36C10D24R0006 0004.docx

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Contractor

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington

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20006 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington

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36C10D24R0006

X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

August 16, 2024 12:00pm EST See CONTINUATION Page Amendment 0004 to Solicitation #36C10D24R0006 is for the purpose of of publishing question #32 from RFIs (see highlighted text.

RFP due date is extended to August 16, 2024 @ 12:00pm EST

All other Terms and Conditions of solicitation remain the same.

Jacalyn Hainey Contracting Officer

VA-VBA-2024-0029

RFI QUESTIONS

SOLICITATION # 36C10D24R0006

VBA Montgomery Parking Lot Regional Office Parking Areas Repaving

1) Is this a tax-exempt project?

Answer: No

2) If tax-exempt, will the government provide the prime contractor with a tax-exempt certificate for use by subcontractors and vendors?

Answer: Not Tax Exempt

3) Can both the bid and bid bond be emailed?

Answer: Yes

4) Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects, or should they only be dedicated full-time to this project?

Answer: No

5) Please provide a copy of the Site Visit Attendance Sheet.

Answer: Yes

6) In the event of contract modifications, should contractors apply bond premiums to the individual modification or wait until the end of the job where the VA issues a final modification to reimburse contractors for bond overruns for all mods.

Answer: Individual modification

7) Where is the designated contractors' and subcontractors' parking area?

Answer: Please See Drawings

8) Will the VA allow 2-3 spaces for the prime contractor and each subcontractor?

Answer: Please See Drawings

9) Where shall these people park if the VA cannot make 2-3 spaces available for the prime contractor and each of the subs?

Answer: VBA is providing spaces

10) How many hours should the prime contractor and subcontractors’ budget for on-site badging, safety training, orientation, etc.?

Answer: Badging is not required all work will be performed outside.

11) Is TB Testing required before contractors can commence work onsite?

Answer: No

12) Will the VA allow contractors to use water from VA sources?

Answer: Yes, but the contractor will provide their own hoses

13) Is temp power available for contractors to connect to?

Answer: No

14) If no temp power is available, a generator will be required, which usually adds significant cost to rent and fuel. Please confirm this is necessary if no temp power is available.

Answer: VBA does not have division to provide temporary power or sewage.

15) What are the locations for temp power?

Answer: VA has no temporary power

16) Are contractors required to set a pole and meter electric usage?

Answer: No

17) Will the VA provide a space for the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent to set up, or should we add costs to our bid for a mobile office.

Answer: Please see drawing for staging area

18) Is space available for a 10’ x 40’ temporary ground-level office near the temporary power source?

Answer: VBA will provide the space in the staging but do not have division to provide temporary power

19) Will the VA provide space for a 20-yard dumpster?

Answer: Yes, in Stagging Area

20) Where shall contractor dumpsters be located?

Answer: Staging Area

21) Can the VA accommodate a dumpster near the job site?

Answer: Yes dumpsters will be located in Staging Area

22) Will the VA allow contractors to use VA indoor restrooms?

Answer: No

23) Can Porta Johns be placed within a 100’ radius of the job site if required?

Answer: Yes

24) Can utility tie-ins be performed during regular hours?

Answer: No

25) Can system commissioning activities be performed during regular hours?

Answer: N/A

26) Will the VA consider extending the POP? 120 days is not enough time to issue purchase orders, finalize contracts with subcontractors, submittals, etc., unless the POP is extended or an administrative notice with a period of at least 120 days is issued after the award and before the notice to proceed.

Answer: No

27) The period of performance (POP) on this project is given to be 120 days. However, we estimate the project will take 180 days to construct. Contractors never know when the government will issue an NTP; sometimes, it's immediately after the award; sometimes, we receive an admin NTP to begin submittals, etc. We estimate the time to construct this job is longer than the stated POP, excluding preconstruction activities. We request that the POP be extended by 60 days, assuming NTP is issued after preconstruction activities, which we estimate will take 90 days for this project, for a total of 270 days from an admin

NTP.

Answer: No

28) Is a geotechnical report available for this site?

Answer: No not required

29) Has the existing asphalt surfaces been cored or other methods of verification been performed to confirm the current asphalt thickness? If so, what were those findings?

Answer: No

30) Multiple phases of this work are specified to be “weekend work”, please clarify what days and times will be considered the weekend work schedule.

Answer: Weekends are considered Saturday and Sunday times are from Dawn to Dust (daylight)

31) Please provide examples of the scopes of work that will be allowed to take place within the designated “weekend work” phases, if any, during normal business hours.

Answer: Please refer to Civil Narrative for phases of work.

32) Has consideration been given to the cure time required for the prime coat in relation to the schedule? There are multiple factors for cure time, i.e. weather, type of material, etc. The project specifications reference a 24 hour cure time. It will not be possible to apply the prime coat, allow for proper cure time and complete the additional items of work for the “weekend work” phases.

Answer: If the base installation and asphalt course installation will be performed on the same weekend with no rain expected, the prime coat can be eliminated. The prime coat is still recommended in other pavement areas that are not designated as “weekend work”.

33) Will traffic be allowed to travel & park on a milled or aggregate base surface?

Answer: Yes

34) With proper traffic control & flagman, can demo and concrete work be performed during normal hours?

Answer: Yes

35) Is the contractor responsible for securing and the cost of 3rd party QC testing?

Answer: Yes, the contractor is responsible for test. (SO2 Spec Bid Document)

36) Are there any areas within the project that will require handrails once the regarding, curb & sidewalk work is completed? If so, please provide detail and quantity.

Answer: No

37) Would the VA consider changing the handicap areas that are to be removed and regraded from asphalt to concrete paving? This would allow for a more consistent grade % for ADA compliance.

Answer: No

38) Drawing CS106, Detail 4, Section B calls out for a max 3:1 slope between the 2 parking lots. How should the contractor proceed if the finish grade elevations and distance between the two parking lots does not allow for a 3:1 slope? What are the stabilization requirements for this slope?

Answer: This area will not be a issue meeting required slope.

39) What is the anticipated NTP for this project?

Answer: approximately 10 days after award (in accordance with solicitation as well as SOW)

40) Would a delayed NTP be considered to allow work to take place in a more favorable time of year? Due to the nature of this project, asphalt will be the driving factor for the progress schedule. Minimum temperatures for prime coat, tack coat & asphalt surfaces, may not be achievable during the later months of the year.

Answer: No

41) Spec Section 32 17 23 – Pavement Markings was not included in the documents downloaded from SAM.gov. Please provide.

Answer: Please refer to blueprints in accordance with Federal and State Regulation

42) Section 1 of the Statement of Work, paragraph 1.4 Scope of Work states that the contractor is to reapply thermoplastic markings. Will a cold applied thermoplastic traffic marking paint be allowed?

Answer: Please refer to all Federal and State Regulation.

43) Please verify permanent sign locations. Will any signs be located in concrete curb and/or sidewalk?

Answer: All signs are located in the earth.

44) If unsuitable subgrade is found during the verification process, how will the contractor be paid for remediation of these areas?

Answer: Once identified construction manager will collaborate with Contracting Officer via COR

45) Paragraph 3.1.3 Project Area includes a quantity of 3,750 LF of curb and gutter cleaning. Please provided clarification for the methodology and degree of cleaning that is required for item “Clean 3750 LF of curb and gutter”.

Answer: Power Pressure Wash

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VBA Montgomery Parking Lot Regional Office Parking Areas Repaving.