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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 06-05-2025 528A8-24-850 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany

NY

12208-3410 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Activity 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany

NY

12208-3410 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24225B0025

X X X The purpose of this amendment is to update the SOW with A Lot & roads referencing off hours and phasing.

Add answered RFI questions. Attach Wage Determination, and Site Visit sign in sheet.

All other terms & conditions remain unchanged.

Solicitation Resurface Roadways & Patient Parking Lot Project, Albany VAMC Project Number: 528A8-24-850 Solicitation Number: 36C24225B0025 Project Name: Resurface roads and Patient Parking Lot Subject: RFI Questions & Answers

1. Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum? Yes

2. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? Yes

3. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? N/A

4. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC? Yes

5. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? N/A

6. Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? Yes

7. Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal? Yes The Price will be a Firm Fixed Price.

8. Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county. The file included with the solicitation will not open and indicates it is possibly corrupted. Will be added to wage determination to addendum.

9. Please confirm if the current prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project with no escalation? That is correct.

10. Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines. Bid on SOW and documents provided.

11. Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends? There are no shutdowns of utilities.

12. Could you confirm the intent to complete this work during normal work hours? Intent is to do as much of the work as possible during the week. The patient drop off circle will need to be done off hours/weekend

13. Please confirm if we will be allowed to keep a locked storage container or conex box within the grounds. YES

14. To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date. This project is on a time constraint, it may not be possible to extend the bid date.

15. Will contractors be required to install extension collars on manholes and catch basins? No. Contractor is to pave to existing elevations.

Statement of Work 528A8-24-850 Resurface Roads and Patient Parking Lot Albany Stratton VA Medical Center

A. Introduction – Stratton VAMC’s mission is to provide world class healthcare for veterans in the capital region and upstate New York.

B. Background /Objective –The Stratton VA Medical Center (VAMC), Albany NY is currently seeking a contract to resurface our main roadways and patient parking lot.

At this time our roads and patient parking lot pavement is in disrepair and presents numerous safety hazards for patients and visitors. The process for a full replacement is years away. This resurfacing will provide a drastic safety improvement in the short term while we await a larger paving project within the next 4-5 years.

C. Place of Performance – Stratton VAMC Albany NY.

D. Period of Performance – Work may be performed during normal business hours with the written permission of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as long as there are no disruptions to medical center patient care, access or operations or impacts to the quality of work. Where disruptions or impacts are anticipated, the work must be performed off hours, which is defined as after 4PM on weekdays, weekends and Federal Holidays. Work performed off hours will be considered base contract work.

Work to start within 1 week after the Notice to Proceed is issued and shall be substantially completed within 180 calendar days.

E. Scope of Work – Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, supplies and labor to resurface existing asphalt pavement on Elks Memorial Drive, Veterans Way, Parking Lot A (Patient Parking), Front Circle, and the Ambulance Circle (Emergency entrance) as shown on the accompanying drawings. There is no C&A requirement that applies, and a security accreditation package is not required.

1. Prepare approximately 98,000 square feet of roadway and parking lot for asphalt resurfacing. This includes milling the top of pavement down 2” and removing the spoils from VA property.

2. A portion of Veterans Way near the hospital’s D wing, right branch, requires a full-depth restoration. See drawings for area and details of construction.

3. Apply tack coat to the cleaned surface and between asphalt layers. Tack coat shall completely cover the surface to be paved and be without corn rows, holidays or skips. Do not apply top course without COR approval of the tack coat.

4. Install 2” of NYSDOT approved Type 6 top course hot mix asphalt to the 98,000 square feet of roadway and parking lot previously prepared for resurfacing.

5. Paint and restripe all previously existing roadway and parking lot stripes to include parking spaces, crosswalks, stop lines and turning lane.

6. Seal pavement cracks on the portion of Veterans Way between the hospital’s main entrance and New Scotland Avenue as shown on the accompanying drawings.

7. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to maintain safe traffic conditions and pedestrian safety at all times. There shall be flaggers on either side of construction equipment at all times while working on Veterans Way and Elks Memorial Drive.

8. Project shall minimize effects on hospital operations. Patient parking lot shall be done on weekends and in multiple phases. Roadways shall maintain vehicle access at all times. Milled asphalt shall be paved same day.

F. Drawings, and Other Attachments – The above scope of work is a generalization of the project requirements. See the accompanying drawings and specifications for additional information and full project requirements.

G. Special Instructions - None.

H. Non-Compliance- The Contracting Officer or his/her designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the Contractor or his/her representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforesaid. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all and any part of the work and hold the Contractor in default.

I. Other Related Services (Not Included in the Scope of Work) Any services not expressly stated in this statement of work are not authorized. Services such as inspection, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) required maintenance, or other maintenance and repair vital to the continued functioning of the systems may be added only after written modification from the contracting officer, unless they are inclusive to the requested services. No other person, including the COR or any other VA personnel are authorized to request additional work be performed by the contractor. Any additional services performed that are not authorized by the contracting officer will be considered inclusive.

AREA TO BY RESURFACED

ROADWAY MARKING (Example)

SECTION 09 06 00-SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

VAMC: Stratton VAMC Location: Albany NY Project no. and Name: Resurface Roadways and Patient Parking Lot Submission Date: 6/24/24

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section contains a coordinated system in which requirements for materials specified in other sections shown are identified by abbreviated material names and finish codes in the room finish schedule or shown for other locations.

1.2 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturer’s trade names and numbers used herein are only to identify colors, finishes, textures and patterns. Products of other manufacturer’s equivalent to colors, finishes, textures and patterns of manufacturers listed that meet requirements of technical specifications will be acceptable upon approval in writing by contracting officer for finish requirements.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

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SECTION 32 17 23

PAVEMENT MARKINGS

GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Paint on pavement surfaces, in form of traffic lanes, parking bays, areas restricted to handicapped persons, crosswalks, and other detail pavement markings.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Paint VOC Limits: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

B. Paint Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

1. TTP1952F - Paint, Traffic and Airfield Marking, Waterborne.

C. Master Painters Institute (MPI):

1. No. 97 - Traffic Marking Paint, Latex.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Application instructions.

B. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.

C. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Installer with project experience list.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Regularly installs specified products.

2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

1.6 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight conditioned facility.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:

1. Product Temperature: Minimum 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) for minimum 48 hours before installation.

a. Surface to be painted and ambient temperature: Minimum 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) and maximum 35 degrees C (95 degrees F).

B. Field Measurements: Verify field conditions affecting traffic marking installation.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.24621, "Warranty of Construction."

PRODUCTS

1.10 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. Design paint complying with specified performance:

1. Application: Fed. Spec. TTP1952.

1.11 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Provide each product from one manufacturer and from one production run.

1. Low PollutantEmitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the following products:

a. Paints and coatings.

1.12 PAINT APPLICATOR

A. Apply marking paint with approved mechanical equipment. Provide equipment with constant agitation of paint and travel at controlled speeds. Synchronize one or more paint "guns" to automatically begin and cut off paint flow in case of skip lines. Equipment to have manual control to apply continuous lines of varying length and marking widths as indicated on Drawings. Provide pneumatic spray guns for hand application of paint in areas where mobile paint applicator cannot be used. // Use separate piece of equipment when equipment does not have glass bead dispenser. Adjust and synchronize equipment with paint applicator to distribute reflective beads on paint lines uniformly within ten seconds without any waste. //

1.13 PAINT

A. Paint: MPI No. 97. For obliterating existing markings comply with Fed. Spec. TTP1952. Provide minimum 18 L (5 gallons) containers.

EXECUTION

1.14 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

C. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.

1. Remove dust, dirt, and other granular surface deposits by sweeping, blowing with compressed air, rinsing with water, or combination of these methods.

2. As an option, comply with Fed. Spec. TTP1952 for removal of existing paint markings on asphalt pavement. Apply black paint in as many coats as necessary to completely obliterate existing markings.

3. Scrub affected areas with several applications of trisodium phosphate solution or other approved detergent or degreaser, and rinse thoroughly after each application, Where oil or grease are present on old pavements to be marked, .

4. Clean and dry surface before pavement marking. Do not begin any marking until Contracting Officer's Representative inspected surface and gives permission to proceed.

1.15 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions and approved submittal drawings.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

1.16 PAINT APPLICATION

A. Apply uniformly painted pavement marking of required colors, length, and width with true, sharp edges and ends on properly cured, prepared, and dried surfaces.

B. Comply with details as indicated on drawings and established control points.

C. Apply paint at wet film thickness of 0.4 mm (0.015 inch). Apply paint in one coat. When directed by Contracting Officer's Representative, apply additional coats at markings showing light spots. Comply with paint manufacturer's maximum drying time requirements to prevent undue softening of asphalt, and pickup, displacement, or discoloration by tires of traffic.

D. When deficiency in marking drying occurs, discontinue paint operations until cause of slow drying is determined and corrected.

E. Remove and replace marking applied less than minimum material rates, deviates from true alignment, exceeds stipulated length and width tolerances, or shows light spots, smears, or other deficiencies or irregularities.

1.17 DETAIL PAVEMENT MARKING APPLICATION

A. Apply Detail Pavement Markings, exclusive of actual traffic lane marking as follows:

1. At exit and entrance islands and turnouts.

2. On curbs.

3. At crosswalks.

4. At parking bays.

5. Other locations as indicated on drawings.

B. Install detail pavement markings of colors, widths and lengths, and design pattern at locations indicated on drawings.

1.18 TOLERANCES

A. Length and Width of Lines: Plus or minus 75 mm (3 inches) and plus or minus 3 mm (1/8 inch), respectively, in case of skip markings.

B. Length of intervals exceeding line length tolerance are not acceptable.

1.19 CLEANING

A. Remove excess paint before paint sets.

1.20 PROTECTION

A. Protect pavement markings from traffic and construction operations.

1. Protect newly painted markings from vehicular traffic until paint is dry and track free.

2. Place warning signs at beginning of wet line, and at points well in advance of marking equipment for alerting approaching traffic from both directions.

3. Place small flags or other similarly effective small objects near freshly applied markings at frequent intervals to reduce crossing by traffic.

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SECTION 32 12 16

ASPHALT PAVING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This work shall cover the composition, mixing, construction upon the prepared subgrade, and the protection of hot asphalt concrete pavement. The hot asphalt concrete pavement shall consist of an aggregate or asphalt base course and asphalt surface course constructed in conformity with the lines, grades, thickness, and cross sections as shown. Each course shall be constructed to the depth, section, or elevation required by the drawings and shall be rolled, finished, and approved before the placement of the next course.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Pavement Markings: Section 32 17 23, PAVEMENT MARKINGS.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

E. Provide MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for all chemicals used on ground.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Asphaltic base and asphalt concrete materials shall conform to the requirements of the following and other appropriate sections of the latest version of the State Highway Material Specifications, including amendments, addenda and errata. Where the term "Engineer" or "Commission" is referenced in the State Highway Specifications, it shall mean the VA Resident Engineer or VA Contracting Officer.

2.2 AGGREGATES

plus 50/60 penetration liquid asphalt at 5 percent to 6-1/2 percent of the combined dry aggregates.

2.3 ASPHALTS

2.4 SEALER

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

The Asphalt Concrete Paving equipment, weather limitations, jobmix formula, mixing, construction methods, compaction, finishing, tolerance, and protection shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate sections of the State Highway Specifications for the type of material specified.

3.2 MIXING ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS

3.3 BASE COURSES

3.4 PLACEMENT OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING

3.5 PROTECTION

Protect the asphaltic concrete paved areas from traffic until the sealer is set and cured and does not pick up under foot or wheeled traffic.

3.6 FINAL CLEAN-UP

Remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from the work area.

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See attached document: WD.

See attached document: Site Visit Sign In Sheet Resurface Parking Lot.

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