36C24718R0625-0002000.docx

REPSONSE to RFI

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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

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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

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

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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.)

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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) 07-20-2018 544-15-205 Department of Veterans Affairs W.J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia

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29209-1639 Department of Veterans Affairs W.J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia

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29209-1639 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24718R0625 06-22-2018

X X July 31, 2018 at 11:30 AM EST THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO RESPOND TO RFI RECEIVED. SEE PAGES 2 AND 3 FOR RFI AND RESPONSES.

THE CLOSING DATE IS NOW JULY 31, 2018 AT 11:30 AM EST.

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1. In the table of contents of the specifications, certain items have “Non-VA” annotations. What is the purpose of these annotations?

RESPONSE: Non-VA specifications are specifications that are technical specifications that are applicable specifically for water tank refurbishment projects. The VA Master Specifications do not have such technical sections that apply to this type of work. The “Non-VA” is simply a notification to the VA that specification sections were required, but were not taken from the VA specification family.

1. The specifications state that an unknown quantity of hazardous material will be determined by the survey. What dollar amount is to be carried by the contractor for the unknown quantity?

RESPONSE: The only known hazardous material associated with this project is lead based paint. Section 02 83 33.13 Lead Based Paint Removal and Disposal, paragraph 3.4 clearly identifies the location of the Lead-Based Paint as follows:

LEADBASED PAINT REMOVAL

0. Remove paint on exterior tank surfaces.

0. Comply with paint removal processes described in lead paint removal plan.

0. LeadBased Paint Removal: Select processes for each application to minimize work area lead contamination and waste.

1. Section 09 97 13-2 1.8.C lists Dixon Engineering as an inspector for this project. Is Dixon Engineering the only inspector that can be used?

RESPONSE: Dixon Engineering is not the only inspector available for inspection services. Dixon Engineering will assist the WJB Dorn in the review of contractor proposals as well as make recommendations relative to the contractor experience/qualifications to perform the work. Remove SECTION 09 97 13, paragraph 1.8(c). Dixon Engineering is an engineering firm that specializes in the refurbishment of existing water tanks. Dixon was contracted to assist Atriax in the development of the contract documents and is the firm most familiar with the condition of the WJB Dorn water tank, the requirements for its refurbishment, and the overall scope of services that is required of the contractor. The standard of care for water tank refurbishment projects requires inspections on a daily basis. Contractors that provide these services are familiar with this type of oversight.

Dixon Engineering is identified in 01 45 29 .10 Testing Services, paragraph 3.2 (not Section 09 97 13-2 1.8.C) as the basis for the for all oversight, inspection, and testing services for the Government.

Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, paragraph 1.2.D incorrectly indicates the Department of Veterans Affairs as providing the testing services/testing laboratory. Delete this reference and apply the requirements as specifically delineated in 01 45 29.10 Testing Services.

1. The specifications state that a 4’ temporary fence will be needed around the base of the water tower. Can this fence be a 4’ orange fence or does it have to be a chain link fence?

RESPONSE: The existing chain link fence will serve as the construction barrier. The contractors should provide a 4’ orange fence in addition to the existing chain link fence to clearly identify the construction work area. The location of the 4’ orange fence is to be coordinated with the COR.

1. According to the specifications, commissioning is needed for HVAC work. What is needed to fulfill the commissioning requirement? Also, there are no Division 23 specifications – please provide.

RESPONSE: Delete paragraph 1.23 of the General Requirements. There is no HVAC associated with this project. Delete any references in the contract documents to “commissioning.”

1. The specifications state that an unknown quantity of metal repair work is needed to the water tower structure. What dollar amount is to be carried by the contractor for the unknown quantity?

RESPONSE: Section 05 00 00 Metal Repairs, paragraph 1.7 clearly identifies all metal repair items included in this project.

1. In the specifications, it is stated that Dixon Engineering must approve the subcontractor chosen to perform the work. Is Dixon Engineering the only company that can approve paint subcontractors? Also, what are the requirements being used to determine if a subcontractor is qualified?

RESPONSE: Atriax, PLLC and Dixon Engineering will assist the WJB Dorn in the review of contractor price proposals as well as make recommendations relative to the contractor experience/qualifications to perform the work. The work required for this water tank refurbishment project is very specialized. In this regard the project contract documents have been developed with the intent that the work will be executed by a contractor (sub-contractor) that is both experienced and qualified.

1. Please provide the as-built drawings and tank dimensions for the water tower.

RESPONSE: The design team was informed that no as-built drawings or tank dimensions were not available.

1. Can scaffolding be constructed with the legs bearing on the tank for interior work within the water tower?

RESPONSE: Scaffolding will not be permitted for use on the interior work of the water tank. The floor of the tank is very uneven and will not support the scaffolding structure