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Wilmington VAMC Tuckpointing Project No. 460-20-004. Solicitation: 36C24426B0018 Amendment No. 005

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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:

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10-27-2026

460-20-004 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Wilmington VAMC 1601 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington DE 19805

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 vanessa.chmielewski@va.gov

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24426B0018 09-15-2026

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 11-05-2026 10:00 EST

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Change the bid opening to Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

2. All bids will be due electronically by 10:00 AM EST 11/5/2026 to vanessa.chmielewski@va.gov

3. Posting responses to RFIs received, see attached.

4. Amending Construction Scope of work for Tuckpointing (460-20-004) to remove second bullet under #3 on page seven.

Please see attached amended document.

5. Amending solicitation to add FAR clause 52.228-1, see attached.

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds-

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

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Contractor Questions and VA responses.

1. Note C: Is it just the quantity indicated or is the whole hatched area shown?

VA Response: The bid quantity is all the joints in the specified square footage, or a specific linear footage. The hatched area may be bigger than a SF quantity listed. Submit unit prices for LF of repointing. Photograph and notify COR where conditions are found to vary from those shown on the bid documents and track additional quantity of repointing.

2. Is the GC responsible for supplying 220 at all the buildings for the swing stages?

VA Response Required: 208V 3 phase 100 Amp service is available for contractor use on the West side of the 8th Floor roof.

3. Is it correct to assume all new stones to be cast stone (notes R & S) VA Response: The base bid is for replacement stone is to match the type of stone removed. Some units are cast stone and others are natural. It is recommended the contractor verify during a pre-bid site visit, information regarding material dimensions, types, finishes, textures, colors, profiles, etc. See 01 00 00, Section.1.2.

Several vendors offer cast stone products designed to match natural stone products used in the era when these buildings were constructed. After award, the contractor may submit an alternative to natural stone for approval.

4. Building 1 general note: “Remove and replace all sealant at vertical and horizontal joints of green stone façade panels.”

a. Can this be better depicted for areas of work or an assumed quantity provided?

VA Response: The sealant joints at the greenstone (serpentinite) panels only occur at Building 1 and the quantity must be verified by the Contractor during the bidding process. It is recommended the contractor perform a pre-bid site visit prior to submitting a bid. See 01 00 00, Section.1.2.

5. Drawing South Elevation: 1AE 101: For the three panels at the doorway shown on the elevation can the size LxWxH be provided? Again, assuming cast stone?

VA Response: Exact dimensions will not be provided and must be verified by the Contractor. It is recommended for the contractor to verify during a pre-bid site visit. See 01 00 00, Section.1.2. See Question 3 for material information.

6. Are the bracketed numbers on the elevation notes picture references? If so, can you supply the photos?

VA Response: Yes. A photo book was provided to the VA and is available upon request and is too large to be sent by email.

7. No notes show window perimeter joint caulking. What is the condition of the joints? And is this to be included?

VA Response: Notes where window perimeter are included on the drawings as a general note in the deficiency table or elevation notes if all window sealants are to be replaced and listed as individual tags at isolated windows or doors where replacement is required.

8. Do we need to provide protection when working above the courtyard (picture below)?

VA Response: YES

9. Deficiency note C (brick and stone replacement, remove and replace indicated existing deteriorated, broken, or cracked brick). Is the scope limited to the quantity indicated at each callout, or does it extend to the full hatched area shown on the elevation at that location?

VA Response: Note C is for repointing. Note D is for brick replacement. The bid quantity is the number of bricks, and those bricks are located within the hatched area. The hatched is typically bigger than the brick replacement quantity listed. Submit unit prices for Ea. brick replacement. Photograph and notify COR where conditions are found to vary from those shown on the bid documents and track additional quantity of replaced bricks.

10. New stone units. Several callouts, including notes R and S, call for removing and replacing deteriorated stone panels, sills, and brick to match existing. Is the contractor to assume all new stone is to be cast stone, or is natural stone required to match existing in any location?

VA Response: See response at Question 3.

11. Green stone facade panel sealant, Building 1 general note (remove and replace all sealant at vertical and horizontal joints of green stone facade panels). Can the VA better define the areas of work for this item, or provide an assumed linear foot quantity for bidding, since the note is campus-wide without a tagged quantity?

VA Response: See response at Question 4.

12. South Elevation, drawing 1-AE101, the three limestone panels at the doorway, deficiency [#9136]. Can the VA provide the panel dimensions (L x W x H), and confirm whether replacement is cast stone or natural stone?

VA Response: See response at Question 3.

13. Window perimeter joint sealant. The drawings do not carry a note for window perimeter joint caulking. Can the VA confirm the condition of the window perimeter joints and state whether window perimeter sealant replacement is included in the scope of this contract?

VA Response: See response at Question 7.

14. Separately, two items we are carrying as contractor responsibility unless the VA directs otherwise, and would welcome confirmation on: temporary power for the swing stages (planned as contractor-furnished, as there is no VA-furnished power provision in the SOW), and overhead protection where work occurs above the courtyard and other occupied or trafficked areas (planned per the SOW protection and cleanup requirements).

VA Response: See responses at Questions 2 and 8.

15. Tuckpointing quantities: Should bidders price the repair areas and percentages shown on the drawings? Section 04 05 31 requires the contractor to inspect the joints and notify the COR if actual conditions differ. How will quantities above or below those shown be measured and paid?

VA Response: See response at Question 1.

16. Brick replacement: Please provide a bid quantity or allowance for replacement of spalled brick and brick with holes greater than one inch, by building. How will additional damaged units found during the work be handled?

VA Response: See response at Question 9.

17. Sealant: Please identify the joints and estimated linear footage requiring removal and replacement by building and elevation. Does the scope include all exterior caulking or only designated locations?

VA Response: Locations requiring sealant removal and replacement are indicated on the bid documents. Some quantities must be verified by the Contractor during the bid process. It is recommended the contractor perform a pre-bid site visit prior to submitting a bid. See 01 00 00, Section.1.2.

18. Roof anchors: Please confirm the number and locations of permanent roof anchors, along with responsibility for design, testing, roof penetrations, flashing, and restoration of any existing roof warranty.

VA Response: The Contractor is to install the roof anchors as indicated in the drawings and specifications. The layouts shown are conceptual and final layouts must be submitted and approved. Also, the contractor is responsible for submission for approval, installation (including materials, roof penetrations, flashing, and restoration of any existing roof warranty), certification testing, and first annual inspection of new and existing anchors. No anchors may be used before certification testing.

19. General construction limits: The SOW references excavation, utilities, sidewalks, retaining walls, stormwater, paving, and landscaping. Which of these items are required for this project, and where are they shown on the drawings?

VA Response: Disregard, there is no site work to be performed as part of this project.

20. Building and access limits: Please confirm the buildings and elevations included in the base bid, whether unmarked areas require repair, and any restrictions on lifts, scaffolding, roof access, work hours, or concurrent work areas.

VA Response: The Items and quantities on elevations shown for buildings 1, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, 18, and 19_20 are included.

21. Existing Brick: Is the recommended manufacturer or an original specifications for the existing brick?

VA Response: No specification exists. Physical samples should be provided for review and VA approval.

22. Note C – Quantity vs. Hatched Area: For Note C, clarify whether the required work is limited to the specific quantity identified on the drawing, or if the intent is for the entire hatched area shown to be included in the scope of work. If the entire hatched area is to be included, confirm the approximate quantity or limits of work for bidding purposes.

VA Response: See response at Question 1.

23. Swing Stage Power Requirements: Confirm whether the General Contractor is responsible for providing 220V electrical power at each building where swing stages will be used. If so, identify whether existing VA power sources may be used and where connection points are available, or if the contractor is expected to provide temporary power independently.

VA Response: See response at Question 2.

24. Cast Stone – Notes R and S: For the replacement stone identified under Notes R and S, confirm whether all new replacement units are intended to be cast stone. If multiple types of stone are required, identify the material type, finish, color, and profile required for each location.

VA Response: See response at Question 3.

25. Building 1 – Green Stone Façade Sealant: Building 1 General Notes state: “Remove and replace all sealant at vertical and horizontal joints of green stone façade panels.” Provide additional clarification on the limits of this work. Can the areas requiring sealant replacement be more clearly identified on the elevations, or can an approximate linear footage or quantity be provided for bidding purposes?

VA Response: See response at Question 4.

26. Drawing 1-AE101 – Stone Panels at Doorway: On Drawing 1-AE101, South Elevation, three stone panels are shown at the doorway. Provide the approximate dimensions of these panels, including length, width, and thickness. Also confirm whether these replacement panels are to be fabricated from cast stone and whether the new material is required to match the existing color, texture, and profile.

VA Response: See response at Question 1.

27. Bracketed Numbers on Elevations: Several elevation notes include numbers shown in brackets. Confirm whether these bracketed numbers correspond to existing-condition photographs or inspection photographs. If so, provide the referenced photographs so bidders can better understand the specific repair conditions and extent of work at each location.

VA Response: See response at Question 6.

28. Window Perimeter Sealant: The drawings do not appear to specifically identify removal and replacement of sealant around window perimeters. Confirm whether window perimeter caulking is included in the project scope. If it is included, please identify which buildings or elevations require this work and provide an approximate linear footage or other quantity for bidding purposes.

VA Response: See response at Question 7.

29. Courtyard Overhead Protection: Where work will be performed above the courtyard or other occupied pedestrian areas, confirm whether the contractor is required to provide overhead protection, covered walkways, debris netting, or other protective measures. If specific VA requirements apply, provide the required type of protection and any restrictions on maintaining access through the courtyard during construction.

VA Response: See response at Question 8.

30. Project Plan: Confirm whether the Project Plan is a bid responsiveness requirement that must be submitted with the Proposal at the bid opening, or whether it is intended to be submitted by the successful bidder after award and prior to construction.

VA Response: Plan will be submitted by the winning bidder.

31. Format and Length: If the Project Plan is required with the bid, please confirm whether the VA has any required format, page limitation, section organization, level of detail, or required attachments for the plan.

VA Response: Plan will be submitted by the winning bidder.

32. Four Required Deduct Prices: The solicitation states that four deduct prices must be included with the initial bid, but the provided price schedule identifies only one construction-services line item. Identify the exact scope associated with Deduct Alternates 1 – 4.

VA Response Required: The Scope of Work has been amended to remove the deduct requirement.

33. Amendment 04: Requires an add/subtract unit price but does not clearly define the unit, estimated quantity, or work item.

VA Response Required: The Scope of Work has been amended to remove the deduct requirement.

34. Bid Schedule Revision: Will a revised Price/Cost Schedule be issued showing the base bid, four deduct alternates, and required add/subtract unit price as separate bid items? The current schedule appears to provide only item 0001 – Construction Services – Tuckpointing, 1 Job, while the proposal instruction requires additional deduct and unit pricing.

VA Response Required: The Scope of Work has been amended to remove the deduct requirement.

35. On the Roofing Drawings, they show Circles and Triangles that represent new Roof Anchors, please confirm the General Contractor is to install however many the Drawings show? There are over 100.

VA Response: See response at Question 18.

36. Is there still a Warranty on the existing roofs that require Roof Anchors? If so, who is the manufacture?

VA Response: There are several warranties still in place. Firestone and Mule Hide are two of our roofing systems. Detailed information will be provided to the successful bidder.

37. Please provide Details for the sill replacement.

VA Response: During generation of the bid documents, the existing detailing could not be verified without compromising a marginally serviceable assembly. Contractor is to expose the area by removing components, verifying the assembly, acquire new components, and re-assemble in the manner in-kind. If Contractor prefers to use an anchor system that differs from the original construction, they can submit an alternate assembly for approval.

38. Please provide Details for the panel replacement.

VA Response: See response at Question 37.

39. If a Prime Contractor is awarded multiple projects at the same VA Medical Center location: Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects at the same site/location, or should they only be dedicated full-time to this project only?

VA Response: Each project requires its own Superintendent.

40. Can one person serve as the Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, & the SSHO?

VA Response: NO

41. Please confirm that per 01 45 00 3.4 B, the Superintendent can also fulfill the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role. Can the SSHO fill the QCM role?

VA Response: YES

42. If the Super can’t be the QCM and the QCM is required to be onsite full-time, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well on the same property?

VA Response: See answers to 39, 40 and 41.

43. Per Specification section 01 35 26 1.6D, please confirm that the Superintendent cannot also service as the SSHO. If the Super can’t be the SSHO, is the SSHO required to be on-site full-time, or can they visit the site daily for safety inspections?

VA Response: Superintendent cannot be the SSHO. SSHO must visit the site daily and conduct weekly safety inspections and tool box talks.

44. If the Super can’t be the SSHO and the SSHO is required to be onsite full-time, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well on the same property?

VA Response: See answer to 43.

45. If the Super can’t be the SSHO, can a subcontractor fulfill the SSHO role or does the SSHO need to be directly employed by the General Contractor?

VA Response: SSHO shall be an employee of the General Contractor.

46. The period of performance (POP) for this project is stated as 270 days. We estimate that preconstruction activities (submittals, procurement, mobilization, etc.) will require approximately 150 days prior to the start of construction. If the VA plans to issue NTP before preconstruction begins, we request that the POP be extended by 150 days to account for these preconstruction activities.

VA Response: Successful bidder can discuss this with Contracting Officer prior to award.

47. Once awarded, will the VA provide an Administrative NTP to allow time for subcontracts to be executed, GC & Subs to work together to develop a project schedule, provide SF1413s, and prepare other Division 1 submittals?

VA Response: See answer to 46.

48. Once awarded, if the VA will not provide an Administrative NTP, will the VA allow up to 90 days between the kickoff meeting and the NTP?

VA Response: See answer to 47.

49. Solicitation page 10 permits weekday and weekend work, while page 15 establishes normal hours of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM. Please confirm the authorized work schedule and identify any buildings or activities requiring restricted hours or work outside normal hours, including the applicable days and times.

VA Response: Monday to Friday 7am to 4:30pm is the baseline.

50. Will building access be readily available during regular working hours, especially roof access?

VA Response: Contractor will be provided coordinate access to the roofs. Roof access doors will not be unlocked or propped open for suicide prevention purposes.

51. Are water connections available near the construction area?

VA Response: YES.

52. Will the VA allow contractors to use water from VA sources?

VA Response: See response at Question 51.

53. Will the VA provide space for the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent to set up, or should we add costs to our bid for a mobile office? Where can the mobile office be located?

VA Response: VA will provide an area for a mobile office to be setup with electricity only.

54. Are contractors required to set a pole and meter for electric usage in the mobile office?

VA Response: NO.

55. Where is the electrical connection for power to the mobile office?

VA Response: See response at Question 54.

56. Is a 208V, 125A breaker available for connection to the mobile office?

VA Response: See response at Question 54.

57. Please identify any required underground routing or pavement crossings for temporary services.

VA Response: Electricity will be aerial to the mobile office.

58. Where are the designated contractors' and subcontractors' parking area?

VA Response: One company lettered vehicle per firm is allowed to park on the far west hand side of the main parking lot. Employees POV’s shall be parked on Kirkwood Highway.

59. Is parking available for 2-3 vehicles for the prime contractor and each subcontractor for a total of 6-9 vehicles?

VA Response: ONE per firm.

60. Will the VA provide space for a 20-yard dumpster?

VA Response: YES, will be coordinated in the filed with the successful bidder.

61. Where shall contractor dumpsters be located?

VA Response: We will coordinate a space by the loading dock.

62. Will the VA allow contractors to use VA indoor restrooms?

VA Response: NO.

63. If required, can Porta Johns be placed within a 100’ radius of the job site / work area?

VA Response: YES.

64. Is temporary construction fencing required anywhere on the project or at the laydown area?

VA Response: Fencing around the laydown area will be required and the gate shall always be secured when not actively working in the area.

65. Please confirm that the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

VA Response: The design documents have been generated in general compliance to the TIL guidelines to the greatest extent practical.

66. Please confirm the bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.

VA Response: Please see clause 52.228-1

67. Page Solicitation pages 13–14 require four deduct prices and add/deduct unit prices, but the price/cost schedule includes only one lump-sum item. Please identify the required deduct scopes and unit-price items, quantities/units, and submission format, or confirm these requirements are not applicable.

VA Response: The Scope of Work has been amended to remove the deduct requirement.

68. Must project Buildings be completed consecutively (one Building fully complete before the next begins), or will the VA allow multiple Buildings to proceed concurrently?

VA Response: One work area on Building ONE at a time. Smaller buildings may be worked upon concurrently.

69. For Building 15, the drawing Page AE101 indicate approximately 861 LF of sealant at the horizontal relief angles and approximately 1,267 LF of sealant at windows and concrete window enclosures. Please confirm whether bidders should use these quantities as the basis of bid. Please clarify whether the quantities stated in the general notes include the individually tagged sealant quantities on the floor plan or are additional to those quantities.

VA Response: The quantities in Notes 1 and 3 on 1/AE101 are in addition to those indicated in the individual deficiency tags. Quantities in the notes are in addition to the individual tag quantities unless noted otherwise.

70. For Buildings 19 and 20, the drawings Page AE101 indicate approximately 102 LF and 141 LF, respectively, of sealant joint replacement at precast panels. Please confirm whether bidders should use these quantities as the basis of bid. Please clarify whether the quantities stated in the general notes include the individually tagged sealant quantities on the floor plan or are additional to those quantities.

VA Response: See response at Question 69.

71. On Sheet 10-AE101, Deficiency B at photo reference #7647 indicates “24” and “SEAL (10) PLATES,” while the legend defines B quantities in LF. Please clarify whether 24 represents the total LF of sealant around the ten plates or another quantity and identify the required sealing extent.

VA Response: Units listed in deficiency table is the typical units used unless other information is provided at tag. Quantity for the plates is (10) plates, with each plate requiring 2.2LF of sealant removal and replacement.

72. Please refer to the attached images from Sheet 7-AE102 (photo reference #7725). The Repair Type C callout shows a quantity of 8 but does not indicate whether the quantity represents 8 LF or 8 SF. Please confirm the intended unit of measurement.

VA Response: Quantity is 8LF of 2 stair-step mortar separations to the right of the roll up door. The actual location is higher than the arrow on 2/7-AE102.

73. Specification Section 11 24 23 requires certification of all new anchors and all existing anchors at Building 1. Please confirm.

VA Response: See response at Question 18.

74. If any existing Building 1 roof anchors fail inspection or testing, please confirm whether repair or replacement will be handled as a contract modification.

VA Response: Confirmed. The cost for repair or replacement can be provided during bidding as a separate line items.

75. Specification Section 07 01 50.19 states that existing roof test-core analysis and existing construction drawings/project manual are available for Contractor reference. Please provide these documents for bidding purposes.

VA Response Required: these will be provided to the successful bidder.

76. Please provide the existing roof warranty information and identify any manufacturer requirements that must be included in the bid to maintain the existing warranties during roof-anchor installation.

VA Response Required: See response at Question 36.

77. If additional deteriorated masonry, concrete, roof deck, or structural framing is discovered after access, demolition, or roof opening begins, beyond the locations and quantities indicated in the contract documents, please confirm whether the additional work will be handled as a contract modification.

VA Response: YES.

78. Specification Section 07 01 50.19 requires an infrared roof moisture survey report. Please confirm whether the Contractor is required to perform a new survey and identify the roof areas to be included.

VA Response Required: The intent is to perform a new survey of areas being replaced as part of the roof anchor installation. VA concurs..

79. Please confirm the anticipated quantity or extent of roof removal and patching to be included for installation of the new roof anchors.

VA Response: The quantity and extents of roofing and insulation removal required depend on the actual roof anchor submitted and approved.

80. Section 07 05 00: Please identify the limits of exterior cleaning, including whether complete building elevations or only designated repair areas require cleaning, and the extent of glazing/window cleaning.

VA Response: The intent is for the whole building to be cleaned after the work is complete to help smooth things out and make the repairs less noticeable.

81. G0002 Architectural Legend includes a legend for photo labels, see below:

a. The legend note is utilized often throughout the drawings; however, a photo book has not been identified as part of the construction documents. Please provide if this legend note is applicable. Will any additional project pictures be posted for review?

VA Response: See response at Question 6.

82. For Deficiencies O, Q, R, and S on G002, please identify the required replacement stone material and provide available dimensions, thicknesses, profiles, wall sections, and anchorage details sufficient for bidding. Please confirm whether manufactured cast stone is acceptable in lieu of natural stone for each application.

VA Response: See response at Question 3.

83. Section 04 05 31 requires analysis of existing mortar. Please identify the required sampling extent, including whether separate analyses are required for each building/addition or whether representative sampling of similar existing mortar is acceptable.

VA Response: 2 to 3 samples should be taken from each distinct mortar type.

84. For Deficiency G on G002, please confirm whether work is limited to removal and replacement of joint mortar/sealant, or also includes brick removal/reinstallation and flashing replacement. If additional work is required, provide any applicable details and quantities.

VA Response: No brick removal and flashing replacement is required unless specifically indicated.

85. For Deficiency K on G002, please provide the required concrete crack-repair method and applicable material requirements, including whether injection, routing/patching, or concrete removal/replacement is required.

VA Response: Submit what you want. Concrete crack repair is limited to the areas indicated on B13 and rout & seal is acceptable.

86. Roof plans 1-AE100A/B indicate concrete-mounted and steel-beam-mounted anchors, while Detail 1/G002 depicts a concrete attachment. To support the required engineered anchor design, please provide available as-built structural drawings and attachment details identifying concrete slab thickness/reinforcement, steel beam sizes/locations, and metal-deck conditions. Identify any known supplemental framing or strengthening required for these installations.

VA Response: Any available documentation will be provided. If documentation for a particular area is not available, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine what structure is available and what, if any, reinforcing is required to support the anchor chosen by the Contractor.

87. For Deficiency C on the drawings, are the bid quantities just the quantity indicated or the whole hatched area shown?

VA Response: See response at Question 1.

88. The Building 1 general note requires replacement of all sealant at vertical and horizontal joints of green stone façade panels. Please identify the limits of this work and provide an estimated linear footage for bidding.

VA Response: See response at Question 4.

89. Please confirm which buildings require window perimeter caulking and whether the scope includes all windows or only those specifically identified on the drawings.

VA Response: See response at Question 7.

90. Please identify any specific protection requirements for work above the courtyard shown below, including overhead protection, requirements to maintain pedestrian access, and whether temporary courtyard closures are permitted.

VA Response: See response at Question 8.

91. Please confirm whether swing stages may be used for façade tuckpointing and sealant replacement, and identify any building-specific restrictions.

VA Response: See response at Question 13.

92. Are there certified anchors on roof tops for all buildings in the scope?

VA Response: No.

93. Please identify known roof leaks or other roof deficiencies at buildings within the scope and provide any available roof condition reports.

VA Response: There are no existing leaks on the Eight Floor roof.

94. Please identify available power connection points for swing-stage operations at each building, including locations, voltage, phase, and circuit capacity. Confirm whether suitable dedicated receptacles exist or contractor-installed temporary circuits/distribution will be required, and identify metering requirements and connection, cable-routing, or shutdown restrictions.

VA Response: See response at Question 2.

95. Will the roof parapets on the buildings in scope support parapet clamps?

VA Response: The Contractor may submit for approval the type of anchorage to be used along with data supporting the parapet’s capacity to support the anchor.

96. Are there any photos available of the roofs for each building in scope.

VA Response: NO.

97. Please confirm whether boom lifts may be used where practicable and identify any restrictions on operating locations, pedestrian or vehicle access, and pavement or landscaped areas.

VA Response: Cannot block any building openings.

For two-point suspension scaffolding and Articulating Boom Lifts:

Last annual inspection of Articulating Boom lifts and Scaffolding that is onsite.

Two-point Suspension Scaffolding training.

Fall protection training for all workers Articulating Boom Lift training within the last 5 years.

Designated Fall protection Competent Person training and company designation letter for worker as competent person.

Current and last year’s fall protection equipment inspections.

Designated rescue service for fall arrest and assessment of that service’s capabilities.

Daily inspection checklists for Articulating Boom lifts and Suspension Scaffolding anchor points and equipment.

All organization’s policies and procedures associated with this work.

Have a spotter on the gound during any transit event for patient protection Their Safety plan for the project.

98. Will the VA please identify any significant changes to the scope of work, drawings, or specifications since this project was previously solicited that would materially affect bid pricing. If changes were made, please identify any affected items.

VA Response: NO changes were made to the construction set documents.

See attached document: Final 460-20-004 SOW Tuckpointing 10272026.

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