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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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BY

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.

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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) 08-02-2018 541-18-503 Department of Veteran Affairs Network Contracting Office 10

LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VAMC

CLEVELAND, OH 44106

Department of Veteran Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek MI 49037 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25018B0675 08-02-2018

X x x x

THIS AMENDMENT IS BEING ISSUED TO:

1. PROVIDE CLARIFICATION THAT THIS PROCUREMENT IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB).

2. PROVIDE CLARIFICATION

IN REGARD TO

THE BID OPENING LOCATION AND POC INFORMATION (SEE PAGE 2).

3. PROVIDE ANSWERS TO CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS (SEE PAGE 2).

4. ATTACH ATTENDANCE SHEET FOR PRE-BID SITE VISIT.

5. ATTACH EXISTING SHOP FABRICATION DRAWINGS REFERENCED ON SHEET 1-AS-4.1.

6. ATTACH PHOTO OF EXISTING STEEL.

7. ATTACH BID ITEM DRAWINGS (2 ATTACHMENTS).

8. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL REMAIN THE SAME.

DIANA J. PITTMAN

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Clarifications:

***This procurement is a 100% Set-Aside for a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

***POC and Location for BID OPENING August 10, 2018, 11:00am EST Terence James, Contract Specialist, Phone: 216-447-8300 x3812 / 3813, email: terence.james@va.gov VA Healthcare Systems of Ohio, 6150 OAK TREE BLVD STE 300, INDEPENDENCE OH 44131-2569

Contractor Questions:

1. On drawing 1-AS-4.1 coded note 6.2 states that coordination drawings will be provided for the existing steel that is stored off site. Will these drawings be posted before bid day?

1. On drawing 1-AS-4.1 coded note 6.6 states that the existing steel is required to meet SSPC-SO-6 surface cleanliness per society standards. Will photo’s of the existing steel be provided, or a site visit to determine the state of the existing steel?

1. On drawing 1-AS-5.0 coded note 4 states the VA has procured the existing exterior windows for this project and are stored off site. Will shop drawings be provided for the windows or installation guide? Will there be a site visit to view these windows. Is there a point of contact for the sales person? Who will hold the warranty for the windows?

1. What contractor installed the metal wall panels on the existing penthouse?

1. To avoid damage- Will the VA supply storage off site for the existing light fixtures that are to be removed and reinstalled?

1. Specs say to refer to the solicitation for the bid item description. There are no bid item descriptions in the solicitation and page two has 5 bid items listed. The drawings show two bid deduct alternates. Please advise.

1. The solicitation says 365 days, the specs say 545 days and the drawings say 240 days for the project duration. Which is correct?

Answers to Contractor Questions:

0. The existing shop fabrication drawings referenced on sheet 1-AS-4.1 have been included in this amendment.

0. A photo of the existing steel has been included in this amendment. The construction COR can arrange a site visit after project award as well.

0. The existing window shop drawings will not be provided as the design/window locations have changed. The construction COR can arrange a site visit after project award. We do not have a point of contact for the sales person. Pella holds the warranty for the windows.

0. Brigadier was the GC for the West Penthouse project and would know which sub-contractor installed the metal wall panels.

0. The VA will not provide off-site storage. It is the contractor’s responsibility to remove, store and reinstall existing light fixtures.

0. Bid Item 1 (Base Bid) The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, coordination and supervision necessary to complete the work as shown on the drawings and specifications. Work includes exterior construction, general construction, alterations, structural work, roof work, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as shown on the drawings. The period of performance for this Bid Item is 240 calendar days from receipt of the Notice-To-Proceed.

Bid Item 2 (Deduct Alternate 1) Remove renovation of existing roof R-407 from the scope of work as shown on the drawings and specifications.

Bid Item 3 (Deduct Alternate 2) Remove construction of Open Alcove 3B-115, Nourishment Station 3B-100N and TCU Med Storage 3B-105A as shown on the drawings and specification from the scope of work.

0. Project duration is 240 days as shown on the drawings.

See attached document: Pre-Bid Sign-In Sheet.

See attached document: E1RA.

See attached document: Existing Structural Steel - Parma - 01.

See attached document: 541-CSI-101 Submittal Return 54.

See attached document: 541-CSI-101 Submittal Return 55b.

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