36C24223B0045 0001.docx

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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 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.

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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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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 528A7-23-105 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Franklin D Roosevelt VA Medical Center 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose

NY

10548-1454 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Franklin D Roosevelt VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose

NY

10548-1454 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24223B0045 10-03-2023

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

11:00am on November 13, 2023 X The purpose for this solicitation amendment #0001 is to:

1. Reply to industry RFI's.

2. Extend solicitation due date FROM November 02, 2023 TO November 13, 2023 @ 11:00am.

All other terms and conditions remains the same.

RFIs

1- Please verify the requirement that the Competent Person(s) must have taken or retaken their OSHA 30 Hour within the past 5 years. We will accept a 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety certificate, with their resume.

2- Is parking available for contractors on-site? There will be a Construction Materials Laydown and Dumpster space allowed for the contractor, see the Laydown and Roof Access Options PowerPoint attached (one option or the other, not both). There will not be any additional parking spaces allowed for the contractor(s).

3- Is there a lay-down area designated for this project? There will be a Construction Materials Laydown and Dumpster space allowed for the contractor, see the Laydown and Roof Access Options PowerPoint attached (one option or the other, not both). There will not be any additional parking spaces allowed for the contractor(s).

4- Is there a designated area where we can stage a dumpster near this roof at the Main Entrance?

There will be a Construction Materials Laydown and Dumpster space allowed for the contractor, see the Laydown and Roof Access Options PowerPoint attached (one option or the other, not both). There will not be any additional parking spaces allowed for the contractor(s).

5- Will we have access to the Main Entrance circle to stage dumpsters, equipment, etc.? The circle must remain operational for the Veterans Administration, DAV and other organizational vehicles, the contractor must maintain safe construction operations concurrently during regular business hours.

6- Will we be allowed to close of sections of the Front Entrance circle to allow for removing material from the roof, staging material on the roof, etc.?

a. If so, please confirm if this can be done during regular business hours or if there will be time restrictions to do this.

The circle must remain operational for the Veterans Administration, DAV and other organizational vehicles; the contractor must maintain safe construction operations concurrently during regular business hours.

7- Front page of the drawings indicate “intent is for construction in the summer of 2023”. Since summer has passed, is the intent for spring of 2024? Yes, the work will commence in spring 2024.

a. It was observed during the walk-thru there is an existing roof leak near the expansion joint where the concrete roof deck meets the metal decking roof. This area is currently under construction with new finish materials being installed. If this roof work isn’t to be done until the spring, is there any requirement to try and locate this leak & repair before the winter? If so, please clarify requirements. Yes, this area should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent damage to new construction.

b. If work isn’t going to be performed until the spring of 2024, will the government compensate for any material cost changes between now and then? No. Bidders are required to bid accordingly.

8- Due to volatile material price fluctuations and unpredictability of the market, will the government agree to pay for Stored Materials on this project to avoid price increases post bid? Documentation of material invoice/packing slips, photo, and insurance backup information for each relevant charge would be provided.

a. If material prices increase post award, will the government pay for those increases provided proof of increase is provided? No. Bidders are required to bid accordingly.

b. Can the Economic Price Adjustment FARR clause be added to this contract due to continued fluctuations in material prices? No.

c. Will the government agree to material increase cost adjustment requests (change orders) for suppliers for products subject to long submittal review periods, long lead times and/or general post-bid issues & delays? No. Bidders are required to bid accordingly.

9- Is all lightning protection to be new or are we to re-use existing? New, not re-used.

10- Is new flashing to be Blue or Silver/Grey to match new front entrance canopy? Match the existing color on each section.

11- Is all roof demolition debris going to need to come thru the facility/elevator, or will we have access to the oversize parking are to hoist materials onto and off? See the Laydown and Roof Access Options PowerPoint attached (one option or the other, not both).

See attached document: Roof 43 - Options.