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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 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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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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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) None 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

36C24221Q0133 11-05-2020

X X X

November 12, 2020 at 5:00PM EST X The purpose of this amendment is to:

1-Answers interested vendors questions (See Continuation page).

2-Extend the offer due date to November 12, 2020 at 5:00PM EST.

Safa Shleiwet Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

1. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, if similar services have been performed in the past, or if this is a new requirement.

This is a new requirement- This was previous in a larger service contract award to EASTCO. The contract number is VA243-16-F-2260, this is now unbundled to a separate service contract. similar services

1. If this is a follow-on requirement, could you please provide the previous contract or task order number? This is not a follow-on contract.

1. who is the current incumbent? This is a new requirement- This was previous in a larger service contract award to EASTCO. The contract number is VA243-16-F-2260, this is now unbundled to a separate service contract.

1. On the Recycling Rebate Worksheet, CLIN R0001 is described as Cardboard/comingled paper while CLIN R1001 is described as Cardboard/comingled paper and plastic. CLINs R0003, R1003, R2003 already mentions plastic. Is this a misprint? Please clarify the requirement for the recycling/rebate worksheet.

CLIN R1001 and R2001 read as Cardboard/comingled paper and plastic. This is a misprint. R1001 and R2001 should read as Cardboard/comingled paper.

1. Price Worksheet B.3 CLIN 0002 instructs us to Pick up (2) 35 Cubic Yard Compactor Switch Container (Solid Waste). 3 x each compactor or 3x total for the week? Please clarify total number of pickups that will be required per week. There are two 35 cubic yard compactors.

Each compactor will be switched three times per week for a total of 6 pickups per week.

1. Please clarify On page 9 under section - Approximate Numbers of Containers: 6 YD Roll-Off Open Top Container. Is the VA looking for a rear-load?

In regards to the 6 YD open top container there is no prefer as long as it is an open top container.

1. Would the VA please clarify the below section in the SOW:

Page 9 Section 11.

11. SCRAP METAL/PALLETS

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform scrap metal and pallet recycling at James J. Peters VAMC. VA EMS personnel shall call the COR as needed for delivery of various size scrap metal containers including 10 cubic yard, 20 cubic yard, 30 cubic yard and/or 40 cubic yards. The contractor shall deliver and drop the container in an area designated by VA EMS personnel during normal business hours, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Once called, the contractor will deliver the scrap metal container within 24 hours upon the telephone request (excluding weekends and holidays). Container requests may be issued for any combination of containers. Once the container is full or ready for pick up, VA EMS personnel shall notify COR via telephone. VA EMS personnel shall neatly stack all pallets in accordance with the contractor’s specific guidance. The contractor shall pick up the materials and provide the COR a receipt. Contractor shall enter the scrap metal and pallets into the recycling log and be included in the rebates.

Page 9 Section 11 should read: VA EMS personnel will place scrap metal and wood pallets into the designated 30 yard open top containers. The contractor shall deliver and drop the container in an area designated by VA EMS personnel during normal business hours, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Once called, the contractor will deliver the scrap metal container within 24 hours upon the telephone request (excluding weekends and holidays). Once the container is full or ready for pick up, VA EMS Supervisor shall notify Contractor via telephone. The contractor shall pick up the materials and provide the EMS Supervisor a receipt. Contractor shall enter the scrap metal and pallets into the recycling log and be included in the rebates.