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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

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(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.

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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.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-31-2025 626-25-3-4209-0055 626A4-20-103 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C) Michael R. Brown, Contracting Officer 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro

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37129 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Brian A. Bentley, Contract Specialist brian.bentley@va.gov

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24925B0007 07-31-2025

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 08-08-2025 1pm CDT

626-3650162-4209-854200-3223 23NRNR000

X Amendment 0001 is being issued for the following:

1. Provide responses to the RFIs

2. Include updated WD, Copy of sign in sheet, Important Submission Information, Contractor EMR Certification form Fire Protection Requirements, Murfreesboro Asbestos Survey Report.

See attachment WD Rutherford County Building TN20250187 06/06/2025.

See attachment Sign in Sheet 07/10/2025 See attachment Important Submission information See attachment Contractor EMR Certification form See attachment Fire Protection Requirements See attachment Murfreesboro Asbestos Survey Report Michael R. Brown Contracting Officer A.1 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________ (End of Clause) RFIs:

1. What is the thickness of the existing wall to be modified in G12B?

a. ACG Response: Wall is believed to be 6” or 3 5/8” stud wall. Invasive survey was not permissible. The 3 5/8” 16 ga studs to be added for welding the diamond mesh to will fit either scenario. 2 ½" 16 ga studs permissible if wall is 3 5/8”.

2. Can new bollards be sleeved in lieu of paint?

a. ACG Response: Yes

3. What is the thickness of the concrete on sheet CS100?

a. ACG Response: Borings of the concrete were not taken. Assume 6” thick.

4. It is unclear from detail 11/A-601 how to attach the new studs onto existing wall. Please provide additional front elevation showing height and attachment method for new studs.

a. ACG Response: The height of additional studs is from floor to underside of deck. Welding is called out 16” o.c. both ways, add 16 ga horizontal blocking where needed. There are mulitple acceptable ways of attachment for new studs to existing. This can be determined by cold form vendor.

5. Sheet A-100 Key Note 6 does not appear to be used in the drawing. Please indicate which windows are to receive this film and what size is needed.

a. ACG Response: Keynote 6 shows in 3 locations just below column line A. Size of film is listed in keynote.

6. Can superintendent dual-hat as SSHO?

a. Yes

7. Detail 11/A-601 shows 2 runs of stud horizontal in wall. Is this correct or are new studs attached vertically to existing studs?

a. ACG Response: Our partition details show partitions in section at floor and ceiling with break lines, then plans in the middle. Details are labeled. New 16 ga studs to be attached to existing vertical studs.

8. 01 45 00 3.4.B states the CQC System Manager must be a graduate engineer, architect, or construction manager. Can this be substituted with 5 years of quality control experience?

a. Yes

9. 01 00 00 1.23 states a project sign is required. Is a project sign needed?

a. No

10. 01 00 00 1.24 states a safety sign is required. Is a safety sign needed, or can safety information be displayed in the prime contractor’s job trailer?

a. Yes

11. 01 00 00 1.25 and 1.26 requires the contractor to provide professional photo documentation and indexing. Is it acceptable for the prime contractor to provide this through ProCore?

a. Yes

12. Is there a basis of design for the new pass window?

a. ACG Response: Basis of design is listed in keynote 3, A-100

13. Some of the steel subcontactors have expressed concern about spot welding the security mesh onto metal studs, due to the possibility the welding process may melt through the studs and not provide a secure connection. Is it acceptable to use metal screws to fasten the security mesh onto the metal studs?

a. ACG Response: No

14. Detail 3/E-501 shows a PACS panel but does not indicate if it is new or existing. Is the contractor to replace the physical access control panel or tie into existing?

a. ACG Response: Elect – Tie into existing.

15. Detail 1/E-501 shows locations for all access control devices around the doors (ie. Controller Box, RX, ES, DC, etc.). Is the contractor to replace all access control devices or only replace card readers?

a. ACG Response:Elect – Install all new.

16. Detail 1/E-501 notes seem to indicate new conduit, boxes, supports and cabling for the PACS devices at each door. Is this correct?

a. ACG Response:Elect – Contractor may reuse conduit from PACS panel to door location. Contractor to install new cabling from PACS panel to door location. Provide new cabling and conduit at doors.

17. If cabling is to be replaced, is it to be replaced back to the panel, or just to the 8”x8”x4” Controller Box above the door?

a. ACG Response: LV - Contractor may reuse conduit from PACS panel to door location. Contractor to install new cabling from PACS panel to door location.

18. Is any commissioning required on this project?

a. ACG Response: No

19. Is a full-time on-site quality control manager required for this project?

a. Yes

20. Can the Superintendent also be the quality control manager?

a. Yes

21. Is a full-time on-site Safety and Health Officer required for this project?

a. Yes

22. Can the Superintendent also be the site safety and Health Officer?

a. Yes

23. Can the Superintendent be Triple hatted as the SSHO and QC Manager?

a. Yes

24. As is typical for most VA projects can the QC plan be implemented by the onsite superintendent and administrated by the PM without additional staff (other than what is required for commissioning) as called for in 01 45 00.?

a. Yes

25. What is the total dollar amount that the VA has requested for this project?

a. Construction magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

26. Has the funding request been approved and full funding for this project available to the NCO station?

a. Funds are subject to availability at the time of award.

27. Which scopes of work will be allowed to be performed during normal hours (6AM – 5PM)?

a. ACG Response: All work to take place off Pharmacy business hours

28. Will this project be done in phases?

a. ACG Response: See Sheet notes A-100

29. Will each phase have to be fully completed before moving to the next or can some phases be completed simultaneously?

a. ACG Response: The only phasing is to keep one window operational,

30. How many areas will we be given at a time?

a. ACG Response: Off hours, contractors will have access to all work areas

31. The area of work is an interior room without an exterior window nearby to vent the negative air outside, is there another means of venting air from the space to achieve the negative pressure required by ICRA?

a. ACG Response: There are windows located in exterior wall adjacent to column line A.

32. Is there any other openings we can use to vent our negative air to meet the ICRA requirements?

a. ACG Response: There are windows located in exterior wall adjacent to column line A.

33. In ICRA areas that require Category B Level 1 or 2, can we use zip-walls or plastic sheeting as containment?

a. No because this area is in the pharmacy. Walls are for security reasons

34. In any ICRA areas that require above Category B containment, can plastic wall panels be used for the ICRA walls, such as STARC Panels or Temporary Wall System’s panels?

a. ACG Response: Starc walls or Edgeguard walls are permitted as long as barrier is not called out to be rated

35. Will a temporary wall need to be placed inside the room dividing Phase 1 from Phase 2?

a. ACG Response: Temporary walls to be located as shown on sheet AD100

36. Will temporary sprinklers be required during demolition or can we use Heat Detectors?

a. See attached

37. Will we be required to test and balance the HVAC system once our work is complete?

a. ACG Response: Yes

38. Who is the manufacturer of the current HVAC Controls?

a. Not needed

39. Please provide a contact for who services the current HVAC Controls?

a. Not Needed

40. Who is the manufacturer of the current Building Automation System?

a. Not Needed

41. Please provide a contact for who services the current Building Automation System?

a. Not needed

42. Who is the manufacturer of the current Nurse Call system

a. Bot needed

43. Please provide a contact for who services the current Nurse Call System

a. Not needed

44. Who is the manufacturer of the current Fire Alarm system

a. Edwards

45. Please provide a contact for who services the current Fire Alarm System

a. VA

46. Who is the manufacturer of the current Security and Access Control system?

a. See drawings

47. Please provide the contact information for the Johnson Controls PACs representative?

a. See drawings

48. Who is the manufacturer of the current CCTV system?

a. See drawings

49. Please provide a contact for who services the current CCTV System?

a. See drawings

50. Is there any chance of uncovering hazardous materials?

a. ACG Response: It is not anticipated, but it is possible. Mastic under tile contains asbestos

51. Can the VA provide the latest Asbestos/Hazardous Materials reports for the areas that will require abatement?

a. It is attached

52. On Sheet CS 100 will the contractor be allowed to leave the spoils from the bollards on site or will they have to be hauled off?

a. If they have to be hauled off, will the VA provide testing and inspection to make sure they are not contaminated soils?

i. ACG Response: Civil

53. On Sheet CS 100 there are several existing Underground Electrical lines where the contractor will be excavating for the bollards. How deep are these existing electrical lines Depth unknown.

a. Are they encased in concrete?

i. ACG Response: No, subsurface investigation indicates pipes are pvc and range from 0.75” - 3.5”

b. Will the contractor be required to Hydro excavate in order to not disturb these utility lines?

i. ACG Response: Contractor will be responsible for any damage caused to existing utilities shown to remain. Means and methods are at the contractor’s discretion.

54. Will the contractor be responsible for locating existing underground cabling?

a. ACG Response: Contractor will be responsible for any damage caused to existing utilities shown to remain. Means and methods are at the contractor’s discretion.

55. With the area of work being so small will any erosion control be required?

a. ACG Response: Contractor is responsible for ensuring no sediment leaves the site or enters roadways or storm drains.

56. Who is the existing signage contractor for this VA?

a. Creative Signage

57. Will the contractor be responsible for any permits?

a. If required

58. On Sheet A-100 please provide a wall section detail for Note #4 so all bidders are pricing the same patching?

a. ACG Response: See drawings.

59. Are doors to be factory stained or stained finished?

a. ACG Response: See specification Section 08 14 00

60. Detail 11 on Sheet A-601, could you please provide a layout or diagram indicating the spacing and frequency of the spot welds required to attach the diamond security mesh to the metal studs? The detail does not currently specify the weld pattern or spacing, and this clarification is needed to ensure proper installation and adherence to design intent.

a. ACG Response: New add 16 gauge studs to be added to existing from floor to underside of deck. The weld pattern is spot weld, 16” o.c. both ways.

61. Detail 12 on sheet A-601, for bidding purposes please provide some kind of basis of design for the Plastic Laminate, so that the bidders are not guessing on what the VA will choose?

a. ACG Response: Wilsonart, High pressure laminate, Nile Velvet, 15515. Note: this is NOT the final selection.

62. What is the existing flooring in Waiting G12?

a. ACG Response: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

63. What is the existing flooring in Dispensing G12B?

a. ACG Response: Vinyl sheet good

64. What is the existing flooring in Receiving G12G?

a. ACG Response: VCT

65. What is the existing ceiling manufacturer and model in Waiting G12?

a. ACG Response: Not known, field verify

66. What is the existing ceiling manufacturer and model in Dispensing G12B?

a. ACG Response: Not known, field verify

67. What is the existing ceiling manufacturer and model in Receiving G12G?

a. ACG Response: Not known, field verify

68. What is the existing ceiling manufacturer and model in Corridor G12Q?

a. ACG Response: Not known, field verify

69. What is the height from finished floor to bottom of deck above in the Area ?

a. ACG Response:

70. Will the VA provide clear access for the contractor to perform their work in each area?

a. ACG Response: Yes

71. Will the contractor be required to move any of the existing furniture or equipment?

a. Yes

72. If the contractor is responsible for moving the existing furniture, will storage be available from the VA for the furniture, equipment, or casework?

a. Yes

73. At the end of each night what are the requirements the contractor needs to meet to leave the area ready for the next days business?

a. Area outside of work area will be clean.

74. Please confirm if specification 01 81 13 pertains to the work performed on this project? If so, please provide details of what sustainable construction requirements we are to perform?

a. ACG Response: All requirements are listed in specification section 01 81 13

75. Will you send out the site visit sign in sheet?

a. Contracting will

76. Please confirm the contractor has to include an electronic bid bond in their proposal and does not have to mail the original bid bond?

a. Yes, Electronic bid bond is acceptable

77. There is no “Instructions to Offers” section included in the Solicitation to inform the offers what documents are required in their proposal submission. Please provide a list of documents and the order they need to be in for the acceptance of the proposal.

a. See attached

78. Is a copy of the Limitations of Subcontracting required in the proposal?

a. yes

79. Is a copy of the contractors VETS4212 required in the proposal?

a. Yes

80. Is a copy of the contractor SAM Certification required in the proposal?

a. Yes

81. Is a copy of the solicitation sections 52.204-8, 52.504.24, 52.509-7, or 52.209-13 required in the proposal?

a. Yes

82. Is a copy of the contractor’s latest EMR Letter required in the proposal?

a. See attached EMR form.

83. Can the bid date for the project be extended to provide more time for contractors?

a. Yes, New bid date will be 08/08/2025.

84. Can a second round of RFIs be submitted once the initial RFI answers are provided as usually these answers call for more clarifications in most cases?

a. Due to deadlines this will be the only round of RFIs

85. We are getting ready to change out the fire alarm system from Simplex to Edwards EST. Will these devices and relays be compatible with that system since these were not installed when the Fire Alarm design was done?

a. ACG Response: In general, addressable simplex devices will not work with Edwards control panels. Some conventional devices may work. We would recommend replacing Simplex with Edwards devices.

b. VA Response: We are going with Edward devices See attached document: IMPORTANT SUBMISSION INFORMATION.

See attached document: WD Rutherford County Building TN20250187 06062025.

See attached document: Site visit sign in sheet 07102025.

See attached document: Contractor EMR Certification Form.

See attached document: Fire Protection Requirements.

See attached document: Murfreesboro Asbestos Survey Report.