36C24426R0055 0002.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

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: (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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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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) 04-08-2026 595-26-104 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24426R0055

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 04-16-2026 16:00 EDT X The purpose of this amendment to 36C24426R0055 for Regrout Bathrooms Bldg 1 3rd Floor is as follows:

1) Respond to Requests for Information

2) Provide documents referenced in the RFI responses

3) Extend the proposal due date to 4/16/2026 at 4:00 PM local time

1. What are the permitted construction work hours for Building 1 and the Behavioral Health unit?

Working hours for both A&B floors will be normal business hours.

2. Will weekend or off-shift work be permitted if proposed by the contractor?

That would be allowed with approval and coordination from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Working hours will still fall under normal business hours. Night work is not permitted.

3. Will escort personnel be available during weekends or off-hours?

Correct, also badging will be required.

4. Will the sequence of bathroom phases be provided in advance?

Correct phases will be provided by the COR based on availability of the space.

5. Will each phase require inspection and acceptance before the next phase begins?

Correct after completion the Facility will take beneficial occupancy.

6. What is the anticipated turnaround time between phases?

Per two bathrooms at a time 5-6 working days.

7. Is contractor staging or storage space available within Building 1?

Once a space is turned over the contractors they can stage in that space. Ideally Contractors will be moving from space to space. Any other materials will need to be stored in the Contractor’s Beddown area.

8. Are there restrictions on material deliveries or debris removal routes?

All material deliveries will need to be covered and clean. Loading dock on BLDG 1 and elevators will be used for contractors. Elevator use for materials and debris should only be used during off patient hours to maintain elevator traffic.

9. Has the VA performed hazardous material or asbestos surveys?

Correct and provided in attachments.

10. Will water proofing be required on this project?

Correct, method of water proofing, types of material, and relevant systems shall be included in the technical proposal under the ‘Approach’ subfactor.

11. On the tile floors, does the existing boarder tile need to be removed or can it be covered with the epoxy?

If Boarder tile being referred to is the cove base style tile. Then no if the floor can be removed. If not and removal of the cove base style of tile need to be removed, then any matching tile will be accepted as it will be covered by the Epoxy Floor which is to come up the walls 4 inch.

12. Will there be an area to stage a dumpster?

As of right now, there is no space available for dumpster near Building 1. In the past a contractor would pick up material with a tile dumpster and for lift at the loading dock and would take it to their laydown area with a larger dumpster staged.

13. Will badging be required for everyone on site?

Yes, it takes roughly 3 to 6 weeks for badging to get issued.

14. Will the VA provide escorts?

Yes, if badging hasn’t been approved. Escorting may be pulled back as needed.

15. If additional layers of flooring are found, will this be considered a “unforeseen” condition?

All field conditions beyond what would be reasonably contemplated will constitute unforeseen conditions.

16. Can a list of all bathrooms included in the scope with room numbers be provided.

ACAD drawing with floor plans and room numbers attached.

17. Can a scaled print be provided.

ACAD drawing with floor plans and room numbers attached.

18. Are any special clearances required?

ADA Compliance needed.

19. Is there a spec or basis of design for the flooring material.

Flooring material must conform to the current specifications as outlined in the VA Technical Information Library (TiL)

20. What type of power is available?

120V

21. Are there off-hours or night work restrictions?

Night work restrictions apply as these areas are lived in.

22. Any noise limitations or building occupancy constraints As of right now no; but this would be adjusted as needed.

23. Please confirm the thickness of the existing mortar bed located beneath the ceramic tile flooring.

Contractor to V.I.F (Verify in Field) in a nondestructive manner.

24. Are there any existing as-built drawings ACAD drawing with floor plans and room numbers attached.

25. Is core sample data available?

Contractor to V.I.F in a nondestructive manner.

26. Specifications indicating the expected depth of the mortar setting bed and whether it is reinforced or bonded to the slab-on-grade.

Contractor to V.I.F in a nondestructive manner.

27. How old is the building.

75+ years

28. When was the existing floor installed Late 90’s early 2000’s

29. Will the Trade Specifications be issued?

Trade specifications must conform to the current specifications as outlined in the VA Technical Information Library (TiL)

30. Please confirm this is not Design Build.

This is not a design build

31. Will a separate SSHO and QCM be required for this Project or if qualified, may the Superintendent have several roles?

Due to size and scope of this project, personnel may fulfill multiple roles as long and they are qualified to meet the requirements of said roles and provide all information required by the Instruction to Offerors.

32. Will a full time Project Manager be required?

Due to size and scope of this project personal can fulfill multiple roles as long and they are qualified to meet the requirements of said roles.

33. Total Square Footage: The solicitation and Statement of Work indicate that 30 bathrooms are to be redone, but an estimated total square footage is not explicitly provided. Could the VA please provide the estimated total square footage for the demolition and new epoxy flooring?

ACAD drawing with floor plans and room numbers attached.

34. Cove Base Clarification: The Statement of Work states in one paragraph that the finish requires a "three-inch epoxy cove base," but under the SPECIFICS section, it requires a "four inch Cove Base." Could you please clarify which cove base height is required?

Four inch

35. Staging Area: Since work is restricted to phasing two bathrooms at a time, will there be a designated staging area for materials and tools on the 3rd floor, or will the contractor be required to stage all materials off-site/exterior and bring them in daily?

Once a space is turned over the contractors they can stage in that space. Ideally Contractors will be moving from space to space. Any other materials will need to be stored in the Contractor’s Beddown area.

36. Debris Disposal: Will the VA provide a designated area on-site for the contractor to place roll-off dumpsters for the demolition debris?

All material deliveries will need to be covered and clean. Loading dock on BLDG 1 and elevators will be used for contractors. Elevator use for materials and debris should only be used during off patient hours to avoid elevator traffic. As of right now, there is no space available for a dumpster near Building 1. In the past a contractor would pick up material with a tile dumpster and for lift at the loading dock and take it to their laydown area with a larger dumpster staged.

37. Is there a Best Name or Brand Name for the existing water closets?

Water Closets are not a requirement on this project. If toilets are damaged during demolition and construction specifications will be provided for said toilets and toilets will be replace at the contractor’s cost.

38. I have reviewed all attachments provided on SAM.gov and I don't seem to be able to find the Past Performance Questionnaire. Can you please provide the required PPQ?

Provided in Amendment 1

Specifications for toilets on the behavioral health side are attached.

See attached document: Toilet - behavioral health.

See attached document: LB-01-03AR.

See attached document: 142073R-Acm Rpt-Bldg 1-the Asbestos Report for Bld 1.

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