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Continuation Sheet Question and answer during Site Visit

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION

OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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 ADM

INISTRATIVE 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 d ate specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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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.)

(If required)

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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) P0001 None 00672 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Caribbean Healthcare System Administrative Building #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201 00672 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Caribbean Healthcare System Administrative Building #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201 To all Offerors/Bidders

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See Continuation Sheet for question and answer during site visit

Hector L. Lopez

1. Is there a desired Floor Thickness?

There is mention of external and internal material, but no specific floor thickness provided. Stainless steel, 316 grade, throughout with non-skid diamond pattern aluminum floor.

1. Wall Finish:

1. Will it be the same as the floor finish? Polished Aluminum? Yes

1. Would the entrance require a ramp? No ramp will be required.

1. Do you have any control panel specification? Visible from the exterior, digital panel with local alarm showing parameters (temperature and % relative humidity), capable/compatible to be connected to with Tracer Summit Building Automation System.

FIS-VCI add to the questions:

General Product Description:

1c. In which direction should the Door open? Outward left opening door, see enclose drawing.

1d. Please provide the location of the chamber control panel and alarms. On the hallway, next to the chamber door. Location to be discussed on site previous to installation.

Walk-in Refrigerator:

3a. Please specify metal to be used for structural panel, (interior and exterior). Stainless steel, 316 grade, throughout.

3b. There is a conflict in the metals regarding the chamber fllor. Spec 3.b specifies polish aluminum finish and and Section vi 2 specifies galvanized steel or similar material as wall/ceiling. Please clarify. Non-skid diamond pattern aluminum floor.

4. Condensing Unit:

- Would a concrete platform(base) be available for placing both condensers units? Concrete platform must be provided by the contractor. The new condensers location will be at the main building’s sub-basement.

5. Unit Cooler:

- Is a redundant unit cooler required? Yes, absolutely. 100% redundancy is required.

- Redundant switch interval? Yes, digital controlled interlocking system required.

7. Instalation:

- Who is responsible for drilling floors and walls to pass thru coopers, drain and electrical utilities? VACHS will be responsible to provide walls/floors penetrations. However, the contractor must provide firestop material in those penetrations once done with the installation. Piping/conduits route will be discussed on site prior to installation.

- Staging/store of materials prior to installation? No staying area will be provided. Only space available is the project site.

- Working hours and days? Lab operations are 24/7. Coordination with Lab is required. However, normal working hours are possible. Some part of the installation must be afterhours and/or weekends to minimize Lab operations impact.

- Provide Construction documents. All construction documents are expected from contractor; including, but not limited to one-line diagrams, manuals, warranties, and as-builts, among others.

- Provide all available drawings/plans (electrical, floor plans, plumbing). The basic architectural drawing will be provided by VACHS FMS. Contractor must corroborate on-site existing conditions.

- Are shelf required? if yes, please specify the distribution and spec. Yes, shelving is required. Distribution must be similar to existing. Since the new refrigerator is larger, the contractor must provide options to accommodate current inventory. See enclosed picture of existing shelving system and its distribution.

10. Monitoring Alarm System:

· Remote Monitoring- Yes, the system must report to the VACHS FMS Operation Control Center (OCC) by using exiting LAN based Building Control Unit (BCU). The system must be compatible with existing Tracer Summit Software.

· Remote audible alarms only? The system must have a local and remote alarm. Remote alarm must be reported to OCC.

· Is it desired to have a software with online remote capability, multiple audible, visual and email notification system? Yes, the system must be compatible with existing Tracer Summit Software.

Input Voltage-

· What utility is available onsite as to Input Voltage? There are available 480V connections.

A19 Questions:

1-d Provided drawings. No tenemos ni hemos recibido dibujos. The basic architectural drawing will be provided by VACHS FMS. Contractor must corroborate on-site existing conditions.

5-b Desing Tempeture 35-degrees F. Esto es temperature mediana. En 9- c y d describe la unidad como de baja temperatura (Freezer) aludiendo a uso de drain heater (9-c) y Defrost System. Definir esto por favor. The system being requested is a walk-in cooler with operational temperature ranging from 32℉ to 46℉ (warning signs are set to 35℉ low, and 45℉ high).

9-d Defrost Provition. ¿De prevalecer esta aplicación el sistema de descarche será por calentamiento (defrost heater) u off time? See temperature range provided.

5-f 100% redundancy. Se refiere a un sistema adicional con un 100% back up independiente interlock digitalled controlled? Yes, absolutely. 100% redundancy is required with a digital controlled interlocking system.

Identificar voltajes para unidad condensadora y evaporadores. There are available 480V connections.

7. b Aluminun finish floor. El panel del piso en metal aluminio. Non-skid diamond pattern aluminum floor.

Page 5 of 54 vi. Floor Panels

2. Provide prefabricated floor Panels of the same Construction as wall/cealing except with 1.9 mm(0.79 inch; 14 gauge) galvanized skin, sealed watertight.

Estas dos especificaciones de piso hay conflicto. Especificar cuál es material de metal a usarse en interior y exterior ya que el frigorífico existente actual es en stainless steel y si el piso es en aluminio si se refuerza con aluminum diamond plate. Stainless steel, 316 grade, throughout with non-skid diamond pattern aluminum floor.

Otros Definir horas de trabajo. Lab operations are 24/7. Coordination with Lab is required. However, normal working hours are possible. Some part of the installation must be afterhours and/or weekends to minimize Lab operations impact.

El área a instalar el walk in, de quién es la responsabilidad de limpiar y habilitar el área? The contractor is fully responsible of the construction site, observing daily good housekeeping practices. The contractor must apply and comply with the VACHS infection control permit/practices.

See attached document: 1st Floor Arch Lab Area.

See attached document: Basement Floor.