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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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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.

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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) 08-28-2019 658-15-101 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem

VA

24153 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem

VA

24153 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24619R0104 08-16-2019

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to address questions received to date, provide a corrected Davis-Bacon Act General Decision Number: VA20190172, provide site conditions pictures to assist with bidding and provide the Comprehensive Survey for Asbestos Containing Materials dated in year 2010.

All proposals must be delivered to arrive not later than Wednesday September 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. (EST), at the following address:

VA Medical Center/NCO 6 Mail Stop 90/C C/O Patrick Stultz, Contracting Officer 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Building 74Room 213G Salem, VA 24153-6404 Patrick Stultz Contracting Officer N615L2-73394 Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, VA

Questions and VA Answers for Renovate for Water Quality Project 658-15-101 Solicitation 36C24619R0104

Q1) Will storage be made available to us to store material and tools? Or will we have to arrange for local storage?

A1) Contractor is responsible for its own storage.

Q2) Will Union labor be required?

A2) Labor workforce is the responsibility of the contractor.

Q3) Will there be orientation and badging required before work is able to begin?

A3) Yes, all employees shall be badge before work commences on job site.

Q4) Will installations be permitted on weekends or evenings?

A4) Yes, just need to coordinate with the COR as needed. All reasonable request will be entertained on a case by case basis subject to the Facility operation needs.

Q5) Can viega propress fittings be utilized on this project for domesitc water piping? This will help reduce the amount of hot work conducted inside of critical spaces in the hospital.

A5) Yes, reference specification section 22 11 00 paragraph 2.2.B.3.

Q6) Can flexible lavatory supply hoses be used instead of chrome tubes be utilized?

A6) No. Reference specification 22 11 00 paragraph 2.3.A Q7) How many lavatories will be provided each day to change out mixing valves? We need at least 20 per day.

A7) The VA cannot guarantee a standard minimum number of lavatories that will be available each day as this will vary depending on the use of space/rooms in each building. Reference specification section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.6.I. which states:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable Q8) What time of day will the under sink mixing valves work be allowed to be conducted?

A8) Reference specification section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.6.I. which states:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable Q9) Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

A9) No, this project is not Sales Tax exempt IAW with FAR 29.303.

Q10) Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

A10) See General Requirement 01 00 00 1.5 Construction Security Requirements.

Q11) Where will the designated laydown parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

A11) See General Requirement 01 00 00 1.5 Construction Security Requirements.

Q12) Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

A12) No, See specification section 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

Q13) Will the qualified Superintendent be able to fill roles as the SSHO and QCM if required?

A13) No, Reference specification section 01 45 00.10 20 paragraph 1.5.1

See attached document: General Decision Number VA20190172 04-05-2019.

See attached document: S02 Renovate for Water Quality Phase 1 Photos.

See attached document: Salem VAMC Building 1.

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See attached document: Salem VAMC Multi Bldgs 23-80.

See attached document: Salem VAMC Bldgs 85-155.