Z2DA--Renovate Halls, Walls, Ceilings

Scope: Provide construction services for the Renovate Halls, Walls, and Ceilings of Ground Floor Building 1 project, including interior finishes, hazardous material remediation in sections of the ground floor construction space and all associated work as per attached plans and specifications at Durham, NC VA Medical Center.

Background: Ground floor consists of some original finishes and some refinished surfaces. Unknown of last renovation date. The ground floor is outdated and in desperate need of renovation and repair. Pictures and descriptions of existing conditions can be found in the drawings and specifications provided.

General:   Work includes, but is not limited to alterations, architectural, demolition, asbestos abatement, interior finishes, HVAC, and electrical work, and certain other items to install new finishes. Trades needed to complete work include HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, Carpenter, and any other trades deemed necessary by the contractor will be obtained to complete the construction as required by plans and specifications. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, remediation of substrates to receive new finishes, and installation of new finishes in building 1 on the ground floor as required by drawings and specifications.

Offers should consider the availability of materials and cost of materials for finishes prior to submitting a bid.

Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.

Business Hours:  Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Work will be completed outside of normal business hours. On page 26 of specs the allowed work hours are stated for each phase. This facility is in operation 24 hours a day, and the schedule will keep the construction work to times of lower traffic.

Phasing:  Project construction will be phased as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work will be scheduled to minimize the disruption to the medical center and other contractors.

All work is to be performed outside of normal business hours unless otherwise noted in construction documents. Work shall be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in advance to minimize disruption of facility operations. Deviations or change requests to work hours must be approved through the COR.

No work is to be performed on Federal Holidays without written permission of COR.

Utility outages shall be performed outside of normal business hours unless approved by the COR. All outages shall be scheduled through the COR and approved by the Medical Center prior to taking place. Outages must be requested in writing a minimum of 14 days in advance. The VA has the right to cancel all outages at the last moment without notice due to patient safety related issues, severe weather, electrical power outages or other concerns deemed important. The contractor shall create, present, and have a COR approved work plan prior to commencing with any work. Work plan shall list all steps to be taken for removing each piece of equipment from service, steps to be taken for installation, and steps to be taken in case of an emergency.

Would you please confirm the precise Armstrong Ultima Tile reference # for this project?

Ultima Health Zone High NRC #1445 w/ Prelude XL 15/16" Exposed Tee grid?

Ultima Health Zone AirAssure #1950 w/ Prelude XL 15/16" Exposed Tee grid?

Ultima Health Zone #1935 w/ Prelude XL 15/16" Exposed Tee grid?

Ultima Health Zone #1935 w/ Prelude XL 15/16" Exposed Tee grid

Can you confirm if there will be (or not) any work be done on F Wing Reflected Ceiling?

See sheet A-113

Is all Lead paint located within the 6 phases, which is outlined within the specs, to be abated completely or just encapsulated/RRP?

The lead testing and lead specs were included so that if the asbestos abatement affects any surfaces with lead-containing paint, the contractor is aware of it to protect their employees properly, following RRP guidelines for cleanup, safety, etc. otherwise encapsulating with paint

At the walk through there was mention of doing the abatement in hallways half and half. meaning that there will always be a walkway during the abatement process. This will not only increase the cost but also increase the time it takes to abate each phase. Also, during demolition of the ceilings and wall-mounted items/accessories how will things be adjusted to accommodate for traffic flow? It may be in the best interest to lock down the phases for the duration of demolition/abatement so it can be done quicker with no disturbances

VA to answer by 4/16/25.

In wing E, will there be a new grid ceiling required? If so, will the entire Sprinkler system be required to be drained or can that hall be drained separately.

According to Drawing 3 on Sheet A-112, there will be dry fog spray exposed deck above in the corridors. There will not be new grid ceiling required.

Regarding abatement, It was stated that the hall can abated ½ at a time to allow traffic. If the work is done after hours can the entire hall be abated at once and an alternate traffic be found to accomplish this.

Recommend abating 1/2 at a time to allow traffic.

Regarding new material, will there be an area inside the building to acclimate the new flooring material?

VA to answer by 4/16/25.

Regarding expansion joints in the hallways. It was mentioned in the plans but there are no quantities in the plans.

Refer to Sheets A-001, A-101, A-102, A-103, A-201, A-202, and A-203 for the locations ( & quantities in graphical representation) of expansion joints and cover plates.

Implement the following changes pursuant to the Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (FAR) regarding Executive Orders 14173 and 14168.

The following FAR clauses are hereby removed:

52.222-9, Apprentices and Trainees

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

52.222-23, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction

52.222-24, Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation

52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

52.222-27, Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

The following changes are made to reflect compliance with (DEVIATION FEB 2025) Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, of January 21, 2025, revoking Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity

Replace 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) with 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025).

Replace 52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMETNS (AUG 2018) with 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

Replace 52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (MAY 2014) with 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

Replace 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION DEBARMENT (MAY 2014) with 52.222-12 Contract Termination Debarment (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

Replace 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2023) WITH 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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1.Hazmat survey - Question #8 & #10 requested a copy of the HAZmat Surveys and the response was that an "ACM report was provided in the Bid Documents", however no ACM report was included with the bid documents. Please provide. Â

The ACM report by dated November 23, 2020, should have been included right after Section 02 83 33.13 in the specification book. IT is attached herein as a separate file.

2.Asbestos containment Question #31 - The answer stated that "halls must be in operational state the next day".  Please clarify if the Government intends for us to take down containment areas at the end of each day and set them up again the following morning which will dramatically slow down the abatement process and could create a potentially unsafe environment with multiple disturbances to the affected areas.  We would propose to keep containment in place to quickly complete abatement activities and keep hall access open as much as possible.  Please clarify the Gov'ts intent on this.

Abatement/containment will take priority. Containment not to be removed once in place. Abatement procedures to be followed. The contractor may be required to work with the VA on setup to maintain access to a certain area, if possible.

(Note: Specification Sections 02 82 11, 02 82 13.19, and 02 83 33.13 should be reviewed for additional asbestos containment procedures.)

3. Expansion Joints scope of work Question #23:

A-101 Demo Note 1, states to remove existing joint cover plate at floor and walls (do not remove until new plates are ready for installation).

A-101 Key Note 1, states to provide aluminum expansion joint cover plate at floor at walls.

A-101 Key Note 6, states to replace steel protection at both sides of expansion joint cover plate.

Detail 12/A-501 indicates a cut section of a floor expansion joint. There is a note that states to field verify. The note is pointing to a dotted line that seems to indicate the removal of the entire body of the expansion joint.

The intent is to remove and replace the cover plate, while leaving the expansion joint body in place. The steel protection on both sides of wall expansion joint cover plate in Corridor CG004 as shown on A-101 Keynote 6 and Floor Plan 1 is a separate item. Please also refer to Hallway Elevations 3 and 4 on Sheet A-201.

Scope: Provide construction services for the Renovate Halls, Walls, and Ceilings of Ground Floor Building 1 project, including interior finishes, hazardous material remediation in sections of the ground floor construction space and all associated work as per attached plans and specifications at Durham, NC VA Medical Center.

Background: Ground floor consists of some original finishes and some refinished surfaces. Unknown of last renovation date. The ground floor is outdated and in desperate need of renovation and repair. Pictures and descriptions of existing conditions can be found in the drawings and specifications provided.

General:   Work includes, but is not limited to alterations, architectural, demolition, asbestos abatement, interior finishes, HVAC, and electrical work, and certain other items to install new finishes. Trades needed to complete work include HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, Carpenter, and any other trades deemed necessary by the contractor will be obtained to complete the construction as required by plans and specifications. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, remediation of substrates to receive new finishes, and installation of new finishes in building 1 on the ground floor as required by drawings and specifications.

Offers should consider the availability of materials and cost of materials for finishes prior to submitting a bid.

Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.

Business Hours:  Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Work will be completed outside of normal business hours. On page 26 of specs the allowed work hours are stated for each phase. This facility is in operation 24 hours a day, and the schedule will keep the construction work to times of lower traffic.

Phasing:  Project construction will be phased as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work will be scheduled to minimize the disruption to the medical center and other contractors.

All work is to be performed outside of normal business hours unless otherwise noted in construction documents. Work shall be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in advance to minimize disruption of facility operations. Deviations or change requests to work hours must be approved through the COR.

No work is to be performed on Federal Holidays without written permission of COR.

Utility outages shall be performed outside of normal business hours unless approved by the COR. All outages shall be scheduled through the COR and approved by the Medical Center prior to taking place. Outages must be requested in writing a minimum of 14 days in advance. The VA has the right to cancel all outages at the last moment without notice due to patient safety related issues, severe weather, electrical power outages or other concerns deemed important. The contractor shall create, present, and have a COR approved work plan prior to commencing with any work. Work plan shall list all steps to be taken for removing each piece of equipment from service, steps to be taken for installation, and steps to be taken in case of an emergency.

Does our company have to pre-qualify?

The bid is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. The contractor must be registered in sam.gov and a check will be conducted to verify status on the SBA website. The contractor s Vets-4212 status will also be verified before award. Other qualifications may be found in the body of the specifications and scope of work. Additional information is also available in the solicitation and amendments.

Is there an application to fill our or a packet we need to prepare other than verify we are registered with sam.gov?

Please see above.

What is the bod(sic) date?

The bid date is listed in sam.gov under the General Information tab.

Who should the bid be submitted to?

Bids may be submitted to Alice.Custis@va.gov.

Also the drawings are not shown on the sam.gov site; how do we get a copy of the plans?

The drawings are included in the solicitation. The file is named 01 Drawings.pdf

cope: Provide construction services for the Renovate Halls, Walls, and Ceilings of Ground Floor Building 1 project, including interior finishes, hazardous material remediation in sections of the ground floor construction space and all associated work as per attached plans and specifications at Durham, NC VA Medical Center.

Background: Ground floor consists of some original finishes and some refinished surfaces. Unknown of last renovation date. The ground floor is outdated and in desperate need of renovation and repair. Pictures and descriptions of existing conditions can be found in the drawings and specifications provided.

General:   Work includes, but is not limited to alterations, architectural, demolition, asbestos abatement, interior finishes, HVAC, and electrical work, and certain other items to install new finishes. Trades needed to complete work include HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, Carpenter, and any other trades deemed necessary by the contractor will be obtained to complete the construction as required by plans and specifications. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, remediation of substrates to receive new finishes, and installation of new finishes in building 1 on the ground floor as required by drawings and specifications.

Offers should consider the availability of materials and cost of materials for finishes prior to submitting a bid.

Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.

Business Hours:  Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Work will be completed outside of normal business hours. On page 26 of specs the allowed work hours are stated for each phase. This facility is in operation 24 hours a day, and the schedule will keep the construction work to times of lower traffic.

Phasing:  Project construction will be phased as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work will be scheduled to minimize the disruption to the medical center and other contractors.

All work is to be performed outside of normal business hours unless otherwise noted in construction documents. Work shall be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in advance to minimize disruption of facility operations. Deviations or change requests to work hours must be approved through the COR.

No work is to be performed on Federal Holidays without written permission of COR.

Utility outages shall be performed outside of normal business hours unless approved by the COR. All outages shall be scheduled through the COR and approved by the Medical Center prior to taking place. Outages must be requested in writing a minimum of 14 days in advance. The VA has the right to cancel all outages at the last moment without notice due to patient safety related issues, severe weather, electrical power outages or other concerns deemed important. The contractor shall create, present, and have a COR approved work plan prior to commencing with any work. Work plan shall list all steps to be taken for removing each piece of equipment from service, steps to be taken for installation, and steps to be taken in case of an emergency.

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Scope: Provide construction services for the Renovate Halls, Walls, and Ceilings of Ground Floor Building 1 project, including interior finishes, hazardous material remediation in sections of the ground floor construction space and all associated work as per attached plans and specifications at Durham, NC VA Medical Center.

Background: Ground floor consists of some original finishes and some refinished surfaces. Unknown of last renovation date. The ground floor is outdated and in desperate need of renovation and repair. Pictures and descriptions of existing conditions can be found in the drawings and specifications provided.

General:   Work includes, but is not limited to alterations, architectural, demolition, asbestos abatement, interior finishes, HVAC, and electrical work, and certain other items to install new finishes. Trades needed to complete work include HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, Carpenter, and any other trades deemed necessary by the contractor will be obtained to complete the construction as required by plans and specifications. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, remediation of substrates to receive new finishes, and installation of new finishes in building 1 on the ground floor as required by drawings and specifications.

Offers should consider the availability of materials and cost of materials for finishes prior to submitting a bid.

Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.

Business Hours:  Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Work will be completed outside of normal business hours. On page 26 of specs the allowed work hours are stated for each phase. This facility is in operation 24 hours a day, and the schedule will keep the construction work to times of lower traffic.

Phasing:  Project construction will be phased as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work will be scheduled to minimize the disruption to the medical center and other contractors.

All work is to be performed outside of normal business hours unless otherwise noted in construction documents. Work shall be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in advance to minimize disruption of facility operations. Deviations or change requests to work hours must be approved through the COR.

No work is to be performed on Federal Holidays without written permission of COR.

Utility outages shall be performed outside of normal business hours unless approved by the COR. All outages shall be scheduled through the COR and approved by the Medical Center prior to taking place. Outages must be requested in writing a minimum of 14 days in advance. The VA has the right to cancel all outages at the last moment without notice due to patient safety related issues, severe weather, electrical power outages or other concerns deemed important. The contractor shall create, present, and have a COR approved work plan prior to commencing with any work. Work plan shall list all steps to be taken for removing each piece of equipment from service, steps to be taken for installation, and steps to be taken in case of an emergency.

Can you please tell me, if awarded this contract, how will it pay out throughout the contract as work is completed?Â

The solicitation includes clause 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICECONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS by reference.

Can you advise if this contract will be awarded based on lowest price, or other criteria?

Per the solicitation 2.2 Notice to Bidders, 1. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is deemed responsive to the terms of this invitation for bid and is deemed most advantageous to the Government.

Scope: Provide construction services for the Renovate Halls, Walls, and Ceilings of Ground Floor Building 1 project, including interior finishes, hazardous material remediation in sections of the ground floor construction space and all associated work as per attached plans and specifications at Durham, NC VA Medical Center. Background: Ground floor consists of some original finishes and some refinished surfaces. The ground floor is outdated and in desperate need of renovation and repair. Pictuand time ares and descriptions of existing conditions can be found in the drawings and specifications provided. General: Work includes, but is not limited to alterations, architectural, demolition, asbestos abatement, interior finishes, HVAC, and electrical work, and certain other items to install new finishes. Trades needed to complete work include HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, Carpenter, and any other trades deemed necessary by the contractor will be obtained to complete the construction as required by plans and specifications. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, remediation of substrates to receive new finishes, and installation of new finishes in building 1 on the ground floor as required by drawings and specifications. Offers should consider the availability of materials and cost of materials for finishes prior to submitting a bid. Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705. Business Hours: Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Work will be completed outside of normal business hours. On page 26 of specs the allowed work hours are stated for each phase. This facility is in operation 24 hours a day, and the schedule will keep the construction work to times of lower traffic. Phasing: Project construction will be phased as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work will be scheduled to minimize the disruption to the medical center and other contractors. All work is to be performed outside of normal business hours unless otherwise noted in construction documents. Work shall be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in advance to minimize disruption of facility operations. Deviations or change requests to work hours must be approved through the COR. No work is to be performed on Federal Holidays without written permission of COR. Utility outages shall be performed outside of normal business hours unless approved by the COR. All outages shall be scheduled through the COR and approved by the Medical Center prior to taking place. 

Scope: Provide construction services for the Renovate Halls, Walls, and Ceilings of Ground Floor Building 1 project, including interior finishes, hazardous material remediation in sections of the ground floor construction space and all associated work as per attached plans and specifications at Durham, NC VA Medical Center.

Background: Ground floor consists of some original finishes and some refinished surfaces. Unknown of last renovation date. The ground floor is outdated and in desperate need of renovation and repair. Pictures and descriptions of existing conditions can be found in the drawings and specifications provided.

General:   Work includes, but is not limited to alterations, architectural, demolition, asbestos abatement, interior finishes, HVAC, and electrical work, and certain other items to install new finishes. Trades needed to complete work include HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, Carpenter, and any other trades deemed necessary by the contractor will be obtained to complete the construction as required by plans and specifications. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, remediation of substrates to receive new finishes, and installation of new finishes in building 1 on the ground floor as required by drawings and specifications.

Offers should consider the availability of materials and cost of materials for finishes prior to submitting a bid.

Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.

Business Hours:  Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Work will be completed outside of normal business hours. On page 26 of specs the allowed work hours are stated for each phase. This facility is in operation 24 hours a day, and the schedule will keep the construction work to times of lower traffic.

Phasing:  Project construction will be phased as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work will be scheduled to minimize the disruption to the medical center and other contractors.

All work is to be performed outside of normal business hours unless otherwise noted in construction documents. Work shall be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in advance to minimize disruption of facility operations. Deviations or change requests to work hours must be approved through the COR.

No work is to be performed on Federal Holidays without written permission of COR.

Utility outages shall be performed outside of normal business hours unless approved by the COR. All outages shall be scheduled through the COR and approved by the Medical Center prior to taking place. Outages must be requested in writing a minimum of 14 days in advance. The VA has the right to cancel all outages at the last moment without notice due to patient safety related issues, severe weather, electrical power outages or other concerns deemed important. The contractor shall create, present, and have a COR approved work plan prior to commencing with any work. Work plan shall list all steps to be taken for removing each piece of equipment from service, steps to be taken for installation, and steps to be taken in case of an emergency.

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?.## SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION

Project 558-18-260 Renovate Halls, Walls, Ceilings

Durham VA Medical Center

See Statement of Work, Specifications, and Drawings for details

Magnitude of Construction: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000

100% total set aside for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) used for this requirement is 236220 (Size Standard $45.0M).