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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

E. IMPORTANT:

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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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.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 691-20-150 003C4 Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (003C4) 400 Mare Island Way, Suite 100 Vallejo

CA

94590 101F

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10F24R0018

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New Boiler Plant West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

Description Continued on Page 2

Noella A Bond, Contracting Officer Solicitation 36C10F24R0013 Amendment 3 Responses to Requests for Information:

RFI 11

Question: The division 5 spes for structural steel require an AISC Certified Fabricator as well as an AISC Certified Erector. Is a LA City Certified Fabricator acceptable to fabricate and erect this project?

Answer: JAMA takes exception to using a fabricator and erector that does not have AISC certification and is only LA City Certified . The VA standards require an AISC certified fabricator and erector.

TFI 12

Question: Unable to find the manufacturer for PVC roof. Spec 075419 "2.3 PRODUCTS - GENERAL §A. Basis of Design:

�See exterior finishes schedule on drawings for roofing basis of design.

§B. Provide roof system components from one manufacturer.

�This info is not on drawing AF621 Room and Material Finish schedules.

�It also references spec 090600 Schedule for finishes. This is not in tech spec.

Please advise.

Answer: The manufacturer of the PVC roofing will be selected based on performance criteria as shown in Spec section 075419. The exterior finish schedule (AF621) shows the color of the PVC roofing (not manufacturer or model number). Please disregard the reference to the spec section 090600.

RFI 13

Question: Spec section 32 31 40 is shown in the index but the section is not included in the specs

Answer: Please see attached spec 32 31. 4000 HIGH SECURITY FENCES AND GATES.

RFI 14

Question: Would you please provide the requirement for any rated areas pertaining to blast protected building requirements, if they are needed?

Answer: The Boiler Plant is a Mission Critical facility and Aug 07, 2024 will be blast-protected. Please reference Spec sections 081113, 084113, 084413, 085653,089000 for blast requirements of openings. The CMU walls and the roof have been designed based on blast requirements and fully detailed in Structural drawings.

RFI 15

Question: What are the OSHPD requirements?

Answer: This project is not under OSHPD jurisdiction. Please disregards any references to OSHPD in section 13 05 41.

RFI 16

Question: There are no model numbers on the light fixtures, it just has the descriptions of the lights wanted for the project. Would you please provide the model numbers for each of the light fixtures?

Answer: The light fixture selection shall be based on the fixture characteristics noted in the drawings and shall follow the requirements of the specifications.

RFI 17

Question: The project seems to be missing the majority of the architectural plans…Can you send me a link for the full plan set ?

Answer: All drawings have been uploaded to sam.gov. 691-20-150 Drawings-1, 691-20-150 Drawings-2, 691-20-150 Drawings-3 are available on sam.gov.

RFI 18

Question: Will an archeologist or native American specialist be required to be on site during any excavation? If so, who will be responsible to pay these persons?

Answer: An archeologist is required to be on site during any exaction. VA will provide a contractor for this.

RFI 19

Question: Verify that the Owner will be responsible for removing ALL equipment, unbolted furniture, personal effects, etc from the area prior to construction?

Answer: The VA trailer will either be moved to another location by the VA or stay at the site as is. In case of staying, a modification will be issued, and the contractor is responsible for demo and removal of the structure. Coordination is required for the furniture relocation.

RFI 20

Question: Confirm standard / permissible work hours during construction.

Answer: Normal work hours will be from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Compressed 4/10 work schedule is acceptable as well. Coordination is required for tasks that need to be performed outside of the normal working hour such as shutdowns and cutovers. This item will be discussed during the pre-construction meeting.

RFI 22

Question: Will the VA clarify if the VA or the Contractor will engage the Laboratory Testing for this project?

Answer: the contractor to be responsible and provide test results to the VA.

Due date and time for proposals is changed from August 23, 2024 , 4:00 PM PST to August 28, 2024, 4:00PM PST.

Boiler Plant West Los Angeles VA Medical Center