CSD Questions - Combined Rev 05

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET

SOLICITATION #:

36C24626B0031

PROJECT TITLE:

Correct Storm Water Drainage– Salem VAMC

CONTRACTOR QUESTION

Rev. 05

VA RESPONSE

1.

Confirm how the set aside works. Does the Prime Contractor have to be a SDVOSB or can a company that is not a SDVOSB bid on this project but then need to subcontract at least 25% of the work to a SDVOSB? If a contract is set aside for SDVOSB (Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business), then only a certified SDVOSB may act as the prime contractor. Non‑SDVOSB firms are not eligible to bid as prime on a SDVOSB set‑aside. A certified SDVOSB prime must also comply with the “limitations on subcontracting” clause (FAR 52.219‑14 and 13 CFR 125.6).

Please see amendment 4. Posted on 9.22.26.

2.

Work involving asbestos cement and other hazardous materials shall include the guidance of a professional licensed by the department of professional and occupational regulation (DPOR). Asbestos demolition work plan and notification shall be submitted to and in accordance with the department of labor and industries requirements for review. Hazardous Material Waste disposal work shall be in accordance with the VDEQ and EPA regulations. What is the linear footage of asbestos pipe to be demolished? What is the asbestos pipe dame.

Approximately 1,900 LF of asbestos pipe. The locations of existing asbestos pipe can be seen under CD series sheets, any pipe section labeled “AC” means the pipe material is asbestos cement.

3.

Please confirm this is not a sales tax-exempt project. If sales tax-exempt, will the government provide the prime contractor with a tax-exempt certificate for use by subcontractors and vendors?

No exemption based on Far 29.302.

4.

Currently the bids are due Monday, September 28th. Will the VA please consider rescheduling to any other day during the week. A Monday bid due date means the bid must be finalized by end of day the Friday before, and many subcontractors don’t work on Fridays. The bid due date will be Monday September 28th as stated on the solicitation.

The VA has updated the bid due date to October 20, 2026, as stated in the solicitation amendment 3.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION

VA RESPONSE

5.

In the event of contract modifications/change orders, should performance and payment bond premiums be applied to each individual change order proposal or wait until the end of the project where a final modification is issued for the overruns? We ask this because VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clause 852.228-70, titled "Bond Premium Adjustment” states “in