Amendment 0008.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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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.

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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:

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 528A7-20-705 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

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AMENDMENT 8 ACKNOWLEDGE ALL AMENDMENTS ON BID

RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FAR CLAUSE 52.223-99 COVID REQUIREMENTS

BID OPENING EXTENSION

TONY CLEMENTE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Attachment

FAR Deviation Clause

Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

September 30, 2021

PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Subpart 52.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

[52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause -

United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas.

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RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1: There is no indication on the plans that differentiate what WP goes where on the plans. The finish plan just labels all Wall Protection WP. Page AE508 shows typical Wall Protection that appears to have panels and the a 8” Acrovyn Crash Rail. The Finish Schedule calls for an Acrovyn Handrail/Crashrail but the product number does not exist?

Q2: Please clarify which WP goes where?

Q3: Please clarify if the only rail is the one detailed on AE508?

A1: The architect will issue (AE701 and AE702 - rev 1.pdf) revised drawings soon, and the revision will resolve all finish questions in this RFI and other RFIs. The [Acrovyn Handrail/Crashrail … product number] will be corrected with the drawing revision.

A2: On AE701, Basis of Design Finishes Schedule, Wall Protection, add the following to the [Notes] column:

· WP-3 Notes - Use at Corridors PC-E and PC-F

· WP-4 Notes - Use at Corridors PC-A, PC-B, PC-C and PC-D

· WP-5 Notes - Use at Corridors MC-1, MC-2, MC-3, MC-4

A3: See the wall protection details at the top of drawing AE508. Detail 17/AE508 is the only rail detail related to wall protection Q1: What is the specification information for the Access panels?

Q2: What is the specification information for the Reinstallation of the 3 each Patient Lifts on drawing AE221 note 3?

Q3: Could you provide the manufacture of the different types of exterior panels? Will we be require to provide a warrantee for the exterior panel systems areas that are disturbed during construction?

A1: Add the following to drawings AE221.A, AE221.B and AE221.C at Reflected Ceiling Plan Note 13 and other locations where [access panels] are required: Basis of Design for the ceiling mounted access panels is Acudor DW-5040 flush drywall ceiling panel 24” x 24”.

A2: See AE2221.A, AE2221.B and AE2221.C at Reflected Ceiling Plan Note 3, and note the following errors in the contractor question: The patient lifts are furnished by the construction contract so this is NOT a reinstallation. There are more than 3-lifts shown on the plans. Add the following to Note 3: Patient lifts are to be furnished and installed by the contractor. Bariatric lift capacity is 1000 lbs. Non-bariatric is 650 lbs. Basis of Design is Handicare 650 and 1,000 lbs. capacity units. See the following links:

https://www.handicareusa.com/product/c-625-fixed-ceiling-lift/ https://www.handicareusa.com/product/c-1000-bariatric-ceiling-lift/

A3: Add the following information to AD121 note 13 (tagged near grid A-19). This is a suggested temporary 2ND floor exterior wall opening for moving material in and out of the building, and the following are contractor responsibilities if the option is selected:

· At the 2ND floor near grid A-19.7 disassembly of the wall system includes the following:

· Contact the VA to photograph the removal at each layer (for backup information).

· Remove existing Trespa panels.

· Remove existing vertical Trespa aluminum sub-framing members. Select structurally acceptable cut locations.

· Remove existing 2-inch rigid insulation pieces.

· Remove existing horizontal Z-purlins screwed to Cold Formed Metal Framing (CFMF). Select structurally acceptable cut locations.

· Remove existing DensElement sheathing.

· Remove existing Rockwool batt insulation.

· Remove existing CFMF and bridging from 1’-4” Above Finished Floor (AFF) to 8’-0” AFF.

· Store existing exterior wall materials (including screws) for reinstallation.

· Provide a temporary lockable access-opening that protects the building from weather.

· OSHA and other safety regarding this access-opening is 100% contractor responsibility.

· Reassemble wall system when construction access is no longer required including the following:

· Fill the existing interior masonry opening with CFMF 6” x 1 5/8” x 16 gage at 16-inches on center (OC) with bridging 4-foot OC.

· Provide sheathing at each face of interior CFMF.

· Assume existing exterior CFMF removed is damaged and replace with CFMF 6” x 1 5/8” x 16 gage at 16-inches OC with bridging 4-foot OC.

· Reinstall existing Rockwool batt insulation.

· Assume existing DensElement is damaged, and replace with DensElement plus Prosoco sealant at all joints and screws.

· Reinstall existing horizontal Z-purlins screwed to Cold Formed Metal Framing (CFMF).

· Reinstall existing 2-inch rigid insulation pieces.

· Reinstall existing vertical Trespa aluminum sub-framing members.

· Reinstall existing Trespa panels with 3/8-inch joint between panels.

· Contractor is responsible for replacing any damaged or lost exterior wall materials.

· Contractor shall warranty installation for 2-year period.

· Contractor is NOT responsible for any product warranty for existing products that are removed and reinstalled.

Q1: Does all the casework need to be “Herman Miller” as noted on the finish schedule AE-701 or is that truly just basis of design?

Q2: Can you please provide the actual asbestos survey taken.

Q3: Can you provide a specification for the new lockers?

A1: Where “Herman Miller” is noted, that is just the “basis of design.” Note the following additional information regarding casework:

· On AE121.A to AE121.C at Exam Rooms and Procedure Rooms, and AE403 to AE409 enlarged plans and elevations, label all the [sink + casework-cabinet] graphics as [HERMAN MILLER or equivalent]. All of the [sink + casework-cabinet] graphics are construction contract furnished and installed, including plumbing. The [HERMAN MILLER SYSTEM] is the basis of design, and the contractor may submit equivalent contractor designed and detailed [exam room sinks + casework-cabinets] with layout similar to the [HERMAN MILLER SYSTEM] graphic shown on the AE403 to AE409 elevations.

· The following is more detail regarding the [casework-cabinets-counters] furnished and installed by the construction contract, on AE121.A to AE121.C at the following rooms: Staff Lounge Room 2225, Med Store/Prep Room 2242, Pact / CVT Teamlet 4 Room 2239, Pact Teamlet 3 Room 2255, Pact Teamlet 2 Room 2268, Pact Teamlet 1 Room 2284 and other rooms where counters are graphically shown on AE121.A to AE121.C: Basis of Design is Case Systems. Rooms 2225 & 2242 have graphic elevations. Rooms 2239, 2255, 2268 and 2284 have elevations similar to Room 2242 shown on detail 4 on AE405.

A2: See the attached (Asbestos - Lead-based Paint - Regulated Materials - 3-29-2019 report by Skelly and Loy - 92 pages.pdf). The construction contractor is only responsible for asbestos abatement in the work areas for this project. The report contains asbestos for the entire building, so areas where the project does not have work are Not In Contract (NIC).

A3: At plan 5 on AE404 add the following note: Basis of Design for the lockers is Salsbury Industries 12” Wide Double Tier ‘S’ Designer Wood Locker with exterior wood grain veneer selected from manufacture’s standard.

Q1: Reaching out this morning regarding the electrical panel one-line drawings. They show runs going to the “BASEMENT ELEC RM” however I am unable to determine the location of this room relative to the panels on the 2nd floor. I can estimate the vertical length of the run to the basement easily enough however I am uncertain about the lateral runs to the room itself. Am I missing something or is there some more information to be had here?

A1: See additional drawings issued as part of Amendment #0004

Q2: I am also looking for and not finding information necessary for the new lights to match the existing unaffected lights on drawing EL111. Could you assist with this as well please?

A2: See the attached (EL111 - rev 1.pdf), and the lighting was revised to match plan 2 on AE111.

Q1: Floor Plans AE121, 121.a, 121.b, 121.c and Details 8/AE503, 13/AE505

· Throughout the job most columns have enlarged plans on AE504 & AE505. Those drawings show 2 or 3 layers of gypsum board at column locations.

· There are 34 columns along the exterior CMU wall but only 2 of them have enlarged plans. CL G-25 refers you to 8/AE503 which shows 3 layers of GWB while CL A-30 refers you to 13/AE505 which shows 2 layers of GWB Do the exterior columns get wrapped in multiple layers of drywall? If so please issue a JD drawing showing typical details or enlarged plans

Q2: Floor Plan AE121, Ceiling Plans AE221, 221.a, 221.b, 221.c and details 2/AE221.c, 4/AE351

· Note #5 on floor plan AE121 says GWB ceiling with acoustical wrap above Teamlet workstations

· No other drawing or detail clarifies what this is. Details 2/AE221.c & 4/AE351 show blow ups of the areas but do not mention acoustical wrap on the ceilings.

Please clarify if the acoustical wrap is wanted and provide spec

A1: On drawings AE504 and AE505: At [Drawing Title] in title block change [PLAN DETAILS] to [TYPICAL PLAN DETAILS]. Add the following as a note in the bottom right corner of each sheet – [COLUMN PLAN DETAILS ON AE504 AND AE505 ARE TYPICAL, SO USE MOST SIMILAR DETAIL IF SPECIFIC COLUMN IS NOT DRAWN]. Plan detail 13 on AE505 is for all exterior columns, so change grid bubble [30] to [COL], change grid bubble [A] to include all (4) exterior grid lines: [A], [G], [1] and [31].

A2: At drawing AE121 Architectural Floor Plan Key Note #5, detail 4/AE351 and detail 2/AE221.C add the following note: Sound-absorbing panel as specified in Section 09 84 33 are to be attached to the underside of the gypsum board ceilings above the Teamlet work stations. Basis of Design: Acoustical Surfaces, Inc.

The BID opening will be extended to 11/10/2021 Due to COVID-19 concerns and direction from the NYS Governor for social distancing, there will not be a face-to-face public bid opening. In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, send all submission documents via email to Nicholas.winne@va.gov by 10:00 AM (Eastern), Wednesday November 10, 2021.

All Contractors providing an electronic bid submission must still meet all requirements listed under “Bid Submission” in the solicitation. The bid opening and public reading of the bids will be via teleconference. Bidders may call +1 347-566-4838, ,at 10:15AM EST and enter participant code 645 624 061# to join

See attached document: AE701 - rev 1.

See attached document: AE702 - rev 1.

See attached document: EL111 - rev 1.