Replace Elevators Proj 562-14-113 Construction West

Added: Apr 21, 2015 9:45 am Modified: May 26, 2015 11:31 amTrack Changes



Erie VAMC

Elevator Project

VA244-15-B-0586

5/26/15



Questions Received





1. Elevator P-2:

Drawing 01-E100, Electrical Keynote 4, addresses new feeder connection to an existing 3 pole circuit breaker #A-35, in existing Panelboard A for Elevator P-2 feeder requirements.

Drawing 01-E200, Riser Keynote 10, directs to install a new 225A 3P shunt trip circuit breaker in existing Panelboard A for Elevator P-2 feeder requirements.

Please advise if we are to provide a new shunt trip circuit breaker or utilize an existing circuit breaker within Panelboard A.

>>> AEW Response: As stated in keynote 10, a NEW shunt trip breaker shall be provided.



2. Elevator P-3:

Drawing 01-E100, Electrical Keynote 7, addresses new feeder connection to an existing 3 pole circuit breaker #A-37, in existing Panelboard A for Elevator P-3 feeder requirements.

Drawing 01-E200, Riser Keynote 10, directs to install a new 225A 3P shunt trip circuit breaker in existing Panelboard A for Elevator P-3 feeder requirements.

Please advise if we are to provide a new shunt trip circuit breaker or utilize an existing circuit breaker within Panelboard A.

>>> AEW Response: As stated in keynote 10, a NEW shunt trip breaker shall be provided.



3. Elevator S-4:

Drawing 01-E100, Electrical Keynote 8, addresses new feeder connection to an existing 3 pole circuit breaker #A-40, in existing Panelboard A for Elevator S-4 feeder requirements.

Drawing 01-E200, Riser Keynote 10, directs to install a new 225A 3P shunt trip circuit breaker in existing Panelboard A for Elevator S-4 feeder requirements.

Please advise if we are to provide a new shunt trip circuit breaker or utilize an existing circuit breaker within Panelboard A.

>>> AEW Response: As stated in keynote 10, a NEW shunt trip breaker shall be provided.





4. What is the weight capacity of the current elevators?

>>> AEW Response: Refer to specification section 14 21 00 - 2.3 for Elevator Schedules.



5. Please confirm that the data cables currently located above the access hatch on the 7th floor are to be relocated by the contractor. Yes - The data cables currently located above the access hatch on the 7th floor are to be relocated by the contractor.



6. What are the hours during which the equipment can be brought to the 7th floor and lifted through the access hatch? After normal working hours - 4:30PM



7. In the elevator equipment room, there are a number of signs posted that designate the areas around the equipment as confined spaces.

Does the space still qualify as a confined space if the elevator under construction is isolated from the moving parts of the adjacent in-service elevators?

Are there any permit-required confined spaces on this project? The confined spaces of the elevator equipment room are designated that way only for protection of unauthorized personnel in this area. The elevator room does not have a confined space. Only the pits and the access hatch located on the 8th floor are classified as confined spaces.



8. There is an asbestos spec in the bid documents yet under the General Project Notes, Note #19 on Drawing 01-A001 states asbestos and lead are not anticipated to exist in the work area.

Why is there an asbestos spec in the bid documents if no asbestos is anticipated to be encountered?

>>> AEW Response: Specification was included as a reference should any unexpected ACM be discovered during construction. The specification section can be ignored until such a time would arise.



9. Drawing 01-AD101 Demolition Note #3 describes work that is to be performed at each floor level. The Demolition Plan on this same drawing shows this keynote by elevators P-3 and P-2. It does not show by elevators S-4 and F-1.

Does demolition keynote #3 apply to elevator S-4 and F-1?

>>> AEW Response: Yes, keynote #3 should be applied to ALL elevators in the project.



10. Does the warranty period start for each elevator once it is turned back over to the government? Yes, when the VA accepts ownership of the elevator and begins use of the elevator, the warranty period will begin.



11. Which company currently holds the service agreement on the elevators with the VA? Thyssen Krupp



12. The Statement of Work Elevator Preventive Maintenance and Repair Service dated 4/2/15 specifies that the passenger elevators are to be inspected weekly and the freight elevators are to be inspected semi-monthly. The actual elevator spec Section 3.10, Part B, Number 1 states "Bi-weekly systematic examination of equipment."

Are the elevators to be inspected weekly or bi-weekly? Weekly

End of Document

Added: Apr 21, 2015 9:45 am Modified: May 05, 2015 8:14 amTrack Changes This notice is provided to inform all potential candidates to provide bids at this time for the Replace Elevators -- Construction Project.



The Veterans Integrated Service Network #04 (VISN 04) Contracting Office / Erie Veteran Administration Medical Center issues the attached Invitation for Bid (IFB) and intends to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for Construction Services related to the Construction of the Replace Elevators project located at the Erie VA Medical Center, 135 East 38th Street, Erie PA 16504. All construction must be in compliance with applicable codes, VA policy/standards, and the terms of this contract. The contractor shall provide all tools, travel, trades, labor, materials, permits, licenses and supervision for construction of the Replace Elevators project as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work includes general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, laboratory equipment, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.



Proposals are due 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 08, 2015 in accordance with the attached solicitation.



A Site Visit is planned for Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 1:00 pm EST. Meeting will be held in the Building #1 Main Hospital Building, Board Room Conference Room on the 7th Floor. All candidates arriving for the site visit MUST check in with the Security Office located in the entrance to the Emergency Care Clinic.



This project is being solicited as a TOTAL 100 % SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SDVOSB). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 236220, with a small business size standard of $36.5 million in annual receipts for the past three years.



The Magnitude of Construction cost is between $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00.

Added: Apr 21, 2015 9:45 am Modified: Apr 22, 2015 1:13 pmTrack Changes This posting is issued to notify all interested bidders that the solicitation posted for this project contains two (2) items that are Sole Source. Attached are the Sole Source Justifications.

Added: Apr 21, 2015 9:45 am The Veterans Integrated Service Network #04 (VISN 04) Contracting Office / Erie Veteran Administration Medical Center intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for Construction Services related to the construction of the Replace Elevators project located at the Erie VA Medical Center, 135 East 38th Street, Erie PA 16504. All construction must be in compliance with applicable codes, VA policy/standards, and the terms of this contract. The contractor shall provide all tools, travel, trades, labor, materials, permits, licenses and supervision for construction of the Replace Elevators project as indicated in drawings, specifications and Statement of Works. Work includes general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, laboratory equipment, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.



The period of performance is 540 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed.



The solicitation, specifications and drawings will be available at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Amendments to the solicitation will also be posted on this website. All parties must obtain solicitation documents and amendments to the solicitation through the web site. Hard copies will not be mailed. Interested parties must go to the http://www.fedbizopps.gov web site to be entered on the Interested Vendors Mailing List and to obtain copies of the Interested Vendors Mailing List. It is the responsibility of the contractor to frequently check the website for all notices, amendments, etc., regarding this solicitation. The Government will not be responsible for any notification not sent or received by the contractor regarding the solicitation. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the procedures specified in the solicitation. The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Subpart 14.



This project is being solicited as a TOTAL 100 % SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SDVOSB). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 236220, with a small business size standard of $36.5 million in annual receipts for the past three years.



The Magnitude of Construction cost is between $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00.



The solicitation issue date will be on or about May 06, 2015.



All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be received in writing via e-mail to donald.kalivoda@va.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. All questions and Government responses will be posted to the FedBizOpps website.



A pre-bid conference/site visit will be conducted for this solicitation approximately one week after solicitation posting. Time, date and location will be specified in the solicitation.

All respondents must be registered in the System Award Management System (SAM) data base at time of bid submittal. Offerors must be verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) at http://www.vetbiz.gov/ at time of bid offering in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 819.7003(b). Any offeror not CVE or SAM verified at time of bid submittal will be disqualified and bid will be rejected.