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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.

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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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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 610-22-2-6902-0040 610-22-519 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis

IN

46240 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis

IN

46240 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25022B0023 02-08-2022

X X X

610-3620162-6902-854200-3220 23NRNR002

X This solicitation is being amended. The VA needs to change two items and received RFIs and is posting these answers.

1) Remove Door #3 as it is covered in another project. Drawing 22-100M Page 2-3 - Remove Door Callout #3 from both the drawing on page 2 and the Door, Window and Hardware schedule found on page 3.

2) See Drawing 22-100M page 3 - Add that All "Type A" windows which is Callouts #12 thru 16, shall include screens that "match adjacent windows."

Please see page 2 for RFI Questions and Answers.

Julie A. Stout Contracting Officer

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2) Question: In the door schedule, call outs # 1 & #2 mention interior sensors to be used. Can the sensor be clarified? Wave sensors, motion sensors...etc?

Answer: Motion Sensors

3) Question: Box 13 of SF1442 form

a. Item 13B SF1442, “An offer guarantee, is not required” box is checked. Page 5 of solicitation, Important Bidder information, Bid Submission item 4 states, “An original completed and signed SF24 bid bond” is required. Please confirm if a bid bond is required.

b. Item 13 D SF1442, “offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected. With 120 calendar days, the award would happen on 7/30/22. Given the volatility of the of construction materials, would the Government consider adding FAR Clause 52-216.4 Economic Price Adjustment – Labor and Material? If not, would the Government consider reducing the number of calendar days for Government acceptance to 5 or 10 calendar days or tell all contractor’s to assume a material escalation allowance of $XX,XXXX.XX in their bid.

Answer: a. Yes, a bid bond is required.

b. SF1442 – Box 13 D – was “120 calendar days,” and now will be “60 calendar days”

4) Question: Box 10 of the SF1442 states that there will be drywall/plaster repair. There is no specification for drywall/paster repair. Please provide the following specification sections, Gypsum wall board, painting, schedule for finishes. What level finish is the gypsum wall board? Is orange peel texture required? What is the extent of the gypsum wall board repair? This is impossible to quantify without specific information.

Answer: Repair wall around opening to match existing.

5) Question: Section 01 45 00 talks about special tests and inspections, will there be special tests and inspections required for aluminum framed entrances and storefronts? For example, water infiltration testing?

Answer: Yes

6) Question: Please provide the Basis of Design or section 09 06 00. Please advise.

Answer: Replace to match existing.

7) Question: Are there any more specifications on the roll up grille going in building 54?

Materials/Specs

1. Curtain – Slat Material: No. 6F,(Listed Exterior/Interior)

2. Galvanized Steel/Galvanized Steel (Paint Finish Grey powder coat): Manufacturer recommended gauge based on performance requirements. Minimum 24/24 gauge, Grade 40, ASTM A 653 galvanized steel zinc coating.

3. Insulation: 7/8 inch (22 mm) foamed-in-place, closed cell urethane.

4. Total Slat Thickness: 15/16 inch (24 mm).

5. Flame Spread Index of 0 and a Smoke Developed Index of 10 as tested per ASTM E84.

6. R-value: 8.0

7. STC Rating: Up to 30 for the curtain and up to 32 for the entire assembly, as tested per ASTM E90 and based on testing a complete, operable assembly

8. Motor – Standard Use – Model MG (Industrial Duty Gear Head) Operator: ½ HP min. Momentary Contact to Close

9. Safety: Chain operated doors shall be designed so that the door immediately stops upward or downward travel and is maintained in a stationary position when the hand chain is released by user

10. Wind Loading: Supply doors to be operational up to 20 PSF maximum wind load.

11. Cycle Life: Design doors of standard construction for normal use of up to 20 cycles per day maximum, and an overall maximum of 50,000 operating cycles for the life of the door.

Submittals/Product Data

1. Shop Drawings: Include special conditions not detailed in Product Data. Show interface with adjacent work.

2. Provide manufacturer ISO 9001:2015 registration

3. Provide manufacturer and installer qualifications

4. Provide manufacturer's installation instructions

5. Provide Operation and Maintenance Manual

6. Provide Certificate stating that installed materials comply with this specification

8) Question: Do we need to remove any masonry for the opening?

Answer: Yes, saw cut and install lintel per manufacture recommendation.

9) Question: Are we to install the steel lintel and frame?

Answer: Yes

10) Question: Are there any pictures of the existing opening?

Answer: See below.

Interior

Exterior

11) Question: On the door schedule there is one sliding door system, that comes with motion and safety sensors - are press plates still needed if that is the case?

Answer: Yes, a press plate will be used to exit through this door and motion sensor to enter.

12) The first pair of doors on hardware schedule are noted as having a motion sensor and press plate. Is the VA looking for a motion sensor to activate the door from one side? (This is NOT typical and has safety concerns) Typical is infrared buttons on each side of door system.

Answer: This door will use a motion sensor for exiting and a press plate to enter.

13) Is there a floor plan showing door numbers and press plate locations?

Answer: The provided drawing documents show the door locations(s) and the wireless press plate location (s) will be discussed between the COR and awarded contractor.

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