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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

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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:

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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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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) 07-10-2026 542-26-107 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24426B0020 06-08-2026

X X X x Replace HVAC System Equipment and Piping Buildings 12 and 15 Solicitation Number: 36C24426B0020, Project No. 542-26-107

This amendment is issued to provide the following information:

1. Contractor Sign-In Sheet from site visit on June 22, 2026.

2. VA Responses to Contractor RFI’s

3. Provide a sketch detail

4. Corrected page 1 of solicitation - renumbered block 10

5. SAM System Statement and FAR /VAAR Clauses and Provision Deviations

Elizabeth Wilson Contracting Officer Replace HVAC Steam Equipment and Piping Buildings 12 and 15 Project 542-26-107 | Solicitation 36C24426B0020

AMENDMENT 0001

1. Please confirm if all existing steam condensate piping called for to be replaced is physically inside the building.

VA Response: Yes

2. Does our scope require us to remove ALL steam condensate piping?

VA Response: Yes

3. Documents do not show a design for the new underground utility gas line. Per the pre-bid this will be required. Please provide design including depth, material, and distance.

VA Response: Refer to contract specifications 23 1123 paragraph 2.6 for material. Gas piping shall be installed minimum 3 feet below finished grade per attached detail and specification 23 11 23. Distance for gas main is from existing gas regulator behind building 13 to building 12 machine shop east bay unit heater.

4. The condensate line in BLD 15 is notated to be removed and replaced. Please show drawing allocating locations and run for this condensate line.

VA Response: Refer to referenced contract drawings.

5. There is electrical work required for the ductless split system please provide panel location and location of new unit as to price.

VA Response: Wire new ductless split system to nearest electrical panel within machine shop area.

6. Note shows after condensing unit and wall bracket is removed contractor is to patch wall to match existing. Please provide documentation of what existing is and the extend of the patch work.

VA Response: Contractor shall utilize brick and mortar of similar type and color to patch any openings created during construction to match existing facade.

7. Could the government please provide the below information in regards to the existing heat exchangers to the best of their ability?

· Existing HX manufacturer, model number, serial number, and nameplate photos. OR a copy of the schedules from the drawings when they were installed.

· Design capacity in MBH/BTUH.

· Heating hot water flow rate, entering water temperature, and leaving water temperature.

· Steam pressure available at HX inlet.

· Condensate return pressure or gravity/pumped return condition.

· Shell diameter, overall length, tube bundle length, and required tube pull clearance.

· Tube material, shell material, tube sheet material, ASME requirements, design pressure, and design temperature.

VA Response: Not applicable, does not apply to this project.

8. Please provide the below information for the steam powered return pump located in Bld 14:

a. GPM

b. Receiver size

c. Pump head

d. Operating pressure

e. Steam pressure VA Response: The 2” pump is a Spirax Sarco pressure powered pump model Pivotrol® Pump PTC Pressure Powered Pump.

9. Please provide the below information for the electric condensate pump unit located in the Bld 15 steam pit:

a. GPM

b. Receiver size

c. Pump head

d. Operating pressure

e. Steam pressure VA Response: There is no pump located in steam pit of building 15.

10. MD-105 shows work in building 17 and 69. Please advise as to the intent of this drawing as it relates to bldgs. 12 and 15.

VA Response: This drawing does not apply and should be removed from the contract documents.

11. There are no patient areas impacted by this project but VA staff areas are impacted. Please advise if any ICRA – related work is required to protect the VA employees.

VA Response: Yes

12. Could the government please confirm the size of the condensate piping located in Building 15 (Laundry) that is to be replaced?

VA Response: Refer to referenced contract drawings.

13. Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum?

VA Response: Included in Amendment 0001

14. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

VA Response: No, the site super cannot be SSHO.

15. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

VA Response: No

16. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

VA Response: No, the site super cannot be QA/QC.

17. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

VA Response: No

18. Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

VA Response: No

19. Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

VA Response: Yes

20. Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

VA Response: Confirmed

21. Just a FYI block 10 the numbering is off. We don’t want to miss something important.

VA Response: See attached corrected page 1

22. The Scope of Work for HVAC Modifications – Page 6 of 40 Building 14, Item 1 states: "This work must be coordinated during warm months to allow for a steam system shutdown as required." Please clarify the Government's expectations if contract award and the required period of performance do not permit this work to be performed during the required warm-weather shutdown period. Please identify how this work will be coordinated and whether any schedule impacts associated with the required shutdown will be addressed by the Government.

VA Response: Steam must be available for heating during cold weather months. Any work not completed within this time must be coordinated with COR for schedule adjustments if necessary.

23. What is the Government’s expectation for hot water demand while steam is shut down?

VA Response: Hot water demand may be interrupted temporarily when the COR is given a three week advanced notice in writing.

24. Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends?

VA Response: Shutdowns to be coordinated with COR with a minimum of three weeks advance notice in writing.

25. Please provide three recommended resources for vendors or contractors local to the project site.

VA Response: This is the contractor’s responsibility.

26. Please confirm if the code requirements for mechanical piping installation and testing are subject to ASME B31.9 Building Services Piping, and will the mechanical installation contractor be required to hold an ASME U, S, H or R stamp?

VA Response: Yes, and Yes

27. Please confirm if the code requirements for mechanical piping installation and testing are subject to B31.1 Power Piping and will the mechanical installation contractor be required to hold an ASME U, S, H or R stamp?

VA Response: Yes, and Yes

28. Will hydrostatic testing be sufficient on all pipe welds or will x-ray be required?

VA Response: No x-rays required

29. If X-ray is required, what percentage of welds and who will be responsible for the cost of testing?

VA Response: No x-rays required

30. If hydrostatic testing is required will the water necessary for hydrostatic testing of piping systems be provided by the facility?

VA Response: Yes

31. Please confirm if there is assumed asbestos on any piping that is to be removed whether underground or within manholes or buildings?

VA Response: There is no assumed asbestos. Contractor to field verify conditions and notify the COR if asbestos is found.

32. Will boiler plant, mechanical rooms etc. be cleared of all stored items prior to the contractor entering those areas?

VA Response: Yes

33. Who is the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Building Automation System or Temperature Controls System?

VA Response: Controls vendor is CM3

34. With regards to underground utility work how much open trenching be allowed at a time?

VA Response: None

35. After backfilling, topsoil and seed have been applied who is responsible for watering? If the contractor is responsible will water be provided by the facility?

VA Response: The government will water grass seed as needed. Contractor is not responsible.

36. On all underground utility work please confirm if excavated material is acceptable for re-use as backfill other than that required?

VA Response: See attached detail.

37. Please confirm if the contractor is responsible for any rock removal that is encountered. If so, what is the assumed elevations and quantity of rock material?

VA Response: Contractor is responsible for rock removal if encountered. No significant rock removal is anticipated.

38. Please confirm if a unit price can be established for rock removal as opposed to carrying in bid?

VA Response: No

39. If an extreme amount of rock is encountered/removed, please confirm if extra time will be added to the contract completion date?

VA Response: No

40. Please confirm if there is a separate staging area onsite for fill material to be stockpiled for re-use?

VA Response: Yes, coordinate with COR.

41. Please confirm if an onsite arborist is required for any tree removal or tree protection?

VA Response: No

42. Please advise if the site contains any contaminated soil that needs to be removed.

VA Response: No

43. If the underground site package requires removal of contaminated soils. Will the site contractor be required to have operators trained and certified in all various levels of contamination handling?

VA Response: Yes

44. What are the requirements by the site contractor for the storage of contaminated soil on site?

VA Response: Contaminated soil is not anticipated in this area of excavation. Coordinate with COR for any unforeseen soil conditions.

45. Please confirm if we will be allowed to keep a locked storage container or conex box within the grounds.

VA Response: Yes, coordinate location(s) with COR.

46. Advise on existing piping sizes and routing throughout existing buildings that is called to be removed and/or replaced in kind. No piping or sizes are indicated on the provided floor plans.

VA Response: Refer to referenced drawings.

47. Please provide plans or advise on exterior site conditions along proposed path for new underground gas service.

VA Response: Soils is sandy loam with small rocks except for areas around and underneath sidewalks.

48. To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date at least one week.

VA Response: Bid date will not be extended.

Bids are due on July 20, 2026, 10:00 AM via electronic mail to Elizabeth.Wilson6@va.gov. Bid opening will be held on July 20, 2026, 10:15 AM, details below:

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See attached document: Sign in Sheet_06222026.

See attached document: S02 36C24426B0020 corrected pg 1 renumbered block 10.

End of Document Solicitation 36C24426B0020 Replace HVAC Buildings 12 and 15

AMENDMENT 0001

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