36C24725Q0318 0002.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)

1 5

0002 03-07-2025

509-23-105

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24725Q0318

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 03-14-2025 1400 EDT x 1

The purpose of this amendment it to post Questions and Answer, Site Visit sheets, extend the time for receipt of quotes, extend the time for RFIs, incorporate revised SOW and drawings.

1. The revised SOW is part of this amendment.

2. The revised drawing is attached to this amendment.

3. The site visit sheets are attached to this amendment.

4. The Questions and Answers are attached to this amendment.

5. The deadline for RFIs is March 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

6. Quotes are due NLT March 14 at 2:00 PM EST.

Jason Kinchen Contracting Officer

STATEMENT OF WORK

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

1.1 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS(S)

A. Vendor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, supervision and disposal services to abate asbestos containing materials from rooms in

Building 801, 1st Floor (1B104, and 1B105) at the VA Augusta Healthcare

System. Includes approximately 2,750 square feet of asbestos containing floor tile (up to 2 layers) and mastic. Includes notifications to authorities and proper disposal of hazardous materials. Includes air monitoring and sampling to ensure safety of employees once abatement is completed.

B. Contractor shall provide asbestos abatement plan for review by facility

IH.

C. All employees of vendor shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Procedures:

1. Vendor’s employees shall not enter the site without appropriate coordination with COR. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the Vendor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer so that security escort arrangements can be provided for the employees.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the site and order

Vendor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The Vendor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.3 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Vendor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting

Officer. The Vendor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the

Vendor's performance.

1.4 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Vendor shall furnish reports of air quality and disposal certification as required.

1.5 WORK HOURS

A. Work can be done during normal working hours (7:30AM-4:00PM), Monday—

Friday, except federal holidays. If nights and weekends are needed, contractor must request through the COR 72 hours in advance. Shutdowns of any kind must be requested in writing 14 days prior.

Construction period of performance 20 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Questions and Answers

1. Do we have to hire our own Certified industrial Hygienist or does the VA hire one?

Contractor shall provide CIH.

2. Can a containment be put up on that hallway leading to the work area ? To facilitate the access of workers, materials and ACM debris removal from the exterior of the building to the work area vice versa?

Yes, containment can be put in the hallway, but must leave enough access for hospital occupants to utilize the hallway for entry and exit.

3. Will both rooms need to be completed at same time or separate?

Yes, both rooms can be completed simultaneously.

4. Is there a window or door that can be used to route the exhaust tubing of the negative air machines to outside the bldg.?

There is no window within the room. Routing will have to be coordinate with VA, and limiting disruption to facility operations.

5. The air monitoring and clearance testing to be supplied by the VA?

Air monitoring and clearance samples will be supplied by Contractor.

6. There appears to be two separate areas that require abatement, correct?

Yes, there are two separate areas.

7. The SOW also states that work must be completed within 20 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Please verify that the notice to proceed will be provided after all submittals and ten-day notification have been completed and approved. That's a critical area as for start to completion. Can you verify the start to completion period?

20 days from notice to proceed.

See attached document: Asbestos Abatement Site Visit.

See attached document: Asbestos Abatement Site Visit Page 2.