entire underside will bereplaced.

10. Do you want all the trim at the brick/ceiling intersectionreplaced? YES

11. Are the lintels and window/door frames to be painted? YES

12. It states in the scope of work to provide 2-70 watt highpressure sodium wall pack light fixtures. We were told to replace the 5existing fixtures with high pressure sodium on a photoelectric cell. Isthis correct? Yes this is correct.

13. Due to the fact the porch is not being removed, is therequirement of a temporary construction fence necessary? No not if youbarricade the entrance to the facility so no patience can get on theporch.

Solicitation Number:VA-69D-09-RA-0417

Notice Type:

Pre-solicitation

Synopsis:

RECOVERY ACT PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE for the REMOVE PORCH BUILDING #9Project at the North Chicago VA Medical Center, North Chicago, IL. This opportunity is available only to SDVOSB construction firms.



Contractor shall provide for and furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, tools, equipment, insurance, temporary protection, and other items designated under the provisions of this contract to Remove Porch Building #9, Project Number 556-09-114, as outlined in the contract specifications and as shown on the contract drawings.



In accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006, Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), this construction project is set-aside for Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBs). All prospective contractors must be registered on the VetBiz website, http://www.vetbiz.gov, to be considered for award.



The solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps.



There may be a pre-construction conference held for this project, if the engineer would like to have one and all prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. Details of any pre-construction conference will be included in the solicitation package.



The solicitation will be issued on or about August 12, 2009 with the bid opening on or about September 17, 2009. The bidder is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from FedBizOpps https://www.fbo.gov/index?cck=1&au=&ck= which may be issued to this solicitation.



The project magnitude range is $25,000 - $100,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220; size standard $33.5 Million applies. Time for completion is 150 days after Notice to Proceed.



In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, Required Central Contractor Registration and in accordance with FAR 2.101, VAAR 802.101, VetBiz Registration, prospective firms must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and in the VetBiz databases prior to award. Firms may obtain CCR information at http://www.ccr.gov/ and VetBiz http://vip.vetbiz.gov.



Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs; GLAC (69D);

5000 W. National Ave;

Milwaukee WI 53295-0005

Place of Performance:

North Chicago VA Medical Center;

3001 Green Bay Road;

North Chicago, IL 60064 US



Point of Contact(s):

Len Wisneski Contract Specialist

Len.Wisneski@va.gov