36C24119R0104-0006000.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:

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INISTRATIVE 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 d ate specified.

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 09-12-2019 631-17-002 00241 Department of Veterans Affairs

VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS

Acquisitions-90 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053-9764 00241 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Central Western Massachusetts HCS Acquisitions-90 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053-9764 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24119R0104 08-16-2019

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See CONTINUATION Page x The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the following:

1) Response to additional RFI's received.

2) Additional line item for the price of concrete.

3) Due date remains 9/16/2019 at 10:00AM EST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Alfred Barrie Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

631-17-002 Exterior Site Improvements project that includes the repairing of all the fall hazards in the concrete walkways and stairs, repave all required areas indicated in the specifications and drawings, the addition of approximately 500 parking spaces to erase the parking shortages, and the removal of buildings that are environmental hazards. The work includes but is not limited to the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material, and transportation required to complete the project in accordance with the contract documents and specifications and drawings to meet the project objectives.

12000 SF for removal of 4” pad and replacement with 6” concrete pad

Variation in Quantity shall be + or - 20%

1. RFI 39 on A00005 Refer to Details 1, 2, 3 & 4 / Sheet CS-191: What is the detail for binder with geotextile? Is the binder being placed over a layer of geotextile placed on the gravel base? Answer: Geotextile fabric shall be placed on the gravel base. The binder course shall be placed over the layer of geotextile.” That said; Paving directly onto geofabric is highly unusual. Please provide a specification for the fabric and installation guidance and methods for this unique application.

***Acela updated response to RFI 39. The previous response was listed incorrectly. The geotextile fabric shall be placed below the stone subbase. The previous response stated that the fabric should be placed on top of the subbase, this is incorrect. The correct response is “THE GEOTEXTILE FABRIC SHALL BE PLACED BELOW THE GRAVEL BASE”.

2. What size are the new panel and breakers on plan CS176? Please clarify.

ACELA Response: Contractor shall field verify existing conductor size and breaker size currently serving the cottages. Breaker and conductors for new panel shall match existing sizes. Contractor shall utilize information obtained for the cottages to size main breaker of new panel. Calculations and main breaker size shall be forwarded to the engineer for review and approval.

3. Are the light poles and boxes to be relocated part of this pricing and if so where are the new locations?

ACELA Response: The Contractor is responsible for the relocation of the light poles and boxes. The location of the existing light poles and boxes are shown on the Existing Features and Demolition Plans and the relocated locations are shown on the Layout Plans and Grading and Utility Plans.

4. For the light pole and electrical boxes to be relocated on the existing site, are we using the same boxes, poles, lights?

ACELA Response: The Contractor can utilize existing materials provided that the material meets current standards and is not currently damaged or is not damaged during removal.

5. Who is moving the existing utility poles?

ACELA Response: The Contractor shall be responsible for any removal and/or relocation specified on the plans, including utility poles and light poles. The Contractor shall coordinate with local utility companies to determine the responsible party for utility pole relocation. Any fees shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. It shows a new breaker in the new panel to refeed the villages, but there is no size for the breaker, wire or where the villages are? Drawing CS-176.

ACELA Response: Contractor shall field verify existing conductor size and breaker size currently serving the cottages. Breaker and conductors for new panel shall match existing sizes. Contractor shall utilize information obtained for the cottages to size main breaker of new panel. Calculations and main breaker size shall be forwarded to the engineer for review and approval.