S06. SF30 36C24623Q0350 A0001 Answers to Questions.pdf

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 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:

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 30 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)

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3/30/2023

N/A

36C246

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

36C24623Q0350

03-07-2023

X

X X

NO TIME EXTENSION.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received.

See the pages following for answers provided to questions received.

Nicholas Ruppert Contracting Officer

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Type of Flooring & Square Feet Q: A quick question, what kind of flooring are you looking to install and square footage? / Type of Flooring to be installed; carpet or plank, etc.? / Any idea about how many Square Feet of flooring? What are the flooring specs, type of floor, minimum requirements for wear layer, underlayment requirement?

A: No carpet. We are looking for Engineered Hardwood Flooring. Each house, A and B, is 2404 sq ft.

Associated synthetic protection underlayment.

Order Priority Q: Is there any priority order of the units for completion? / Is there a requirement to complete one unit at a time in its entirety, or does the contractor have permission to remove all existing flooring from all units prior to beginning install?

A: What ever is easiest and quickest for the contractor.

Other Areas Q: Besides carpet removal, do the vinyl floors need removal as well? / Do the floor coverings go into the bathroom as well?

A: All flooring in the house has to be removed and replaced.

Stairs Q: Are the stairs getting new floors? And if so, is it going to be hard wood or the same as the new floor being installed? / Is there a requirement for no-slip stair tread for stairs in each unit?

A: Do not replace the steps. Do install non-skid strips.

Furniture Q: Is the contractor responsible for removal of furniture and personal belongings from each unit? / Will the furniture in the building be cleared prior to the start of works, or the contractor is required to remove the furniture?

A: Furniture will be removed by facility.

Dumpster Q: Is the contractor permitted to keep a dumpster in the front of the units for floor removal? / If the contractor is required to remove furniture, is there a dumpster available in the building vicinity to dispose of the old flooring? / Can we put a dumpster during demolition and installation?

A: Yes, the contractor can put a dumpster in the driveway.

Mold Q: During the walk through, in building 22, there was a strong smell of mold in Unit A and sewage in Unit B. There are a few areas that appear to have had water damage and sewage back up at some point.

Are there known water damage areas within the property? / Has there been any mold detected within any of the units? If so, please clarify areas of mold exposure. If the contractor identifies mold on subfloor or surrounding area during existing floor removal, does the contractor have permission to treat the area and replace any damaged materials?

A: We are unaware of mold in the unit. If/when completing work and mold is discovered, the contractor can complete the removal after discussing with the contract officer.

Cabinets/Vanities Q: Will kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities be replaced in each unit? If they will be replaced, will the existing cabinets be removed and replaced prior to floor replacement?

A: The cabinets are scheduled to be replace but unknown when.

Baseboards/Moldings Q: Are the baseboards and moldings being replaced as well?

There are several damaged areas of quarter inch round [molding]. During floor removal, it is expected that additional damage will occur in some areas due to existing conditions. Will contractor replace quarter inch round for all of the units? If not, is the contractor authorized to replace quarter inch round for damaged areas?

A: Yes.