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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 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:

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Contractor

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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) 658-23-001 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

36C24623B0040 08-08-2023

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

10:00 AM EDT on August 17, 2023 X The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Distribute the questions and answers received for this project.

2. Incorporate new Specifications.

3. Extend Bid due date and public bid opening

Bids Due Date: 10:00 AM EDT 08/17/2023 Bid Opening: 9:30 AM EDT 08/18/2023

See additional documents.

1. What are painting limits for stairwell areas/ are Handrails included?

Stairwells shall not be included in project. Elevator lobbies in basement corridors in each building shall be painted.

1. How will the various wall protections be addressed? (Remove or paint over) Contractor shall not paint over various wall protection in any basement corridor. This project will not address wall protection. Contractor shall paint around wall guards.

1. Will a Mold Protection (Killz) be required?

Yes, contractor shall clean mold and apply a product such as killz before new paint is applied.

1. How will the wall corner guards be addressed? (Replaced? If so with what type/material?)

Contractor shall not paint over corner guards. No additional corner guards will be installed.

1. Will the medical EQ in hallways be relocated?

EQ will be moved by VA as needed during project.

1. What hours will the work areas need to maintain access for staff/patients?

Contractor shall ensure basement corridors are always accessible for patients and staff.

1. What is/are the paint colors/specs?

See included paint specifications included in bid package. Paint colors will be discussed at construction kick off meeting.

1. Will signs to remain and signs to be removed be delineated?

Signage will not be removed. Signage will be painted around.

1. Confirm areas that are two tone paint will be repainted the same two-tone design. Yes, the two-tone design will remain that are already two tones.

1. Confirm a spec for the low VOC paint in the emergency room building.

Contractor shall review Division # 9 Finishes 09 91 00. Section 2.2-part d 1-9.

1. Confirm spec for Air Cleaners needed in all patient areas.

Contractor shall refer to Division # 1 General Requirements 01 00 00 Sec.1.8 Infection Prevention Measures. Division 2 section 01 35 26 section 1.12A part 1-7. and section 1.12 Infection Control part 4. 1-8.

Contractor shall paint all door jamb face area only in basement corridors.

1. Confirm number of wood doors not to be painted. Contractor will by appointment be able to survey door surfaces to determine the total number.

14. Confirm level of effort on paint removal (not a full removal).

The intent of this project is to just sand smooth/prime/paint. Rough surfaces shall not be repaired just sand smooth/prime/paint.

1. Confirm depth of repairs to walls/corners (are these to be “full depth repairs”?) As mentioned in question 14. No repairs of wall/corners in this project.

1. Confirm type of Infection Control Signage required. The CO will provide contractor the printed documents. Contractor shall post ICRA signage where work is being done.

1. Confirm count of Fire Cubbies to be painted.

Contractor can obtain data when counting doors to be painted. Basements corridors don’t require Evacuation Sleds since there are no stairs to egress.

1. Confirm extents of Fire Cubbies to be painted (front and back of door/ interior of fire cubby?)

The Fire Cubbies in the basement corridors shall be painted front and in the interiors.

1. Confirm allowable work hours Work hours shall be from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Contractor can work after staff is gone in the evening and on weekends, if they choose to.

1. Confirm Noise restrictions.

Contractor shall comply with Division 1 1.1 Personal Protective Equipment Part B. section 4 and OSHA, sound level standards. In this project if using sanding vacuum cleaner with Hepa Filter while sanding this should be acceptable. Anything louder contractor shall consult with COR before performing that work.

1. What are project limits in regard to any repairs needed. Currently specifications only call for scrape and paint, please clarify.

During the walk-through various removal methods were described for brick areas, again the specifications call for scrape and paint. Please clarify.

This contract shall not repair any damaged surfaces. Contractor will scrape or sand/prime/paint wall and ceiling surfaces.

1. Please clarify treatment of rub rails on walls, currently no removal is required yet the possibility was mentioned at Prebid. Please clarify.

Contractor shall paint around handrails and rub rails on walls. Contractor shall not remove hand or rub rails.

1. In a number of areas there are aluminum cabinets with emergency transport chairs. To paint around these is extremely difficult and quality would not be good. They need to be removed for the painting. Please confirm if VA personnel or Contractor personnel will be responsible for removal and reinstallation. Contractor shall be responsible for removal for painting and reinstallation of evacuation sleds in all basement corridors.

1. There is a significant amount of efflorescence through both concrete and brickwork. This will require some kind of sealing if scraped for the new paint to have any longevity. Please clarify what treatment of these areas in regard to efflorescence removal (brushing, acid wash, etc) and what surface preparation would be required prior to repainting. Contractor shall brush efflorescence with a liquid solution with a suitable low VOC approved for indoor usage before priming and painting walls, brick walls and ceilings. Contractor shall not use acid wash to clean surfaces with efflorescence.

1. In many corridor areas the brick really needs to be repointed, including one area where an overhead arch appears to have completely separated brick from mortar (which may be a safety hazard for falling debris). This contract does not include repointing of masonry. Please clarify treatment of these areas. Contractor shall not attempt to repair masonry as this is not included in this contract. Exposed areas shall be painted to the extent possible.

1. There are concrete columns located in the corridor areas which have spalled to the point of exposing the reinforcing stirrups. This appears to have previously been painted in one area, removing the spalled concrete. Repair of these areas is structural repair which should involve removing concrete to an area to “lock in” to current rebar and repour. Please clarify how these areas are to be treated. Contractor shall paint over these areas because structural work in not included in this contract.

1. Wall murals are located in a number of areas. We would recommend preserving these to use a plexiglass or similar glazing and create a “frame” around them. Please clarify treatment of murals. Contractor shall paint over all murals in basement corridors and multicolor piping locating in building # 4 basement corridor.

Repaint Various Bldg Basement Corridors and Connecting Corridors Project #: 658-23-001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE (Not Used)

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY (Not Used)

DIVISION 5 – METALS (Not Used)

DIVISION 6 WOOD AND PLASTIC

DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 8 DOORS AND WINDOWS (Not Used)

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

DIVISION 10 – 35 (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA Contracting Officer with input from the ICRA team. The Prime Contractor Superintendent and the OSHA certified “competent person” noted above shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the VA CO with input from the ICRA team.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work. Contractor shall submit training records of all such employees to the Contracting Officer Representative for approval before the start of work. There will be no exceptions to the training requirements. No contractor or subcontractor employee shall be allowed to perform work under the resultant contract without proper documentation of the required training.

1.2 STATEMENT OF Work

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, tools, equipment, transportation, and qualified supervision to perform the work as described in the contract drawings and specifications for Project 658-23-001 Repaint Various Basement Corridors and Connecting Corridors at the Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. Contractor shall prep/paint all existing interior painted basement building corridor surfaces and interior connecting corridor painted surfaces for Buildings 1,2,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,74, 75,76 and 77. The work will be performed on all interior basement corridors and the interior connecting corridors between buildings listed above. Contractor shall scrape existing loose paint and prepare surfaces for painting with 1 primer coat and 2 finish coats. Work shall require prepping/painting corridor walls and door jambs (both sides of door) in building corridors. For the connecting corridor interior walls, ceilings and windows shall be prepped and painted. Contractor shall assume all painted surfaces contain detectable levels of lead and shall perform work in accordance with OSHA standards for lead in construction. Contractor shall provide all painting labor/equipment/ladders to perform new paint application. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with specifications and drawings. If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work, as described above, is 365 calendar days from notice to proceed (NTP) by the VA.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, specifications and drawings will be furnished to the contractor via electronic format. All documents will be furnished in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format.

1.4 construction security requiremenets

to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor work vehicles shall be subject to restrictions and requirements of VAMC Memorandum 658-138-05. Work vehicles shall be limited to paved areas unless work requirements dictate that they must be parked on turf areas or other generally un-trafficked areas. In cases where they must be located on generally un-trafficked areas, the Contractor shall comply with restrictions of the VAMC Memorandum noted above. Any damage to these areas shall be repaired by the Contractor and at the Contractor’s expense as quickly as feasible.

2. Contractor employee vehicles shall be subject to restrictions noted in VAMC Memorandum 658-138-05 noted above. Employee vehicles shall be parked in the primary contractor staging area located Northwest of Parking Lot T or within Parking Lot T to the maximum extent feasible. Contractor employees using station parking areas shall, at a minimum, be subject to the same restrictions and requirements as VA employees. Construction Contractor employee parking locations will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, and may be changed at any time dependent on parking availability.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

(FAR 52.23610)

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

(FAR 52.2369)

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 As-Built Drawings

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads and other access which are necessary in the performance of contract work. This work will require driving on existing turf areas, and this shall be limited to the maximum extent practicable. The contractor shall be responsible for repair of any and all damage to turf or landscaped areas as a result of this work.

1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system as feasible and practicable for this project.

D. Water (for Construction and Testing):

1. As feasible and practicable for this project, obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at any connection made. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve wateruse to the extent possible. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed or approved, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by CO, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.16 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.17 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.18 Hours Worked

Due to the locations of much of this work, the bulk will be required to be performed outside of normal business hours. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For some of the locations, the work may require additional restrictions on hours, but must definitely be conducted outside of normal business hours. Work required outside of normal business hours will likely exceed 90% of the overall project. The ten (10) holidays observed by the Federal Government shall be considered non-workdays. They are:

New Years Day Martin Luther Kings Jr.’s Birthday Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Or any other day declared by the President of the United States of America to be a Federal Holiday.

1.21 Contract Completion Date

Work shall be accomplished within a period of two hundred ten (210) calendar days from the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed for Proposal Item I (Base Proposal) or as listed in Section 1.2 for Bid Alternates. “Completion Date” shall mean that date as established by the Contracting Officer upon which the Contractor shall turn over the entire project or portions thereof to the government. Contract completion includes final inspection and completion of all punchlist items, to include final clean up.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1-1. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.23621).

1-2. For the purposes of this contract, samples (including laboratory samples to be tested), test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.