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36C10F26B0001 | A0002

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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(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)

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0002 06-29-2026 846-045B

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Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (003C4B) 10300 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 400 Fredericksburg VA 22409

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Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (003C4B) 10300 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 400 Fredericksburg VA 22409

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C10F26B0001

05-28-2026 X

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The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to extend Bid(s) due date and provide VA responses to Requests for Information (RFI) questions, as follows:

a) The solicitation bid(s) due date is extended from June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, to July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.

b) See continuation page for Virtual Bid Opening access meeting information.

c) See continuation page for VA response to RFI questions.

All other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

Catralin M. Parfenti

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b) The Invitation for Bids (IFB) Virtual Public Bid Opening due date is extended from June 30, 2026, to July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

Only emailed bids will be accepted. Any bid submitted through a method other than email will be deemed non‑responsive and therefore ineligible for award. All bid submission emails will remain unopened in a secured electronic folder until 2:15 PM EST, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on July 9, 2026. Access to the conference line will begin at 2:00

PM EST.

The Virtual Public Bid Opening meeting can be accessed as follows:

Microsoft Teams meeting

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c) Provide VA responses (in Blue) to Pre-Bid RFI questions, as follows:

1. How many sections are we able to work on at once?

VA Response: The original bid work and CLIN 1 work must be performed sequentially. Either may begin first; however, they cannot be executed at the same time due to traffic control restrictions.

2. Please clarify all sequencing requirements, construction staging constraints, and any limitations that must be incorporated into the Contractor's means and methods.

VA Response: The original bid work and CLIN 1 work must be completed in sequence. Either may start first, but they cannot be performed concurrently due to traffic control restrictions. All construction staging must remain within the designated construction limits.

3. Confirm whether the proposed curb is required to be machine-laid or if hand-formed curb construction will be acceptable.

VA Response: Curb and gutter may be installed either by hand placement or by slip‑forming. If hand‑forming is used, the Contractor must ensure compliance with all required finish tolerances.

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4. Provide all available utility information and confirm the location of existing underground and above-ground utilities within the project limits. Additionally, identify any known utility conflicts that may impact construction activities.

VA Response: There are no known utility conflicts within the project limits. No utility information is available showing the locations of existing underground or above‑ground utilities in the project area.

5. Confirm whether the specified asphalt pavement section may be revised to a full-depth 5 inch surface course in lieu of the specified 3-inch base course and 2-inch surface course.

VA Response: The Contractor shall follow the plans and specifications and install the asphalt pavement as detailed. Refer to Sheet CS501, Detail 1, for the required asphalt pavement section.

6. Please provide information regarding existing irrigation systems within the project limits and\\ clarify the Contractor's responsibilities for protection, removal, relocation, repair, and restoration of any irrigation components impacted by construction.

VA Response: The existing irrigation system runs along the backside of the existing curb and gutter. The Contractor is responsible for protecting the system and repairing any damage caused by construction activities. Irrigation lines may be capped to prevent watering within the project limits.

7. Please identify all locations requiring concrete coring and provide the anticipated quantity, size, depth, and purpose of each required penetration.

VA Response: No concrete coring is required.

8. Please provide the project-specific traffic control requirements, including approved traffic control plans, lane closure restrictions, work-hour limitations, detour requirements, and any special access or operational constraints that must be maintained during construction.

VA Response: The Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan prior to the start of work, including proposed closures, signage, and related details. The VA will review the plan for approval.

9. Please define the required limits of restoration beyond the proposed curb line, including grading, landscaping, irrigation, pavement tie-ins, and any other surface restoration requirements.

VA Response: Any area disturbed or damaged by the Contractor including grading, landscaping, irrigation, pavement tie‑ins, or other surface features, must be fully restored at no additional cost to the Government.

10. Please confirm whether survey control points and benchmarks will be provided by the Owner. If so, please identify their locations and any requirements for maintaining or protecting these controls throughout construction.

VA Response: All available survey data is included within the plans. No additional survey information will be provided.

11. Please confirm whether flaggers will be required on a daily basis during construction activities along SA Boulevard. If required, please provide the anticipated number of flaggers, hours of operation, and any specific traffic control requirements.

VA Response: Flagger requirements will be determined based on the Contractor’s submitted and approved traffic control plan.

12. Please identify all approved Ingress and Egress points available for construction traffic and heavy haul vehicles. Additionally, please confirm whether there are any alternate access routes, load restrictions, or operational limitations that may affect material deliveries and equipment movement throughout the project.

VA Response: Primary access to the project site should be from Harry Wurzbach via the alternate access point. Use of the main entrance should be minimized to avoid impacts to cemetery activities. Access from Rittman Road must account for height restrictions at the overhead bridge along San Antonio Blvd.

13. Spec section 32 33 00 is provided and refers to Flower Watering Stations but there is no reference of any work dealing with Flower Watering Stations shown on the plans. Please clarify.

VA Response: No Flower Watering Stations are required unless the Contractor damages existing ones, which must be fully restored at no additional cost to the Government.

14. Spec section 32 17 23 Pavement Markings is provided but there is no reference of any work dealing with Pavement Markings shown on the plans. Please clarify.

VA Response: No pavement markings are required.

15. The Statement of Work states that under Bid Item II (Bid Option 1), demolition of curb/gutter and pavement is involved but the plans show to protect the existing curb and gutter and not to demolish it. Please clarify.

VA Response: For Bid Option 1, the existing curb and gutter shall remain in place.

16. Spec section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes is provided and refers to Section Markers, Signage Posts, Flower Watering Station Posts, Benches, Trash Receptacles, Flower Water Station Spigot, Tree Grates, and Bollards. There ae no reference to these site furnishings on the plans. Are these site furnishings part of the project? If so, please provide details on the plan sheets.

VA Response: Section markers, signage posts, Flower Watering Station posts, benches, trash receptacles, Flower Watering Station spigots, tree grates, and bollards are not required to be replaced unless damaged by the Contractor, which must be fully restored at no additional cost to the Government.

17. Spec section 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry is provided but there is no reference of Cast Stone Masonry features shown on the plans. Please clarify if this is part of the Scope of Work.

VA Response: No cast stone masonry work is required unless existing cast stone elements are damaged by the Contractor.

18. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

Spec Section 01 35 26 1.9 C.

VA Response: Yes, the qualified Contractor’s Superintendent may also serve as the SSHO for this project.

19. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

Spec Section 01 45 00 1.4.

VA Response: No, the QC Manager must report to an officer of the firm and cannot be subordinate to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager. These roles must remain functionally independent.

20. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? Spec\ Section 01 45 00 1.5.1.1.

VA Response: A full‑time QC Manager must be present on-site whenever work is being performed by the prime or subcontractors. The QC Manager’s sole responsibility is to implement and manage the project’s Quality Control program.

21. Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

VA Response: Refer to FAR 52.229‑3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Deviation) (SEP 2025), for tax requirements applicable to this project.

22. Please confirm if there is a separate staging area onsite for fill material to be stockpiled for re-use?

VA Response: No separate staging area is available for stockpiling fill material.

23. Please confirm if an onsite arborist is required for any tree removal or tree protection?

VA Response: An on-site arborist is not required.

24. Please advise if the site contains any contaminated soil that needs to be removed.

VA Response: The VA has no records indicating the presence of contaminated soil within the project limits.

25. If the underground site package requires removal of contaminated soils. Will the site contractor be required to have operators trained and certified in all various levels of contamination handling?

VA Response: If contaminated soil is encountered, all applicable federal and local laws and regulations must be followed.

26. Confirm there are no new site furnishings for this project.

VA Response: No new site furnishings are included in the project scope.

27. Confirm if tree root removal to 2’ beyond the curb is required as this will impact sod conditions and may adversely affect the trees.

VA Response: If tree roots prevent completion of the required work, they must be removed with coordination and approval from VA.

28. Advise if chain link fence as seen in Tree Protection detail is required. This project does not require excavation at tree bases nor requires equipment to be driven on the grass areas that could cause damage to the trees.

VA Response: Tree protection fencing is not required.

29. Please confirm work hours. Can work be completed on 2nd shift and/or weekends to expedite schedule and accommodate funerals?

VA Response: Site standard work hours are 0700 – 1600. Second‑shift or weekend work is not permitted unless extenuating circumstances prevent completion of activities during normal business hours.

All other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

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