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2) Question: In the door schedule, call outs # 1 & #2 mention interior sensors to be used. Can the sensor be clarified? Wave sensors, motion sensors...etc? Answer: Motion Sensors 3) Question: Box 13 o... 2) Question: In the door schedule, call outs # 1 & #2 mention interior sensors to be used. Can the sensor be clarified? Wave sensors, motion sensors...etc? Answer: Motion Sensors 3) Question: Box 13 of SF1442 form a. Item 13B SF1442, An offer guarantee, is not required box is checked. Page 5 of solicitation, Important Bidder information, Bid Submission item 4 states, An original completed and signed SF24 bid bond is required. Please confirm if a bid bond is required. b. Item 13 D SF1442, offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected. With 120 calendar days, the award would happen on 7/30/22. Given the volatility of the of construction materials, would the Government consider adding FAR Clause 52-216.4 Economic Price Adjustment Labor and Material? If not, would the Government consider reducing the number of calendar days for Government acceptance to 5 or 10 calendar days or tell all contractor s to assume a material escalation allowance of $XX,XXXX.XX in their bid. Answer: a. Yes, a bid bond is required. b. SF1442 Box 13 D was 120 calendar days, and now will be 60 calendar days 4) Question: Box 10 of the SF1442 states that there will be drywall/plaster repair. There is no specification for drywall/paster repair. Please provide the following specification sections, Gypsum wall board, painting, schedule for finishes. What level finish is the gypsum wall board? Is orange peel texture required? What is the extent of the gypsum wall board repair? This is impossible to quantify without specific information. Answer: Repair wall around opening to match existing. 5) Question: Section 01 45 00 talks about special tests and inspections, will there be special tests and inspections required for aluminum framed entrances and storefronts? For example, water infiltration testing? Answer: Yes 6) Question: Please provide the Basis of Design or section 09 06 00. Please advise. Answer: Replace to match existing. 7) Question: Are there any more specifications on the roll up grille going in building 54? Answer: Insulated rolling steel door Ø Materials/Specs 1. Curtain Slat Material: No. 6F,(Listed Exterior/Interior) 2. Galvanized Steel/Galvanized Steel (Paint Finish Grey powder coat): Manufacturer recommended gauge based on performance requirements. Minimum 24/24 gauge, Grade 40, ASTM A 653 galvanized steel zinc coating. 3. Insulation: 7/8 inch (22 mm) foamed-in-place, closed cell urethane. 4. Total Slat Thickness: 15/16 inch (24 mm). 5. Flame Spread Index of 0 and a Smoke Developed Index of 10 as tested per ASTM E84. 6. R-value: 8.0 7. STC Rating: Up to 30 for the curtain and up to 32 for the entire assembly, as tested per ASTM E90 and based on testing a complete, operable assembly 8. Motor Standard Use Model MG (Industrial Duty Gear Head) Operator: ½ HP min. Momentary Contact to Close 9. Safety: Chain operated doors shall be designed so that the door immediately stops upward or downward travel and is maintained in a stationary position when the hand chain is released by user 10. Wind Loading: Supply doors to be operational up to 20 PSF maximum wind load. 11. Cycle Life: Design doors of standard construction for normal use of up to 20 cycles per day maximum, and an overall maximum of 50,000 operating cycles for the life of the door. Ø Submittals/Product Data 1. Shop Drawings: Include special conditions not detailed in Product Data. Show interface with adjacent work. 2. Provide manufacturer ISO 9001:2015 registration 3. Provide manufacturer and installer qualifications 4. Provide manufacturer's installation instructions 5. Provide Operation and Maintenance Manual 6. Provide Certificate stating that installed materials comply with this specification 8) Question: Do we need to remove any masonry for the opening? Answer: Yes, saw cut and install lintel per manufacture recommendation. 9) Question: Are we to install the steel lintel and frame? Answer: Yes 10) Question: Are there any pictures of the existing opening? Answer: See below. Interior Exterior 11) Question: On the door schedule there is one sliding door system, that comes with motion and safety sensors - are press plates still needed if that is the case? Answer: Yes, a press plate will be used to exit through this door and motion sensor to enter. 12) The first pair of doors on hardware schedule are noted as having a motion sensor and press plate. Is the VA looking for a motion sensor to activate the door from one side? (This is NOT typical and has safety concerns) Typical is infrared buttons on each side of door system. Answer: This door will use a motion sensor for exiting and a press plate to enter. 13) Is there a floor plan showing door numbers and press plate locations? Answer: The provided drawing documents show the door locations(s) and the wireless press plate location (s) will be discussed between the COR and awarded contractor. End of Amendment A0003

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The Northern Indiana VA Medical Center, 1700 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to release an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 36C25022B0023 for Replace Windows and... The Northern Indiana VA Medical Center, 1700 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to release an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 36C25022B0023 for Replace Windows and Doors Project 610-22-519 on or about February 14, 2022. Unless additional notice is given or this notice is modified, the full solicitation, specifications and drawings will be posted on Contract Opportunities (www.sam.gov). All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. SET-ASIDE INFORMATION: This solicitation will be issued pursuant to the authority under Public Law 109-461 (38 U.S.C. 8127) and is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The SDVOSB must be small under the relevant North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code and MUST be registered and verified in the following websites: www.vetbiz.va.gov and www.sam.gov, to be eligible for award. Offerors MUST ensure registration in these websites are accurate, complete and have not expired prior to bid opening and award date. The VIP database will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award. An offeror s mailing list will not be maintained, interested offerors should register in the interested vendors section of this notice. Offeror must be able to provide Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate prior to award of a Construction Contract, must have at a minimum certification of not more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past three years, and a current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. Details on obtaining and submitting this information will be in the solicitation package. Project magnitude is between $100,000 and $250,000. The NAICS code is 236220 and the business size standard is $39.5 million. In accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-10(c) (3), the SDVOSB is required to perform a minimum of 15% of the construction work on the project. Duration of the project shall not exceed 120 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). BOND in form of Payment and Irrevocable Letter of Credit will be required. SITE VISIT: a one-time only site visit will be scheduled and that information will be in the solicitation package. The solicitation documents will be posted at www.sam.gov on or about February 14, 2022, with proposal due date approximately 30 days later. Dissemination of the solicitation, specifications and drawings is limited to electronic medium. An Offeror's mailing list WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer (CO) will not be able to answer any questions pertaining to this notice. Questions will only be answered that are received by Request for Information (RFI) after the solicitation and drawings have been posted to FBO. Do not contact the CO or COR for General Contractor Information. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to monitor and download amendments from FBO which may be issued to the solicitation. Do not contact the CO or COR to schedule a site investigation. Accepted final project shall be in accordance with final contract documents, applicable plans and specifications.