36C24419B0042-0001000.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 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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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) 00244 08-13-2019 642-14-104 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Philadelphia

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19104 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Philadelphia

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10104 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24419B0042 08-21-2019

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THE PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT 0001 IS HEREBY ISSUED TO RESPOND TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI'S) AND TO POST THE SITE VISIT

SIGN-IN SHEET.

BID DUE DATE IS CHANGED FROM AUGUST 14, 2019 TO AUGUST 21, 2019 AT 2:00PM LOCAL TIME.

THE BID DUE DATE IS CHANGED TO AUGUST 21, 2019 AT 2:00PM LOCAL TIME.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

MAUREEN JACKSON

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Amendment 0001 36C24419B0042

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

QUESTION 1: With reference to specification - 1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS Item A - Where are the referenced areas for storage?

ANSWER: No onsite storage space selected. Storage space on site not guaranteed.

Item B - Where are the areas for storage referenced for a storage shed?

ANSWER: No onsite storage space selected. Storage space on site not guaranteed.

Item D - Where are the areas for storage referenced for storage?

ANSWER: No onsite storage space selected. Storage space on site not guaranteed.

Will there be an area available for an onsite Dumpster?

ANSWER: Availability for onsite dumpster not guaranteed. Norm is “tommy carts” due to space limitations.

QUESTION 2: At the pre-bid access to the roof areas was not made available. Can you send photos of the roof areas surrounding the penthouse where a hoist could be used?

ANSWER: No pictures are available at this time.

QUESTION 3: Can the contractor use the service elevator after hours and on weekends?

ANSWER: Existing service elevators can be utilized during designated SOW working hours.

QUESTION 4: In leu of a 2nd site visit can the VA provide phots of the Pit Area’s?

ANSWER: There will not be another site visit scheduled

QUESTION 5: Does this project meet the criteria for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) or Design-Build (DB) construction Project?

ANSWER: Contractor to complete project set forth per specification and contract drawings as per the Bid Build.

QUESTION 6: As noted, you have confirmed that the NAICS code for solicitation 36C24419b0042 / PROJECT 642-14-104 Elevator Modernization Bldg 1 is 236220- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is 36.5 Million as noted on the front page of SF1442 vs page 16 of 66 which states 238900 at 15 million size standard.

ANSWER: Yes, the correct NAICS Code for this project is 236220- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 36.5 Million.

QUESTION 7: Please confirm all monitoring equipment for the elevator will be placed in the machine room only.

ANSWER: Equipment to be placed as per drawings and specifications.

QUESTION 8: There is a conflict with the drawings and the specification for Hydraulic Elevator P7. Drawing indicate the existing Casing would be retained and spec is stating to provide new. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Hydraulic Elevator to be deducted from project

QUESTION 9: Please confirm it is acceptable to provide a contract change during the drilling process if rock or any obstructions are encountered in the ground. It would be impossible to provide accurate pricing as it is not possible to see what is in the ground.

ANSWER: Hydraulic Elevator to be deducted from project

QUESTION 10: Is it acceptable to provide monthly maintenance in lieu of bi-weekly maintenance? Bi weekly seems excessive as the existing maintenance contract on all elevators in this VA location calls for monthly.

ANSWER: Best practice would be to maintain higher form of maintenance during construction, We recommend maintenance twice a month.

QUESTION 11: Please confirm if all elevators on this project will require interim maintenance so that there are not two different elevator companies working in the same machine room.

ANSWER: Yes, maintenance should be given to the awarded contractor for the duration of construction.

QUESTION 12: Is there a wage determination for the project? If so, please provide.

ANSWER: To be answered by contracting

QUESTION 13: Please confirm if this project is tax exempt.

ANSWER: TAX EXEMPT FORM MAY BE USED

QUESTION 14: Does elevator P7 require an oil cooler?

ANSWER: Hydraulic Elevator to be deducted from project

QUESTION 15: Specifications require spare parts to be provided. Can you provide a list so we can add this cost to our bid?

ANSWER: List to be provided by successful contractor.

QUESTION 16: Specifications 14 21 00-18 2.16 States OH Beams. Are these to be provided on this project?

ANSWER: OH beams are existing, isolation plate are specified to be added.

QUESTION 17: Please confirm the existing entrances are being retained and that there is no painting or cladding required.

ANSWER: Existing elevator entrance doors to remain

QUESTION 18: The specifications are requiring the cab structures and interiors to be replaced, however the drawings are indicating the cab structure will be retained. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Replaced

QUESTION 19: The specifications are requiring the hoistway doors to be replaced, however the drawings are indicating the doors will be retained. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Existing elevator entrance doors to remain

QUESTION 20: The specifications are requiring the guides to be replaced, however the drawings are indicating the guides will be retained. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Replaced

QUESTION 21: Drawing is indicating new hoistway venting. Is this required as it is no longer part of the building code and is not required in the elevator code. If so, please provide quantity, dimensions, type of material used and location.

ANSWER: Venting can be omitted, pending MEP engineer’s confirmation that venting in hoistway’s in not required by code.

QUESTION 22: Drawings are asking for 75 degree beveling of hoistway ledges that are 2” or greater. Please provide quantity, dimensions, type of material used and location. The hoistway shaft was not accessible at the time of walk thru.

ANSWER: T0 be provided by successful contractor.

QUESTION 23: Drawings indicate gratting to be provided over sump pump holes. Please provide quantity, dimensions, type of material used and location. The hoistway shaft was not accessible at the time of walk thru.

ANSWER: Provide allowance for (6) 36” x 36” recessed grating or provide unit cost

QUESTION 24: Are the existing sump pump oil minder sump pumps as required by code or do they require replacement? Please provide quantity, dimensions, type of material used, location and discharge point. The hoistway shaft was not accessible at the time of walk thru.

ANSWER: Provide unit cost or allowance.

QUESTION 25: The drawing files provided are unable to be printed at a scale size. Is it possible to have these drawings loaded in autocad or a format that is legible when printing on a large scale?

ANSWER: No AutCAD to be provided.

QUESTION 26: Please provide details on the new Buffer Pit Ladder Access and platform indicated on the drawings. Please provide spec, dimensions, type of material used and location.

ANSWER: Refer to detail A/1-AS-030 for typical pit ladder detail QUESTION 27: Drawings are conflicting in a couple locations when it comes to window replacement. One section states to provide new and another states to retain. Are there any new windows going in on this project and if so where, how many and what type.

ANSWER: No windows to be replaced.

QUESTION 28: Is it acceptable to reuse the counterweight sling and filler weights?

ANSWER: No need to be Replaced

QUESTION 29: Item A - Where are the referenced areas for storage?

ANSWER: Storage area not guaranteed due to space limitations.

QUESTION 30: Item B - Where are the areas for storage referenced for a storage shed?

ANSWER: Storage area not guaranteed due to space limitations.

QUESTION 31: Item D - Where are the areas for storage referenced for storage?

ANSWER: Storage area not guaranteed due to space limitations.

QUESTION 32: Will there be an area available for an onsite Dumpster?

ANSWER: Dumpster area not guaranteed due to space limitations.

QUESTION 33: With reference to 1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS - A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators.

ANSWER: Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

QUESTION 34: Per 14 24 00.2.12:

Please identify which elevators and which floor numbers shall receive the feature? ANSWER: No card readers “Install card reader / key switch” Please clarify if it’s a car reader or a key switch? ANSWER: No card readers If a car reader, please clarify who is furnishing? ANSWER: No card readers

QUESTION 35: Per 14 24 00.2.26 Counterweights:

Shall the existing counterweight frame be retained or replaced? ANSWER: Replace Shall the existing filler weights be retained or replaced? ANSWER: Replace

QUESTION 36: Per 14 24 00.2.34 Hoistway Entrances:

Please confirm the existing hoistway entrances are to be retained and reused. ANSWER: Existing elevator entrance to remain

QUESTION 37: Per 14 24 00.2.35 Car Frame:

Please confirm the existing Car Frame is to be retained and reused. ANSWER: Replaced

QUESTION 38: Per 14 24 00.2.37 Platform:

Please confirm new platforms are required. ANSWER: Replaced

QUESTION 39: Per 14 24 00.2.38 Car Enclosure:

Please clarify cab replacement as indicated in the specification are required. Not cab refurbishment as referenced on the drawing Key Nots “D2”. ANSWER: Replaced not refurbished

QUESTION 40: Will the VA allow a temporary machine room wall opening approximately 10’-0” wide x floor-to-ceiling-height to facilitate the safe crane removal and delivery of old and new elevator equipment?

ANSWER: Contractor can propose method for approval

QUESTION 41: Per 14 24 00.3.5 Painting and Finishing, Paragraph F Please confirm the existing stainless steel hoistway door panels are to be replaced with new painted door panels. ANSWER: Elevator entrance doors to remain

QUESTION 42: Per 14 24 00.3.8 Inspection and Maintenance Service:

Who is responsible for Interim Maintenance Service? Maintenance of elevators before starting the modernization and after modernization prior to project completion and commencement of twelve (12) month Inspection and Maintenance Service.

ANSWER: Maintenance service should be awarded to successful elevator contractor for the duration of construction.

QUESTION 43: Per 14 24 00.2.17 Hydraulic Casing and Well Hole Please confirm there is an existing well hole and we are not required to drill a new well hole.

ANSWER: Hydraulic elevator to be deducted from project

QUESTION 44: Please confirm our bid is to include the cost to replace the plunger and cylinder, clean out the existing well hole, dispose of any spoils and install a PVC liner if there is adequate space.

ANSWER: Hydraulic elevator to be deducted from project

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Failure to acknowledge amendments may be cause for rejection of offers.