36C24218Q9867-0002000.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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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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Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany

NY

12208-3410 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Activity 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany

NY

12208-3410 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24218Q9867 08-21-2018

X x x ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

September 12, 2018 at 12 pm EST x The purpose of this amendment to solicitation 36C24218Q9867is to make notice of Requests for clarification that were posed by an interested contractor . The questions and responses from the customer are on the following pages.

The solicitation period is also extended until September 12,2018 at 12pm EST.

Anthony Murray Contracting Officer

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Questions and answers :

1. Section 2. Perimeter Protection, Exterior & Interior:

1a. Interior: The scope of work states “The contractor shall install and maintain exterior ant bait stations during the ant season”… This is not a standard industry protocol. Are you open to suggestions on alternative control methods for this section?

A: Yes we are – we get pavement ants in fall and spring, especially if there is a lot of rain

1b. Exterior: This sections states: “The use of relatively non-toxic baits will be used in patient rooms”.

Could you please clarify "Relatively" as this word is subject to interpretation?

A: Omit the word Relatively. We do not want anything toxic to be used in patient rooms and if we had no choice, we would have to re-locate the patient for eradication as this would be a safety issue

1. Section 6. Drain Program:

This section states: Contractor shall provide two (2) cases per month of BIOSYS, Cleaning Agent. Manufacturer: Biological Systems, Inc.

1a. Would our company be able to substitute this product or equal or better quality?

A: Yes – as long as it has the same capabilities and does not have a strong odor

2a. Who will be performing the application?

1. Section 7. Bed Bug Program:

This section states: “Contractor shall inspect the Medical Center for Bed Bugs, and if warranted, will provide an integrated “Bed Bug service that includes the use of bed bug monitors, baits, and/or the use of liquid extermination”.

3a. This requires the use baits for bed bug control and these do not exist at this time.

A: We are aware there are no baits for bed bugs. When Albany VA has a bed bug issue, we need the contractor to respond in a short amount of time to assess the issue and the area/rooms and steam/freeze/apply what is needed to eradicate the bed bugs.

1. Will there be any considerations or credit given for being Quality Pro, green pro certifications?

A: No additional consideration will be given with the evaluation; however, the VA does endeavor to be as green as possible.