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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 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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Contractor

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 630-22-3-7901-0079 630-23-106 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

36C24222B0050 06-15-2022

X x x

July 15, 2022 @ 10:00 via MS Teams x Kitchen Room Service Site Preparation, Project Number 630-23-106 - at the NY Harbor Healthcare Syst. - Manhattan Campus 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010

The purpose of this modification is to provide responses to Request for Information and questions. RFIs and Questions responses are hereby included. Please refer to Continuation sheet for detailed information on Equipment Purchased Cutsheet, VA ICRA/ILSM Policy and requirement for Hot Work Permit.

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Request for Information (RFIs) Responses

1. Please provide the level of responsibility that the GC will need to employ in coordinating with the kitchen equipment vendor.

R. Equipment supplier and installer will layout equipment location on 3FL Kitchen hood area. GC will coordinate with installer route, path, clearance for equipment for their conduits, pipes, outlets, safety devices, drains and all related work. Following VA and NFPA requirements.

2. Will the GC have to coordinate and schedule the equipment deliveries, storage, and installation with the Kitchen equipment vendor as part of their contract obligations?

R. During equipment installation (by Other) GC must be on site to ensure all required work meet equipment specifications.

3. There is what seems to be an attachment within the specifications on page 32, but we cannot open it. Please provide a copy of this attachment if it genuinely is an attachment.

R. Latest equipment cutsheets attached. Please see attachments for more information.

4. Will the VA be providing a hygienist for the abatement work, or is the GC to hire a third-party hygienist?

R. GC will provide third party inspector.

5. The specifications refer to the hazardous abatement work needing to be accomplished under this contract, but there is no other information. Are there any drawings, reports, or as-builts that can be provided to offer more information?

R. Provide line item for Allowance for potential work. Monitor/sampling and abatement work.

6. Will the VA provide parking spaces since the work will be performed during off-hours?

R. Drop-Off parking only be allowed.

7. Is there an identified laydown area for the GC’s dumpster?

R. Loading Dock Island area may be used for that purpose. However, only mini containers up to 3/4 CY will be allowed.

8. Is the identified area for the GC’s QC/Supper/SSHO to work from?

R. Room will be provided in the third (3) Floor.

9. Is there an identified area where the GC can store material?

R. Room will be provided in the third (3) Floor.

10. Can you provide as-builts detailing what will be cored through as required under the contract? Looking for elevation section details that show between the floors of what the GC will be coring through.

R. Drawing provided are for reference ONLY.

11. What level of support is needed from the GC for the ancillary system? Or is this included in the kitchen vendor’s contract?

R. Furnish and Install all utilities required by equipment manufacture

12. Can you provide the scope of work for which the kitchen equipment vendor is responsible since the GC will be coordinating with them?

R. Latest equipment cutsheets attached.

13. Who is the existing building FA vendor? (Reference sheet 2 Note 1 of drawing file) R. AFA Protective System, Inc. Please contact Peter Tabatneck Telephone 212-279-5000 XT 1418

14. Are there any preferred brands of PTAC units and portable AC units that need to be included or is the decision up to the GC?

R. PTAC: Applied Comfort, FCU: Daikin and Portable AC: Daikin or approved equal.

15. Please confirm the work on the new PTAC units will be disconnecting existing piping and reconnecting existing piping to the new PTAC?

R. Removal and disposal of existing units. Furnish and install new units with new assembly apparatuses per manufacture.

16. Please provide the insulation specifications if available R. Please refer to VA Til at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

17. Please provide "Attachment 2" referenced on sheet 5 note 2 of the drawings in reference to the electrical scope of work.

R. Latest equipment cutsheets attached

18. Please provide a copy of the VA requirements referenced on sheet 5 note 7 of the drawings in reference to the electrical scope of work.

R. Please refer to VA Til at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

19. Drawings issued are all schematic drawings, there are no scaled drawings, please issue proper architectural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical drawings showing the correct scope of the work for each trade with key notes.

R. Drawings are provided for reference ONLY.

20. As this kitchen area is active, what are the work hours? Also please advise if any work has to be done on weekends?

R. PLEASE READ THE SCOPE OF WORK. Not in Regular work schedule as listed hours provided in the SOW. Please refer to Scope of Work for detailed information

21. Is any fire suppression work required? If yes, then please provide detailed drawings and specs.

R. Furnish and Install Fire Suppression per NFPA, FDNY, VA Codes Requirement. Refer to VA Til: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

22. Specs indicates Glove bag Asbestos Abatement work, please provide asbestos abatement drawings with scale.

R. Provide line item for Allowance for potential work. Monitor/sampling and abatement work.

23. Are there any new concrete pads required for new equipment? If yes, then please provide detailed drawings. Also please confirm contractor will be allowed to use ready mix concrete bags.

R. Not in the Scope of Work

24. Does plumbing has to be installed above existing ceiling system? Please clarify the scope in detail.

R. Plumbing and Electrical rough in from underneath.

25. Drawing no. 2 of 8, note no.8 states contractor to provide commissioning report. Please clarify in detail which trades commissioning should be involved, also does contractor have to hire third party commissioning agent?

R. Each trade will certify and stamp their work. GC will be responsible to provide to VA with stamped final drawings per trade.

26. Drawing no. 2 of 8, note no.1 states contractor to tie in all new safety devices to building existing FA system. --- Please provide list, count and details of all the new safety devices. No devices shown in the bid documents.

R. GC will furnish and install new fire suppression system for the new range and griddle equipment. Fire Suppression system must be tied the main building Fire Alarm System. GC must follow FDNY and NFPA code.

Included attachments:

Infection Control Risk Assessment for Construction / Renovation Projects

TYPE A: Inspection, non-invasive activity, low noise, no vibration DUST LEVEL Low

GROUP 1: Low office areas, FMS areas, all non-patient care areas.

TYPE B: Small scale, short duration, low-moderate noise, low-moderate vibration DUST LEVEL: Moderate to High

GROUP 2: Medium All other patient care areas i.e. ultrasound, Rehab, Occupational Therapy.

TYPE C: Requires more than one work shift to complete, low-moderate noise, moderate–high vibration DUST LEVEL Moderate to High

GROUP 3: Medium/High ED, Radiology/MRI, , , admissions, food service areas, laboratories.

TYPE D: Major demolition and construction activities Requiring consecutive work shifts, moderate-high noise, moderate-high vibration DUST LEVEL High

GROUP 4: Highest Operating rooms, SPD ICU’s Outpatient areas, oncology anesthesia, post anesthetic recovery all scope areas, Pharmacy, Renal Dialysis

Project Class Determination Matrix

Construction Activity

Risk Level Type “A” Type “B” Type “C” Type “D”

Contractors Actions by Project Class

CLASS

I

1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

2. Immediately replace any ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection.

3. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

4. Emergency Preparedness training/posting/ID card.

CLASS

II

1. Provide active means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

2. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

3. Seal unused doors with duct tap

4. Block off and seal air vents.

5. Wipe surfaces with disinfectant.

6. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

7. Emergency Preparedness training/posting/ID card.

CLASS

III

1. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of the duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers before any work begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work area utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

4. Provide dust mat at entrance and exit of work area.

5. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

6. Wet mop or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area.

7. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering.

8. Emergency Preparedness training/posting/ID card.

CLASS

IV

1. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of the duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers before any work begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work area utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

4. Provide adhesive walk-off mat with Provide dust mat at entrance and exit of work area. In the anteroom at entrance and exit of work area.

5. Seal holes, pipes, conduits and punctures appropriately.

6. Vacuum the entire work area with HEPA vacuums or wet mop with disinfectant at the completion of project.

7. Do not remove barriers from work area until competed project is thoroughly cleaned by housekeeping and inspected by the Infection Control Department Safety Section and Engineering Service.

8. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading dust and debris associated with construction.

9. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

10. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering.

11. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work was performed at the end of the project.

12. Emergency Preparedness training/posting/ID card.

Projects Classification _____________________ Date__________________

Project Planners signature_________________________________________________

Contractor’s signature_____________________________________________________

Onsite construction Supervisor signature _____________________________________

FAX TO INFECTION CONTROL AT 22481 AND SAFETY AT 25613

U.S Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 2 / Station 561 NJ HCS < Public Safety Service / Safety Section (07) >

< INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES ASSESSMENT >

Project # & Title or LSC Deficiency:

Bldg/Floor/Wing/Area:

|_| EO |_|LY – Bldg:

|_| Approved Exits / Means of Egress Passages or Emergency Access Ways Obstructed

|_| Fire Alarm System is OOS more than 4 out of 24 hours or a Sprinkler System is OOS more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period in an occupied building (NOTE: The COR is to Notify the Safety Officer at least 48 HOURS PRIOR to Impairment; see notes from VISN 2 SFPE)

|_| Floor, Ceilings, Smoke Barrier or Vertical Shaft-Way Compromised or Removal of More Than 5% of Ceiling Tiles

|_| ILSM IN EFFECT:

|_| ILSM Not Applicable:

|X| (TJC Life Safety EP-01.02.01) Protecting the Occupants - The hospital has a written INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURE (ILSM) policy MCM-EC-40

|_| Fire Watches Conducted Every 4 HOURS |_| Contractor |_| EO Utility Operator |_| LY VA FD

|_| Doors have a Self-Closer & are Locked & Alarmed |_| 1 Hr. Fire Barrier |_| 2 Hr. Fire Barrier (Stairs / Shafts)

|_| EO Safety Section |_| LY Safety Section

|_| EO Safety Section |_| LY VA FD

|_| EO Safety Section |_| LY VA FD

REV: 01/24/2020 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// See attached document: VAMC_Manhattan___Kitchen_Equipment_CutsheetBook with high light.

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