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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

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:

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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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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) 00003 01-09-2018 561-18-1-5820-0002 561-15-3000 Department of Veterans Affairs 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua

NY

14424 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua

NY

14424 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24218B0086 12-08-2017

X Please see the attached RFI's in support of this project. There is a separate attachment for RFI #2 due to the fact that there is a drawing attached.

A previous amendment has extended the bid opening date to 1/25/18.

No other items have changed and all other terms and conditions are to remain the same.

EMILY I. LINDSEY

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

See attached document: RFI 002_122117_response.

RFI 1Question. There is a listing for a single pull cord and dome light for the outpatient renovation project Nurse Call system replacement. Is this correct? The electrical drawing was a bit shaded and wants to verify if this is correct.

RFI 1 Answer- Sheet ET100: There are 2 toilet rooms which will have a nurse pull cord and dome light:

Public Toilet 4-260 and Toilet 4-287.

RFI 2 Question See attachment

RFI 3 Question Will furniture, tables, chairs and bulk items be removed by VA before demolition contractor begins?

RFI 3 Answer. VA to remove furniture, tables, chairs and bulk items prior to contractor demolition to begin. VA to confirm.

RFI 4 Question. Are door #’s 4-261 and 4-263 aluminum or wood doors? They are scheduled to be wood but the frames are aluminum. Please clarify.

RFI 4 Answer Refer to sheet A601 for frame and door types. Refer to specifications for sliding doors.

These are sliding doors (wood with glass).

RFI 5 Question. Doors 4-289G and 4-289H do not have a frame schedule. I assume it is a new HM frame. Please clarify.

RFI 5 Answer Doors 4-289G and 4-289H will have new hollow metal frames.

RFI 6 Question Is the VA supplying and installing surgical for room 4-288? The equipment schedule shows the contractor to supply and install but on drawing A510 detail 10, it says surgical light by others. Is contractor responsible, or just the structural support system or are we also responsible for providing and installing the surgical light?

RFI 6 Answer The surgical light in 4-288 will be provided and installed by the contractor.

RFI 7 Question -

1. Please identify the fire alarm company and the name of the manufacturer that is currently doing the service work for the VA.

2. The existing controls system is proprietary. Please let us know if we can use Honeywell, Johnson, Trane controls. Also, please identify the control company names that are currently doing the service.

3. Do you require a full time Quality Control manager during construction?

4. Do you require a full time supervisor for all construction trades or is one ok?

5. Do you require a full time safety supervisor onsite during all construction work being performed?

6. Please provide a current abatement report and identify all possible areas that have lead paint and asbestos.

7. (no question).

8. Please provide proper procedure for disposal of lead paint and asbestos removal.

9. Please provide names of contractors approved to perform abatement.

10. Can drilling and coring be done during normal working hours?

11. Please identify certifications needed for all pipe welding.

12. Please provide manufacturers who can supply equal equipment based on DOR.

13. Please identify locations for onsite field office trailers, storage and porta potty. Also, identify where we can get temporary power.

14. Do all trades require 30 hr. OSHA cards?

15. How often will construction meetings be needed?

16. Is a full time project manager needed from start to finish?

17. No question.

RFI 7 Answer-1. The Mechanical Maintenance is done through Prosource, the Fire Alarm company and manufacturer will be discussed at the NTP meeting.

2. ESTs Panels is the brand name. At the discussion of the NTP meeting we will discuss coordination about the controls.

3. Please refer to the specification section 01-35-26 and follow as prescribed.

4. Refer to the specifications about site supervision. It is up to the GC’s discretion to provide a supervisor for construction trades.

5. Refer to specification section 01-35-26, paragraph 1.7,A “Site Safety and Health Officer” description and requirements.

6. Report is included at the end of Division 02 Existing Conditions.

7. (no reponse)

8. Refer to specification sections in Division 02 Existing Conditions.

9. Discussion regarding this topic will occur at the notice to proceed (NTP) meeting.

10. Refer to specification section 01-57-19, paragraph 1.5,C,1. Minimize noise using every action possible. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer Representative.

11. The VA requires a daily fire permit for all pipe welding work, and appropriate OSHA certification.

12. This is not referable, however, the General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees comply to all VA regulations in accordance to the specifications and project drawings.

13. Discussion regarding this topic will occur at the notice to proced (NTP) meeting.

14. Refer to specification section 01-35-26, paragraph 1.4,B,4,f, “Training”. “OSHA 10-hour training is required for all workers on site and the OSHA 30-hour training is required for Trade Competent Persons (CPs).”

15. Discussion regarding this topic will occur at the notice to proceed (NTP) meeting.

16. Refer to specification section 01-35-26 and follow as prescribed.

17. No response

RFI 8 Question The finish schedule does not agree with a lot of what is shown on the finish floor plans.

Please advise which is correct.

a. In the Finish Plan Legend shown on floor finish plans it showsWSF-1 only but on the finish schedule it shows WSF-2 and WSF-3. What are the colors forWSF-2/3?

b. On the floor finish plans the transition tag TS-4 is a welded seam. This can only be accomplished with sheet vinyl to sheet vinyl. In many areas it shows TS-4 welded seams at LVT to LVT. According to flooring subcontractors this cannot be done. Please advise.

RFI 8 Answer 1a. Refer to revised sheets I-101, I-102, I-103 and I-400 for revisions and clarifications to finish flooring.

1b. Refer to revised sheets I-101, I-102 and I-103 for revised transition details.