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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

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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

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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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) 528A8-20-805 Department of Veterans Affairs Terry Fraser Contracting Specialist Network Contracting Office 2 20 Madison Ave. Ext.

Albany

NY

12203 Department of Veterans Affairs Terry Fraser Contracting Specialist Network Contracting Office 2 20 Madison Ave. Ext.

Albany

NY

12203 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24223B0010 02-14-2023

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The purpose of this amendment is to; Provide the questions and answers to RFIs and also provide Site Visit Sign in Sheet. See continuing pages.

RFI, and bid due dates remains unchanged.

Edward Kostolansky Contracting Officer Stratton VA building 5 Demo RFI's RFI 1. On sheet CD101, keynote 16 (remove and save fence pillar to be reinstalled later, along with section of fence), I understand the intent for the pillar and corresponding fence removal is to facilitate the cutting depicted. Is it within the capabilities of the contractor to temporarily widen the driveway in this location to facilitate the entry and exit of larger construction vehicles ie dump trucks, etc, with the understanding that restoration will obviously be our responsibility?

Yes, contractors can remove the pillar and widen the access drive at any time in the project. In addition to the conditions noted in the RFI, contractors should determine if the City of Albany has any requirements for temporary access curb cuts versus the final curb cut.

RFI 2. Can demolished masonry, concrete, and/or asphalt be crushed onsite and used as RCA?

Yes, as long as the crushed material meets the stated requirements for the intended use. Dust may be a concern for on-site crushing equipment, so some assurances will need to be made to control fugitive dust.

RFI 3. Can the deadline for submitting bids be extended 2 weeks to facilitate incorporation of information received from the site walk and RFI/question responses into our bids? At this time deadline for bids cannot be extended.

RFI 4. For bonding purposes, can the work be broken up into phases (i.e., abatement, demolition, site restoration including the electrical, backfilling, storm sewer system, paving, etc.) such that each phase can be bonded separately? No. per FAR Part 28, the Prime Contractor provides the Payment Bond and the Performance Bond.

RFI 5. On drawing CD102, for the underground electrical utility extending from light pole 81 (LP-81) to be removed (Note 6), where does the electrical line terminate? It shows an end to the line west of the gazebo.

The exact end of this line is unknown. There was a parking lot light there that was removed when the water meter/backflow preventer building was removed several years ago. The building was removed when the VA installed a new campus water loop.

RFI 6. On drawing CD102, for the underground electrical utility extending from the southwest corner of Building 5 to be removed (Note 12), where does the electrical line terminate?

It is likely that the line terminates where shown. This was the power feed to the water meter/backflow preventer building that was removed several years ago.

RFI 7. For underground electrical utilities to be removed, If the cable can be removed from underground electrical conduits, can only the cable be pulled, and the conduit remain in place? Or is it expected that the existing asphalt would require saw cutting, removal, and restoration to remove the conduit and the cable?

As noted on the bid documents, the intent is to remove the conduit as well as cable. The reason is that it is expected that this space will be re-developed and all existing utilities that can be removed, will be. How the conduit is removed is up to the successful bidder, but the expectation is that it will involve the steps noted in the question. This is why the limits of trench excavation are shown as they are on sheet CD103.

RFI 8. Will the Contractor have the entire (existing) Building 5 parking lot and surrounding spaces for a laydown area?

The contractor has the area within the fence line shown on CD102 and CD103 for whatever use is needed.

RFI 9. Is temporary power available for a Construction Trailer in the direct area next to Building 5?

Power may or may not be available for a construction office trailer during asbestos abatement. After the power to the building is turned off, the panel feed can probably be used for a trailer. Any cost associated with the feed and ultimate removal of it will be borne by the contractor. A shop drawing will be needed for this connection.

RFI 10. Can the prime contractor’s Site Superintendent fulfill the role of all Quality Control and Site Safety requirements, so long as they fulfill the outlined requirements for all such positions? Yes.

RFI 11. Please confirm that the Site Superintendent must be dedicated to only this project.

The VA is not aware of a requirement for a dedicated site superintendent. However, the other requirements for a site superintendent still apply. Most notably, they must be on site and available whenever project work is being done. The VA will determine if the proposed Site Superintendent is capable of managing multiple site projects based on the duties assigned and the complexity of the projects.

RFI 12. Please provide a geotechnical report for the scope of work areas.

No geotechnical evaluation was done. The contractor is free to have one done at their expense.

RFI 13. Note 2 on Detail 6/CD201 refers to making repairs to existing sewer piping to remain at no cost to the Government; however, these potential repairs are not quantified. Should contractors include an allowance in their bids (If so, provide the desired allowance), or does the VA have a scope of work for this so it can be included in contractor bids as is apparently desired from this note?

The note refers to damage done by the contractor to the clay tile sewer. This cannot be quantified by the VA so no Scope of Work has been included. How or if an allowance is made is at the discretion of the bidder.

RFI 14. Will this project be Sales Tax Exempt? No. Contractors must be aware of tax laws specific to the state they are working in.

See attached document: Scan Bldg 5 Sign in_2023_02_08_14_33_37_947.