36C24124B0035 0002.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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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D 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 amendmen t, 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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 405-21-002 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus

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1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus

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1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24124B0035 04-17-2024

X X X April 26, at 1:00pm ET X

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide answers to RFI # 1 thru 11

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Diane C. Davis Contracting Officer

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL AMENDMENT

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 36C24123B0035

AMENDMENT NUMBER: 0002

DATE: April 17, 2024

PROJECT NUMBER: 405-21-002

PROJECT TITLE: Replace Main Switchgear LOCATION: VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT 05009 REASON FOR AMENDMENT: Answer RFI Questions 1 thru 11

AMENDMENT: 0002

Question 1 – Who is the manufacturer of the existing fire alarm control panel?

VA Response: AES Corporation - IntelliNet is the manufacturer for the existing fire alarm control panel in Bldg 65..

Question 2 – Who is the manufacturer of the existing access control system?

VA Response: Minuteman Security Technologies is the manufacturer for the existing access control system in Bldg 65.

Question 3 – What is the size conduit and medium voltage cable for the two 15KV riser assemblies that feed the new service entrance switchgear?

VA Response: Two 4" conduits will be used, one being active and one being a spare, per DWG# ESS-102, Keyed Note 1. The medium voltage cable will be a 4/0 AWG, 15KV rated cable.

Question 4 – The Is this project tax exempt, if so, will a certificate be issued?

VA Response: Yes. Letter for Vermont can be issued after award.

Question 5 – Although not mentioned under Solicitation page 33 & 34 of 36, will the bid package require submission One (1) copy of Completed FAR Provisions 52.204-8 “Annual Representations & Certifications”, Section E pages 26-30 of 36?

VA Response: Separate document submission is not required. Per FAR 54.204-8(d), “…After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference…”

Question 6 – Will there be an area designated off Veterans Drive (Immediate construction area) that will allow for the Contractor to stage a laydown area to have a dumpster, portable toilet and storage? Or will storage, dumpster etc. need to be located back near the water tower at Lot 7?

VA Response: There is roughly a 10-15 foot wide space along the curbing between Veterans Drive and the main grassy slope down to the existing switchgear that can be used as a laydown area. Any disturbance or damage to the site will be required to be returned to it's pre-construction state, or better.

Question 7 – Will contractor parking be available in the immediate work area, if so, how many vehicles are allowed?

VA Response: Most likely scenario is that the stretch of Veterans Drive by the job site will be fenced off, keeping access to T-63 and Bldg 65 open. Contractor vehicles may park within there, allowing space for roughly 2 vehicles.

Question 8 – General Requirements Specifications indicate certain motor vehicle restrictions and allowance of two (2) to five (5) permits for parking by General Contractor and employees. Is this limit campus wide between Lot 7 and immediate construction area (if allowed)?

VA Response: The permit applies to employee parking. Parking within the construction zone does not require a permit.

Question 9 – Will you be able to provide interior pictures of the existing Switchgear and Transformer Cabinets?

VA Response: See attachment. Photos of existing switchgear cabinet included. Photos of existing transformer cabinet unavailable.

Question 10 – Considering the Site Visit was postponed from April 3rd to April 9th due to weather conditions, would it be possible to extend the due date for the proposal?.

VA Response: Bid opening remains unchanged at 1:00pm EDT on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Question 11 – Will a copy of the sign-in sheet be posted on Sam.gov?

VA Response: See attachment.

See attached document: S02 - Switchgear Cabinet Photos.

See attached document: S02 - Site Visit - Attendees.

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