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Page 18 of 18 PROJECT NAME: PROJECT #674A4-21-108 UPGRADE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, CAMPUS-WIDE, WACO, VAMC SOLICITATION NUMBER: #36C25722B0003/36C257-22-B-0003 AMENDMENT A00003: BID DUE DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMB... Page 18 of 18 PROJECT NAME: PROJECT #674A4-21-108 UPGRADE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, CAMPUS-WIDE, WACO, VAMC SOLICITATION NUMBER: #36C25722B0003/36C257-22-B-0003 AMENDMENT A00003: BID DUE DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021 @ 1:00 PM, CST, SUBMIT VIA EMAIL TO gaila.lowe@va.gov 1. RFI #5 and #6 direct that existing multi-mode fiber is to be used and that if new fiber is needed, this would be a change to the contract. 5. The campus riser diagram on drawing G002 does not indicate if the campus fire alarm loop is new, what size and type cable nor the routing of the cable? Please clarify if the campus fire alarm loop is new and if there is an existing underground conduit between the buildings? COR RESPONSE: Existing multi-mode fiber is to be used. Note: A/E team is looking at wireless system. 6. If there are new conduit between the buildings can we bore under the roadways using HDPE conduit? COR RESPONSE - If a new conduit or fiber is needed, this would be a change to the contract.  A/E SECONDARY CLARIFICATION RESPONSE: This is actually in conflict with #22. Per the contract, only work inside the buildings is included under this project. Anything regarding the fiber loop would be additional to the base contract. In theory, if the GC doesn t touch anything outside the building it wouldn t matter about the fiber loop. But, as discussed, several times we do know the loop needs to be replaced and the infrastructure is already in place with an empty duct bank. I think the response is that anything outside the building envelope would be in addition to the base contract. COR SECONDARY CLARIFICATION RESPONSE: Amendment #2, item #5: If fiber existing network is found to be damaged or inoperable, is contractor responsible for replacement of fiber? COR Response: If it is working now, we expect it to be working with new equipment. The Contractor would not be responsible for something outside limits of construction. 2. RFI #23 conflicts with RFI #5 and #6. RFI#23 states that the contractor is responsible for replacement of fiber if it is found to be damaged or inoperable. 23. If fiber existing network is found to be damaged or inoperable, is contractor responsible for replacement of fiber? A/E RESPONSE: Yes COR SECONDARY CLARIFICATION RESPONSE: (Again Amendment #2, item #5 same as above) -- Amendment #2, item #5: If fiber existing network is found to be damaged or inoperable, is contractor responsible for replacement of fiber? COR Response: If it is working now, we expect it to be working with new equipment. The Contractor would not be responsible for something outside limits of construction. 3. How do you want contractors to proceed? Full replacement of the existing multi-mode fiber is in the magnitude of $250,000.   COR SECONDARY CLARIFICATION RESPONSE: Excerpt from Amendment #A00001: 5. The campus riser diagram on drawing G002 does not indicate if the campus fire alarm loop is new, what size and type cable nor the routing of the cable? Please clarify if the campus fire alarm loop is new and if there is an existing underground conduit between the buildings? COR RESPONSE: Existing multi-mode fiber is to be used. Note: A/E team is looking at wireless system. 6. If there are new conduit between the buildings can we bore under the roadways using HDPE conduit? COR RESPONSE - If a new conduit or fiber is needed, this would be a change to the contract. Do not include the full replacement of the existing multi-mode fiber. 4. Also, RFI #77 response directs contractors to comply with VA Fire Protection Design Manual and the specifications. Neither provide guidance on whether a Class A or Class B system is to be used. It is up to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (VA) and the customer (VA) to determine the class of system to install. How do you want contractors to proceed? Should contractors bid the entire system as Class A or Class B? 77. Is Class A or Class B fire alarm wiring required? A/E RESPONSE: Comply with requirements of the VA Fire Protection Design Manual and the specifications. A/E SECONDARY CLARIFICATION RESPONSE: Excerpt from the VAFPDM addressing wiring class: Excerpt from the spec addressing wiring class:

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

PRESOLICIATION NOTICE INFORMATION FOR BIDS (IFB) REQUEST An Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be posted on or about 10/25/2021. Project 674A4-21-108 Upgrade Fire Alarm System Campus Wide, (Waco) for the C... PRESOLICIATION NOTICE INFORMATION FOR BIDS (IFB) REQUEST An Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be posted on or about 10/25/2021. Project 674A4-21-108 Upgrade Fire Alarm System Campus Wide, (Waco) for the CTVHCS 36C257-22-B-0003 General Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to replace the existing fire alarm system in its entirety, under Project 674A4-21-108 Upgrade Fire Alarm System Campus-Wide for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) Waco facility, located at 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76710, Doris Miller VA Medical Center. This is a phased project in which the Medical Center must remain in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work includes general construction alterations, necessary removal of existing fire alarm equipment, devices, and conduit, and replace with new system complete and operational. All associated repairs to match existing construction type and material. according to the drawings, specifications, and contract documents. The following buildings at the Doris Miller VAMC Facility in Waco, are included under this procurement: Buildings - 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 24, 90, 92, 93, 94, 99, 202, 216, 219, 222, 224, 225, and 226. Total project duration is estimated to be one year/365 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed Letter to complete the project work. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220 with a small business size standard of $39.5M. The magnitude of this project is between $5M and $10M. This project will be 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, as stated below. The POC for this project will be Gaila P. Lowe. She can be contacted by email at Gaila.lowe@va.gov IMPORTANT NOTICE: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership, and control sufficient to establish appropriate status, offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprises prior to submission of offer. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE on VetBiz prior to submission of offer will result in the offeror s proposal being deemed non-responsive. This procurement is a competitive offer, and the solicitation will be advertised as 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veterans Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), under Public Law 109-461 (38 USC 8127), offers received from other than SDVOSB concerns Will Not Be Considered. ANY interested offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so.