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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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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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.

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:

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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) none 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24421R0028 07-26-2021

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See page 2 for answers to questions and additional information.

MICHAEL F. WHITE

Contract Officer michael.white9@va.gov

1. Paragraph 2.5 (Page 19 of the RFP) states we are to submit "an original only" of Volume II to the CO at Wilkes-Barre VAMC; however, Page 20 of the RFP shows that we are also required to submit Volume II to the Wilmington VAMC. Can you please confirm that we ONLY need to submit an original of Volume II to the Wilkes-Barre VAMC?

CHANGE FROM:

2.5 Volume II: Price, Section 3

Volume II: Volume II shall be submitted as an original only, and shall be placed in a separate envelope, included in the proposal package to the Contracting Officer located at Wilke-barre VAMC. The sample project price proposal (volume II) will be used as part of the overall MATOC evaluation determination.

CHANGE TO:

2.5 Volume II: Price, Section 3 Volume II: Volume II may be submitted by e-mail to the Contracting Officer (CO) located at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC and to the Contracting Officer (CO) located at the Wilmington VAMC. The sample project price proposal (volume II) will be used as part of the overall MATOC evaluation determination. If E-mailed, the files must not exceed five (5) Megabytes (MB). The email subject line must contain PROPOSAL 36C24421R0028 Wilkes-Barre MATOC. The subject line must also contain what is attached to the email. For example, PROPOSAL 36C24421R0028 Wilkes-Barre MATOC – Volume II Price, Section 3. More than one e-mail may be needed. It is the responsibility of all offerors to verify their entire proposal has been received no later than the date and time proposals are due. See e-mail addresses below:

Scot.plank@va.gov

AND

Michael.white9@va.gov

In addition:

2.4 Volume I: Technical, Sections 1 – 2

Volume I: Sections 1-2 shall be submitted with one (1) original hard copy and one (1) compact disk (CD) to the Contracting Officer located at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC and one (1) compact disk (CD) to the Contracting Officer (CO) located at the Wilmington VAMC. See addresses below. Must be typed using 11- point Times New Roman font. Packages that are handwritten will not be evaluated. Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor or subfactor) and format may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information.

2.4 Volume I: Technical, Sections 1 – 2

Volume I: Sections 1-2 may be submitted by e-mail to the Contracting Officer (CO) located at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC and to the Contracting Officer (CO) located at the Wilmington VAMC. Must be typed using 11- point Times New Roman font. Packages that are handwritten will not be evaluated. Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor or subfactor) and format may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information. If E-mailed, the files must not exceed five (5) Megabytes (MB). The email subject line must contain PROPOSAL 36C24421R0028 Wilkes-Barre MATOC. The subject line must also contain what is attached to the email. For example, PROPOSAL 36C24421R0028 Wilkes-Barre MATOC – Volume I, Technical Section 1, Volume I Technical Section 2. More than one e-mail may be needed. It is the responsibility of all offerors to verify their entire proposal has been received no later than the date and time proposals are due. See e-mail addresses below:

Scot.plank@va.gov

AND

Michael.white9@va.gov

2. Given the ongoing pandemic, would the VA consider accepting emailed submissions of Volume I and Volume II?

See answer to question 1 above.

Firms choosing to mail their proposal will use the following address to mail One (1) Original, Two (2) Copies, and One (1) CD of the proposal to the Contracting Officer (CO) located at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC only. Proposal will be clearly marked PROPOSAL 36C24421R0028 Wilkes-Barre MATOC. It is the responsibility of all offerors to verify their entire proposal has been received no later than the date and time proposals are due.

Department of Veteran Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Attention: Scot Plank Wilkes-Barre VAMC Acquisitions (049E) 1111 East End Blvd.

Wilkes-Barre PA 18711

Do not mail proposals to the Contracting Officer (CO) located at the Wilmington VAMC.

3. Exhibit A, Paragraph 1C states, "See Exhibit E for what can/cannot be included; however, Exhibit E is the Sample Transmittal Letter and Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire. Can you please very?

1. CAPABILITY AND EXPERIENCE:

1C. Explain in detail how you will perform the minimum percentage required (15% GC) with your own resources. (See Exhibit D for what can/cannot be included.) Note: An offeror who has the capability to perform both as a General contractor and self-perform a major element of construction, for example, prefabricated concrete, may be afforded additional consideration in the evaluation. You should address your general self-performance capability here as well as demonstrate it in the calculations on the Exhibit E.

1. CAPABILITY AND EXPERIENCE:

1C. Explain in detail how you will perform the minimum percentage required (15% GC) with your own resources. (See Exhibit D for what can/cannot be included.) Note: An offeror who has the capability to perform both as a General contractor and self-perform a major element of construction, for example, prefabricated concrete, may be afforded additional consideration in the evaluation. You should address your general self-performance capability here as well as demonstrate it in the calculations on the Exhibit D.

4. Exhibit A, Paragraph 2F states, "Provide list of major subcontractors and their trades that you intend to use on these projects. (These also should have been listed on Exhibit A Part 2 and there must be an Exhibit B in the proposal for the named subcontractors or they will not be considered.)". Can you please clarify that this should say Exhibit B Part 2 and that there must be an Exhibit C in the proposal?

2F - Provide list of major subcontractors and their trades that you intend to use on these projects. (These also should have been listed on Exhibit A Part 2 and there must be an Exhibit B in the proposal for the named subcontractors or they will not be considered.)

2F - Provide list of major subcontractors and their trades that you intend to use on these projects. (These also should have been listed on Exhibit B Part 2 and there must be an Exhibit B in the proposal for the named subcontractors or they will not be considered.)

5. Exhibit A, Paragraph 4A. states that a full Quality Control Plan IS required with our proposal; however, typically, we do not provide a full QC Plan until later. Can you please confirm that we do NOT need to submit a full QC Plan with our proposal?

See attached REVISION 1 EXHIBIT A

6. Exhibit C, questions A through D are typically requested of the Prime Contractor rather than each subcontractor. Additionally, it will be extremely time-consuming and difficult to obtain such detailed information for each proposed subcontractor. Can you please confirm that Exhibit C, questions A through D need to be completed by the Prime Contractor ONLY?

See attached REVISION 1 EXHIBIT C

7. Can you please provide pictures from the site visit?

Pictures may not be available.

8. Is a bid guarantee required for the Sample Project?

No.

REVISION 1 EXHIBIT A – Technical Proposal Data Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the evaluation information located in the solicitation as they complete their Exhibit A.

Each question should be covered in sufficient detail, to clearly address all required information. Answer questions in the order presented. You are NOT limited to the space provided (However, there is an overall technical proposal page limit). Use as much space as necessary to provide answers. It is advisable to state the question then give the answer. This will aid in the evaluation.

In the event you reference another document or part of the proposal, you must be clear as to where the information can be found to answer the particular question(s). Such statements as see Company profile or see Safety Plan are not acceptable. You must indicate on what page of the proposal the answer can be found in the referenced document. Failure to do so may make your proposal non-compliant.

The Project Management data is obtained for the purpose of evaluating technical capability in performance of future task order projects. The offeror is required to provide required information to show experience and capability to manage multiple disciplined projects.

1 CAPABILITY AND EXPERIENCE:

1A. Describe your experience and capability in managing construction projects for the dollar level, and disciplines needed to accomplish this project. (Why are you a good candidate for receiving an award?)

1B. This contract requires short notice site visits/proposal meetings, normally within 2 calendar days, but can be as short as 2 hours (120 minutes). How will you ensure compliance with these requirements?

2. ORGANIZATION AND SPECIFIC PERSONNEL:

2A. Provide as an attachment an Organizational Chart listing company personnel and their roles. Provide names, duties and levels of responsibility of key personnel to include the Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager and Infection Control Manager. Indicate to whom the Quality Control, Safety and Infection Control Managers report. (Lines of authority) (Refer to “Attachments to your Exhibit A” #1 below.)

2B. Provide a list of the in-house trades that you employ. Provide the number (not names) of these employees and if they are full-time, part-time etc.

3. SCHEDULING METHODOLOGY & CONSTRUCTION APPROACH:

Adequate scheduling processes are necessary to ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to the end of the project.

3A. Discuss your tentative schedule, including a timeline for major features of work. In addition, please identify the person responsible for ensuring the schedule is met (ex. Project manager). (Refer to “Attachments to your Exhibit A” #2 below.)

4. QUALITY CONTROL:

(In addition to the information required in this question, information on personnel, duties, responsibilities and lines of authority provided in response to questions 2 and 3 will be used in the evaluation of Quality Control.)

4A. Discuss how quality issues will be dealt with on this construction project. (Refer to “Attachments to your Exhibit A” #3 below).

4B. Provide the names of testing laboratories to be used and the procedures for test data reporting 4C. Discuss your procedures for contract closeout.

5. SAFETY

5A: Discuss your Safety Program in general, and provide as a minimum, details on training, documentation, and your plan to ensure adherence to OSHA Standards (Refer to “Attachments to your Exhibit A” #4 below).

5B: Discuss the steps you took to promote safety during construction during the past five (5) years.

5C: Provide a certification that the offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years. If the number exceeds the criteria listed, explain why?

5D: Offerors shall submit their current EMR rating. EMR rating should be less than or equal to 1.0. If the number exceeds the criteria listed, explain why?

Attachments to your Exhibit A:

1. Organization Chart with brief relevant details of individual experiences/qualifications

2. Tentative Schedule

3. Quality Control Plan Synopsis

4. Safety Plan Synopsis

REVISION 1 EXHIBIT C – Subcontractor Information and Consent Form

Each major subcontractor and/or Teaming Partner must also complete an Exhibit C, “Subcontractor Information and Consent Form” to be considered. Offerors shall have major subcontractors identify on the Exhibit B two references, owners (if they were the Prime) or other Prime contractors they have worked for. References for subcontractors from the proposing offeror are not acceptable. See Exhibit “B” format for information to be provided. Written references for subcontractors may be included and are encouraged; however, subcontractors do not need to send out past performance questionnaires. Subcontractor and/or Teaming Partner Consent for the Release of Past Performance Information to the Prime Contractor and Reference Information: Past performance information concerning subcontractors and teaming partners cannot be disclosed to a private party without the subcontractor’s or teaming partner’s consent. Because a prime contractor is a private party, the Government will need that consent before disclosing subcontractor/teaming partner past and present performance information to the prime during exchanges. To assist the Government in assessing your past performance relevancy we request that the following consent form be completed by the major subcontractors/teaming partners identified in your proposal. The completed consent forms shall be submitted to the offering contractor for submission with the past performance volume.

(Name of Firm) is currently planning on participating as a (subcontractor and or a teaming partner) with (prime contractor or name of entity providing proposal) in responding to the Request for Proposal Number 36C24421R0028.

We understand that the Government is placing increased emphasis on past performance in order to obtain best value in source selections. In order to facilitate the performance confidence assessment process, we are signing this consent form to allow you to discuss our past and present performance information with the prime contractor during the source selection process.

(Signature) (Title of Individual with authority to sign for and legally bind the company Address:

City/State/Zip Code: Date:

Reference List (required):

1. Contract No. And Title

Describe your role (Prime/Sub) and work Performed

Reference POC Name Phone Fax

Email address:

2. Contract No. And Title

Describe your role (Prime/Sub) and work Performed

Reference POC Name Phone Fax

Email address:

3. Contract No. And Title

Describe your role (Prime/Sub) and work Performed

Reference POC Name_ Phone Fax

Email address:

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