36C25022B0016 0002.pdf

36C25022B0016 – P00002 – 515-21-110 – Repair Roads, Sidewalks, and Parking Areas – Battle Creek VAMC

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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.

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(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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(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)

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8 March 2022

515-21-110

36C250

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

Independence OH 44131

Same as #6

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25022B0016

03-08-2022

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is March 15, 2022, at 12:00pm **

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The purpose of this Amendment is:

1. To change the Bid Opening location to Battle Creek VAMC,5500 Armstrong Rd., Bldg 9 Room 105, Battle Creek, MI 49037.

2. To provide an updated Wage Determination (revised 2-25-2022).

3. To provide Responses to all Request for Information (RFI's).

4. To provide the Pre-Bid Site Visit Attendance Log

5. Extend Period of Performance from 180 days to 225 days.

End of Amendment 0002.

Scott D. Brennan Contracting Specialist

NCO1115LE-0962

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

Answer 1: Bidders are referred to solicitation provision FAR Part 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes and shall comply with the provisions therein.

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

Answer 2: Because FAR 52.236-6 requires the superintendent to directly superintend the work it is not reasonable to expect a job superintendent to be able to directly superintend the work if spread across multiple projects, therefore the answer is the superintendent shall be dedicated full-time to this project only.

Question 3: Can the Superintendent fulfil multiple roles? If so, can they also fulfil the Quality Control role? What about the SSHO role?

Answer 3: Yes to both questions, if qualified and provide the proper credentials. The Superintendent shall be available on-site daily during construction.

Question 4: Will the VA provide a spot for the Prime Contractor to set up a temp office? 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). Will staging and/ or parking be an issue for this project?

Answer 4: Refer to Section 01 00 00 of the Specifications.

Question 5: Does the VA anticipate this project will require off hours work? If so, what trades or scopes will be required to perform off hours work?

Answer 5: It is anticipated that night and weekend work will be necessary. Refer to General Requirements 01 00 00.

Question 6: What is the depth of the Asphalt removals?

Answer 6: Refer to Plans and Specifications.

Question 7: The plans call for 4E1 (58-28) however in the same drawing set it calls for 3C, which one do they want?

Answer 7: Refer to Cross-Sections for Armstrong Road (only) on sheet C-10.0. Refer to Cross- Sections for VA internal roads sheet C-12.0.

Question 8: Solicitation calls for project duration as 180 calendar days from NTP. 180 calendar days for work scope does not appear to be of sufficient duration for completion of all phases of work. Can POP be increased to 280 calendar days?

Answer 8: The period of performance as stated in block 11 of the SF 1442 solicitation changed from 180 calendar days to 225 calendar days. It is expected that final restoration of all seeded/planted areas will be completed prior to the end of the fall planting season of this year.

Question 9: Will the VA consider receiving an email delivery of the bid? Due to the Covid-19 situation and many people working remotely, delivery to many locations has not been possible.

Also have any changes been made for the bid delivery location? We are requesting that any modification to delivery been provided as early as possible rather than being posted earlier to the bid date.

Answer 9: Bids will not be accepted via email. Bids that are hand delivered, submitted by commercial carrier (e.g., UPS, FedEx) or US Mail shall be addressed, or hand delivered to:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 5500 Armstrong Rd. Bldg. 9 Room 105 Mail code: 515/90VC, Battle Creek, MI 49037 (this Bid submission address changes the address cited in block 8. of the Standard Form 1442). Hand delivered bids will only be accepted on the scheduled bid date up to the time designated for bid opening.

Question 10: Confirm if this project is taxable or tax exempt.

Answer 10: Bidders are referred to solicitation provision FAR Part 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes and shall comply with the provisions therein.

Question 11: Trees are noted to be removed in the inventory and on the drawings.

a) Are any of these trees required to be replaced?

b) Is there any landscaping/planting scope in the project besides preserving the existing from damage and repairing any which was damaged due to construction activities?

c) Are tree stumps to be also removed? Will grinding of stump be sufficient?

Answer 11:

a) Refer to Plans and Specifications.

b) Refer to Plans and Specifications.

c) Refer to Specification Section 31 20 00 Earthwork.

Question 12: Confirm that all existing catch basins/manholes which are called out for “No Work” are still required to have erosion control/dandy bags.

Answer 12: All catch basins subject to construction debris infiltration shell be protected.

Question 13: Sheet V-1.1: Calls to relocate light in several locations.

a) Provide electrical information on these existing lights to be relocated

b) Provide light fixture installation including post base (if required)

c) Provide location of relocations.

Answer 13:

a) See diagram below.

b) Remove Light Pole and base – Only one (1) light relocation on this sheet.

c) Pole center is 3’ off of the proposed Back of Curb.

Question 14: Sheet V-1.1: Calls for relocation of signage.

• Provide relocation of signage and reinstallation information-details.

Answer 14: Within a safe distance from the same general location to avoid proposed construction.

Question 15: Sheet V-1.1: Calls for relocation of barriers.

a) Provide barrier type, weights etc.

b) Provide relocation location

Answer 15:

a) 4 ea. – 6’Lx2’Wx2’H concrete with loading hooks

b) VA to determine storage location on site.

Question 16: Sheet V-1.1: Calls for removal of ex. Building.

a) Provide information on building

b) Is building to be salvaged or disposed of?

c) Does foundation / slab exist? If existing is this to be removed?

Answer 16:

a) Building to be demolished

b) The structure is 6’x8’ on a poured slab to be removed.

Question 17: Sheet V-3.0: Tree note 3 calls for contacting MISSDIG. Are these streets considered to be on VA property? Will MISSDIG work on these streets?

Answer 17: Armstrong Road is Owned by the City of Battle Creek and Calhoun County but is the responsibility of the VA to maintain the area being replaced – MISS DIG is available for this portion of the construction.

Question 18: Sheet C-1.1:

a) Notes 1 calls for dumpster enclosure. Provide clarification of location and details for enclosure.

b) Note 2 calls for screening. Provide clarification.

c) Note 3 calls for parking lot island to be finished with grass, ground cover or mulch.

Provide locations of island infills and specific materials for infill.

d) Guard Booth is called out to be coordinated with VA Project 515-21-105. Provide details for incoming utilities to be accounted for.

Answer 18:

a) No Dumpster Enclosure Required. Disregard note.

b) No Screening Required. Disregard note.

c) This note refers to restoration in the area of proposed parking lot A reconstruction.

Provide 4” clean topsoil, seed and mulch.

d) Bid per Plans.

Question 19: Sheet C-1.2:

a) Calls to for 1-1/4” conduit. Provide details for connection from LED light pole.

b) Electrical information from LED light fixture to BM H and what is required connection at

BM H?

c) 2” dia. PVC conduit

• Provide required detail where PVC conduit is at bldg. 136? Does conduit enter building? Depth of conduit?

Dumpster pad detail:

• Pad is adjacent to existing building. What is detail between dumpster pad & building?

Answer 19:

a) 1 ¼” conduit shall be run from existing light pole junction box to new light pole location.

Wiring is included in the cost of the conduit. All electrical wiring and conduit installation shall be performed by a Michigan licensed electrical contractor.

b) BM H stands for benchmark H. The existing light pole is not designated. 1 ¼” conduit shall be run from existing light pole junction box to new light pole location. Wiring is included in the cost of the conduit. All electrical wiring and conduit installation shall be performed by a Michigan licensed electrical contractor.

c) 2” dia. PVC conduit

a. Contractor to coordinate conduit connection location with VA at time of construction. 2” Conduit shall be bid with a pull wire. Conductors and ultimate connection will be performed by others.

Dumpster pad detail:

b. Contractor to place ½” Expansion joint between the pad and the building, and between the pad and the concrete curb.

c.

Question 20: Sheet C-7.1 / C-7.2 / C-7.3: SESC Legend calls for Mud Mat. Provide location for this and details.

Answer 20: No Mud Mat will be required. Contractor to clear dirt, mud and debris daily.

Question 21: Sheet C-12.0: Dumpster pad pavement section. Provide detail for reinforcement.

Answer 21: Place W1.4xW1.4 welded wire to within 6 inches of slab edge, at midpoint of depth of slab.

Question 22: Sheet C-12.1: Downspout detail. Location on plans cannot be located. Provide clarification

• Guard post detail / Parking Sign Detail:

o Clarify if posts are to be galvanized o Are posts to be painted?

Answer 22: Downspouts are identified on guard booth in 515-21-105 plans at location shown on C-1.1 (northerly and easterly corners of the new guard booth).

• Guard post detail/Parking Sign Detail:

o Yes. Per Detail.

o No. Plastic covers provided and installed per Detail.

Question 23: Sheet C-12.2: Color of tactile warning panels. Certain colors are more costly than others.

Answer 23: Colonial Red or equal.

Question 24: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#3: sample indicated to be frozen. Will this require undercut and to what depth?

Answer 24: Soil borings were completed during winter months, no undercutting of frozen material required, will be thawed.

Question 25: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#5: sample indicated to be frozen. Will this require undercut and to what depth?

Answer 25: Soil borings were completed during winter months, no undercutting of frozen material required, will be thawed.

Question 26: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#6: sample at 7” – 22” indicated to have asphalt fill. Is this to be undercut? To what extent of length and depth?

Answer 26: *See below.

Question 27: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#7: sample at 6” – 22” indicated to have asphalt fill. Is this to be undercut? To what extent of length and depth?

Answer 27: *See below.

Question 28: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#8: sample at 6-1/2”” – 22” indicated to have asphalt fill. Is this to be undercut? To what extent of length and depth?

Answer 28: *See below.

Question 29: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#10: is extremely compact moist dark brown sandy topsoil from 22” – 30” to be over excavated? To what extents?

Answer 29: *See below.

Question 30: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#11: is extremely compact moist dark brown sandy topsoil from 19” – 21” to be over excavated? To what extents?

Answer 30: *See below.

Question 31: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#15: are moist black asphalt millings from 3-1/2” – 11” to be over excavated? To what extents?

Answer 31: *See below.

Question 32: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#30: does very compacted moist black broken asphalt with sand from 3” – 5”, fill to be over excavated? To what extents?

Answer 32: *See below.

Question 33: • Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. o SB#31: sample at 4” – 22” indicated to have asphalt fill. Is this to be undercut? To what extent of length and depth?

Answer 33: *See below.

Question 34: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#32: sample at 5” – 18” indicated to

Answer 34: *See below.

Question 35: Sheet C 13.0 – 13.4 Soil Boring Logs. SB#33: sample at 5” – 22” indicated to

Answer 35: *See below.

*Response to RFI Questions 24-35: Geotechnical Reports do not indicate undercutting is required. However, Per specification Sections - 01 45 29 Testing and Laboratory Services and 31 20 00 Earthwork, Proof Rolling is required in areas of exposed subgrade.

Question 36: Section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes is missing.

Answer 36: Section 09 06 00 is not applicable to the specifications and all references to it are to be ignored.

End of RFI Questions and Answers for Amendment 0002

Existing Site Lighting

El ti l d it R elocate light pole and base to a location sam e distance behind proposed back of curb

ATTACHMENT

See attached document: S06 - Site Visit Sign-in - 515-21-110.

See attached document: S06 - Wage Determination Feb 25 - 515-21-110.