QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DURING THE RFQ 36C24526Q0598: On Attachment 2 3DE Floor Plans, there is no indication of existing devices. Will the government provide a mark-up of existing devices and location of head end equipment? ANSWER: There is no mark-up available for existing devices and would be the responsibility to be determined by the Contractor. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 2.0 states The current system is partially functional as the call buttons have experienced water damage. Does the government have any documentation as to the extent of the water damage they can share with bidders? ANSWER: Upon assessment, Contractor can assess the extent of water intrusion at the call button location within the bathroom at the wall and government can describe repair attempts. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The 3DE nurse call system will not be integrated with the facility s existing nurse call system and will only need to notify through localized alarm panels. Will the government confirm that all bidders will need to provide new head end equipment based on this requirement? ANSWER: The contract requirement as a standalone system is accurate. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The existing system consists of 14 call buttons in 3 bathrooms. What is the current make and model? ANSWER: Existing system is Rauland 4 nurse call hardware or older. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The existing system consists of 14 call buttons in 3 bathrooms. Has the government confirmed if the existing system meets the current Buy American Act requirements? Contracting requirement so I will defer but should not be applicable for existing systems. ANSWER: Existing system is Rauland 4 nurse call. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The expansion will include a 4th bathroom along with six additional calls buttons that will require rough-ins and cable runs to the panel. Since pull cords are not allowed in behavioral health units, a push button is commonly installed instead. Neither the drawings or scope of work instruct offerors to include a high and low button or only a high mounted button. Does the government want high and low push buttons to allow patients to initiate a call in the event of a fall? ANSWER: High and Low push buttons are required to meet the requirements of this Contract. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 2, 3.0 states Contractor provides a proposal to include all the necessary materials, labor, and equipment to complete all required work within all documented areas. Contractor to reuse existing conduit/penetrations when able and when suitable for the functionality required by the Government. Installation of J-hooks is acceptable as needed. All existing nurses call cables and equipment to be removed by Contractor. Per the VA TIL Section 27-52-23, nurse call is a critical life safety system and must be installed in conduit. Will the government confirm that the entire system must be installed in conduit? ANSWER: Installation in conduit is the responsibility of the Contract…