36C24220B0015-122.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. 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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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

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

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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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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)

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36C242

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

36C242

Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24220B0015

02-24-2020

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Amendment 1 Demolish Building 3 630A4-17-610

This amendment is to respond to RFI's attached.

Sharon Pierce Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

AE 3/18/20 RESPONSE TO VA Brooklyn Demolish Building 3 – RFI’s.

1) There will be lot of noise and dust during the demolition and site work. Please advise what are the work hours for the entire project REFER TO GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATION.

2) Drawing GJ-100 is for ICRA assessment. Please advise what are the specific ICRA requirements as this is an exterior work project. COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON DRAWING GJ-100.

3) Solicitation page 14 of 76 para 12 states Install 7-foot construction fence around the entire site.

Whereas drawing GC-001 states 8’ – 0” ht. Please advise which is correct. Also is this a temporary fence or permanent fence. A CONSTRUCTIOIN FENCE IS TEMPORARY. COMPLY

WITH DRAWING GC-001.

4) Drawing HA-101 note # 9 states that facility has extensive mold contamination of the walls and floors. Please confirm that this will be considered and dispose off as regular construction waste.

COMPLY WITH DRAWING HA-101; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, CONSTRUCTION WASTE

MANAGEMENT, DEMOLITION AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS.

5) Drawing HA-101 note # 3 inside the table states 2,000 cubic feet of surrounding masonry/wood.

Please confirm if this quantity is correctly listed for the 28 windows or contractor can disregard it and can consider caulking of 28 windows for asbestos abatement. COMPLY WITH DRAWING

HA-101; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT,

DEMOLITION AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS.

6) Spec section 02 21 00 states to hire professional licensed land surveyor to perform lay out proposed improvements and perform a post-construction survey. Please confirm surveyor is required for this project. COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATION.

7) Spec section 01 45 29 states material testing and inspection services to be provided by a testing lab retained by VA. Please confirm this is correct and contractor is not responsible for any test and inspections. COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATION. VERIFY WITH COR.

8) Spec sec 01 35 26 para 1.7 states requirements of SSHO. Please confirm contractor’s site supervisor can simultaneously perform the duties of SSHO. Para 1.9B states requirements of CSP to conduct a monthly site safety inspection. Please confirm this required and a separate individual must be hired by contractor. COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATION.

9) Spec sec 01 91 00 states for general commissioning requirements. As there is no new work of mechanical, electrical or plumbing then please confirm this spec is not applicable for this project. COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATION AND UTILITY DRAWINGS.

10) Please confirm that the existing soil below and around the building no.3 is not contaminated.

REVIEW AND COMPLY WITH DRAWING HA-101 AND RELATED SPECIFICATION(S).

11) Deduct Alternate # 2 states Delete requirement for completion of demolition/deconstruction on weekends between Friday evening and Sunday evening. All demolition/deconstruction shall be completed Monday through Friday during normal working hours. --- This means for base bid work of demolition/deconstruction (except all site work) contractor is allowed to work only between Friday evening and Sunday evening, is our understanding correct? Please clarify. COMPLY WITH

THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION AS IT READS.

12) There are few big trees around/next to the existing building no.3, please advise if any of these trees are to be removed by the contractor, if yes then how many trees? COMPLY WITH

DRAWING CD-107 AND DEMOLITION SPECIFICATION.

13) Drawing AD-101 note states ‘upon removal of all bldg. components, all excavations shall be filled, compacted, graded and seeded’. --- Please advice what is the height of the existing basement floor/crawl space where contractor will have to fill the space with fill material. Also please advise what fill material shall be used to fill the spaces and basement floor. COMPLY

WITH EARTHWORK SPECIFICATION FOR FILL MATERIAL. CRAWL SPACE IS

INAACCESSIBLE. FOR BID SUBMISSION, PRESUME CRAWL SPACE GRADE AND TOP

OF FOOTINGS ARE FOUR (4) FEET BELOW FINISHED GRADE AT BUILDING

PERIMETER. VERIFY WITH COR.

14) The base bid indicates Demolition work to be performed Weeks from Friday Evening to Sunday Evening. Please confirm loading and hauling of debris and removals can be performed during the week and normal hours. Loading and hauling of debris can be done during normal hours, as the contractor will have close proximity to facility exit gate.

15) Confirm construction of the new parking lot can be done during normal hours in the base bid. New parking lot can be done during normal hours

16) Confirm the existing roof construction is a concrete slab.

Item 3. As specified on Drawing AD-101, roof deck is reinforced concrete.

17) Is there paint or plaster on the existing concrete walls or slabs? Is there waterproofing on the concrete foundation walls? If so, recycling plants may reject the concrete to be recycled and it may need to be disposed of as general debris at a landfill.

Item 4. Wall finishes and coverings are shown on Drawing AD-101 plans and schedule.

If an item is not shown a plan or schedule, it is not in the existing construction or a hidden condition.