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36C24522B0003 3A Painting and Shower Repair Amendment A0001 Solicitation: 36C24522B0003 Project#: 540-22-123 3A Painting and Shower Repair Project Responses to Questions Received and Clarifications QU... 36C24522B0003 3A Painting and Shower Repair Amendment A0001 Solicitation: 36C24522B0003 Project#: 540-22-123 3A Painting and Shower Repair Project Responses to Questions Received and Clarifications QUESTION: Who will remove the strip light around the bulkhead above the nurse s station? VA RESPONSE: It is the contractor s responsibility to remove and reinstall the lights in the bulkhead at the nurse s station. QUESTION: Provide a detail on how the membrane around the shower drain is currently installed and how it is wished for it to be reinstalled with the epoxy work? VA RESPONSE: Please see attachment labeled Floor drain detail included with this amendment. QUESTION: Please provide detail of existing wall construction in the showers. VA RESPONSE: Please see attachment labeled Partition As-builts included with this amendment. QUESTION: Proposed location for trash chute and dumpster. VA RESPONSE: Material is to be hauled off site daily per the scope of work. QUESTION: Will drawings be provided for the project with paint and tile colors etc? VA RESPONSE: Paint colors are as follows: Sherwin Williams SW9063 Porch Ceiling for bulkheads, wall protection, crash rails, hand rails and corner guards Sherwin Williams SW7757 -High reflective White for walls All door and window frames are to match exiting color. Please see attachments labels Grout Selection and Tile Selection for tile and grout colors. QUESTION: Is the terrazzo shower only to be coated with a slip resistant material or is the terrazzo to be removed and replaced with a slip resistant material. It appears to be only a coating. VA RESPONSE: All 18 restrooms will require the epoxy coating to be demolished in the shower areas only. Any corrective measures necessary to repair cracks or deficiencies in the existing concrete will be performed prior to installing the new non-slip epoxy flooring in the shower areas. QUESTION: Page 5, paragraph 17 references a mold remediation website http://www.epa.gov/mold/mold_remediation.html#Key Steps. The screen shot below shows the result of the search for the site. Is there another site to reference? VA RESPONSE: Printable Version of Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings | US EPA QUESTION: What is the size of the door openings of the Patient Restroom/Showers? I would like to know what the largest door is. VA RESPONSE: 3 x 7 QUESTION: The bulkhead in the Nurses Station is to be painted. There are lights in the bulkhead. Who is responsible to take out and reinstall the lights, or do you want the lights left in place and just painted around? VA RESPONSE: It is the contractor s responsibility to remove and re-install the lights in the bulkhead at the nurse s station. QUESTION: Level 4 Infection Control is required for the shower repairs in the patient rooms. Can we use a window in the patient room and install plywood to vent the negative air machines? VA RESPONSE: You may vent the negative air machine out into the patient room. QUESTION: Will the metal studs and track need to be replaced for the installation of the MR Board? We re assuming that the existing studs and track is probably rusted. VA RESPONSE: Do not include replacing any studs or track in your proposal. QUESTION: Can you provide the information for the manufacturer and color name for the new 4 x 4 ceramic tile? VA RESPONSE: Please see attachments labeled Grout Selection and Tile Selection included with this amendment. QUESTION:  I know the statement of work says that the contractor is responsible for removing and re-installing any items on the wall. We were told that the signs would need to come down and be re-installed after the painting was complete. Can we just leave the signs in place and paint around them, since the signs and room numbers aren t changing? The additional labor to take down, patch walls and re-install the signs would be a significant cost. VA RESPONSE: Room signage and any alike signage can be cut around. All other decorative paintings, dry erases boards, etc. shall be removed and re-installed.  QUESTION: I received this question from a manufacturer s rep for the epoxy flooring. Please not that the thickness of the resinous cove base is 1/8 to 3/16 , applying tile over the cove base could leave a void. I d recommend applying a waterproof membrane (30 mil thickness) on the floor as well as on the cove base. This will allow fo the tile to abut the cove base and provide a waterproofing membrane behind both systems . Please advise. VA RESPONSE: Please construct based upon the scope of work. QUESTION: Solicitation, Offer and Award Document indicated the bid proposal is due on 3/30/2022 at 3:00 p.m. Page 10 of 75 of the Solicitation states that a public bid opening will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday March 25, 2022, at the Rosebud Office. Just want to clarify what the correct bid date is. VA RESPONSE: The date for bid submission and public opening has been extended to Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. QUESTION: Where will the contractor be able to store the wall decorations and coverings currently hanging in the corridor? VA RESPONSE: Provide the wall decorations and coverings to the VA for storage. QUESTION: Will the LED Lights in the bulkhead at the nursing station need to removed for painting? VA RESPONSE: Yes, the contractor will be responsible for removing and re-installing the LED Lights. QUESTION: During the pre-bid meeting this section was unoccupied, when does the VA anticipate this area becoming occupied? VA RESPONSE: Contractors should plan to work in occupied space. QUESTION: The room number signage appears to be glued to the wall. Can these be painted around without removing? VA RESPONSE: Room signage and any alike signage can be cut around. All other decorative paintings, dry erase boards etc. shall be removed and re-installed.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Clarksburg, WV intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to award a single, firm fixed price contra... The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Clarksburg, WV intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to award a single, firm fixed price contract for Construction Services. This project consists of the contractor providing all labor, materials, equipment, permits, transportation and supervision necessary for the construction services for Project Number 540-22-123 Paint Corridor and Repair Showers on 3A Project at the VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV 26301 in accordance with the solicitation documents. Performance period is 150 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation, specifications, drawings, and attachments will be available at https://www.sam.gov . Amendments to the solicitation will also be posted on this website. All respondents must be registered in SAM data base, see https://www.sam.gov to include the completion of Representations and Certifications and registering with Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm. Bidders must be registered in vetbiz at http://vetbiz.gov/. All parties must obtain amendments to the solicitation through the web site. Hard copies will not be mailed. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the procedures specified in the solicitation. The solicitation will be issued as a Invitation for Bids (IFB) conducted in accordance with FAR Part 14. This project is being solicited as a TOTAL 100% SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SDVOSB). The North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 236220, with a small business size standard of $39.5 million annual receipts for the past three (3) years. The magnitude of construction is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00 The solicitation package, amendments, and site visit minutes will be issued by way of SAM.gov website only. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing by email to Rebecca.besten@va.gov. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be received in writing. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation based on the availability of funds. It is the responsibility of the contractor to frequently check the web site for all notices, amendments, etc. regarding this solicitation. The government will not be responsible for any notifications not sent or received by contractors regarding this solicitation.