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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

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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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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

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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) 08-24-2020 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

36C24220Q0804 08-24-2020

X X X

This amendment answers the following contractor questions found on the attached document.

All other terms and conditions remaint he same.

Michael Spivack Contracting Officer This amendment answers the following vendor questions:

1. Can the street sweepers use their standard methods of Street Sweeping or MUST it be a Vacuum method which is not the best method Sir?

A. Contractors can either use vacuum type or regenerative air type street sweepers

2. How much Calcium is to be provided to the Lyons VA throughout the Winter? Does Lyons anticipate 8-10 Tons of Calcium as well?

A. Lyons has its own supply of calcium chloride and salt that the contractor can use. The vendor does not need to provide either of these items.

3. In Pricing Eval Worksheet, CLIN 3016 still shows 448 hours, every other Option Year shows 1256 hours- Is this correct?

A. 448hrs for CLIN 3016 is incorrect, it should be 1256hrs as stated in the other contract periods for this service.

4. Does the government require a comprehensive list of ALL contracts currently in process or a representative list of contracts that displays proficiency?

A. The VA is requesting 4-5 references from contracts that are relevant to the services requested under this task order.

5. If proposed snow equipment & Tree does not require a class B license do we need to included licenses of individuals driving?

A. The VA is requesting that the contractor provide Class B licenses for operators of vehicles that require Class B licenses to operate. If the operator does not require a Class B license to operate the vehicle they are assigned to, then a Class B license is not required to be included with the quote.

6. What needs to be included in the price for line items 0003 and 0004 (scheduled tree maintenance services at both locations)?

A. As amendment 0001 states that the spring cleanup in B.3.1.2.4 B) and B.3.2.2.4 B) will be invoiced using the unscheduled branch removal CLIN, CLIN 0003 and 0004 (for all option periods) shall be only for the spring pruning services found in B.3.1.2.4 A) and B.3.2.2.4 A).

Please note that amendment 0003 was deleted before it was published, so there is no requirement to provide a signed amendment 0003 with your quote.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.