36C24122R0135 0014.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.

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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06/29/2023

405-13-104

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus

1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus

1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24122R0135 12-30-2022

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7/14/2023 1:00PM EDT

The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional RFI responses and offer an additional site visit.

An additional site visit is scheduled for July 6, 2023 at 12:00PM EDT at Bldg 37 VA Medical Center, White River Junction The RFI deadline remains Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 3:00PM EDT.

The proposal due date remains Friday, July 14, 2023 at 1:00PM EDT.

See attached RFI responses. Additional RFIs have been received and will be answered in future amendments.

Stephen Slaby Contracting Officer

RFI Questions Submitted with Answers 36C24122R0135 Amendment 0014 405-13-104 Renovate Inpatient Ward, White River Junction, VT Questions #1 - #116 Appear in earlier amendments Question# 117 Please provide an updated standard form 1442 page 1, reflective of the most recent bid date.

Answer: Amendments to the SF 1442 have been published to reflect the most recent bid date. These amendments shall be acknowledged on page 2 of the SF 1442 or as an attachment to the offer at time of submission.

Question# 118 Section 2.4 of the solicitation states " All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance FAR Clause 52.215-1(b). Acknowledgement of All Amendments: The Offeror shall acknowledge all amendments by either 1.) Completing block 19 of the SF 1442, or 2.) Returning the signed amendment form(s) with the submission."

Please confirm if Amendments only need to be acknowledged on SF 1442, Offer. Box 19, Acknowledgement of Amendment or if Amendment cover sheets (Standard Form 30) need to be submitted with Volume II, Price Proposal.

Answer: Either block 19 of the SF 1442 or signing amendment forms is acceptable. Both are not required. A signed attachment to the offer that lists and acknowledges all amendments and date of each is also acceptable.

Question# 119 Amendment 10, Standard Form 30 states in box 14, Description of Amendment, "The above referenced solicitation as identified in block 9a for the inpatient ward renovation project at the White River Junction VA Medical Center is hereby amended to dissolve the set aside for full and open competition."

Please confirm if this project has any small business / minority participation goals. If so, what are the participation goals?

Answer:

Clauses FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan and VAAR 852.219-70 VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements apply. The following are the minimum goals:

Question# 120 Amendment 10, Standard Form 30 states in box 14, Description of Amendment, "The above referenced solicitation as identified in block 9a for the inpatient ward renovation project at the White River Junction VA Medical Center is hereby amended to dissolve the set aside for full and open competition."

Please confirm the form titled, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction is no longer required to be submitted with the Volume II Price Proposal.

Answer: Confirmed. VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction is no longer required to be submitted with the Volume II Price Proposal. Per amendment 0008, VAAR 852.219-75 Requirements are removed.

Question# 121 Reference VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction. Item ii states in part,"In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs". Please confirm this does not apply.

Answer: Confirmed, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction does not apply. Per amendment 0008, VAAR 852.219-75 Requirements are removed.

Question# 122 Reference VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction. Item iii states in part, "In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. Please confirm this does not apply.

Answer: Confirmed, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction does not apply. Per amendment 0008, VAAR 852.219-75 Requirements are removed.

Question# 123 To date, 13 Amendements have been issued. Please consider reissuing a conformed RFP or clarify which VAAR clauses issued with the original solicitation pertain to the project and which clauses are null and void.

Answer: Please see amendments 0008 and 0010.

Question# 124 Reference the Solicitation, item 2.9. - 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference. Section notes, "Upon request the Contracting Officer will make their full text available." Please provide applicable documents.

Answer: All full text solicitation provisions and clauses incorporated by reference are available on the publicly accessible website: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52

Question# 125 Reference the Soliciation, item 4.10-52.252-2- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Section notes, "Upon request the Contracting Officer will make their full text available." Please provide applicable documents.

Answer: All full text solicitation provisions and clauses incorporated by reference are available on the publicly accessible website: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52

Question# 126 What internet service exists on site at White River Jct.?

Answer: For The Contractor's Job Trailer: Comcast Is Likely The Best Bet For Contractor To Have Installed For Internet Service.

Question# 127 What cellular service exists at the site location?

Answer: Within The Hospital Building Verizon Works Best But There Is Also A Guest At&T Wifi Accessible Within The Hospital.

Question# 128 What is the process to approve "or equals"?

Answer: See FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

Question# 129 Reference Specification 087100. Assa-Abloy is named as the sole source supplier for these items. Will you allow or equals?

Answer: The rfi is unclear as to which hardware item(s) it pertains, specifically. See specification section 087100.1.6.b wherein it is stated: "where manufacturer's products are specified herein, products of other manufacturers which are considered equivalent to those manufacturers may be used." however, all access control hardware identified in appendix 087100.a shall be as specified and provided by the named access control vendor. See also general notes on drawing 31-as-602. See FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

Question# 130 There are existing wall partitions that make up the assembly of rated partitions (smoke/fire). The scope of what will be required to satisfy these rated partitions is undefined without a complete analysis of the existing partitions. Please indicate an allowance to cover this work.

Answer: Unless a clear scope is otherwise indicated the bidder shall assume that all existing partitions that are or will become an integral part of a rated assembly currently satisfy the physical requirements of the rating. The contractor shall notify the owner of all existing deficiences at the time of discovery to agree on a course and cost of correction. However, where deficient conditions are caused by the work of the project - whether planned or accidental - the cost of correction shall be part of the basic contract amount.

Question# 131 Exhibit B - Subcontractor Information and Consent Form is intended to be completed by subcontractors that are being considered for major scope(s) of work. Does the Owner have a definition of what constitutes "major"?

Answer: See FAR 52.244-2 Subcontracts.

Question# 132 Can an Exhibit B be submitted closer to contract execution in the event a major, qualified subcontractor submits a proposal post-bid and they are an apparent low & qualified bidder?

Answer: Please submit Exhibit B in accordance with solicitation requirements. Subcontractor requirements post-award shall be in accordance with the contract.

Question# 133 Will an additional site visit be provided?

Answer: An additional site visit is hereby scheduled for Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 12:00pm EDT at Bldg 37 at VAMC White River Junction.