Attachment 1: Request for Information 1 Upgrade Substation 642-22-104

642-22-104, Upgrade Substation, Philadelphia VAMC, RFI 1 Question 1
If qualified, may the Superintendent/CQC also be the SSHO or does the SSHO have no other duties? Answer:
No
Question 2
Please confirm the VA will hire the Commissioning Agent. Answer:
Reference 1.9 and 1.10 of the Bid Documents SPECFICATIONS Question 3
Is sales tax to be included on materials?
Answer:
No
Question 4
Is there a location for contractor laydown?
Answer:
No
Question 5
Per the RFP, “all employees of contractor and subcontractors are required to have Infection Risk Assessment (ICRA) 8-hour Certification Class. What are the approved certification classes for this 8-hour training? Answer:

SOW 19.D & 19.E

Question 6
Per the RFP, “Contractor and subcontractors that are building the infection control barriers must have an ICRA 24-hour certificate course. What are the approved certification classes for this certification? Answer:

SOW 19.D & 19.E

Question 7
The RFP states, “the SSHO has be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO. Is the Superintendent allowed to dual hat as the onsite QC Manager? Answer:
No
Question 8
According to the specifications the Commissioning Agent will be retained by the VA. Is that correct for this project? Answer:
Reference 1.9 and 1.10 of the Bid Documents SPECFICATIONS Question 9
Is any asbestos or lead suspected – if so, has a hazardous material survey been completed? Answer:
There is no asbestos in Building 2, and no lead reports for Building 2 Question 10
Item 3 listed on page 1 of the SF 1442 states “…general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified "competent person' (CP) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.”Is this the same requirement as the “Full-Time On-Site Superintendent” listed in Factor 3? What specific competent person (CP) is Item 3 referring to? Answer:
Yes
Question 11
Is there a size limit for the submitted proposal document? Answer:
No
Question 12
Item 10 listed on page 1 of the SF 1442 states “Failure to return a signed copy of 852.219-75 will result in proposal not being considered for award.” However, there are no instructions provided in the Phase I RFP concerning submission of any Representation and Certification documents provided in Section E. Answer:
Yes. Offerors shall submit a signed copy of VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance, with their Phase I proposal. As stated on SF 1442, Block 10, and in VAAR 852.219-75(d), failure to provide the completed and signed certification with the proposal may render the offer ineligible for evaluation and award. Offerors are not required to submit all representations and certifications contained in Section E unless specifically required by the solicitation