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The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to replace the failing condensate return skid pumps and their failing components, piping, and associated components as well as add venting for Project Number 626-24-204 Update / Upgrade Steam System Components in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and Statement of Work. All work performed shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, codes, VA policies/regulations, specifications, and the SOW as outlined below: SPS Flash Tank Piping Install SPS flash tank piping and pump. The flash tank located in the sub-basement, which is serving the SPS pressure reducing valve station continues to have problems with water hammer and excessive noise. Upon further review of the system, the following items were identified: the tank is improperly piped, is not vented, and does not have a pump while it is trying to lift condensate. For this system to work properly the vent will be installed, a proper liquid drainer will be installed, and a pump will be selected/installed. Electric Condensate Pump Skid Replacement - Install a properly sized electric condensate return system. The electric condensate skid located in the sub-basement serves the building heating loop, water heaters and sterilizers. The system has not been able to keep up with demand and has issues with pump failure. Upon further review the tank temperature was elevated above 180 F, the pump alternator is bad, the vent piping is undersized, and the storage tank appears to be undersized. This system will need to be replaced with a properly sized condensate skid and a proper vent installation. Acre Building Condensate Return Replace both flash tanks and pumping system. The sub-basement of the ACRE building has multiple condensate return piping problems. The facility has been experiencing issues with backpressure that has caused pumping problems and piping failures. One of the flash tanks in this area doesn t have a pump, the venting from both tanks tie together and is undersized; therefore, the equalizing vent from the condensate pump is reduced in size, and the condensate pump mechanism needs to be repaired. Additionally, the condensate piping within this area is copper and has failed. Some of the fittings are Pro Press and are not holding pressure. These two systems will be separated and repaired: adding duplex pumping for redundancy and installing proper venting. The copper piping return system in this subbasement will be replaced with heavy fittings and heavy wall pipe (SCHD80 carbon steel forged). The period of performance will be 120 calendar days. PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries This will be a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C. section 8127(d). NAICS Code 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, applies to this requirement. The small business size standard is $19M. The estimated range of construction is Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 This requirement will be procured per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14.101 Sealed Bidding. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or around July 2, 2024. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C §8127 (d). Only those SDVOSB s listed and viewable in the SBA database located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. The database will be checked at the time of offer submission as well as prior to award. All offers must also have an active listing in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The awarded contractor must also submit evidence of enrollment with VETS4212. In addition to the requirements as set forth in the solicitation notice (to be issued), the proposed contractor must also be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. The Contracting Officer will determine responsibility prior to any award being made. Questions related to this requirement will only be addressed in writing by way of email to the Contract Specialist at jen.jamieson@va.gov and Contracting Officer at vance.rosebush@va.gov. The Project Number, Project Name and Solicitation Number must be included in the subject line of all questions related to this requirement. No questions will be considered until the actual solicitation is released. 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This solicitation will result in one award for the project. Contractor is responsible for all remaining work effort to provide an acceptable final product that meets the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW) and drawings. All work performed under this SOW shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, codes, VA policies/regulations, specifications, and the SOW as outlined below: PART II Background SPS Flash Tank Piping Install SPS flash tank piping and pump. The flash tank located in the sub-basement, which is serving the SPS pressure reducing valve station continues to have problems with water hammer and excessive noise. Upon further review of the system, the following items were identified: the tank is improperly piped, is not vented, and does not have a pump while it is trying to lift condensate. For this system to work properly the vent will be installed, a proper liquid drainer will be installed, and a pump will be selected/installed. Electric Condensate Pump Skid Replacement - Install a properly sized electric condensate return system. The electric condensate skid located in the sub-basement serves the building heating loop, water heaters and sterilizers. The system has not been able to keep up with demand and has issues with pump failure. Upon further review the tank temperature was elevated above 180 F, the pump alternator is bad, the vent piping is undersized, and the storage tank appears to be undersized. This system will need to be replaced with a properly sized condensate skid and a proper vent installation. Acre Building Condensate Return Replace both flash tanks and pumping system. The sub-basement of the ACRE building has multiple condensate return piping problems. The facility has been experiencing issues with backpressure that has caused pumping problems and piping failures. One of the flash tanks in this area doesn t have a pump, the venting from both tanks tie together and is undersized; therefore, the equalizing vent from the condensate pump is reduced in size, and the condensate pump mechanism needs to be repaired. Additionally, the condensate piping within this area is copper and has failed. Some of the fittings are Pro Press and are not holding pressure. These two systems will be separated and repaired: adding duplex pumping for redundancy and installing proper venting. The copper piping return system in this subbasement will be replaced with heavy fittings and heavy wall pipe (SCHD80 carbon steel forged). PART III Scope of Work Boiler Room Mezzanine; steam traps # 6,#7, & #9 install proper drip legs. Upsize piping as needed. Chiller Plant Low Pressure Steam (LPS) Supply; steam trap #25 remove dead leg from system. Fan Room 4; AHU-18 repair the pumping (cap) mechanism on trap and correct piping. Upsize piping as required. Fan Room 5; Clean Steam Generator install proper drip leg and separate return lines. Upsize piping as required. Fan Room 1; PVR Station separate high and low-pressure return lines. Upsize piping as required. Fan Room 1; AHU-5 correct humidifier s piping connections to manufactures installation recommendations. Upsize piping as required. Fan Room 8; PRV Station separate steam trap #126 from the low-pressure steam system and install in high-pressure steam return system. Upsize piping as required. Fan Room 6; entire area medium pressure steam offline. Return to operational status and connect to AHU 23 steam coil. Upsize piping as required. Fan Room 3; PRV station steam traps #181 and #182 are tied together (mixed pressures) separate mixed pressure condensate return lines. Upsize piping as required. Fan Room 16; PRV station install properly sized flash tank at pumping station. Upsize piping as required. Clinical Sub-Basement throughout; various Remove old and install new Condensate Return Skid Pump (CRSP) capable of relieving 4,800 lbs/hr. SPS Install stand-alone secondary condensate return line to CRPS capable of removing 1600 lbs/hr with a minimum of 9,000 EDR (Equivalent Direct Radiation). Install a new vent line for the flash tank. Replace the existing liquid drainer with a proper liquid drainer (Float and Thermostatic Steam Trap). Remove the existing condensate return piping between the flash tank and the return main. Install outlet condensate piping from the liquid drainer to the proposed condensate pump. Install a properly sized electric condensate pump skid Connected skid vent piping to the flash tank vent line. Install SCHD80 carbon steel (forged) condensate piping, forged steel fittings and forged steel valves from skid to return main. Connect electricity to the skid. Insulate the condensate piping. Provide licensed mechanical engineer approved drawings and equipment schedules. Upsize piping as required. Fan Room 1; CRPS Station Remove old and install new CRPS capable of removing 4,000 lbs./hr. Fan Room 3; CRPS Station remove temporary vent and install proper vent to atmosphere on flash tank. Upsize piping as required. Clinical Addition, Surgical Suite (OR); CRPS Station Remove old and install new CRPS capable of removing 4000lbs./hr. Upsize piping as required. Sterile Processing Services (SPS); various - does not have a condensate pump and is currently piped incorrectly with a storage tank piped directly to the return main. The plumbing needs to be corrected, the storage tank needs to be removed and a pumping package Condensate pump (CP-4) needs to be added in subbasement to return condensate into the main correctly. Piping configuration to be determined onsite with contractor and COR coordination. Remove SPS condensate from the Clinical addition s condensate pump and pipe to a new pumping station serving only SPS. Install a new vent line for the flash tank. Replace the existing liquid drainer with a proper liquid drainer (Float and Thermostatic Steam Trap). Remove the existing condensate return piping between the flash tank and the return main. Install outlet condensate piping from the liquid drainer to the proposed condensate pump. Upsize piping as needed. ACRE Building; various - Remove and install new CRSP capable of removing 8,400 lbs./hr. Building needs the replacement of a steam motive pump skid with an electric skid and the addition of a second electric package condensate pump (CP-6) to accommodate for the current condensate load. The existing pumping package and flash tanks needs to be removed and the piping needs to be corrected to CP-4 & CP-6. Remove both flash tanks and the single condensate pump. Remove failed copper condensate return piping. Piping cut back to a location with acceptable wall thickness, maximum of 20 . Upsize piping as required. Provide start-up/commissioning report and installation approval. Check Pump Rotation, verify all lights, alarms, pump alternators and safeties are in proper working order. Verify that the electric pumps are discharging at the designed pressure. Verify that the vents and overflows are working as designed. Provide, install, and commission control points to monitor status and alarm for all newly installed CRPS in the building automation system (BAS). Install a proper venting system for the newly installed condensate return skids. PART IV Guidelines and Standards General guidelines include, but are not limited to the following specifications and regulations: Comply with current applicable state, local, & federal building codes as well as codes from other recognized authoritative bodies; including, but not limited to, Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), Acoustical and Insulating Materials Association (AIMA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Gypsum Association (GA), Hydraulic Institute (ANSI/HI for pump design, installation and testing), International Building Code (IBC), NEC, NFPA, National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB), National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), and American Barriers Act (ABA). All newly installed piping, fittings, and valves shall be SCHD80 carbon steel (forged). Stamped drawings by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or a Registered Architect (R.A.) are not required for this project. Comply with VA Infection Control Standards. APPLICABLE STANDARDS: Latest published versions shall be used. Mechanical systems ASHRAE and SMACNA Standards, Including ASHRAE 90.1. National Electric Code, NFPA No. 70, NFPA 99, NFPA 110 National Electric Safety Code (ANSI C2). National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 101) Life Safety Code. International Building Code (IBC). Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS) International Mechanical Code (IMS). International Plumbing Code (IPC). Applicable State, City and County codes and regulations. Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards General Requirements Contractor will coordinate all work through the VA COR. The contractor s superintendent will always be on site during the performance of the contract work. Contractor s subcontractor(s) must have previous experience installing steam system and steam system components. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, components, supplies, supervision, and professional knowledge to perform the job. When furnish , provide , install or similar term is used, it shall mean a complete installation that is ready for use. The contractor shall identify all employees that will be working under the awarded contract. The contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, and delivery personnel entering the medical center. Those employees shall bring photo ID to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge that shall be always worn above the belt while on medical center property. Contractor s employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at the end of the period of performance of the contract. Lost badges will result in a surcharge. The safety manager is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operation and will be identified to the contractor. All VA and OSHA safety regulations shall be observed during the performance of work identified on this contract. Provide signage and barricades, as required, to maintain safety and protection of work around project work site. The contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize himself with all the details of this work and working conditions. The contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the Contracting Officer and COR of any discrepancy before performing any work. The contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing and ensure the safety of employees and workmen. Contractor shall not allow smoking in any building. Smoking is not permitted on the VA Campus. Contractor will take adequate precautions to protect all adjacent equipment, concrete pads and walkways in the work area from spills, drips, runs and damage from the use of power tools. Parking is limited at TVHS, Nashville Campus. The Contractor does not have assigned parking and is responsible for parking. Space will be made available for temporary unloading and loading of materials. The contractor will have space for 1 vehicle inside their small staging area. Drivers should be particularly concerned with Pedestrian traffic, Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Seat Belt use is mandatory on all VA grounds. At all times, the Contractor shall keep the work area, including any areas where materials/equipment is being stored, free from accumulations of waste materials. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove any rubbish and contractor owned materials, equipment, tools, scaffolding, and temporary measures. When items, equipment, or materials are shown to be demolished, remove all appurtenances and patch back as necessary using materials consistent with adjacent site preparation. Do not leave any abandoned components or utility feeds. Remove utilities feeds back to the source or an active line, main, or main branch. Building service equipment and systems shall be provided by nationally recognized manufacturers that produces and distributes mechanical products across the United States for 5 years or more. Manufacturers must have local vender representatives within a 300-mile driving distance, capable of responding to issues the same day. Due to space limitations, contractor will be provided limited space for a staging area. The contractor shall immediately remove equipment/materials/supplies from the site when it is no longer needed or actively being installed/used. The contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of all waste. Work Constraints Minimize disruptions to medical center operations. Medical center normal hours of operation are from 7am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Noise producing work that may disrupt adjacent services / operations shall be performed after-hours. Portions of the work will require shutdowns. After-hours work will be required to complete this project and maintain the schedule. Shutdowns are to be planned and COR notified at least five (5) days in advance. The federal holidays are listed below: January 1st New Year s Day Third Monday in January Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday in February Washington s Birthday Last Monday in May Memorial Day Juneteenth June 19th July 4th Independence Day First Monday in September Labor Day Second Monday in October Columbus Day November 11th Veterans Day Last Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day December 25th Christmas Day The facility will be occupied during this project. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work (of others), heeding any direction that may be provided by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees. Minimum conduit size shall be ¾ inch. Provide compression couplings on conduit 2 inches and smaller. Mechanical couplings and grooved pipe are not acceptable. Pipe shall be welded and insulated with flanges limited to component connections. Pipe shall be supported independently of all other mechanical system pipes. Do not reuse piping, piping sections, components, valves, flanges, gauges, ports, strainers, hangers, sensors, and control devices. Hardware and equipment shall be comprised of new products the manufacturer is currently. manufacturing, have spare parts available for at least five years after completion of contract. The Nashville Campus is in a seismic zone. Provide seismic precautions / bracing, such as seismic hangers, spring isolators, kickers, cable braces and flexible connections. Label all equipment, piping, valves, points, and electrical boxes/components. Use UV resistance vinyl labels. Provide arrow labels to indicate the direction of flow. Provide adequate access and work areas for service and maintenance. Temporary utilities (power, HVAC, lighting, etc.) will be required to support building use and functions during this project. Submittals must be given to the VA withing within 10 days of contract award. Contractor s and contractor s commissioning agent shall review and stamp all materials / submittals before submission to the COR. VA will review and act upon submittals within 7 calendar days. Submittals must be approved by all parties prior to the performance of work or installation. Submit a schedule within 10 days after NTP. Address VA comments and revise the schedule within 7 days of the VA comments. Schedule shall be cost loaded and have multiple activity line items (more than 30 activities) and indicate the critical path, early start / late start dates and float. If the schedule slips 20 days, submit a revised schedule to the COR and CO, indicating the reasons for the slippage and suggesting actions to remedy the schedule slippage. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a coordinated schedule indicating the sequence of operations for review prior to commencement of the work. Currently the VA hospital is open from Monday thru Friday 0600-1800 for normal operating hours. Any work outside these hours and on Federal Holidays must be requested at least 72 business hours in advance and then approved by the contracting officer. Work in critical areas of operation will be conducted during off hours, nights, or weekends and will be coordinated between the Contractor, COR and space occupants/users. Egress: Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied facilities without written permission from the contracting officer. Life Safety: When demolition occurs in or near an occupied space, measures must be taken to protect the indoor air quality, reduce noise, limit vibration from cutting or chopping, reduce odors emanating from demolition debris, and mitigate dust infiltration from airborne particles and foot traffic. Use water mist, temporary enclosures, and other suitable methods to limit dust and dirt rising and scattering in the air. Do not use water when it may damage existing construction or create hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding, and pollution. Remove decayed, vermin-infested, or otherwise dangerous or unsuitable materials, and promptly dispose of them off-site. Maintain adequate ventilation when using cutting torches. Avoid unsightly conditions by cleaning adjacent structures and architectural finishes. Eliminate tractable dirt by wet-mopping floors and wiping down walls and doors of the demolition enclosure. Provide walk-off mats from the area of work to prevent dust from being tracked onto adjacent floor finishes. Do not use public corridors, lobbies, or hallways as staging areas. Damage to adjacent construction during demolition must be repaired and restored within 48 hours by the contractor. Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off any utilities as necessitated by the project. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or operating facilities unless authorized in writing by the contracting officer. Arrange to shut off indicated utilities with respective providers. Provide at least 72 hours notice to the government if a shutdown of service is required during the changeover. Maintain services to remain and protect them against damage during the project. Contractor shall conduct an intensive field survey of all existing conditions. The contractor should survey existing conditions and correlate their work requirements accordingly. Contractor shall verify all dimensions, calculations, and code requirements for all elements of work. The contractor is ultimately responsible for constructability and providing a complete and usable product at the completion of the project. Record drawings may be provided to the contractor as a courtesy at the discretion of the Government, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. The contractor shall do their own field investigations of the utilities and other items in the area and base his work accordingly. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding, or representation is expressly stated in this contract. These record drawings bear no such representation or understanding. Asbestos-Containing Building Material (ACBM): ACBM is not anticipated during this project. However, if suspected ACBM is encountered, work in the immediate vicinity must stop and the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR must be notified. After consultation with VA personnel, the CO will direct further action to be taken. Work should proceed uninterrupted in unaffected areas of the project. The presence of lead on painted surfaces is not expected. PART V Work Completion Upon completing a segment of work (related to a location/task/objective), the Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Upon completion of a segment of work, the Contractor shall demonstrate to the COR that all work is complete, and the system is fully functional. Comply with manufacturer s requirements. Correct and re-inspect any QC listed issues prior to requesting final inspection. Contractor shall provide authorized start-up and installation checklist. Comply with manufacturer s requirements. Manufacturer s representative shall be on-site during start-up. Request for final inspection shall be submitted in writing to contracting officer and COR 14 days in advance of inspection date. Provide a stamped QC report and certification prior to requesting final inspection. Report shall document the work, inspections, corrective actions, and approval of each assembly. Provide as-built drawings and M&O manuals. Each trap assembly location shall be indicated on a drawing and referenced in a corresponding table. The table shall indicate the work at each location, including the items replaced, model numbers, and characteristics. The contractor shall provide a final stamped, commissioning/certification report, noting all corrections, and certifying the work/systems as complete, compliant, and fully functional. Commissioning shall continue through optimization and seasonal tuning. Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall be provided, to include (but not limited to) spare parts list, operator s manual, and contractors contact information. Include 3 binders to contain all the information/ warranties and one electronic copy. Warranty: Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty on workmanship of the entire project in addition to any manufacturer s warranty on materials installed. The contractor will provide any commercial warranty on materials or equipment included in the construction that exceeds this one-year, all-inclusive warranty. The commercial warranty will be issued to the Government. Period of Performance shall be 120 calendar days from notice to proceed. PART VI Attachments Combined Steam Drawings Flash Tank installation (typical) Condensate return skid pump connection diagram (typical) Steam Components General requirements. 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A1) No Q2) If tax-exempt, will the government provide the prime contractor with a tax-exempt certificate for use by subcontractors and vendors? A2) See A1 Q3) Can both the bid and bid bond be emailed? A3) Yes Q4) If the bid and/or bid bond must be mailed, will the government consider extending the bid due time to no earlier than 11 a.m.? This request is made because 1030 a.m. is the earliest guaranteed time for overnight delivery, and anything before then risks not being guaranteed and potentially arriving after the current bid due time. Extending the bid s due time would ensure that all bids are received on time and that the process is fair for all parties involved. A4) See A3 Q5) Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects, or should they only be dedicated full-time to this project? A5) No, superintendent must be on site at all time work is being performed. Q6) Can the Superintendent fulfill the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role? A6) Yes Q7) If the Super cannot fulfill this role, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated QCM is approximately $26,500 per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc). We expect this project to be 6 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by $150,000. Please confirm a dedicated QCM is still required. A7) See A6 Q8) Is the QCM required to be onsite full-time, or can they make site visits as required for inspections? A8) full time QCM is not required. Q9) If the QCM is required to be onsite, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well? A9) See A8 Q10) Can a subcontractor (e.g., Terracon or a similar testing firm) fulfill the QCM role? A10) Yes Q11) Can the Superintendent fulfill the Site Safety & Health (SSHO) role? A11) Yes Q12) If the Super cannot fulfill this role, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated SSHO is approximately $26,500 per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc). We expect this project to be 6 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by $150,000. Please confirm a dedicated SSHO is still required. A12) See A11 Q13) Our interpretation of 01 35 26, 1.7 in its reference to FAR 52.236-6 is that the prime contractor would be in compliance with this section if we have a Superintendent on-site during construction, as FAR 52.236-6 does not require (or mention for that matter) an SSHO and explicitly covers the prime contractor's Superintendent only. In short, an onsite SSHO is not a requirement per FAR 52.236-6. Please confirm. A13) This interpretation is correct. Q14) Is the SSHO required to be on-site full-time, or can they be a home office employee (e.g., Safety Director) on the prime contractor's staff? A14) Site safety should be readily available but is not required to be on site full time. Q15) If the SSHO is required to be onsite, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well? A15) Please refer to A14. Q16) Can a subcontractor fulfill the SSHO role with periodic visits? A16) Yes. Q17) Does the VA require any scope of work in this project to be performed outside of regular work hours? A17) Only work that will affect services to the hospital or critical areas of the hospital. 18) What trades or scopes will be required to perform off-hours work for work scopes that must be performed? A18) A superintendent and the trades required to complete the task. Q19) What will the work hours and days be for scopes that require off-hours work? A19) After 6 pm or when the final OR case completes for the day any day of the week. Q20) Please provide a copy of the Site Visit Attendance Sheet. A20) See Amendment 0001 posting in SAM.gov. Q21) In the event of contract modifications, should contractors apply bond premiums to the individual modification or wait until the end of the job where the VA issues a final modification to reimburse contractors for bond overruns for all mods. A21) Bonds should be adjusted at the time of and per the modification. Q22) Where is the designated contractors' and subcontractors' parking area? A22) The contractor lay down area is behind the boiler plant and between the VA and Vanderbilt UMC. Contractors are permitted to park one (1) necessary vehicle at a time in these areas. Additional parking is the VA parking structure floors 4 and up. Q23) Will the VA allow 2-3 spaces for the prime contractor and each subcontractor? A23) Parking will be arranged on site. Q24) Where shall these people park if the VA cannot make 2-3 spaces available for the prime contractor and each of the subs? A24) Please refer to A22 and A23 Q25) How many hours should the prime contractor and subcontractors budget for on-site badging, safety training, orientation, etc.? A25) Four to six (4-6) hours Q26) Is TB Testing required before contractors can commence work onsite? A26) Yes Q27) The period of performance (POP) on this project is given to be 120 days. However, we estimate the project will take 180 days to construct. Contractors never know when the government will issue an NTP; sometimes, it's immediately after the award; sometimes, we receive an admin NTP to begin submittals, etc. We estimate the time to construct this job is longer than the stated POP, excluding preconstruction activities. We request that the POP be extended by 60 days, assuming NTP is issued after preconstruction activities, which we estimate will take 90 days for this project. A27) The intent is to have this project completed before the start of the heating season. POP extensions will be discussed after award. Q28) In lieu of the provided cost estimate breakdown, will the government accept a printout report from our COTS estimating software that provides the same level of breakdown specified in the government-provided breakdown spreadsheet? A28) No Q29) Is temp power available for contractors to connect their temp office to? A29) No space for an office trailer is available. Q30) If no temp power is available, a generator will be required, which usually adds significant cost to rent and fuel. Please confirm this is necessary if no temp power is available. A30) See A29 Q31) What are the locations for temp power? A31) See A29 Q32) Are contractors required to set a pole and meter electric usage? A32) See A29 Q33) Will the VA provide a space for the Prime Contractor s Superintendent to set up, or should we add costs to our bid for a mobile office? A33) See A29 Q34) Is space available for a 10 x 40 temporary ground-level office near the temporary power source? A34) See A29 Q35) Will the VA provide space for a 20-yard dumpster? A35) Space for a dumpster will be provided. Q36) Where shall contractor dumpsters be located? A36) The location will be determined at the time of delivery due to the evolving space situation at the VA. Q37) Can the VA accommodate a dumpster near the job site? A37) See A35 Q38) Will the VA allow contractors to use VA indoor restrooms? A38) Contractors are to provide their own restroom facilities. Q39) Can Porta Johns be placed within a 100 radius of the job site if required? A39) Yes, but must be within the laydown area. Q40) Can contractors perform crane lifts during regular hours? A40) Yes, with an approved crane lift plan. Some plans may require afterhours work if it impedes with patient care. Q41) Can utility tie-ins be performed during regular hours? A41) Yes, if there are no service interruptions to the hospital. Q42) Can system commissioning activities be performed during regular hours? A42) Yes, if there are no service interruptions to the hospital. Q43) Will the VA allow for stored material so that we can procure and lay down long lead items and/or critical path material/equipment? A43) Yes, provided space is available. Must be approved by the VA prior to storing. Q44) Will the VA fully pay for this material/equipment if stored onsite? A44) Yes, if material is bonded and insured by the prime contractor. Q45) Many of the drawings and notes are not legible on Attachment 6, Drawing Combined Steam. A45) Attachment 6 will have an AutoCad file attached so it can be read clearly. Q46) Please provide the confined space requirements. A46) See attachment 14 VA TVHS Confined Space Policy. Q47) Please provide a scope for the Test and Balance required. A47) Water side TAB to verify operation, flow, and GPM. Q48) What brand are the boiler controls? A48) Siemens Q49) Spec Section 01 00 00 (1.5)(E)(3) and Spec Section 01 00 00 (1.7)(B) & (D) shown below are unclear. Please provide information on contractor laydown area, including space for office trailer. The specs say that none will be given unless requested prior to the proposal. A lay down/dumpster/office trailers will be vital at getting this project completed timely. The contractor must be allowed storage area. A49) A space will be provided for a dumpster. A space may not be available for a contractor job trailer due to the emergency chiller and generators occupying the space normally reserved for this. Spec Section 01 00 00 (1.5)(E)(3) Spec Section 01 00 00 (1.7)(B)&(D) Q50) Please provide a list of non-working management personnel that will be required on site for this project full-time. A50) Site superintendent Q51) Can the SSHO have collateral duties with the Site Superintendent? A51) Yes Q52) Can the Quality Control Manager have collateral duties with the SSHO? A52) Yes Q53) Can the Quality Control Manager have collateral duties with the Site Superintendent? A53) Yes Q54) Can the Site Superintendent have collateral duties with the SSHO and Quality Control Manager? A54) Yes Q55) Can the contractor obtain access to more than one set of keys as explained in the specifications? A55) Yes. The exact number to be determined by the Chief of Engineering Nashville VA. Q56) How much parking will the contractor be given? Parking must be allowed in order to access the job site. A56) Adequate parking is available. Q57) Spec Section 01 00 00(1.35) Training of VA Personnel: There is not factory witness training available for this equipment. Is the intent for training to be performed on-site? Please clarify the training required. A57) Training for M&O personnel will be conducted for any special maintenance requirements, installation requirements, troubleshooting, and programming on installed equipment by a qualified and competent person. Qualification will be vetted by the COR through the official submittal process. Spec Section 01 00 00(1.35) Q58) The Equipment Record form on page 34 of the Specifications is not clear. Please provide a clear copy. A58) See attachment 16 VA Form 6112 Equipment Record. Q59) The requirements for project schedule conflict. One place indicates the project schedule is due from contractor 10 days from the notice to proceed, another place says 7 days from the notice to proceed. The VA review period also varies from 7 days to 14 days. Please clarify the deadlines for the project schedule, including contractor s submittal deadline and VA review period. A59) Project Schedule are due from the contractor 10 calendar days from the notice to proceed see SF 1442 Statement of Work section, page 11 of 72, para 10, see attached corrected copy of Specification Section 01 32 16.15 pages 2 & 3. Q60) The number of activities required on the schedule is unclear. The solicitation limits the number of activities to 30 items, but the Specifications say The Complete Project Schedule shall contain approximately 90 work activities/events. Please clarify how many work activities are allowed and required for the project schedule. A60) 30 Activities is the correct number of required items. Q61) Specification 01 45 00(3.4)(B) & (C) have missing information regarding CQC Manager requirements. Please amend this section to include requirements. A61) see attached corrected copy of Specification Section 01 45 00 page 7. Spec Section 01 45 00(3.4)(B) & (C) Q62) The Specifications contain many references to Spec Writer Notes , that appear to instruct the VA writer to select appropriate requirements. Additionally, the Specifications are all inclusive of every possible construction project at the facility and include requirements that are well beyond the scope of this project. Please provide project-specific Specifications. A62) Specs were included for all possible scenarios and situations the contractor may encounter during contraction. Refer only to the relevant specs for the assigned task. Q63) Specifically, Spec Section 01 91 00(1.7)(B) beginning at page 128 of the specifications contains a list of systems to be commissioned that is beyond the scope of this job. Please provide a revised list of items that are to be commissioned on this project. A63) Refer to A47 Q64) Is the Contractor or the VA to provide the commissioning agent? A64) Contractor is to supply a commissioning agent. Q65) Specification Section 01 91 00(1.14) is missing valuable dates. Please amend to include relevant deadlines. A65) This should be 14 calendar days. Q66) Specification Section 01 91 00 (3.4) indicates phased commissioning is required. Please provide a phasing schedule anticipated for this project. A66) Phasing will be determine on site and by section through contractor and COR coordination. Q67) Specification Section 01 91 00(3.5) includes a table for DDC controls beginning at page 160 that is beyond the scope of this job. Please clarify which portions are applicable, if any, to this project. A67) CRPS will have the following points; enable/disable. Proof, alarm status Q68) Specification Section 01 91 00(3.6)-(3.9) include testing and training that is far beyond the scope of this job. Please clarify what applies to this project. A68) Testing will consist of testing and verifying proper installation and operation of the equipment. Training will be provided to the VA M&O staff on operation and maintenance of said equipment. Q69) Note 9, Part V of the Bid Solicitation. Provide a stamped QC report and certification prior to requesting final inspection.  Please clarify is this stamp from a third-party engineer or will this be by the manufacturer s representative?  Who provides the stamp and what are the qualifications required by the stamp holder? A69) Third party or Manufacture s rep for equipment will be sufficient. Q70) Much more information is needed to properly price the work required. I feel like I am missing part of the documents. Is this 100% design build and we need to hire an engineer to design the piping revisions and repairs required. In Part IV note 3 it states that PE stamped drawings are not required for this project, but there is significant missing information. A70) All reports, and available information has been provided. Q71) On Attachment 8 there are some comments and recommendations in the far-right hand column. Are we to perform the work in the Recommended column from Attachment 8 along with the work listed in the scope of work from the Bid Solicitation? If so, please provide more detail on what is required. A71) Attachment 8 is provided for informational purposes only. Refer to the SOW for the contracted tasks. Q72) To perform the work listed in the SOW or the work Recommended on Attachment 8 we need existing and new piping sizes, routing drawings and details to properly price the work. For example, there are several notes in the scope of work that say, Upsize piping as required.  I didn t find anything detailing what size the pipe is now and what size the pipe needs to be upsized to. A72) Piping sizes are to be field verified by the contractor. Q73) There are some comments about installing a new condensate pump and I see model and details for some condensate pumps. Which pump is to go in which location? Same with Flash Tanks. Scope notes to install properly sized flash tank at pumping station.  What is the proper size for the flash tanks? A73) Condensate pumping station locations are called out in the SOW. Please refer to the SOW. Flash tank sizes are to be installed following industry standard and sizing guidelines. Q74) The scope of work note 3 states to Repair the pumping mechanism on trap and correct piping. Upsize as required.  What needs to be repaired and what is the pipe correction required? What is the size of the existing and what is the upsize? A74) Pumping mechanism s operation is to be diagnosed and repaired by contractor. Piping sizes are to be field verified by the contractor. Q75) SOW note 4 separate return lines. Upsize as required.  How do they need to be separated? Can you provide more information? A75) low and medium pressure return lines are to be separated from one another from the main condensate return system. Piping to be upsized as determined on site. Q76) SOW note 5 separate high and low-pressure return lines. Upsize as required.  How do they need to be separated? What size pipe is the existing and the new upsize? A76) low, med, and high pressure return steam need to be piped separately and the piping configuration upsized as required by code. Q77) The rest of the SOW continues in the same vein. Please provide piping plans, sizes and details with enough information to properly price the work you require. A77) All reports, and available information has been provided. 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This was not an A&E designed project nor is it to be considered a design build. The site walk took the interested contractors to all the area of concern and showed the contractor all the equipment. The piping was clearly displayed and most of it was missing insulation or had gaps to allow visual access to the piping. The flash tank sizing has been accounted for in the attached drawings with industry standard and best practices for reference. No additional drawings and/or plans exists for this project and all available information we have has been included. Q70) Much more information is needed to properly price the work required. I feel like I am missing part of the documents. Is this 100% design build and we need to hire an engineer to design the piping revisions and repairs required. In Part IV note 3 it states that PE stamped drawings are not required for this project, but there is significant missing information. A70) All reports, and available information has been provided. The scope of work is ambiguous and specific information to bid the project is non-existent. The only way to accurately bid this project would be for the Contractor to hire a PE to produce a design to fill in the missing information on pipe sized, locations, connection points, and routing. Q72) To perform the work listed in the SOW or the work Recommended on Attachment 8 we need existing and new piping sizes, routing drawings and details to properly price the work. For example, there are several notes in the scope of work that say, Upsize piping as required.  I didn t find anything detailing what size the pipe is now and what size the pipe needs to be upsized to. A72) Piping sizes are to be field verified by the contractor. To verify pipe sizes the contractor must remove insulation from the pipe before the bid. Destructive investigation is not allowed before the bid from our understanding. Further this is not listed as a design build project. The VA must provide the contractor with information as to what pipe size is needed and what pipe size exists to allow for a fair bidding process. Q73) There are some comments about installing a new condensate pump and I see model and details for some condensate pumps. Which pump is to go in which location? Same with Flash Tanks. Scope notes to install properly sized flash tank at pumping station.  What is the proper size for the flash tanks? A73) Condensate pumping station locations are called out in the SOW. Please refer to the SOW. Flash tank sizes are to be installed following industry standard and sizing guidelines. Sizing flash tanks requires complex calculations and often proprietary software. This is information that the VA should provide to the contractors for bidding purposes to allow for a fair bidding process. This is not listed as a design build project. If that is what the VA wants, then the VA should resolicit this project as such. Q74) The scope of work note 3 states to Repair the pumping mechanism on trap and correct piping. Upsize as required.  What needs to be repaired and what is the pipe correction required? What is the size of the existing and what is the upsize? A74) Pumping mechanism s operation is to be diagnosed and repaired by contractor. Piping sizes are to be field verified by the contractor. This is another instance of extreme ambiguity in the documents provided. It is not possible to quantify the piping sizes without destructive investigation. Also, the VA must provide the pipe sizes they want this pipe upsized to so that the VA ensures that they are getting what they need. It is not a design build job or the contractor s responsibility to engineer this. Q75) SOW note 4 separate return lines. Upsize as required.  How do they need to be separated? Can you provide more information? A75) low and medium pressure return lines are to be separated from one another from the main condensate return system. Piping to be upsized as determined on site. This is another instance of extreme ambiguity in the documents provided. Also, the VA must provide the pipe sizes they want this pipe upsized to so that the VA ensures that they are getting what they need. It is not a design build job or the contractor s responsibility to engineer this. If pipe sizing is to be determined on site, is the VA going to provide a change order for the contractor to hire and engineer to size this piping? Q76) SOW note 5 separate high and low-pressure return lines. Upsize as required.  How do they need to be separated? What size pipe is the existing and the new upsize? A76) low, med, and high pressure return steam need to be piped separately and the piping configuration upsized as required by code. This is another instance of extreme ambiguity and lack of information in the documents provided. Drawings must be provided showing the size, routing, and connection points for these new pipes. It is not the contractors responsibility to size these pipes or design them in any way. Q77) The rest of the SOW continues in the same vein. Please provide piping plans, sizes and details with enough information to properly price the work you require. A77) All reports, and available information has been provided. Currently there is not enough information to provide pricing on this project. We ask that the VA review the questions and provide all the information needed with piping sizes, locations, connection points, routing, equipment sizing, drawings showing what is wanted, and all other pertinent information necessary for a completely designed project. As it currently stands, our vendors, subcontractors, and our internal estimating team do not know what to bid. 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RESPONSE: The drawings are not new. They were part of the original solicitation. The referenced drawings were reissued for clarification. 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This was not an A&E designed project nor is it to be considered a design build. The site walk took the interested contractors to all the area of concern and showed the contractor all the equipment. The piping was clearly displayed and most of it was missing insulation or had gaps to allow visual access to the piping. The flash tank sizing has been accounted for in the attached drawings with industry standard and best practices for reference. No additional drawings and/or plans exists for this project and all available information we have has been included. Follow Up Q70) The scope of work is ambiguous and specific information to bid the project is non-existent. The only way to accurately bid this project would be for the Contractor to hire a PE to produce a design to fill in the missing information on pipe sized, locations, connection points, and routing. Follow Up Q72) To verify pipe sizes the contractor must remove insulation from the pipe before the bid. Destructive investigation is not allowed before the bid from our understanding. Further this is not listed as a design build project. The VA must provide the contractor with information as to what pipe size is needed and what pipe size exists to allow for a fair bidding process. Follow Up Q73) Sizing flash tanks requires complex calculations and often proprietary software. This is information that the VA should provide to the contractors for bidding purposes to allow for a fair bidding process. This is not listed as a design build project. If that is what the VA wants, then the VA should resolicit this project as such. Follow Up Q74) This is another instance of extreme ambiguity in the documents provided. It is not possible to quantify the piping sizes without destructive investigation. Also, the VA must provide the pipe sizes they want this pipe upsized to so that the VA ensures that they are getting what they need. It is not a design build job or the contractor s responsibility to engineer this. Follow Up Q75) This is another instance of extreme ambiguity in the documents provided. Also, the VA must provide the pipe sizes they want this pipe upsized to so that the VA ensures that they are getting what they need. It is not a design build job or the contractor s responsibility to engineer this. If pipe sizing is to be determined on site, is the VA going to provide a change order for the contractor to hire and engineer to size this piping? Follow Up Q76) This is another instance of extreme ambiguity and lack of information in the documents provided. Drawings must be provided showing the size, routing, and connection points for these new pipes. It is not the contractors responsibility to size these pipes or design them in any way. Follow Up Q77) Currently there is not enough information to provide pricing on this project. We ask that the VA review the questions and provide all the information needed with piping sizes, locations, connection points, routing, equipment sizing, drawings showing what is wanted, and all other pertinent information necessary for a completely designed project. As it currently stands, our vendors, subcontractors, and our internal estimating team do not know what to bid. 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This is inappropriate as the awardee contractor will be bound to comply with all of the specifications contained in the contract which are in contradiction with one another and include requirements far outside of the scope of this project. For example, the Specifications contain all possible training, testing, commissioning, and construction requirements for every structure and system at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. The Specifications further contain Spec Writer Notes that give instructions to the specification writer to select the appropriate requirements during the design process. Contrary to the VA s answers to RFIs, it is not for a construction contractor to discern what is relevant to this project. The duty to define the VA s requirements lies with the VA. Q62) The Specifications contain many references to Spec Writer Notes , that appear to instruct the VA writer to select appropriate requirements. Additionally, the Specifications are all inclusive of every possible construction project at the facility and include requirements that are well beyond the scope of this project. Please provide project-specific Specifications. A62) Specs were included for all possible scenarios and situations the contractor may encounter during contraction (sic). Refer only to the relevant specs for the assigned task. Protest follow up question- This response does not clarify the VA s requirements but instead puts the burden on bidders to determine which portions of the 1,173 pages, including the provisions following the three hundred ninety (390) Spec Writer s Notes, apply to this project. The bidders have no way to determine what is applicable. Further, there is no method by which the bidders address which portions they believe are appropriate or eliminate those requirements that are not. Ultimately, if these Specifications are incorporated into the award, the awardee will be bound to obtain training, test, and commission systems in all possible scenarios and situations, which is well outside of the scope of this project. The Specifications must be paired down to reflect the VA s actual requirements for this project. COR F/U Response- Spec Writer Notes are just that, notes. The Spec Writer verbiage does not impact the contractor s ability to bid on the work items detailed in the SOW and attachments. Verbiage has been removed and updated Specifications provided in this email that do not contain this verbiage (see attached). Detailed VA Requirements for what the contractor is to accomplish are outlined in the Scope of Work and Attachments; updated Specifications support these documents. All items in specifications are not applicable to the project. Incorporate items in Specifications based on the SOW. Q70) Much more information is needed to properly price the work required. I feel like I am missing part of the documents. Is this 100% design build and we need to hire an engineer to design the piping revisions and repairs required. In Part IV note 3 it states that PE stamped drawings are not required for this project, but there is significant missing information. A70) All reports, and available information has been provided. Protest follow up question-The scope of work is ambiguous and specific information to bid the project is non-existent. The only way to accurately bid this project would be for the Contractor to hire a PE to produce a design to fill in the missing information on pipe sized, locations, connection points, and routing. COR F/U Response- Contractors have sufficient information to bid this project. PE stamps are not required on this project and are at the sole discretion of the Contractor if the contractor wants to consult a PE to confirm sizing, etc. Q72) To perform the work listed in the SOW or the work Recommended on Attachment 8 we need existing and new piping sizes, routing drawings and details to properly price the work. For example, there are several notes in the scope of work that say, Upsize piping as required. I didn t find anything detailing what size the pipe is now and what size the pipe needs to be upsized to. A72) Piping sizes are to be field verified by the contractor. Protest follow up question-To verify pipe sizes the contractor must remove insulation from the pipe before the bid. Destructive investigation is not allowed before the bid from our understanding. Further this is not listed as a design build project. The VA must provide the contractor with information as to what pipe size is needed and what pipe size exists to allow for a fair bidding process. COR F/U Response- Existing Pipe sizes have been provided in the drawings and were visible during the pre-bid walk. Destructive investigation is not needed to determine/verify sizing of piping. ALL Contractors were afforded the opportunity to verify piping without destructive investigation. Q73) There are some comments about installing a new condensate pump and I see model and details for some condensate pumps. Which pump is to go in which location? Same with Flash Tanks. Scope notes to install properly sized flash tank at pumping station. What is the proper size for the flash tanks? A73) Condensate pumping station locations are called out in the SOW. Please refer to the SOW. Flash tank sizes are to be installed following industry standard and sizing guidelines. Protest follow up question-Sizing flash tanks requires complex calculations and often proprietary software. This is information that the VA should provide to the contractors for bidding purposes to allow for a fair bidding process. This is not listed as a design build project. If that is what the VA wants, then the VA should resolicit this project as such. The VA s response does not provide sufficient information to answer the question. Flash tank sizing requires specific information to permit a licensed engineer to perform complex calculations, often performed using proprietary software. There is not sufficient information in the Solicitation for bidders to complete the calculations ... (Protest provided general process for sizing flash tanks) to determine the proper size flash tank required. Certainly upsizing piping will also affect these calculations and bidders do not have sufficient information to know what upsizing means. The SOW does not identify the type or location of condensate pumps required. For example, the SOW directs bidders to install a properly sized electric condensate return system that is only further described as a properly sized condensate skid and proper vent installation. No additional information is provided regarding what constitutes a proper skid or ventilation that is required. The ambiguity implies the VA intends for the awardee to engineer a solution. COR F/U Response- Bidders can consult with a contractor that has access to proprietary software or a PE to assist in obtaining the solution that meets the VA s requirements at the sole discretion of the Contractor. SOW and attachments provide sufficient information to bid this project. Q74) The scope of work note 3 states to Repair the pumping mechanism on trap and correct piping. Upsize as required. What needs to be repaired and what is the pipe correction required? What is the size of the existing and what is the upsize? A74) Pumping mechanism s operation is to be diagnosed and repaired by contractor. Piping sizes are to be field verified by the contractor. Protest follow up question-This is another instance of extreme ambiguity in the documents provided. It is not possible to quantify the piping sizes without destructive investigation. Also, the VA must provide the pipe sizes they want this pipe upsized to so that the VA ensures that they are getting what they need. It is not a design build job or the contractor s responsibility to engineer this. It is not possible to quantify the piping sizes or identify what pumping mechanism needs to be repaired or what is wrong with it without destructive investigation. Additionally, bidders do no know what size the piping needs to upsize to, as the VA has not indicated its requirements for new piping. There is no way for bidders to fully understand the VA s requirements without all relevant information. The ambiguity implies the VA intends for the awardee to engineer a solution. COR F/U Response- Bidders can consult with a contractor that has access to proprietary software or a PE to assist in obtaining the solution that meets the VA s requirements at the sole discretion of the Contractor. SOW and attachments provide sufficient information to bid this project. Q75) SOW note 4 separate return lines. Upsize as required. How do they need to be separated? Can you provide more information? A75) low and medium pressure return lines are to be separated from one another from the main condensate return system. Piping to be upsized as determined on site. Protest follow up question-This is another instance of extreme ambiguity in the documents provided. Also, the VA must provide the pipe sizes they want this pipe upsized to so that the VA ensures that they are getting what they need. It is not a design build job or the contractor s responsibility to engineer this. If pipe sizing is to be determined on site, is the VA going to provide a change order for the contractor to hire and engineer to size this piping? COR F/U Response- Bidders can consult with a contractor that has access to proprietary software or a PE to assist in obtaining the solution that meets the VA s requirements at the sole discretion of the Contractor. SOW and attachments provide sufficient information to bid this project. Q76) SOW note 5 separate high and low-pressure return lines. Upsize as required. How do they need to be separated? What size pipe is the existing and the new upsize? A76) low, med, and high pressure return steam need to be piped separately and the piping configuration upsized as required by code. Protest follow up question-This is another instance of extreme ambiguity and lack of information in the documents provided. Drawings must be provided showing the size, routing, and connection points for these new pipes. It is not the contractors responsibility to size these pipes or design them in any way. COR F/U Response- Existing Pipe sizes and routing are provided in the Drawings and Attachments. Bidders can consult with a contractor that has access to proprietary software or a PE to assist in obtaining a working solution that meets the VA s requirements at the sole discretion of the Contractor. SOW and attachments provide sufficient information to bid this project. RFIs 75 and 76 sought information regarding the current location and size of high pressure and low pressure steam lines that require separation and relocation. Additionally, the VA has not provided the final size or location of the new lines. This change will require engineering design to modify the existing configuration. It is impossible for bidders to hire an engineer to design the modification without sufficient information to understand the existing system and future needs. In response to the RFIs, the VA indicated the upsizing of pipes is to be determined on-site. If the necessary modifications are to be determined on-site after award, the VA would be required to issue a change order to fund the additional engineering and construction required for the now unknown design. It is not possible to price these items in response to the Solicitation. COR F/U Response- This project is not a Design-Build Project. Bidders can consult with a contractor that has access to proprietary software or a PE to assist in obtaining a working solution that meets the VA s requirements at the sole discretion of the Contractor. SOW and attachments provide sufficient information to bid this project. Q77) The rest of the SOW continues in the same vein. Please provide piping plans, sizes and details with enough information to properly price the work you require. A77) All reports, and available information has been provided. Protest follow up question-Currently there is not enough information to provide pricing on this project. We ask that the VA review the questions and provide all the information needed with piping sizes, locations, connection points, routing, equipment sizing, drawings showing what is wanted, and all other pertinent information necessary for a completely designed project. As it currently stands, our vendors, subcontractors, and our internal estimating team do not know what to bid. RFI 77 was rather open ended, as it reveals generally that insufficient information is provided for bidders to fairly estimate the work. Despite the VA s response that all reports, and available information has been provided, genuine gaps exist that are vital to the provision of an estimate of costs and labor needed to satisfy the VA s requirements. Protest has asked and still asks the VA to review the questions presented and provide all the information needed in regard to pipe sizes, locations, connection points, routing, equipment sizing, drawings showing what is required, and all other pertinent information necessary for a completely designed project. This has not been solicited as a design/build project, so the project must be fully designed and ready to build. At this time, bidders do not know what should be built or what to bid. COR F/U Response- This project is not a Design-Build Project. Contractors have sufficient information to bid this project. Existing Pipe sizes and routing/locations are provided in the Drawings and Attachments. PE stamps are not required on this project and are at the sole discretion of the Contractor if the contractor wants to consult a PE to confirm sizing, etc. and confirm upsized piping is sufficient. It is impossible for bidders to know the size or location of the existing piping or the upsized piping referenced in the SOW. Similarly, there is no information about separating high pressure and low pressure lines. The VA s position is that the contractor should field verify the existing pipe sizes and locations. Verification, by definition, is to ensure that the existing piping matches the construction design. The bids must be based on the requirements provided in the Solicitation. There is no design in this case. No existing or required new pipe sizes are provided upon which bidders can form an estimate. Bidders cannot identify the existing pipe sizes or locations without additional site visits and destruction of existing insulation. It is Protest understanding that destructive investigation is not permitted before award. The bidders cannot identify the required upsizing or relocation of piping without contracting with a professional engineer to produce a design to fill in the missing information on the pipe sizing, locations, connection points, and routing. There is simply not sufficient information for bidders to understand the VA s requirements for this project. COR F/U Response- This project is not a Design-Build Project. Contractors have sufficient information to bid this project. Existing Pipe sizes and routing/locations are provided in the Drawings and Attachments. If contractor would like additional time for a site visit to ascertain some of the contractor s concerns so they can produce a bid, the VA can support this. PE stamps are not required on this project and are at the sole discretion of the Contractor if the contractor wants to consult a PE to confirm sizing, etc. and confirm upsized piping is sufficient. The period of performance also raises issues, as the VA has stated a period of performance of 180 days from the notice to proceed. However, the VA has also stated that the VA desires the work to be completed before heating season. Unfortunately, heating season is upon us and, even if a bidder could complete the work within 180 days, it would not be completed prior to heating season. The period of performance must be clarified. Protest attempted to obtain clarification from the CO and Contracting Specialist with its additional concerns about missing and ambiguous requirements by email on August 19, 2024. The VA issued Amendment 3 that did not add any clarification, but instead made it appear that Protest additional concerns were answers to RFIs. In the initial answers to RFIs, the RFIs were in black and the VA s responses were in red. Amendment 3 contained the RFIs and VA answers in black and included Protest additional concerns in red. As shown in Exhibit A, Amendment 3 contains red text that was actually additional questions from Protest. No answers were provided. One overall response was provided for all of Protest follow up questions. The CO had the CS post an amendment today, 9/3 to clarify Amendment 0003. COR F/U Response- Based on the experience and work needed to be completed, Contractors have sufficient time to complete this project at 180 days. This is contingent on weather permitting due to the steam that will be needed in the winter months. Depending on time, if a Stop work is to be issued during winter months, that will be coordinated with the CO, COR, and contractor. The Scope of Work ( SOW ) similarly contains ambiguous requirements. Necessary information for estimating the project is missing, preventing bidders from understanding the VA s requirements. Some specific items were identified during the RFI process, and a more general plea was made for specificity. However, the VA did not provide any additional information, but rather placed the burden on the bidders to know and understand the existing conditions of the hospital and to know and understand the final design (which is not designed at all) without intrusive examination of the system. Effectively, the SOW requires the bidder to design-build the project with their hands tied behind their back. This is inappropriate for an Invitation for Bid, as the VA will likely receive a broad range of bids containing vastly different construction projects, none of which may be the solution that satisfies the VA s requirements. COR F/U Response- This project is not a Design-Build Project. Contractors have sufficient information to bid this project. Existing Pipe sizes and routing/locations are provided in the Drawings and Attachments. PE stamps are not required on this project and are at the sole discretion of the Contractor if the contractor wants to consult a PE to confirm sizing, etc. and confirm upsized piping is sufficient. 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