Responses to RFI from site visit 8/6/2024 11:00AM Conduit Duct Bank Survey Northport VAMC RFQ#36C24224Q0848 Important Date Bid Due Date: 08-20-2024 10:00am In the plausible scenario there are manholes that need to be surveyed beyond the twenty outlined in the existing construction site plan, should the contractor include up to 5 additional manholes in their bid or wait until a change order is necessary? The contractor should include in their base bid as an add deduct for 5 possible manholes. Although it is anticipated the contractor may need to pump water out to inspect the manhole(s), what is the probability that the water is not hazardous? If hazardous, how should the contractor proceed? Upon consultation with VA Engineering Industrial Hygienist if there is any water in the manhole it is to be considered as nonhazardous. Please address concerns about energized manholes and verify the splices. The contractor is to be certified to work with live 13.3 KV feeders and certified to work in confined spaces. Splice verification is to be via thermal imaging (FLIR). Where are the specifications for compliance located? Technical Information Library MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1) - Office of Construction & Facilities Management (va.gov). Please address concerns regarding inspecting the cable and infrared scans of splices. The contractor is to be certified to work with live 13.3 KV feeders and certified to work in confined spaces. Splice verification is to be via thermal imaging (FLIR).
