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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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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 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) 02-05-2021 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

36C24221Q0298 02-05-2021

X x The purpose of this amendment is to answer any and all questions provided by interested vendors for this requirment.

Please see additional page for all questions and answers.

Clifford S. Harrison Contracting Officer Lyons Questions and Answers

NJ VAMC RFI #1

1. Please provide instruction on what is required for “flush” on this project.

0. Flush vs. jet flush water or jet the down spouts to insure there are no clogs LYONS

1. Is video scoping required for inspections? NO LYONS

1. To what extent should be figured on cleaning of leaders? From top to bottom LYONS

1. Will there be a site visit? NO

1. Is there a campus map available? Only shows the buildings not the gutters

1.

5. States on page 8 “see additional attachment for buildings” The Statement of Work is only 2 pages please follow Statement of Work.

5. What buildings are included for each VA?

Buildings1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, 13, 15, 16, 53, 54, 57, 143, 135, and all flat roofs ,drains on all buildings, Housekeeping Quarters Buildings 19, 25 and 26. at Lyons

1. Is there a budget/stock price to use for gutter repair? No

6. NTE, leave blank, common number for everyone? No

1. Do all buildings have lift access? LYONS yes

7. How are courtyards at Lyons accessed? Tunnel doors with very large access

1. How are lower roofs of high rise building accessed?

8. Via windows, etc? This question does not pertain to Lyons there are no high-rise buildings.

1. What sort of badging is required or provided? VA contractor badge is required

9. Are temporary day badges the only form of badge provided? Temp Badges will be provided

9. Where is badging office? Building 10 for application then building 9 for police at Lyons

1. Confirm 2 rounds per location per year

10. Spring & fall? LYONS yes twice a year

10. Why 9 month period of performance, recommend 12 Yes should be 12 months at Lyons

1. Is billing semi-annual Yes at Lyons

1. What is the ordering process for repairs to gutters? Any and all order will be provided to the C.O.R’s for approval then the service will implement a increase.

1. Is there water access & where? Able to fill tanks here at Lyons

13. Provide own water? You will be able to fill tanks at Lyons

1. Unrelated scope on page 41, note b. Is something else supposed to be there?

1. Why is interstate power washing listed in the QASP document? vender was added accidently

1. Should the roof areas around drains be cleaned as well to avoid blockages? Lyons yes

1. Where do inspections of drains and downspouts end? Ground level Lyons

17. At surface, interior of building, at grade? Ground level Lyons

1. Confirm due date on 2/5? RFP states 1/19 in places. Extend to February 09, 2021 12PM Noon EST

1. Extension request. Extend to February 09, 2021 12PM Noon EST

For East Orange.

1. RFI dealing with provide instruction on what is required for “flush” on this project.

20. Flush vs. jet East Orange is only dealing with a single story complex. Flushing should suffice, the main debri being falling leaves from trees around the complex.

Is video scoping required for inspections? No

1. To what extent should be figured on cleaning of leaders? NTE 15’ per leader

1. Will there be a site visit? NO

1. Is there a campus map available? Y

23. States on page 8 “see additional attachment for buildings”

23. What buildings are included for each VA? 15-18 complex

1. Is there a budget/stock price to use for gutter repair?

24. NTE, leave blank, common number for everyone? I would leave blank, since we are going with unscheduled maint.

1. Do all buildings have lift access? no

25. How are courtyards at Lyons accessed? N/A

1. How are lower roofs of high rise building accessed? N/A

26. Via windows, etc? N/A

1. What sort of badging is required or provided? COR will input contractor’s personnel into the PIV system for Flash badge, which is required to be renewed annually. One badge is good for both campuses. Positive ID will be required to obtain badge.

27. Are temporary day badges the only form of badge provided? No

27. Where is badging office? Onsite Building 1 for East Orange

1. Confirm 2 rounds per location per year

28. Spring & fall? Yes.

28. Why 9 month period of performance, recommend 12 ? should be 12.

1. Is billing semi-annual Yes

1. What is the ordering process for repairs to gutters Provide quote to be approved on unscheduled repairs.

1. Is there water access & where? There is some outdoor access to water spickets. Distances may require use of independent water tank that can be filled from VA source.

31. Provide own water? No

1. Unrelated scope on page 41, note b. Is something else supposed to be there? The Statement of Work is only 2 pages please follow the Statement of Work.

1. Why is interstate power washing listed in the QASP document Not sure, but possibly because they hold the contract for grounds and snow removal.

1. Should the roof areas around drains be cleaned as well to avoid blockages? Yes

1. Where do inspections of drains and downspouts end? Top of gutter to bottom of leader

35. At surface, interior of building, at grade? Grade

1. Confirm due date on 2/5? RFP states 1/19 in places Extend to February 09, 2021 12PM Noon EST

1. Extension request Extend to February 09, 2021 12PM Noon EST