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Contractor Questions 36C24923B0017 626-21-204 626-19-202- Replace Air Handling Units # 7, 19, 3B, 53

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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:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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

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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) 626-23-3-4209-0037 626-23-3-4209-0039 626-20-201 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

36C24923B0017 06-08-2023

X X X

Bids Due 06-20-2023 at 13:00 CT

626-3630162-4209-854200-3223 23NRNR000

626-3630162-4209-854200-3223 23NRNR000

X The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to contractor questions, to support the requirements as described in the drawings, specifications, and statement of work.

See Answers to contractor questions on page 2

Proposal due date is not extended.

Michael R. Brown Contracting Officer 626-21-204 - Replace Air Handling Units# 7, 19 626-19-202 - Upgrade AHU# 3B & 53

1) Is this a tax-exempt project? a. If tax-exempt, will the government be providing a tax-exempt certificate to the Prime Contractor for use by subcontractors and vendors?

Refer to your TVHS MATOC contract clauses 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES FEB 2013 and 52.229-4 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (STATE AND LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS

2) Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects, or should they be dedicated full-time to this project and this project only?

Superintendent to be dedicated full-time to this project.

3) Can the Superintendent fulfil multiple roles?

a. If so, can they also fulfil the Quality Control role? No

b. What about the SSHO role? Yes

4) Will the VA provide a spot for the Prime Contractor to set up a temp office?

a. Or should contractors include monies for a temp office, utilities, etc.? (We ask this because we know the VA has very little spare real estate). VA to provide laydown area.

b. Will staging and/ or parking be an issue for this project? Contractor to coordinate with VA for staging. 1 parking space in parking garage to be coordinated with VA Police.

5) Does the VA anticipate this project will require off hours work? a. If so, what trades or scopes will be required to perform off hours work? From SOW: “Contractor can work nights and weekends to perform this work and maintain functionality of affected areas, and to minimize disruptions to the Medical Centers operations. Weekend and evening work shall be identified on the project schedule submitted by the contractor and approved by the VA before work begins.”

6) There are two sets of drawings. One for 3b & 53 and the second for 7 & 19. Both have a deduct alternate. How do you want this presented?

a. One with all four being replaced Yes

b. One with three being replaced Yes

i. An alternate showing without 53

ii. An alternate showing without 19

c. One with only two being replaced Yes

7) Will VA work with us based on delivery of AHU due to lead time needed to order/receive? Contractor to provide any significant lead times, in writing, from manufacturer, on letterhead.

a. There are two POP dates of 159 and 180. Is work concurrent between both projects or two AHU at one time per specs? Two AHU’s at one time per specs.

8. Can the Site Superintendent also serve as Safety SSHO & QC for the project. Safety SSHO – Yes. QC - No

9. AHU-7. What size piping will serve the new AHU for the Chilled Water Coil? 4” pipe

10. HU-7. What size steam and condensate return piping will serve the new AHU for the Humidifier? 2” 30 PSI Steam

11. AHU-7. What size steam and condensate return piping will serve the new AHU for the Pre-Heat Coil? 3” 30 PSI Steam

12. Please provide a copy of the Green Environmental Management System policies and documents that set forth the appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational controls and the monitoring and measurements required on this project. If not identified in the documents provided, please provide the EPA sponsored environmental training referenced. Please include documentation of recycled material only.