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The purpose of this amendment is to post Revised Questions and Answers to Solicitation 36C24926Q0231 LOU AHU Refurbish Questions and Answers 36C24926Q0231 LOU AHU Refurbish Revised Questions and Answers 36C24926Q0231 LOU AHU Refurbish Questions - Will a site visit be scheduled for this project? ANSWER: Yes, we need a site visit for this project. Email diane.ziegler@va.gov for site visit information. Question: We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? ANSWER: This is a new contract Question (REFERENCE SOW 1.1.1-.1.1.5) It says to replace the DX coil with a new replacement to match the existing.-We need the size and the specification of the existing in order to match this. ANSWER: Contractor needs to verify this size prior to bid to ensure proper replacement. Question (REFERENCE SOW 1.1.1-.1.1.5) It says to replace the Chilled Water coil with a new one to match the existing.- We need the size and the specification of the existing in order to match this. ANSWER: See #3 Question (REFERENCE SOW 1.2.1-.1.2.9) Define what parts of the AHU are to receive this coating system, is it just the drain pans? ANSWER: This would per 2.1.3. to determine what surfaces are in need of rehabilitation per the SOW. Question (REFERENCE SOW 1.2.1-.1.2.9) Is there a specification for the coating system? ANSWER: The facility has used specific coating systems in the past, Aquis, however as long as the coating system meets the requirements in 4.2. Question (REFERENCE SOW 1.2.1-.1.2.9) What company has the VA used for specialty coatings at this facility for this equipment? Does the Superintendent need to be directly employed by the Prime Contractor? ANSWER: See #6. Yes the Superintendent needs to be directly employed by the Prime. Question: What are the required working hours for this project? Nights, weekends, or normal business hours? ANSWER: The contractor would need to submit a schedule per 3.2.1 that is minimally disruptive and approved by the COR. Question: Must the Superintendent be on site at all times while work is commencing? ANSWER: Yes Question: Does the SSHO (Site Safety Health Officer) need to be directly employed by the Prime Contractor? ANSWER: There is no requirement for a dedicated SSHO, this would be at the discretion of the contractor on how to address on the job site safety. Question: Must the SSHO be on site at all times while work is commencing? ANSWER: There is no requirement for a specific SSHO, this would be at the discretion of the contractor. Question: Can the Superintendent & SSHO be a dual-hatted individual assuming that individual is qualified for both roles? ANSWER: See #10 Question: Are there any other mandatory on-site roles required in this contract? ANSWER: Unknown, please specify. Question: When does the VA expect the project to start following the award? ANSWER: Per the contractor sched…