Request for Proposal for Elevator Upgrades at Richmond VAMC, Virginia.

, and P7 modernization to match the equipment that exists for P1, P2, P3. In lieu of geared machines will the VA accept proposals including gearless machines? Please refer to Attachment+A+-+COMBINED+SPECIFICATIONS.pdf page 44 of 82 and beyond, 14 21 10 Modernization of Traction Elevators for specification on traction hoist machine. When will we have the opportunity to visit the site again to gain additional information in the elevator shafts, in the elevator machine room and access the roof? Site visit was concluded on 4/10/2024 at 1:00PM EDT. No additional site visit is planned for this project. See attached pictures for elevator shaft. Elevator Machine room photos were previously provided in existing conditions pdf. Where will we be able to store the elevator equipment to be installed? Contractor may store items in entrance to machine room, on rooftop (with appropriate protection from adverse weather) and in a 15ft x 25ft laydown area at the east end of the VA (see attached site map). Final location to be determined after award. Will there be a dumpster provided to dispose of the existing equipment, if so, then where will it be located, if not, then can we provide one and where can it be located? Please review Attachment+A+-+COMBINED+SPECIFICATIONS.pdf page 5 of 82 1.8 Disposal and Retention. Also please see response to elevator equipment storage. Please provide the company name and contact information for the companies that handle your HVAC, fire protection, fire suppression and electrical for the disconnects for the elevators. Please refer to Attachment+A+-+COMBINED+SPECIFICATIONS.pdf page 57 of 82, 14 21 10 Modernization of Traction Elevators, 2.7.C for Fire Alarm contractor. Will we be able to use a crane to move the elevator equipment over the roof and through the machine room door on the roof? Yes The base proposal states 180 days.� The lead time for this equipment is well over 180 days and the installation is not achievable in 180 days during normal regular time business hours.� Will the schedule be extended? Yes, the contract will be extended for verifiable material delays due to no fault of the contractor. On page 8 of 73 under paragraph (b) Specific Instructions TAB B: Technical Capability lists Four Subfactors required.� Subfactor 1 - Management Approach Subfactor 2 - Corporate Experience Subfactor 3 - Key Personnel Qualifications Subfactor 4 - Quality Control Plan Then under the Evaluation Factors for Award - Technical Capability section� starting on page 10 of 73 there are Six Subfactors listed. Subfactor 1 - General Qualifications Subfactor 2 - Corporate Experience Subfactor 3 - Key Personnel Qualifications Subfactor 4 - Contractor Responsibility Items Subfactor 5 - Subcontractor List and Qualifications Subfactor 6 - Project Management Plan Please advise which section should be followed for the preparation of the Technical Proposals. You should follow evaluation factors stated under Specific Instructions to prepare your pdf submittals tabs. Your Submittal must address the six subfactors which are factors used for ratings. In addition to Key Personnel Qualifications and Corporate Experience which were stated twice, all other factors must be addressed in your submission tabs. Past Performance references On page 9 of 72 paragraph (b) 2. Part II - Past Performance under subparagraph b. it states. "The references must return the survey directly to the Government Contracting Officer listed on the questionnaire, via email." Solicitation attachment C - the Past Performance Questionnaire does not include any instructions or information on it to direct the references for how and to whom to return the forms to. Inform your references to submit directly to Contract Specialist, Moses Deng at moses.deng2@va.gov and cc Contracting Officer, Robert Ragos at Robert.ragos@va.gov Additionally, under Evaluation Factors for Award on pages 13 & 14 - paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4 appear to suggest that CPARS can be used for the Past Performance evaluations if available and that the Past Performance Questionnaires would only be used for projects that do not have a CPARS available. Yes. Please clarify the following: CPARS can be submitted in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaires. Yes. If the Past Performance Questionnaires are required, please advise if previously completed Questionnaires can be utilized and submitted with our bid or if a new questionnaire must be filled out and submitted directly from the reference. Previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires must be of recent to be acceptable. Recent past performance is defined as projects completed within the last ten years, with the actual completion date being not earlier than March 26, 2014. Questionnaire must be submitted directly from the reference to the contacts listed in answer to question #11 We would like to pose a few more questions related to JV agreements for this opportunity. Please see the two questions below. Sub-Factor 1.1 requires the prime contractor to be a licensed general contractor. Please confirm that an SDVOSB joint venture bidding on this opportunity can rely on the capabilities and certifications by each individual venturer, as opposed to only considering the joint venture s qualifications, as required by 13 C.F.R. 128.402(f). An SDVOSB joint venture registered with SBA can rely on the technical capability and qualifications of partners in the joint venture to satisfy Technical Capability. Please confirm that an SDVOSB joint venture offeror may use the aggregated past performance and experience of its individual venturers to satisfy the corporate experience and past performance requirements, as required by 13 C.F.R. 128.402(f). An SDVOSB joint venture registered with SBA can rely on the past performance and experience of partners in the joint venture to satisfy Technical Capability, Sub-Factor 2 Corporate Experience. See below for additional information: Sub-Factor 5 Subcontractor List and Qualifications (Excerpts from Solicitation) CRITERIA and SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:� Provide a list of subcontractors intended for use on the project, including the firm(s) (1.) entity name and address (2.) point of contact information (name, email and phone number), (3.) role as a joint-venture partner or subcontractor, (4.) planned role in the project, (5.) experience in the discipline(s) to be performed (including the number of years corporate experience in the discipline, (6.) the type/nature of the agreement (i.e. contract) that the prime contractor has with the subcontractor, and (7.) ability of the subcontractor to provide adequate resources to successfully complete the project.� Information provided will be evaluated to ensure qualifications meet any minimum qualification requirements outlined in the Specifications, as well as to gauge the overall suitability of the subcontractor to the work being performed, and the business arrangement between the subcontractor and prime offeror.� The offeror shall review the Specifications to determine all qualifications requirements. Is this project tax exempt? No. If they are in acceptable condition, is it possible to re-use the mechanical safeties as the sling is being re-used? No. Please clarify if you would just like the entrances cleaned and polished or cladded with new stainless steel. Existing stainless-steel panels to remain, in the lobbies and wi