36C24821Q1463 0001_1.docx

Grease Trap Maintenance Services & Repair

RFQ# 36C24821Q1463

Amendment #1

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

8875 Hidden River Pkwy, Suite 570 Tampa FL 33637

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jose E. Ortiz-Velez Jose.Ortiz-Velez@va.gov 813-972-2000 Ext. 2815

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

13,000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

Tampa FL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

DESCRIPTION

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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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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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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) None 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy, Suite 570 Tampa FL 33637 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy.

Tampa FL 33637 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24821Q1463 08-26-2021

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The purpose of this amendment is to post the questions and answers for RFQ # 36C24821Q1463 (see below) . A copy of the Site- Visit Sign-I n Sheet will also be posted on Contract Opportunities as an attachment.

Paul A. Jarrett Contracting Officer Page 1 of Page 1 of Questions and Answers

1. In regard to the 1K gallon grease interceptor at Bldg. 38: Does this quote include deterioration?

Question #1 Answer: Within the performance of the contract, the government will anticipate the contractor to evaluate/specify any repairs needed for deteriorated items or equipment when providing Preventative Maintenance (PM) Services. If repairs are needed, the contractor will submit a bid/quote on repairs needed to bring the grease interceptor system to industry/OEM standards.

2. In regard to the three-line jetting’s of Bldg. 1,38,100: Can you identify the source? What is the length from grease interceptor to the source inside the building for the jetter line and cameraing purposes?

Question #2 Answer: From the Grease Traps to the back of the facility is 500 feet; if additional length/distance is required it will be considered upon evaluation when providing PM.

3. In regard to the 1000’ Linear Storm Water Drainage System: What size lines are the 1000 linear feet? Can you provide a photo for location?

Question #3 Answer: The storm drains are to be viewed/camera annually; if they need to be jetted, there is the initial 1000 linear feet.

4. In regard to the 1000’ Linear Storm Water Drainage System: If a line is broken, will that be covered in this quote or a bid item?

Question #4 Answer: If a line is broken, the contractor will submit a bid/quote on repairs needed to bring the storm water drainage system to industry/OEM standards.

5. In regard to the 1000’ Linear Storm Water Drainage System: What happens if a line is broken and a jet line or camera get stuck in a broken line? Will the repair and removal be covered if both a jet line and/or camera get stuck in a broken line on this quote or a bid item?

Question #5 Answer: In the event if a line is broken and a jet line or camera get stuck in a broken line, the contractor will submit a bid/quote on repairs needed to bring the storm water drainage system to industry/OEM standards.

6. In regard to the 3000’ Linear Sanitary Septic System: What size lines are the 3000’ of sewer lines? Can you provide a photo for location?

Question #6 Answer: Camera/jetting will start at campus discharge and head back toward the facilities.

7. In regard to the (8) Lift Stations: What is on the inspections and written report needed to for the facility? Do you have a template inspection, or do we need to create one?

Question #7 Answer: The Contractor will provide a checklist, inspections, and written reports based on industry/equipment OEM standards (sanitary/storm water).

8. In regard to the (8) Lift Stations: Do you want pricing for preventative maintenance pump outs?

Question #8 Answer: No; the contractor shall ensure of equipment is operating per industry standard and OEM specifications while providing preventative maintenance services.

9. In regard to the (8) Lift Stations: How do you handle fixed pricing during emergency situations such as defective pumps & electronic parts that include price cost, plus labor, and parts for a bypass?

Question #9 Answer: All lift stations will serviced by preventative maintenance only; if in the event an emergent repair arises (i.e. pump), the contractor is to evaluate/specify any repairs needed for any emergency situation or equipment when providing Preventative Maintenance Services and provide a quote upon discovery.

10. If the line systems aren’t known by JAHVH, can the bid include pricing for camera tracing and drawing of a blueprint in order to provide needed detail for the line system?

Question #10 Answer: No, as JAHVH has the drawings of a blueprint.

11. Due to the vast amount of services being requested in the Performance Work Statement, can we send an amount to cover all of these scenarios in the event of an emergency?

Question #11 Answer: No, as all emergency repairs/services will be submitted via a quote upon discovery when providing preventative maintenance services.

See attached document: S04 SITE VISIT SIGN IN SHEET.