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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.

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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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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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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) 652-22-124 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond

VA

23249 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond

VA

23249 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24623Q0379 11-04-2022

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

Monday, June 5, 2023 @ 4:00PM EST X Solicitation: 36C24623Q0379 Amendment: 0001

The purpose of this amendment is to submit responses to questions posed and to extend the quote due date.

Submitted questions and the answers can be found starting on page 2 of this document.

The quotes will be due by Monday, June 5, 2023 at 4:00PM EST. Please ensure to send to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer listed in the solicitation.

All terms and conditions of the subject document in item 9Aremain unchanged.

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Richmond VAMC – Remodel 507E Whole Health Clinic Kitchen and Waiting Areas Questions – Solicitation 36C24623Q0379

Q. Please clarify the date and time quotes are due?

A. Quotes are due Monday, June 5, 2023 by 4:00PM EST.

Q. Where is the T.I.L. (Technical Information Library) for the standards and specifications that is listed in the Statement of Work (SOW)?

A. It is found on the internet at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/.

Q. What is the expected process for the Entranceway to minimize the impact to the service?

A. IAW Scope of work demo/abatement of the flooring to be conducted after hours and returned for use by service by 5am each morning. This means that some sort of temporary flooring for example lauan plywood and ram board paper. This service has veterans who may have mobility issues so the temporary and permanent flooring must be secure and not impede their entrance/exit from their appointments.

Q. What will access be like during construction, will the contractor be provided with a key?

A. Yes, IAW the Statement of Work (SOW) the Contractor will have key/access to the building using the door closest to the parking lot.

Q. What work can be accomplished during the day/normal service hours?

A. As listed in the scope of work all construction that would impede patient care such as demolition and loud construction must completed after hours. Also, the work in the entranceway must be ready for the service to use at the start of each workday.

Q. Will the client have a separate point of entry for their daily staff?

A. Yes the main entrance door as described in SOW. The main entrance area is to remain in safe accessible operation at the start of each workday (5am Mon-Fri) for patient and provider use.

Q. Have any flooring material finishes been selected (LVT, carpet tile, sheet vinyl)? Please confirm there will be no required waxing or finishing of the new or existing flooring A. The flooring material to be used as indicated page 4 of the drawings in the Finish Schedule Notes is to be LVT-3(Match Existing) Mannington Natures Path. Flooring to be installed as per manufacturer requirements and instructions.

Q. Please provide photos of the existing sprinkler systems (above ceiling and any isolation values) as there is shown new work to the existing system.

A. Measurements, and pictures from vantage points were to be taken by contractors during site visit for all utilities in the common space as well as piping/valve placement in equipment rooms. Pictures above ceiling for verification are not available due to access issues into the hard ceilings. The available information we have for this system is- the sprinkler system is a dry pipe system with the compressor and associated valves in the adjacent mechanical room.

Q. Are there any hazardous materials to be encountered in the project?

A. Possibly as described in Scope of Work in regards to any abatement testing and removal.

Q. Do electrical circuits need to be identified at each outlet, or are As built drawings for the circuits and room sufficient?

A. Yes, each outlet must be labelled as to which circuit breaker it is fed from, AS Built drawing requirements are IAW SOW and specifications.

Q. Are there enough breakers available for changing power requirements? Will new circuit breakers need to be installed? What is the panel location?

A. VA guidelines do not allow abandon in place, all decommissioned/obsolete lines/equipment are to be removed, electrical boxes with conduit (removed wiring) can be blank plated and labelled as empty, plumbing supply lines must be demo’ d back to the closest accessible connection no “unused legs”, plumbing drain lines capped to next major accessible connection.

Q. Is there any specific requirement for electrical wiring allowed for use with this project?

A. Wiring to match power requirements IAW all Specifications national Local and VA- for example Single strand 12 gauge/20 amp wiring is the minimum allowable electrical wiring (no stranded wires unless stated specifically in specifications and approved by COR/CO.)

Q. Will the contractor have access to the crawl space daily?

A. Yes.

Q. Will the contractor be required to have a portable restroom during construction??

A. Portable use restrooms should not be required for contractor use but can be ordered for use by the contractor if they feel that they want them and we will set up a location in that event, with at least (2) weeks’ notice for approval.