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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 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:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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

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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) 03-10-2020 613-19-119 Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson, VAMC Contracting Office (90C) 1 Med Center DR Clarksburg

WV

26301-4199 Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson, VAMC Contracting Office (90C) 1 Med Center DR Clarksburg

WV

26301-4199 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24519R0111 03-10-2020

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

X The purpose of this Amendment is to incorporate Final RFI questions as asked by potential contractors.

See Continuation Page.

This Solicitation IS extended out to 03/26/2020 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, this will allow contractors to review the answered Final RFI questions in this amendment.

Shawn E. Shafer Contracting Officer

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RFI Questions as asked by potential contractors:

1. What is the expected turnaround time on PLM Bulk testing (Line Item 0A2)?

VA: 24 hours to collect sample, deliver, and receive the analysis results.

2. What is the expected response time for taking bulk samples under an emergency response (Line Item 0A2)?

VA: Two hours to respond.

3. Is there an Asbestos/Lead Inventory book kept in each Hospital (Asbestos Management Plan)?

VA: Generally, an inventory has been taken but it is not taken as complete. Each area subject to demolition or renovation should be confirmed using the inventory or taking additional samples.

4. How long does the Annual Mandatory training take? Is there a test to pass/ Is it available in Spanish (Pg. 124)?

VA: This training is only required when access to IT related areas are required, you must first pass a background check.

5. What is required to take the VA Cyber Security Awareness Training (Pg.123)?

VA: This training is only required when access to IT related areas are required, you must first pass a background check.

6. What is required for the VA Privacy Training (Pg.123)?

VA: This training is only required when access to IT related areas are required, you must first pass a background check.

7. Is a Bid Bond required since this is an ID/IQ contract or only after award on Task orders exceeding a certain amount?

VA: Bid Bonds will be required based upon individual Task Orders.

8. What type of “Special Cleaning is required for Line item 0A4?

VA: It is intended to cover precleaning of interior building surfaces contaminated by damaged friable suspect materials.

9. For line item 0A5 – Remove asbestos from ductwork, what size ductwork, how high is the ductwork, is it exposed or concealed?

VA: Conditions vary, but item 0D5 is intended to cover the costs of working on various items from scaffolding.

10. For line item 0A3 – take & deliver bulk samples, what is the expected Turnaround Time?

VA: We expect one week turnaround time.

11. For line item 0A6 – Wrap & Cut & Remove duct work – What is the size, height & is it exposed or concealed?

VA: Conditions vary, but item 0D5 is intended to cover the costs of working on various items from scaffolding.

12. For line items 0A11- 0A13, what is the height of these surfaces?

VA: Conditions vary, but item 0D5 is intended to cover the costs of working on various items from scaffolding.

13. For line items 0A11 – 0A13 – Does bulk asbestos removal include work area prep?

VA: 0D items are intended to cover prepping for asbestos, mold, or lead projects.

14. For line item 0A18 – Is asbestos cement board the same as transite asbestos panels? If not, please describe asbestos cement board thickness & measurements?

VA: “Transite” originated as a brand by Johns Manville. More, generally it is a cement panel using asbestos fiber as reinforcement, therefore cement asbestos board. It commonly found to be 1/4” or 3/8” thick.

15. For line item 0A20, Is the Unit of measure of Cubic Yards or a Ton?

VA: TON.

16. For line item 0A26 – what is the height?

VA: Conditions vary, but item 0D5 is intended to cover the costs of working on various items from scaffolding.

17. For line item 0A29 – what is the height?

VA: Conditions vary, but item 0D5 is intended to cover the costs of working on various items from scaffolding.

18. For line item 0A30 – Seal exposed ends…, seal with what exactly?

VA: What is commonly used: an asbestos encapsulant.

19. For line item 0A33 – Does it include floor tile covered by carpet or only one or the other?

VA: floor tile or carpet. Use 0A34 for additional layers.

20. For line item 0A36 - What size windows, what type, Removing the windows from inside or outside?

VA: The window size intended would be about 3’ x 6’ and removed from the outside.

21. For line item 0A37 – There is a different price for first floor removal vs. scaffolding, which one would you like?

VA: It is expected that scaffolding would be used for safe removal.

22. For line item OA39, please define a minimum quantity (size) of the slab that the should be poured.

VA: 100 square feet.

23. For line item 0B1 – Abrasive blasting from what type of component?

VA: Any normally encountered in or on a building.

24. For line item 0D1 – What size area?

VA: Any. This is just for mobilization.

25. For line item 0D3 – Emergency Response – What is the expected response time?

VA: The expected response is within 24hrs.

26. For line item 0D5 – What are the dimensions of the scaffolding?

VA: This item is by square foot of floor are required for removing overhead items.

27. For line item – 0D19 - Is the Unit of measure Per Cubic Yard or Per ton?

VA: Ton

28. For line Item 0D22 – Please specify the Type of carpet (quality, brand, etc.)

VA: Commercial grade.

29. For line item 0D23 – Please specify the Size of carpet & quality, brand, etc.

VA: Commercial grade by the square yard.

30. For line item 0D24 – Please specify the Type of floor tile (quality, brand, etc.)

VA: Commercial grade by the square foot.

31. For line item 0D25 – Does it include painting?

VA: No paint.

32. For line item 0D34 – Please provide specs. on insulation.

VA: Fiberglass with paper backing.

33. Can the solicitation due date be extended two weeks (March, 26, 2019)?

VA: We will extend the date out to 03/26/2020 at 1:00 PM for the submission of proposals, this will allow potential contractors time to review the answered RFI Questions.

34. Would the Government consider adding a CLIN for the State notification cost (10 days before work beginnings)? Based on SF….?

VA: The CLIN Structure shall remain as is.

36. Section 1: Technical, Multiple Project Experience, Factor 1:

When you say “one location”, do you mean job site/building/campus or geographic location like VAMC DC versus VAMC Baltimore or West Virginia.

VA: Location refers to the Geographical Location that was chosen by the contractor.

37. Section 1: Management Approach Factor 3, No. 2: The part when you state projects carrying over into 2020 is somewhat confusing. Can you please clarify?

VA: This should read “projects carrying over into the next Fiscal Year”.

38. Can you please provide directions to the Rosebud Contracting Office, once you are in the building for companies that are hand delivering the proposal.

VA: The address is 512 Rosebud Plaza, Clarksburg, WV 26301. There is a buzzer on the door that is marked VA Contracting, you will need to ring the buzzer in order to be let in.

39. Is there any special instructions/address for FedEx delivery in order to confirm delivery time.

VA: Proposals must be delivered to the specified address before the closing period of 03/26/2020 at 1PM Eastern Standard Time.