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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

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(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.

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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.

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-13-2018 637-18-147 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24618B0615 07-20-2018

X X X X This is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24618B0615. The following changes are made to this Solicitation:

1. The Responses to all Contractor Requests for Information are attached.

2. The List of Site Visit Attendees is attached.

There are no further changes to this Solicitation. Please acknowledge receipt of this Amendment by completing Block 19 on each copy of the submitted offer.

DAN DOVE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

36C24618B0615 Project #637-18-147 - Replace Roof B47 Sections C & D

1. Will the contractor be responsible for the complete removal of the existing asphaltic vapor retarder at the concrete deck below the insulation board?

· No, the vapor barrier is to stay in place.

2. Will the VA accept a substitution request for GAF Corporation Everguard 60 Mil Fully Adhered TPO Roof System as an equal to the products specified for the TPO membrane roof system?

· Yes, provide submittal during submittal period.

3. The existing concrete deck is known to have bituminous coating that's approximately 1/2" thick. Will a fully adhered system work on the bituminous coating? Or is the tar to be removed completely?

· See answer for question 1 above. Follow manufacturers recommendation.

4. The new AHUs and crossovers are fully mounted to the deck. However, there are many locations where existing stairs and support pieces for equipment are just resting on pads. Are these to remain or can the VA provide drawings for means of proper mounting?

· They are to remain, COR to verify once project starts.

5. There is a length of conduit running along the roof, from the loading dock to the back side of the hospital. Does this conduit contain voltage? Can it be removed while work is in progress?

· This will be verified at project start.

6. Please provide a location for roof access and a lay down area for material storage.

· This will be determined at the pre-construction meeting. There will be a laydown area provided. Due to limited area, staging should be on the roof, in the construction area, to the greatest extent possible.

7. Are there any areas on the 2nd floor that would prevent us from performing work during normal hours?

· No, this area is right outside of the SICU and the Operating Rooms. Noise and vibrations will have to be held to a minimum.

8. Will a parking area be provided for construction workers?

· To be determined at precon, probably across Riceville Road. The superintendent will be provided 1 parking space and space for 1 dumpster near the project site.

9. Does the VA require a master label for the lightning protection system? If so, we will need to be provided with the current master label.

· Yes, a master label will be required.

10. Will night hours be considered? If so give night time work hours that will be available.

· Night time hours will be considered, contractor to pay attention to lighting in windows and noise.

11. Confirm a teaming/JV firm may provide the P&P bonds?

· Yes, as long as the bonding meets the requirements of Provision FAR 52.228-1 in the Solicitaiton.

12. Specifications 1.6-I: Will a silt type fence or roping off area be acceptable in place of the 7’ chain link fence and gates specified? Where is the Temporary fencing needed – on the roof, or around the building?

· Fencing is not required. Material must be secured at all times and made safe.

13. Please clarify when P&P bonds are to be furnished, there is conflicting information in the IFB.

· Performance and Payment Bonds shall be furnished with 15 days of award.

14. SOW/Specs. 1.1-2 Will mobilization be allowed earlier than 60 days if Submittals are in and approved?

· Yes

15. Advise on requirements for workers to obtain a badge.

· Workers will fill out an application and the superintendent will turn into COR for badging process.

16. Section 01 01 00 Summary of Work 1.5-H Does the restricted slogan shirts also include our company logo?

· Company logos are acceptable.

17. Drawing no. G1 1 of 3 (6-11): Please confirm the following as possible work: Paint/Prime drywall, replace all damaged ceiling tiles, cove base molding, hand rails, chair rails, polyurethane finish wood doors and insulate water lines as required.

· Not required for this project.

18. The plans state if we encounter asbestos to encapsulate - do not remove. Is the contractor to carry money for asbestos surveys or can the government provide asbestos reports?

· The VA will provide any required testing. The contractor is prohibited from obtaining their own surveys or conducting testing. Any material suspected to be asbestos must be brought to the attention of the COR immediately.

19. Where do the infectious controls apply?

· Infectious controls are required everywhere on the VA campus. Contractor to be aware of air intakes and proper dust control must be adhered to when entering the facility.

20. Is a professional Surveyor really needed?

· A professional surveyor is not required

21. Regulatory Requirements say we are to provide the owner with a copy of permits; permits aren’t required on Federal Projects – is this a different requirement from normal procedures?

· No permits are required

22. What is the protocol for after demolition for defective metal decking / or failed concrete decking?

· Bring to the CORs attention.

See attached document: Site Visit Attendance Sheet.