Amendment Q and A 36C24721Q0386.docx

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

(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)

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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)

03-08-2021

679-21-2-5020-0013 none

Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088

Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24721Q0386 03-08-2021

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

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This amendment accomplishes the following:

1. Answer vendor questions (see below)

2. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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Brenda Carter Contracting Officer

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Pest Control Services (36C24721Q0386)

1. Would the government please advise if both Bed Bug emergency call orders and non-Bed Bug emergency call orders are to be provided "at no additional cost to the government"? Yes. Bed Bugs and any other biting or stinging pests that pose harm to our Veterans. These items must be addressed within 4 hours of notification.

1. Would the government please advise if Termite and/or Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) inspections and/or treatments are to be provided "at no additional cost to the government"? Separate contract is in place for termites.

1. Would the government please define "surrounding areas of facility" (see pg 8, 2nd paragraph)? We require various treatments to occur “as needed”, such as Snake Away Treatment and Ant Barrier Treatment. This will require treatment of the perimeter of each/all buildings or within close proximity of the building perimeter.

1. Would the government please advise if UV Fly lights are required, "at no additional cost to the government", throughout the facility as required by EMS chief or COR and pest contractor? UV fly lights are not required.

1. Would the government please advise if the previous contract award (VA247-15-C-0064) was extended or if a bridge contract was awarded? If a bridge contract was awarded, please advise both the date and total amount of award? No extension on VA247-15-C-0064. VA24720P0552 was awarded on 04/01/2020 in the amount of $91,649.40 for Base only.

1. Would the government please advise the total number of Bed Bug emergencies from March 4, 2020 thru March 4, 2021 regarding the Tuscaloosa VAMC (including resident facilities)? We’ve had 10 cases that required heat treatment and/or a general spray of insecticide (if no infestation was discovered).

1. Would the government please advise if the previous pest control contract included inspection and treatment for Bed Bugs "at no additional cost to the government"? Award ID VA24715P0091 for $26,660 was awarded for Bed Bugs treatment only in addition to routine pest control services (IGF PEST CONTROL SERVICES BED BUGS IN BUILDING 137 AT TVAMC). Please clarify. Yes, the contract included inspection and treatment for Bed Bugs (heat treatment and/or general spray of of area or room/s with insecticide (if no infestation was discovered).

1. Would the government please advise if Award ID 36C24720P0552 for $91,649.40 for 1 year of pest control services (04-01-2020 thru 03-31-2021) has the same or a similar Scope of Work as the current pest control solicitation? This award was for 1 year (base year only) with the same scope of work as the solicitation.

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