Amendment 0014.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.)

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(SEE ITEM 11)

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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) 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

36C24221B0053 11-04-2021

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AMENDMENT 14 ACKNOWLEDGE ALL AMENDMENTS ON FINAL BID

REVISED DRAWINGS AND SPECS

RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NICHOLAS WINNE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

RFI ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS

Q1: At Exam rooms are [wall mounted computer stations] and [Otoscopes] part of the construction contract?

A1: The [future VA wall mounted computer stations] and [future VA Otoscopes] are NOT part of the construction contract. See revised drawings AE403 to AE409 (AE403 - Rev 1.pdf) to (AE409 - Rev 1.pdf).

Q1a: If yes, where are they called out on the drawings?

A1a: The [future VA wall mounted computer stations] and [future VA Otoscopes] are NOT part of the construction contract.

Q1b: If yes, where are they called out in the specifications? If yes, Send a PDF cut sheet for the basis of design.

A1b: The [future VA wall mounted computer stations] and [future VA Otoscopes] are NOT part of the construction contract. The [future VA wall mounted computer stations] and [future VA Otoscopes] are considered future VA furnished and installed [furniture] or [equipment] and have not even been selected yet.

Q2: Where do the drawings call out blocking for wall mounted equipment?

A2: The wood blocking for wall mounted equipment is called for by drawing A-001 Architectural General Note D. See revised drawings AE403 to AE409 (AE403 - Rev 1.pdf) to (AE409 - Rev 1.pdf), and the construction contractor shall furnish and install blocking for wall mounted equipment including the following: Wood blocking for [future VA wall mounted computer stations], Wood blocking for [future VA Otoscopes], and Wood blocking for other future VA wall mounted equipment. Architectural wall elevations give general locations of some wall mounted equipment that require wood blocking. The construction contractor shall ask the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for exact final wood blocking dimensions for wall mounted equipment before insulation and wall board are installed.

Q3: The drawings are confusing and not consistent with respect to the [wall mounted computer stations], so please clarify.

A3: See revised drawings AE403 to AE409 (AE403 - Rev 1.pdf) to (AE409 - Rev 1.pdf). The [future VA wall mounted computer stations] and [future VA Otoscopes] are considered future VA furnished and installed [furniture] or [equipment] and have not even been selected yet.

Q4: On AE121.A to AE121.C at Exam Rooms and Procedure Rooms, and AE403 to AE409 enlarged plans and elevations, clarify the [sink + casework-cabinet] graphics sometimes labeled as [HERMAN MILLER MORA SYSTEM]. Verify that the [sink + casework-cabinet] shown are construction contractor furnished and installed.

A4: See revised drawings AE403 to AE409 (AE403 - Rev 1.pdf) to (AE409 - Rev 1.pdf). All of the [sink + casework-cabinets] shown shall be furnished and installed by the construction contractor. Plumbing shall also be furnished and installed by the construction contractor. 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. At elevation 8 and 9 on AE409 and other sink-elevations that currently show storage under the sinks: Note that storage under sinks is NOT allowed by the Syracuse-Rome VA for infection control reasons. Contractor shall detail a fixed front panel for the sink cabinet (removable for plumbing access) to prevent using the area under the sink for storage purposes.

Q5: Give 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.

A5: 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: Rooms 2225 (10/AE404) & 2242 (1/AE405) have graphic elevations. For rooms 2239, 2255, 2268 and 2284 see elevation 4 on AE404 for [casework-cabinets-counter] at all Teamlet Areas. Cabinets are specified in Section 12 32 00 MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK. Basis of Design is Case Systems. Paragraph 2.1.D states manufacturers meeting or exceeding quality and performance of basis of design Manufacturers may submit for review. Elevation 13/AE404 provides dimensioned wall and base cabinet configurations for Teamlet Areas. Cabinet sizes are set in manufactured modules. These statements apply to the Staff Lounge casework, as well. The design intent is to provide the bidding contractors with the level of quality and performance requirements for the manufactured wood casework. If we had specific millwork cabinetry in Division 6, we would be detailing each cabinet.

See attached document: 08 36 16 Sliding Door and Frames - Rev 1.

See attached document: AE601 - Rev 2.

See attached document: E-501 - Rev 1.

See attached document: E-604 - Rev 2.

See attached document: EY121A - Rev 1.

See attached document: EP121B - Rev 2.

See attached document: EY121C - Rev 1.

See attached document: EY111 - Rev 1.

See attached document: E-605 - Rev 1.