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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION

OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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 ADM

INISTRATIVE 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 d ate specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 3

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 04-22-2019 558-19-150 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 304 Fayetteville NC 28301 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 304 Fayetteville NC 28301 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24619R0033 04-18-2019

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 3:30 PM, 4/30/2019 See Continuation Page for further details of amendment.

CONTINUATION PAGE

36C24619R0033 Amendment 0002

A. The Purpose of Amendment 0002 is to:

1. Extend the closing date from April 23, 2019 @ 3:30 PM to April 30, 2019 @ 3:30 PM;

2. Provide Government responses to Request for Information (RFI) from Industry; and

3. Provide site attendees for Site Visit conducted on April 3, 2019 @ 10:00 AM at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

36C24619R0033 Upgrade Outside Air (OA) & Exhaust Fans Durham VAMC Government Responses to Industry Questions

Question
Response
1. O1 00 00 1.8 E. LBP; Is abatement of LBP within the scope of work for this project? If yes can you please provide location/amount and specification?
The design does not address LBP. Contractors who identify LBP that must be disturbed shall identify it prior to the COR and the Durham VA safety department.
2. 02 82 13.13 1.1.2 A&B; other than what is list in room C2002 is asbestos abatement within the scope this project? If yes can you please provide location, type and quantities?
VA Durham is not aware of asbestos as part of this project. Work in C2002 was included in the previous Part One of this project and is Not in Contract. (N.I.C.)
3. Low percentage asbestos; Is there any asbestos of any percentage other than what is listed in specification 02 82 13.13 1.1.2 A&B i.e. fireproofing etc. below 2% that will be disturbed or removed in this project?
VA Durham is not aware of asbestos as part of this project.
4. Room C2002; what is the current use and sq. footage of this room?
Work in C2002 was included in the previous Part One of this project and is Not in Contract. (N.I.C.) C2002 is the SPS Sterile Processing room. It’s a work room where clean condition procedures apply. Room is 2,657 sq. ft.
5. 01 00 00 1.25 parking: Is there a charge for parking passes?
Yes, there is a fee for parking at the DVAMC. Parking Services is at:

(919) 286-0411 ext. 177088

6. 01 00 00 1.25 parking: how many spaces are available?
Parking is limited. Engineering Services will provide one parking pass for project to use for deliveries and key trade craft vehicles with tools or deliveries.
7. 01 33 23 1.12 D 6; is Procore acceptable in place of submittal exchange?
Yes, Procore is acceptable. VA Durham prefers Primavera Submittal Exchange. www.submittalexchange.com
8. 01 35 26 1.7 A SSHO; Can the superintendent hold a duel role as both site superintendent and SSHO?
No, they are separate roles on the site. When work is active on site the superintendent and Safety Officer have to be in more than one location.
9. Water availability near 10 story elevator tower; Is there water available at/near AHU 16 equipment room?
Yes. Roof top garden hose at AHU-1 just outside.
10. Bid submission; Will you accept electronic(email) submissions?
Please refer to instructions, conditions and other statements to Bidders/Offerors Paragraph 2, Proposal Submission.
11. Lifting of units; Will the use of a helicopter to lift units to roof be permitted?
Use of Helicopter lifts are possible, but the coordination and occupancy limits are generally prohibitive.
12. Hatch in AHU 16 equipment room; What is the size of the hatch opening?
Dimensioned on design drawings as

“2’-6” opening” and “3’-0” opening”.

See Roof Access Detail 3 and 4 on 1-13 attached. VA does not represent actual condition or opening size. See Attachments 1 & 2

13. Hatch in AHU 16 equipment room; Is there a hoist beam above the opening? If yes what is the rating?
Beam is called out on design drawings as “W8x23 Hoist Beam (-23”)”. See 1-S3 attached. VA does not represent condition or design rating. See Attachments 1 & 2
14. Current facility maintenance contracts; Can you please supply the name and contact information for the facilities current fire alarm and controls contractor?
Fire Alarm. Johnson Controls

BAS: Siemens. Will Tattersall. (919) 469-5095 <will.tattersall@siemens.com>

15. Site Visit sign in sheet; Can you please release the site visit sign in sheet?
A list of the companies that attended the site visit will be provide in the amendment 00001.
16. A101 note 7 Roof warrant; are any areas of work currently under a roofing warranty? If yes, can you please identify which areas and supply manufacture information?
No roofs on F-wing or Green elevator tower

are under warranty. Contractor to exercise due care to protect roofs. Contractor shall report any repairs necessary, shall submit proposed repair and shall use materials and methods to match existing.

17. M203 note 8 insulated metal enclosure; can you please provide specification and or M203 note 8 insulated metal enclosure; can you please provide specification and or detail?
Cap the roof curb with a sheet metal cover, sloped slightly so that water will run off cap. Insulate bottom of cover. Cover shall be water tight and extend over the sides of the roof curb to prevent water intrusion.
18. Lighting protection as discussed at site visit; Is lighting protection work limited to removal and replacement with minor adjustments/ extensions to system based on new equipment only?
Lightning protection is generally limited to

removal and replacement of existing. The contactor shall extend and make minor adjustments. There are approximately 5 fan locations where extension to existing aerial and approximately 6 locations where extension and new aerial are required because of new stack. Other locations require reconnection of existing aerials.

19. Lighting protection; Does the building have a current and valid master label?
VA Durham has a current valid master label.

Contractor to coordinate all work to not void the master label.

20. Lighting protection; will a new master label be required?
Refer to Government Response 19 above.
21. Lighting protection; Will a letter of findings be accepted in place of a new master label?
No, letter of findings will be accepted in lieu of new master label.
22. M601 diffuser, register and grill schedule; Are new diffusers, registers or grills within the scope of work? If yes can you please supply locations/details?
No new diffusers, register, or grilles in this portion of work. Work was included in the previous Part One of this project and is Not in Contract. (N.I.C.)
23. Is this project sales tax exempt?
Yes, sales tax exempt due to work being done for the Federal Government.
24. During construction in an area where the ceilings or fire suppression system will be disrupted, will NFPA 241 apply? Will the government require additional security measures beyond NFPA code such as fire watch, temporary fire alarms, adjustments to sprinkler heads, etc.
Yes. See specification 01 35 26.

25. Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with? What is the name and contact information of the person or persons that will need to be coordinated with for security and fire alarm and suppression systems work and/or disruptions?

Refer to Government Response 14 above.

26. Who is the facility DDC integrator? Can VA release Point of Contact for any modifications?
Refer to Government Response 14 above.
27. Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs effecting such materials? Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin.
All proposed pricing should be based on current values of materials. The Government cannot base award on “what if” scenarios. A request for equitable adjustment (REA) will be considered with proper documentation from the vendor.
28. Is there a sign in sheet that will be released?
Refer to Government Response 15 above.

Pre-Bid Conference / Site Visit Attendees Upgrade OA & Exhaust Fans Phase II 36C24619R0033 Durham VAMC

NAME
ORGANIZATION
Guy Brooks
VA – NCO6 Contracting
Matt Peretin
DVAMC Engineering
Marcus Demetrikopoulos
Contego
Tom Grigsby
Talon
Chip Calhan
Hicaps
James Ellison
Hicaps
Christian Steffen
DVAMC Engineering
Rudy Muccitelli
DVAMC Engineering
Brian Tuttle
DVAMC Safety
Greg Pantuso
Riley Contracting
Jeremy James
DVAMC Engineering
Chris Bohler
DVAMC Safety

See attached document: 000110 Table of Contents.

See attached document: 013526 Safety Requirements.

See attached document: Attachment 1 - Drawings.

See attached document: Attachment 2 - 1-13_1-21.

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