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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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

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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.)

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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) 621-19-110 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24923B0004

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

02/08/2023 @ 1:00 PM CST

X Amendment 0001 is being issued to answer all questions, provide additional attached documents and to extend the date by which bids will be due.

1.Answers to all questions are provided with amendment 0001.

2.Date that bids are due will be Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1:00PM CST.

Michael R Brown Contracting Officer

1. Will there be any Asbestos Abatement required as per specs?

0. I am attaching specifications on the removal of asbestos that is only present in the Glazing of the windows. Only that area will be remedied so far, finding any suspicious areas is GC's responsibility to notify the VA.

1. Will temporary fencing be required as per specs?

1. No, Only on the perimeter of the retaining wall excavation.

1. Can the Contractors' superintendent also carry the duties of the SSHO as laid out in the specs?

2. Yes, as long as the superintendent has OSHA 30 certification and First aid credentials.

1. Will a Certified Safety Professional be required on sight?

3. No, as long as the superintendent has OSHA 30 certification and First aid credentials.

1. Part A-General Information calls for the replacement of floor tiles and leveling of floors, will the government supply specs sheet section and quantities/areas receiving it?

4. Yes, See attached specifications, please provide 2,340 sq. ft of black vinyl tile for high traffic, see attached specifications.

1. Can the Government supply a finish schedule for flooring/ceiling tiles?

5. Yes, please provide 2,340 sq. ft of black vinyl tile for high traffic, see attached specifications.

1. Will government employees be responsible for moving any/all workstations for tile installation.

6. The postmaster will be responsible for moving all the materials and equipment from the area to be worked, it must be coordinated with him so that the material is relocated with at least 48 hours' notice.

1. Glazing companies, we have reached out to say it will be impossible to alter the existing widows, Will the government except for new windows ILO alterations to existing. If so, can a spec be provided.

7. No, proceed to reglaze the existing windows and remediate the asbestos in the glazing, and replace the damaged panels.

1. Is there a limit to the number of widows that may be removed from the building at a time?

8. No, But you must provide the necessary security to the building after the removal of the windows.

1. Part A-General Information calls for “reconstruction of retaining wall” can the government supply drawings, and/or clarification as to what would be expected.

9. Please see section 03 30 53 for cast in place concrete add attached, and the attached drawing for the retaining wall. The length of the repair will only be the area that is currently affected, about 25 feet long, and as indicated in the field visit, the drainage that passes through the wall must be repaired. Must repair handrails on the top of the wall in its entirety, it must be plumb and painted, Take into consideration that they should asphalt the area after the repairs and repaint all the lines of the parking lines in that area. Please include the repair of the two bollards in the reception area, continuous with the wall, as well as the gutter at that entrance, which is about 12 feet.

1. As stated in the on-site discussion, please verify the absence of lead paint on the exterior exposed rafter tails.

10. It is presumed that the rafter tails contain lead paint, so it is necessary to proceed with abetment, see attached specifications.

1. Per site discussion, please verify that any broken or missing windowpanes will be replaced with new glass of the same thickness as existing conditions and reglazed with linseed oil-based putty as historically correct.

11. Yes, they will be replaced following the historical parameters

1. Confirm that (2) additional double hung window units will be constructed to match the existing windows and installed in the west lower openings that are currently boarded over.

12. Yes, you should provide the two additional windows following the same parameters as the existing windows.

1. Confirm that the air conditioner located in the lower east window unit will be removed and a new upper sash will be constructed to match the existing windows.

13. All window-type air conditioners will be removed from the building and in the event of sale will be restored.

1. Confirm that when re-installed, the repaired windows will be non-operable and weather-sealed.

14. It is confirmed that when the windows are reinstalled, they will be non-operable and weather-sealed

1. Confirm the absence of asbestos in the existing tile flooring of the area.

15. According to the most recent sample, there is no presence of asbestos on the floors in the area where the work will be carried out, but it is the responsibility of the General Contractor to notify the VA of finding suspicious material.

1. Confirmation that only the retaining wall area will need to be fenced in during that repair.

16. The only area that will be fenced off will be the area of the retaining wall excavation that will be repaired.

See attached document: SECTION 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement.

See attached document: 033053 (SHORT FORM) CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

See attached document: SECTION 02 83 33.13 Lead.

See attached document: retaining wall Detail.

See attached document: Questions and Answers.