656-26-702 EHRM DDPO 2.0

Amendment / Modification

This document is a sign-in sheet for a pre-bid site visit. It indicates that there were no attendees for the site visit scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center.

This document does not modify any specific sections of a solicitation or other contract document. It serves as a record of attendance for a pre-bid event.

As there were no attendees, this sign-in sheet does not directly impact proposal submission deadlines or requirements. However, it may indicate a lack of industry interest or engagement with the opportunity at this stage.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0002) publishes three attachments:

  • Attachment 1: Responses to Vendor Questions for RFI Solicitation 36C26326B0028 EHRM Install DDPO 656-26-702-STC.
  • Attachment 2: Site Visit Agenda for 656-26-702 EHRM Install STC.
  • Attachment 2.1: Pre-Bid Site Visit Sign-In for 656-26-702 EHRM Install DDPO-STC.

• Not specified, but the attachments provide clarifications and logistical information.

• The proposal due date remains unchanged: not later than 10:00 AM (CST) on June 8, 2026.

• The Project Number is 656-26-702 EHRM Install DDPO STC.

• The Contracting Officer is Dwayne Brauch, and the Contract Specialist is Timothy Wanamaker.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 36C26326B0028, Project Number 656-26-702 EHRM Install DDPO-STC.

• Emergency Power Outlet Color: All emergency power outlets will be red, as per station standard.
• Outlet Voltage: Not all outlets on this project are emergency outlets; they are specified within the design documents.
• Data Drop Cabling: Cat 6 Cabling must meet specification 27 10 00 and TIA-568-C series standards.
• Comm Closet Space: All existing Telecom rooms have adequate space for cable drop expansion.
• Installation Schedule: Night shift work (4:30 PM to 1 AM CST) and weekends are required, with approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Conduit/J-hooks: No areas currently support J-hook installations where conduits are not present.
• Total Data Drops: The total number of data drops is noted within the plans, with a Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) allocated for additional drops per the Scope of Work (SOW).
• Emergency Power Outlets: The total number of emergency power outlets is noted within the plans, with a CLIN allocated for additional outlets per the SOW.
• Non-Emergency Power Outlets: The total number of non-emergency power outlets is noted within the plans, with a CLIN allocated for additional outlets per the SOW.

This document clarifies technical specifications, installation logistics, and quantities related to power and data drops. Bidders should review these answers to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the project requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an agenda for a pre-bid site visit for the EHRM Install DDPO-STC project. Key information shared includes:

• Solicitation Number: 36C26326B0028, Project Number: 656-26-702
• Set-Aside: This procurement is restricted to 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) ONLY.
• Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.
• Bonds: Bid Bonds are required with proposal submission. Payment and Performance Bonds are also required and must be scanned and emailed to the Contracting Officer.
• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Wage Rate Requirements: Provided as Attachment 9 – SAM Wage Determination Davis-Bacon WD-MN20260099 Stearns Co.
• Taxes: All applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes must be included in the proposal. The government will not provide a Minnesota sales tax exemption certificate.
• Questions & Clarifications: All requests must be submitted via email to timothy.wanamaker@va.gov by May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM (CST). No questions will be answered individually or during the site visit. Answers will be published via an amendment.
• Proposal Due Date: June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM (CST), to be submitted via email to timothy.wanamaker@va.gov.

This agenda provides details relevant to the solicitation, including evaluation factors, submission requirements, and deadlines. It also clarifies the process for submitting questions and the requirements for bonds and taxes.