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36C24419B0034, Amendment 0001 Questions and answers

36C24419B0034, Amendment 0001 Questions and answers

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 07-29-2019 642-14-116 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia

PA

19104 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia

PA

19104 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24419B0034 07-01-2019

X X X

3:00 PM, 8/7/2019

The purpose to this amendment is to answer received questions , extend the bid opening date and make nome minor corrections.

1. The bid opening is extended to 8/7/2019 at 3 PM local time.

2. The provision at FAR 53.228-1 paragraph (c) on page 11 is chaned to read:

"The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price not or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

3. Contractor Work Hours on page 7 are changed to read 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM

4. The answers to questions received are listed on page 2.

1. Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

The government does not pay a direct sales tax.

2. Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

Government issued badging is not required. Contractor shall provide their own badges to identify personnel.

3. Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

It is anticipated parking will be available. Details will be discussed at the preconstruction conference.

4. Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

The government does not have this software available at this site.

5. During construction in an area where the ceilings or fire suppression system will be disrupted, will NFPA 241 apply? Will the government require additional security measures beyond NFPA code such as fire watch, temporary fire alarms, adjustments to sprinkler heads, etc.

No

6. Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with? What is the name and contact information of the person or persons that will need to be coordinated with for security and fire alarm and suppression systems work and/or disruptions?

Yes. That information will be discussed at the preconstruction conference.

7. Has the work area been checked for asbestos?

Main floors have been checked.

8. What is the Governments’ policy if asbestos products are encountered during construction?

See FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions

9. Does the Government currently have a 3rd party testing service for those items requiring testing or is the contractor free to locate and hire applicable testing firms?

Yes

10. Who is responsible for the utility locations?

Facilities Management Services, Plumbing shop.

11. Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs effecting such materials? Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin.

No price escalation will be considered.

12. Describe all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control?

ICRA requirements are in the specifications.

13. What is the level of infectious disease control rating for this site?

See specifications

14. During the walk-thru it was stated that the VA would provide replacement ceiling tiles if any were damaged during the work, is this correct?

Verbal guarantees are not valid. See the clause at FAR 52.236-9.

15. Can the location of some of the work go into the stairways?

No

16. What are the working hours for this project, is it all to be performed during regular business hours?

No. Work hours have been clarified in this amendment.

17. Is there any phasing for this project?

Yes. Contractor is required to submit phasing plan.

18. Does this project require a dedicated SSHO and QCM or can these positions be dual hatted with other positions?

Can be dual hatted.

19. The monochloramine equipment. This is a sole source vendor, Do you want to carry the purchase of this equipment to avoid our mark-up?

Bids must conform with the specifications. Nonconforming bids are considered nonresponsive. See FAR 14.301.

20. The ATC controls is a sole source vendor, see question above.

Bids must conform with the specifications. Nonconforming bids are considered nonresponsive. See FAR 14.301.

21. The tank removal in the penthouse. It is far more economical if you use a demo contractor than my pipe fitters. We would safe off the water lines for removal by others.

Bids must conform with the specifications. Nonconforming bids are considered nonresponsive. See FAR 14.301.

22. What are your thoughts to the phasing of the project and the number of shutdowns required?

Successful contractor shall submit phasing plan for approval

23. The front end of the specifications call for the installation during normal business hours. We will price the project this way unless you tell us otherwise.

This amendment clarifies the work hours.

End of Document