36C24423R0062 0002.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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

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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

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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.)

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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) 460-15-201 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24423R0062 06-20-2023

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

THE PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT 0002 IS HEREBY ISSUED TO POST THE REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION (RFIs) AND TO EXTEND THE PROPOSAL

DUE DATE TO JUNE 26,

AT 3:00PM.

THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) DUE DATE HAS CHANGED TO JUNE 26,

AT 3:00PM

LOCAL TIME.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.

PLEASE RETURN A SIGNED COPY OF THIS AMENDMENT WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.

MAUREEN JACKSON

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Amendment 0002 36C24423R0062

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Q. Request for clarification regarding the specification requirements associated with Specification Sections:

Section 33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 2.2 Steel Pipe and Fittings Section 33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 2.3 Pre Engineered, Factory Fabricated, Direct Buried, DDT Systems.

A. Follow the basis of design.

2. Q. What is the REQUIRED preinsulated pipe (steel outer conduit) coating type to be? We see references to ZINC and DUAL LAYER FUSION BOND EPOXY, in the spec’s, for use on the steel outer conduit. The basis of design brochure, (MULTI-THERM 750 Supreme), indicates 8 – 12 Mil EPOXY GOLD (Not Fusion Bond Epoxy) as the standard offering. Is 8 – 12 Mil Epoxy Gold acceptable?

A. Correct.

3. Q. The specifications say that the basis of design is Perma Pipe MULTI-THERM 750 Supreme. The published MULTI-THERM 750 Supreme brochure (attached) demonstrates that the coated steel conduit is insulated with polyurethane foam Insulation and sealed with an FRP Jacket.

A. Correct.

4. Q. Does the VA require the steel (outer) conduit to be insulated? (per attached brochure) Or just the service pipe?

A. Service pipe and casing get insulated.

5. Q. If (outer) conduit insulation is required, are FRP jackets the only acceptable jacket or are HDPE jackets allowed? These materials have different performance characteristics. There is a significant cost difference, FRP being more expensive.

A. Yes, FRP Jackets. Reference 2.3 M.

6. Q. Is Cathodic Protection required on MULTI-THERM 750 Supreme piping?

A. No, follow manufactures recommendation.

7. Q. According to the Mfg. This product is designed for use without C.P.

A. Section 2.2 Ns 2.3 Are for Reference. Follow the basis of design.

8. Q. Resumes are noted to be included under Technical Volume, sub-section A and sub-Section B, should they be included twice or is this a typing error?

A. Once is sufficient.

9. Q. DO RESUMES COUNT TOWARDS THE 25 PAGES?

A. Yes.

10. Q. Print C 103 Civil note indicates that the contractor cannot have more than 50 lineal feet of trench open when work ceases at the end of the day. Is this realistic considering the pipe must have 100% radiograph, pressure test, insulation and trench cover installed prior to backfilling? Additionally, the direct buried piping system requires witnessing by the pipe supplier/VA? Is this requirement correct?

A. Yes. These 2 Steam Supply Routes Cross Our Access Roadway.

11. Q. If this requirement is not correct is there a location where spoils can be stored and then reintroduced to the trench when the work mis complete?

A. Spoils can be stored onsite IAW DNREC requirements.

12. Q. The POP of 270 days is insufficient considering there are requirements to keep the steam service active. Additionally, the VA requires that no work be performed on days when the outdoor temperature is below 50*F in some areas of the campus. Has the VA allowed for sufficient time to complete the project considering its complexity?

A. Yes. South Loop is completely new until the final run from manhole to Building 1 And 13. All materials should be onsite and shop fabricated.

13. Q. There are areas of the project that will be difficult to keep steam service to the campus. As an example the manhole outside of the boiler plant s to double in size and go back in the same location. Would the VA consider an alternative approach for delivering steam while the required work is being completed?

A. VA would entertain a thoroughly designed option to keep steam on throughout.

14. Q. Would the VA consider temporary steam bridges to supply the buildings on campus? These could be installed and supply service to the buildings with a minimal shutdown time and allow for pipe to be properly installed, properly radiographed, properly pressure tested and properly insulated before being backfilled. Would the VA consider this solution acceptable?

A. Yes. Roadways need to remain open.

15. Q. Would the government consider waiving the sequencing requirements if there is no service interruption on the campus?

A. VA would entertain a thoroughly designed option to keep steam on throughout.

16. Q. The contractor is concerned that the speed at which the VA is requesting the work be completed in a 48 hour period, could result in a situation where we are creating an unsafe condition for the person’s performing the work. Would the VA consider the alternate approach above if it is safer?

A. VA would entertain a thoroughly designed option to keep steam on throughout.

*REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DUE DATE HAS CHANGED TO JUNE 26, 2023 AT 3:00PM LOCAL TIME*

NOTE

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS MAY BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF OFFERS.