36C24722Q0540 Amendment 0001.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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Department of Veterans Affairs

W.J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center

6439 Garners Ferry Road

Columbia SC 29209-1639

Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Alabama Health Care System

East Campus

2400 Hospital Road

Tuskegee AL 36083-5001

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24722Q0540

04-15-2022

X x X

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

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The purpose of Amendment 0001 for RFQ/Solicitation 36C24722Q0540 is to:

1. Provide the contractors with responses to inquiries (see pages 2-4 for Q&A).

There are no other changes to this solicitation.

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Q&A

6 Bed Contract Emergency Residential Services- Safe Haven Model (Base+1 Option)

QUESTION ANSWER

1. ‘where do i go to apply? i printed out all of the forms and I not sure if i complete them and send to you are is there a location i need to go and apply’?

In accordance with the Solicitation document SF

1449, block 20.

2. ‘i see that the quantity is $2,190.00 how do i determined the unit price and the amount.? Is the Quantity amount is what you are offering per bed’?

In accordance with the Solicitation document SF

1449; also, reference the formula that is provided.–

B.2 Price/Cost Schedule: 2,190 = quantity of units, not a dollar amount.

The contractor is responsible for completing the unit price and the amount for all line items in this section. This area is not determined by the government.

3. ‘From what I can tell there are only three forms I need to email to you and those forms are

*Solicitation / Contract / Order for

Commercial Products

* Acknowledgement of Amendments

/ Price / Coast Schedule

* COR And Contractor

Acknowledgement of QASP

Do I have this correct? and If so, Do

I email them to you at this email once I complete them?

and If I don't have this correct please inform me of what other

Contractors are responsible for thoroughly reviewing the solicitation and all attachments to formulate their quote submissions. The solicitation and all attachments provide all information that is required for quote submission. All contractors shall provide all information requested in accordance with the solicitation by the closing date and time that has been indicated in the RFQ.

6 Bed Contract Emergency Residential Services- Safe Haven Model (Base+1 Option) information you will need. I read through the five attachments listed in the solicitation’.

4. ‘I don't know if I am the only one having difficulties using the sam.gov to email you, however I emailed you from there today with some question.

I don't know if you received it are not. the system is not working currently. So once again due I send you the solicitation application to this email ? are try to use the one in

Contracting Opportunities that is not working’.

In accordance with the Solicitation document SF

1449, block 20.

Note: I tested the Primary Point of Contact listed in

SAM for this solicitation from my government device; and the email link worked properly by composing a new email for sending a message.

SAM’s website has customer services and contact number(s) to assist with utilizing their website

5. ‘Will there be a transition period after the contract is awarded to start providing the requested services’?

CAVHCS can provide 30-60 days for the contractor to begin services as required in the SOW. The contractor should be able to accept the first Veteran in their facility 15-30 days after the contract has been awarded once CAVHCS has completed the initial inspection.

6. ‘Will veterans that are referred from CAVHCS be eligible for substance abuse treatment at the VA hospital/clinic’?

Yes, Veterans will be eligible to participate in admission to MHRRTP, outpatient and inpatient

SATP with consults and referrals through linkage from VA HCHV Social Worker.

7. ‘What type of referrals and/or orders will CAVHCS be providing to the contractor’?

Referrals are made to the contractor by the HCHV program after Veteran has been medically and psychiatrically cleared.

8. ‘How much of a notice is given for scheduled and unscheduled appointments the veterans will have at 2100 Comer Ave, Columbus, GA’?

Varies, we hope that we are able to provide 24 hour notice; however if there are barriers we can utilize

VA staff for transportation and the HCHV rideshare program if the request is not timely.

9. ‘Will obtaining a SAC for employees involved in patient care be facilitated with CAVHCS after the contract Is awarded’?

The contractor is responsible for obtaining the SAC background check through Alabama Bureau of

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, or the local agency that is responsible for this type of investigation.

6 Bed Contract Emergency Residential Services- Safe Haven Model (Base+1 Option)

10. ‘Are there currently six veterans awaiting placement’?

There are Veterans who have seeked placement in that community however based on no bed availability due to shelters being closed and no VA transitional housing options, Veterans are displaced to CAVHCS transitional housing in Montgomery, AL

11. ‘Can the additional security measures mentioned in the contract

(bars on windows) be done to the facility after the contract is awarded’?

Yes

12. ‘Since all veterans served within the contract are referred from

CAVHCS' HCHV program, what is the policy or plan to ensure occupancy of the contracted beds’?

Referrals to support the facility will be from the

Homeless-PACT team located at 2100 Comer Ave.

The clinic is designed for homeless Veterans to walk in for placement, to include medical and mental health services. Veterans will be referred once they are seen by a provider and cleared. The

HCHV outreach team works with local shelters, community agencies, and conduct street outreach to ensure that Veteran are aware of the services available to them in the community.

13. ‘How often will the veterans have appointments at CAVHCS’?

As needed to ensure continuity of medical and emotional health.

14. ‘Does past performance include operation of a shelter only for homeless veterans or does it include homeless/transient’?

The SOW does not specifically state that you must have worked with Veterans; however, if contractor has this as a past performance, they should receive additional credit.

15. ‘Does transitional housing for all populations count as past performance’?

The SOW does not specifically state that you must have worked with Veterans; however, if contractor has this as a past performance, they should receive additional credit.

Comments from Contracting: The Period of Performance note in the solicitation is anticipatory.