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SOLICITATION 36C25223B0003 AMENDMENT 002 January 12, 2023 Project: 585-21-116 Replace Chiller Plant Phase 2 Location: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. MI Amendment 002 hereby incor... SOLICITATION 36C25223B0003 AMENDMENT 002 January 12, 2023 Project: 585-21-116 Replace Chiller Plant Phase 2 Location: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. MI Amendment 002 hereby incorporates the following clarifications/change(s) into the solicitation package: VENDOR QUESTIONS, submitted 1/5/2023: In the Specifications 23 09 23 -46 (D) and on the Flow Meter schedule on page M601-2 of the mechanical drawings, the Electromagnetic Flow Meters are required to be FSM-3 and FT 3100 types or equal complete with a BTU measurement system. The schedule on M601-2 does not list chiller 3 to receive a newly specified Electromagnetic BTU Flow Meter. The current flow meter installed in Chiller 3 is an Onicon F-1200 that does not currently have a BTU measuring system installed. Please advise if the flow meter on chiller 3 is to remain as is or changed to a specified type? VA REPLY: Keep flow meter on Chiller 3. If the flow meter on chiller 3 is to remain as is, please advise if a BTU measuring system should be added or if it should remain as is. VA REPLY: Add BTU measuring system. If the flow meter on chiller 3 is to be changed out, please advise on type of meter FSM-3 or FT-3100? VA REPLY: Flow meter on Chiller 3 to remain. In the Specifications 23 09 93 -16 (H) Chiller Minimum Flow By-Pass Valve is described to be Normally Open. In the mechanical drawings page MP103-2, Detail D7 displays this valve as Normally Closed. Please advise as to the normal position of the Chiller Minimum Flow By-Pass Valve. VA REPLY: Normal position of Chiller minimum flow by-pass valve to be open. In the Specifications 23 09 15-4 thru 10, PLC Input/Output Summary Table lists a Service Shutdown Switch for Campus Chilled Water System, Chillers 1-4, 7 and 9. Please advise as to the intended locations and sequence of operation for these switches. VA REPLY: Switch to safely shut down chiller via BAS panel. In the Specifications 23 09 15-9, PLC Input/Output Summary Table lists points for Dry Cooler Chiller 7 The existing control on the dry cooler consists of six (6) digital outputs directly controlling the fans within the cooler. This chiller is not equipped with a single Run Status or Alarm digital input signals. Please advise design intent for hardwired control points for the dry cooler. VA REPLY: Six (6) digital outputs staggered for control. Omit Run Status or Alarm digital input signal points. Mechanical drawing MP103-2 details eleven (11) locations to provide programming for ether an existing or newly installed energy control valve. Electrical drawing E103-2 details locations for eight (8) data drops provided for the energy control valves. Three (3) energy control valves from MP103-2 detail D4 and F5 are missing data drops on E103-2. Is it the design intent to leave three (3) energy control valves not integrated or is should E103-2 be revised to include all eleven (11) locations depicted on MP103-2? VA REPLY: These three (3) valves are already wired. Also, omit P-9 and P-10. The contractual period of performance (SF-1442, Page 1, Block 11) is being revised from 300 calendar days to 740 calendar days. Phase 0 for pre-construction, submittals, material orders and deliveries is 80 weeks (560 calendar days); Phase 1 for site mobilization, field work, testing, inspections and administrative closeout is 180 calendar days (6 months). SAM labor wages rates have been updated. See attachment (S02 Att3.R1 Wage Determination MI20230117 2023.01.06). The bid opening date has not changed. Bids must be delivered to the following address NLT Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 13:00 CST: Department of Veterans Affairs 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214 Attention: Kristi Kluck, Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov Ref: 36C25223B0003 ATTACHMENTS

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Solicitation: 36C25223B0003 Project: 585-21-116 Replace Chiller Plant Phase 2 Place of Performance: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center 325 East H. Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801-4760 The action is a p... Solicitation: 36C25223B0003 Project: 585-21-116 Replace Chiller Plant Phase 2 Place of Performance: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center 325 East H. Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801-4760 The action is a pre-solicitation notice of a forthcoming, Invitation for Bid construction solicitation for Project 585-21-116 Replace Chiller Plant Phase 2. THIS ACTION IS A 100% SMALL-BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. This project involves the replacement of three (3) of the existing 250-ton chillers to account for future cooling demand and N+1 redundancy plus design a chiller sized for spring/fall operation with the ability to run in low ambient air temperature conditions. Phase 2 will also include eliminating electrical panel X-Chill and refeeding all circuits from Building 11. In addition, the Building Automation System will be upgraded on the chillers to allow for more reliable alarm reporting, allow chillers to control pump operation to reduce winter nuisance alarms, connect existing AHU Belimo Energy Valves to our network and program each valve, and upgrade plant to a Variable Primary Flow System. Lastly, the facility intends to remove the heat recovery chiller in the subbasement including all piping, pumps, and electrical. The 4 HW piping connecting the chiller to the heat exchanger in 6122A shall be capped and abandon in place. The contractor shall complete all work including submittals, reviews, quality assurance, and closeout no later than 300 calendar-days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Contractor must plan accordingly to maintain the contractual period of performance. This schedule includes submittals, submittal reviews, material lead-time, installation, testing and balancing, punchlist inspections/ corrective action, training and standard closeout. This project is classified under NAICS Code: 238220 Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning with a small-business size limit of $16.5 Million. The magnitude of construction for this work is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. In accordance with FAR 19.301-1, at the time the offer is submitted and prior to award of any contract, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is a Small Business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition. Additionally, all eligible firms must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in order to be evaluated and eligible for contract award. If the firm is not registered in SAM, you may register online at https://www.sam.gov. The solicitation (including any/all specifications and drawings) will be posted to SAM.GOV Contracting Opportunities (SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities) on or about December 12, 2022. A pre-bid conference/site walk-through shall be conducted for this project after the solicitation has been posted. The time and date of the site visit will be included in the solicitation details. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Vendors are responsible to monitor and download the solicitation and any amendments associated with this solicitation from SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities. Points of Contact: Kristi Kluck Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov THIS IS ONLY THE PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. NO SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ARE AVIALABLE AT THIS TIME.

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY Solicitation: 36C25223B0003 Project: 585-21-116 Replace Chiller Plant Phase 2 Place of Performance: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center 325 East H. Street Iron Moun... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY Solicitation: 36C25223B0003 Project: 585-21-116 Replace Chiller Plant Phase 2 Place of Performance: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center 325 East H. Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801-4760 PART 1 - General Description: The purpose of this notice is to obtain information on the interests, capabilities, and qualifications of multiple types of small business firms to determine if a set-aside is appropriate. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Proposals are NOT being requested or accepted at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, requests letters of interest, with detailed construction background, from the following types of specialized construction small businesses firms interested in performing construction work at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), 8(a) Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Small Businesses (SB) This project is classified under NAICS Code: 238220 Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning with a small-business size limit of $16.5 Million. Should the contract be set-aside for CVE-verified SBVOSBs, in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10(d)(4) (4), in the case of a contract for specialized construction, it [the prime contractor] will NOT pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that not VIP-listed SDVSOBs. (5) Any work that a VIP-listed SDVSOB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. Ref: https://www.va.gov/oal/docs/business/pps/deviationVaar20190718.pdf The magnitude of construction for this work is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. PART 2 - SCOPE OF WORK OVERVIEW: 585-21-116 Replace Chiller Plant Phase 2 will replace three (3) of the existing 250-ton chillers to account for future cooling demand and N+1 redundancy plus design a chiller sized for spring/fall operation with the ability to run in low ambient air temperature conditions. Phase 2 will also include eliminating electrical panel X-Chill and refeeding all circuits from Building 11. In addition, the Building Automation System will be upgraded on the chillers to allow for more reliable alarm reporting, allow chillers to control pump operation to reduce winter nuisance alarms, connect existing AHU Belimo Energy Valves to our network and program each valve, and upgrade plant to a Variable Primary Flow System. Lastly, the facility intends to remove the heat recovery chiller in the subbasement including all piping, pumps, and electrical. The 4 HW piping connecting the chiller to the heat exchanger in 6122A shall be capped and abandon in place. PART 3 - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Complete all work including submittals, reviews, quality assurance, and closeout no later than 300 calendar-days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) as shown below. Contractor must plan accordingly to maintain the contractual period of performance. This schedule includes submittals, submittal reviews, material lead-time, installation, testing and balancing, punchlist inspections/ corrective action, training and standard closeout. ACTIVITY DURATION (CALENDAR DAYS) Completion Date (Approximate) Award 0 1/25/2023 Kick-Off Meeting/NTP 14 2/8/2023 Submittals (Schedule, QC, Safety, ICRA, Product Data, Shop Drawings, Schedule of Values, etc.) 45 3/25/2023 VA Submittal Reviews 21 4/15/2023 Mobilization 1 4/16/2023 Site Work (including mobilization, installations, shut-downs, testing, inspections, commissioning, training, punchlist/corrections and demobilization) 219 11/21/202 Administrative Closeout 14 12/5/2023 Â Â Â TOTAL DURATION = 300 MAX 300 Â 12/5/2023 *** Some Actions occur simultaneously PART 4 - Interested sources shall submit the following: Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, SAM OID number, and business status. Indicate the primary nature of your business, any teaming agreements or arrangements, planned self- performance and subcontracting program. Include specific details as to how SDVOSBs will fulfill the 50%. Documentation relating to capability of performance. Provide two (2) examples of projects similar in scope, complexity, and cost magnitude of project description above. Letter from the surety regarding the maximum bonding capability for a single contract action as well as the total aggregate bonding capacity. Total submittal shall be no longer than (6) six pages in one .pdf file or word document. Responses are required to be sent via email to Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov no later than Wednesday, October 26, 2022 CST. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. It is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of potential qualified contractors before determining the method of acquisition. In addition, this Sources Sought is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, nor will the government pay for any information solicited or delivered.