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Technical Questions

FLOORING INSTALLATION – RFQ 36C25019Q0150

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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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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

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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

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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.)

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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) 12-17-2018 N/A Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence

OH

44131 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence

OH

44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25019Q0150 12-17-2018

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The purpose of this amendment is to respond to the Technical Questions for Solicitation 36C25019Q0150, Flooring Installation. See continuation page.

All other solicitation terms and provisions remain the same.

Bridget May Contracting Officer

• Do we have any depressed slabs that will require deck mud? No

• Will we be pitching floor tile to drains? Yes, if appropriate

• Any showers or tub surrounds requiring Ceramic Tile Possibly, showers only, no tubs

• Will Waterproofing be required on floors and walls in wet areas? Should it be included in the unit cost or should it be a separate line item? Separate line item.

• Will Anti-Fracture Membrane be required? Should it be included in the unit cost or should it be a separate line item? Not required.

• Any Scaffolding required? Any tile above 10 ft.? Not required, no.

• Any dissimilar tile sizes, shapes. patterns or accents within a single plane? Possibly

• What is the average room size? How tight are corridors? This will help determine waste factor. 10x10 is the best estimate for room size, majority of corridors are 8’

• Standard, High performance, or Epoxy Grout? Would be based on specified material and manufacturer recommendations, See section 1.3.10

• Install must take place when the substrate is above 50 degrees, will refrigerated rooms be shut down for maintenance? If required per manufacturers instruction, yes, any refrigerated rooms would be shut down for new flooring.

• Any premium time required outside of normal daytime working hours? Weekends? Must comply with Service Contract Act, Typical Schedule Found in section 4.3.1

• Flood testing required? No

• Wall terminations to end with metal or ceramic trim? Metal

• Will grout sealer be required? Yes, Section 1.3.1

• Will floor transitions be metal trim or thresholds? Could be either, dependent upon materials, See section 1.1.8.6

• Will we be able to stage material onsite during the duration of installation? Or will it be just on time delivery? Storage onsite, See information in sections 1.3.5, 4.4

• Safety meetings / orientation detail? Contractors are required to follow OSHA standards for Construction.

• Joint sealants a separate line item? Yes, if necessary, 1.4.2

• How much demo for Ceramic wall and Floor tile? Task specific, Section 1.3

• Are we responsible for Rock Board on the walls No

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