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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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is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 06-09-2021 590-18-103 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

36C24621R0084 06-09-2021

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Solicitation 36C24621R0084 Amendment 0001:

Provide responses to questions from General Contractors and provide photos as of 6/9/2021.

All terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged.

VANGIE MILLER

Changes identified by VA: Page 3 and 6 of solicitation 36C24621R0084 Change from: BID ALTERNATE NO.1: Perform all work described in Bid Item I above except: Eliminate all associated work in Building 137C 2 North and 2 South.

Change to: BID ALTERNATE NO.1: Perform all work described in Bid Item I above except: Eliminate all associated work in Building 137B 2 North and 2 South.

Change from:

ALTERNATE NO. I (Completion time 675 calendar days): Perform all work described in Base Proposal above except: Eliminate all associated work in Building 137C 2 North and 2 South.

· (DEDUCT ALTERNATE I) $

Change to:

ALTERNATE NO. I (Completion time 675 calendar days): Perform all work described in Base Proposal above except: Eliminate all associated work in Building 137B 2 North and 2 South.

· (DEDUCT ALTERNATE I) $

Questions from Contractors

1. Reference solicitation page 9 of 74, paragraph “(B) Specific Instructions”, subparagraph 1. “Part I - Technical Proposal”: The following paragraph states: “Management Approach, Corporate Experience, Key Personnel Qualifications, Construction Schedule, Phasing Plan, Infection Control Plan, Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan and the Contractors plan to minimize interference.” In the Evaluation Factors for Award section of the solicitation, only the italicized portions of the referenced paragraph are listed in the “Minimum Standard of Acceptability.” We believe we are only required to provide narratives/information on the italicized text as specified in the Minimum Standard of Acceptability. We further believe we are not required to provide inputs for Construction Schedule, Phasing Plan, Infection Control Plan, Safety Plan and the Contractors plan to minimize interference. Can you confirm?

Answer: Firm is not required to provide Construction Schedule, Phasing Plan, Infection Control Plan, Safety Plan at this time.

2. Reference solicitation page 14 of 74, paragraph 2. Minimum Standard of Acceptability and Attachment B - Corp Experience Form: The solicitation requirements at paragraph 2 and the Attachment requirements on the first page match. However, the provided form has very little similarity to those identified requirements. We believe the requirements supersede the data elements in the actual form. Can you confirm?

Answer: Utilize block 10 to provide information required by solicitation requirements/Attachment requirements on the first page; attach separate sheet if additional space is needed.

3. Reference solicitation page 15 of 74, B. Sub-Factor 2 – Corporate Experience, paragraph “g.”: This paragraph states, in part: “Work requiring license in the State of Virginia includes all Contractors, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical work and Asbestos/lead Project Monitoring.” Our past experience says that companies performing construction services under federal contracts at federal facilities are not required to have a license in the state of performance. Will valid state HVAC and Plumbing licenses from any of the 50 states suffice to fulfill the HVAC and Plumbing requirements?

Answer: Yes, valid state HVAC and Plumbing licenses from any of the 50 states suffice to fulfill the HVAC and Plumbing requirements?

4. Reference solicitation page 16 of 74, paragraph 1. Criteria: The last sentence of this paragraph states: “The key personnel required for this contract are identified in Attachment I Statement of Requirements.” We cannot locate Attachment I. Can you please provide?

Answer: The key personnel required for this contract shall include at a minimum: Owner/President, Project Manager, Superintendent, QC Manager/QC personnel, Safety Manager.

5. Reference solicitation page 16 of 74, paragraph 2. Minimum Standard of Acceptability, subparagraph ii: This paragraph states, in part: “The Quality Control Manager and the Safety Manager may be the same individual if they meet both specifications requirements.” As a cost savings to the government, can one fully qualified individual serve as Superintendent, QC Manager, and Safety Manager?

Answer: At the minimum two qualified individuals is required to serve as a superintendent and QC/Safety Manager.

6. Can other water quality monitoring systems with a one-year service plan be used instead of the basis of design?

Answer: Other devices that meets the design requirements will be considered by the COR

7. Multiple pipe sizes of the piping that we are supposed to tie into are not shown to be able to figure what size tees are needed. Please provide pipe sizing on all pipes that are to be tied onto.

Answer: Unable to provide sizing; need specific details and location from drawings in order to provide sizing.

8. Can HEPA carts be utilized instead of hard ICRA barriers?

Answer: HEPA carts are allowed per COR approval and if required, must adhere to fire rating specified for the project.

9. Who is the existing DDC Controls provider for the facility?

Answer: The major providers are JCI/Metasys, Alerton and Automated Logic (ALC)

10. Which faucets are to receive new mixing valves per detail 2 on P-501?

Answer: New faucets for fixtures identified as “LAV” and “SK” on the drawings. The mixing valves would be at these locations

11. Are press-connect fittings and valves allowable for use in this facility instead of solder fittings and valves?

Answer: Press- Connect fittings and valves are allowed at certain locations. Contact COR prior to usage of press-connect

12. Is type K copper required for the interior water piping? Type L copper is typical for interior use.

Answer: Type L is acceptable. For interior use only.

13. It seems to be a conflict of interest to have the contractor hire the commissioning agent. Could this be revised to have the VA hire the commissioning agent to eliminate a potential conflict of interest?

Answer: No, contractor to hire the third-party commissioning agent.

14. Please provide the specification section for Test and Balance.

Answer: All testing and balancing requirements for corresponding systems are listed in the specification.

15. Are other Test and Balance certifications besides NEBB acceptable?

Answer: NEBB is required.

16. Reference solicitation page 8 of 74, TAB B: Offer, Guarantee, and Certifications, paragraph a.: In this paragraph we are told to complete block 30, including signing and dating. In our experience, blocks 28 thru 31 are reserved for a contract award. Our experience further indicates that we sign and date in block 20 (a., b., and c.) for a proposal submission. Can you confirm that we are to complete block 30, to include signing and dating?

Answer:

Change From: a. Complete the SF 1442, Blocks 14, 15, 17, 19, 20A, 20B, 20C and 30. An official having the authority to bind your company contractually must sign and date the SF 1442 Block 30b. One copy of the SF 1442 must bear an original, authorized signature. In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP. All sections of the RFP, excluding Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Procedures Sections, constitute the model contract.

Change To: a. Complete the SF 1442, Blocks 14, 15, 17, 19, 20A, 20B, 20C. An official having the authority to bind your company contractually must sign and date the SF 1442 Block 20A. One copy of the SF 1442 must bear an original, authorized signature. In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP. All sections of the RFP, excluding Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Procedures Sections, constitute the model contract.

17. Reference page 10 of 74, TAB B: Offer, Guarantee, and Certifications, paragraph a.: In this paragraph, we are told to complete sections (a) (1) and (2) of FAR 52.209-5. However, there is no copy of that FAR in the solicitation and the on-line FAR for 52.209-5 does not have either of the specified paragraphs to complete; this FAR clause only has completions in (a)(1)(i)(A) thru (D). Further, in the solicitation’s Reps & Certs section, FAR 52.204-24 is included, but the referenced instructions do not tell us to include that FAR clause. Can you please clarify which FAR clauses we are to submit?

Answer:

FAR 52.209-5 is not required due to FAR 52.204-7. Disregard FAR 52.209-5 as stated above.

FAR 52.204-24 does require responses. Please include FAR 52.204-24.

Change From: c. Complete 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications, paragraph (d) applies to this contract. 52.209-5--complete sections (a) (1) and (2), and 52.209-7 paragraph (b). Print out these provisions in their entirety and submit it with the proposal. Offerors shall submit only those pages that require fill-in.

Change To: c. Complete 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications, paragraph (d) applies to this contract. 52.209-7 paragraph (b) and 52.204-24. Print out these provisions in their entirety and submit it with the proposal. Offerors shall submit only those pages that require fill-in.

18. In previous HVAMC jobs of this size, a separate QCM and SSHO has been required per Spec Section 01 45 00. However, the specifications for this job do not appear to prohibit the superintendent, QCM, and SSHO to be a single individual. Please confirm that the awarded general contractor will only be required to employ one individual on site at all times during construction, not 2 separate people serving as an independent Supt/SSHO and QCM.

Answer: We want to have a separate person to be a superintendent/SSHO and QCM. The nature and complexity of this project warrants for two individuals.

19. Building 110 also had a very large bathroom renovation bid recently. Will the Water Distribution and Bathroom Upgrades contracts be running concurrently or consecutively? How much overlap or interference is there between the plumbing scopes of the Bathroom Upgrades and the Water Distribution projects? It seems like there could be significant logistical issues if both projects are performing construction at the same time in the same area.

Answer: It is possible that this project could run concurrently. If CORs from both project coordinate and plan it properly this shouldn’t be a problem. Most of this scope will be done at night so CORs and those awarded this contract should be able to work around each other.

20. There is no finish schedule, should I assume that all painted surfaces should receive fresh paint?

Answer: That is correct, there is no finish schedule. Contractor should paint to match with fresh paint.

See attached document: CLC.

See attached document: Bldg 137C Photos.