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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

BY

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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CHECK

ONE

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) 00001 03-05-2018 528A6-16-604 00242 Network Contracting Office 2 Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath

NY

14810 00242 Same as Block 6

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24218B0203 02-08-2018

X X X

See page 2 for a description of questions and answers

MARK D. SIMONSON

Contracting Officer

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Please find below some pre bid RFI for the above noted project.

1. Please provide soil investigation information / Boring logs so that we can evaluate our excavation risks.

Response: No soil investigation/borings were completed specifically for this project. Attached bore data from 1936.

2. Can we dig a couple of test holes?

Response: Per specification section 01 00 00 (General Requirements) 1.11, “Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make explorations of their own at site.” Application should include, but not be limited to, proposed location and depth of test pits. Application should also include site restoration and materials, safety plan, and safety training for people completing the test pits.

3. Will the campus have backup / loop water and gas service during the gas and water main line relocation.

Response: The Bath VA water system is looped, but the natural gas system is not looped. The potential effect on the campus facilities will depend on the location of the impact. As such, all shut downs shall be requested and coordinate with VA as required in the contract documents.

4. How will VA locate underground utilities that are not located by the “Dig Safe” system.

Response: As indicated by the Contract Documents, the contractor is required to obtain the services of an underground utility locator to mark the location of all utilities. Please refer to Special Note #4 on drawing GI-002 and specification Section 31 20 00 (Earthwork).

5. A locating service can be helpful but cannot guarantee that unknown utilities will be found. Will the VA issue change orders to compensate for repairs.

Response: The documents require the contractor to locate existing underground utilities and mark them. General note #15 on drawing GI-002 states that any underground utilities damaged by Contractor shall be fixed without additional cost to the owner. Specification section 01 00 00 has the following requirements.

1.9.B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.10.C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

6. Who will be enforcing the SWPPP.

Patriot response: The SWPPP is required by the NYSDEC SPDES General Stormwater Permit. The enforcement agency for the SPDES General Stormwater Permit is NYSDEC. Per specification section 01 00 00 (General Requirements) 1.9.D, the Contractor has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. Please review specification section 01 57 19 (Temporary Environmental Controls) 1.5.J. and the GS series drawings for information on Contractor’s responsibility. Please note that each of the contractors and subcontractors shall provide and identify at least one person (trained contractor) from their company that will be responsible for implementation of the SWPPP. Also the Contractor shall provide a qualified inspector to complete the site assessments/inspections required for the project as outlined in the SWPPP and SPDES General Permit requirements.

See attached document: S06 - B-76 995 PLAN 35 1936.