The purpose of this amendment is to post Questions and Answers to Solicitation 36C24926Q0231 LOU AHU Refurbish 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. Please email Adam.Quintel@va.gov and Matthew.Stevens@va.gov to schedule a site visit. 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: This can be obtained during the site visit. 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: Site visit Question (REFERENCE SOW 1.2.1-.1.2.9) Is there a specification for the coating system? ANSWER: Site visit 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: site visit Question: What are the required working hours for this project? Nights, weekends, or normal business hours? ANSWER: Weekends and nights Question: Must the Superintendent be on site at all times while work is commencing? ANSWER: Site visit Question: Does the SSHO (Site Safety Health Officer) need to be directly employed by the Prime Contractor? ANSWER: Site visit Question: Must the SSHO be on site at all times while work is commencing? ANSWER: Site visit Question: Can the Superintendent & SSHO be a dual-hatted individual assuming that individual is qualified for both roles? ANSWER: Site visit Question: Are there any other mandatory on-site roles required in this contract? ANSWER: Site visit Question: When does the VA expect the project to start following the award? ANSWER: Site visit Question: Are there any concerns for Asbestos Containing Material or Lead in the areas being worked in? ANSWER: Site visit Question: Are there any ICRA requirements for this project? ANSWER: Site visit Question: Is this contract Tax Exempt? ANSWER: Yes Question: Please confirm that and all Basis of Design items and materials that the VA has satisfied all Buy American Waivers, if applicable, and sole source requirements as needed. Please provide us any Buy American Act Waivers that would be provided under this contract. This is not currently in the plans, documents, or specifications. ANSWER: Site visit Question: Will the VA pay for the engineering and desig…