36C25022B0045 0001.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7.

ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF

PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 539-22-3-6933-0010 539-21-102 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25022B0045 06-01-2022

X X X 06/15/2022 at 10:00 AM EST.

539-3620162-6933-854200-3220 23NR1KA05

This amendment is being posted to provide information resulting from questions received.

This information begins on page two and in the attachments.

The bids will be due on the time and date located in box elven o f this form.

Luke A. Turner Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-2020-D02DEFD3

Questions received below are answered in Red text.

The specs read as though the SSHO and Quality Control Manager are separate from the superintendent. Can the superintendent act as the SSHO and Quality Control Manager? Yes Will the piping system to be worked on be shut down for the entire length of each phase? The duration of each shut down will depend on the area of the hospital affected.

If so, would that be the point where a test for Legionella, from a third party, be required? If not, will the Legionella test be required for every time the system is drained, valve or valves replaced, and then placed back in service at the end of a shift? Legionella testing required at completion of each phase and at completion of project. Each valve installation and line re-opening must comply with AWWA C651 and reports must be sent to the COR verifying disinfection before installation and flushing of system once work has been completed. Written plan to be submitted and approved before any work begins.

Will it be allowable to use pro-press/Mega-press fittings to perform the repairs listed in the Scope of Work? No, must be soldered.

Can the NAICs code be changed to 238220 as this is a plumbing renovation not a general construction project? The assigned NAICS to the project is 238220. The placement on the original IFB, page 1, box 10 of NAICS 236220 is incorrect.

Spec section 221100-4 2.02 Above Ground Interior Water Piping: Why is type K piping called out to be used when the majority of the piping in the hospital is Type L? The piping was coordinated to be Type ‘K’ per the specifications and design narrative, however, the piping type shall match existing conditions per Sheet 1P001 Plumbing General Notes and Spec Section 221100-4 2.02. The new piping may be Type ‘L’ or Type ‘K’ to match the existing pipe type in the established segmented areas of work.

Per Spec Section 221100- 5 3.01 B are we to provide drains at the bottom of all risers even though it is not shown on the plans? Is the contractor to also design the domestic hot water circulating lines with no traps? Drain valves and hot water circulation lines are existing to remain. Additional drain valves or re-designing hot water circulation lines is not required unless noted otherwise on the plans.

Per Spec Section 221100- 6 3.03 A, what part of the domestic water system needs to be flushed? Can a system volume be provided by the A/E? All new water piping and valves are required to be flushed and disinfected prior to being placed into service. The system can be flushed and disinfected during coordinated shutdowns at the established segmented areas for each phase. We do not have a system volume readily available.

Can valves with press connections be utilized? No, must be soldered.

Can the site supervisor also serve as the quality control officer and the site safety and health manager? Yes Is a risk analysis procedure submittal necessary for this project? Refer to drawings and specifications.

Are any valves located over hard lid ceilings without access doors? If access doors are needed, please provide a quantity and location of these doors. Yes, new access panels are shown on Sheets 1PP101NE, 1PP101SW, 1PP102NE, 1PP107NE, 1PP107NW, and 1PP108NW for inaccessible valves.

Has the A/E or the VA visited each location and looked above the ceiling to verify if these valves are actually located in that space and if they are accessible? Yes, please refer to the 100% Bid Documents – Design Narrative Section 2.0: Existing Conditions as several locations were identified to be heavily-congested with other utilities.

Can other scheduling software be utilized besides Primavera P6? Can Microsoft Project be utilized? Primavera is the basis of specification but is not required. Contractor can use equivalent web-based project management software of their choosing. Refer to Spec 01 31 00.01/1.4 for specific requirements.

Due to the size of this project and the duration, we believe outages will have to be conducted every at least 4 nights during the week. Can the VA accommodate 4 nighttime outages each week of various areas and phases? Shutdowns can be accommodated if planned and communicated with COR 3 weeks in advance per the specifications.

Can all items except the bid bond be submitted to the CO via email for bid submission? Electronic bids will not be accepted for the bid opening.

ATTACHMENTS:

ATTACHMENT I - Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping - Bid Narrative.

ATTACHMENT II - AWWA C651.

***END OF AMENDMENT***