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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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

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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

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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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) 528A5-17-530 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga

NY

14227 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga

NY

14227 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24220B0031 07-23-2020

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**See continuation pages for amendment details**

Please note: Contractor is required to acknowledge all amendments at time of bid opening. Acknowledgement can be made on page 2 of the SF 1449 document or by including a signed SF 30 for each amendment.

Edward Kostolansky Contracting Officer

BACKFLOW PREVENTION

Project #528A5-17-530

The purpose of this amendment is to answer RFI questions from the site visits.

Canandaigua – Back Flow Preventers Project RFI Questions

1) It this a tax-exempt project?

Answer: Yes

2) If tax-exempt, will the government be providing a tax-exempt certificate to the Prime Contractor for use by subcontractors and vendors?

Answer: No

3) Will the VA provide a spot for the Prime Contractor employee(s) to set up an office or should contractors include monies for a temp office, utilities, etc.? We ask this because we know the VA has very little spare real estate.

Answer: Contractor should include monies for a temp office.

4) Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects or should they be dedicated full-time to this project and this project only?

Answer: No, IAW Spec Section 01 45 00, para 3.1: The project superintendent maintains a physical presence at the site at all times and is responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

5) Can the Superintendent fulfil multiple roles?

Answer: Superintendent may fulfill multiple roles as long as the duties as superintendent are fully satisfied.

6) If so, can they also fulfil the Quality Control Manager role?

Answer: Yes, IAW Spec Section 01 45 00, para 3.4 B: The CQC System Manger is assigned as CQC System Manager but has duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control.

7) What about the SSHO role?

Answer: Yes, IAW Spec Section 01 35 26, para 1.7 C: These Competent Persons can have collateral duties as the subcontractor’s superintendent and/or work crew lead persons as well as fill more than one specialized CP role (i.e. Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations).

8) It appears the Superintendent is the only full-time onsite employee of the Prime Contractors management staff. Please confirm this is correct.

Answer: that is correct based on answers above for the Super, CQC, and SSHO.

9) Will the VA allow use of Edge Guard ICRA panels in lieu of the hard wall panels shown in the drawings?

Answer: Class II ICRA’s are anticipated for all locations. Fire resistant Poly barriers are acceptable.

10) Does the VA anticipate this project will require off hours work?

Answer: Off-tour work is not anticipated, although If the contractors means and method impact the veterans and employees, off-tour work may be required per general requirement “O” in the SOW.

11) If so, what trades or scopes will be required to perform off hours work?

Answer: Refer to RFI 10 response.

All Contractors providing a sealed bid must acknowledge amendments on the SF 1449.