36C25022Q0382 0002.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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 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

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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)

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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) 553-22-3-3102-0033 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25022Q0382 04-06-2022

X X X Friday, May 13, 2022 3:30PM EDT.

X Please see attached bidder questions and answers.

Amendment is corrected to reflect: All offers shall be emailed to: Alexis.Alexander1@va.gov NLT May 13, 2022

3:30PM EDT.

NO FURTHER QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED.

John McCallum Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-SAOC-2018-95B775E0

Questions and Answers for RFQ 36C25022Q0382 0002 Question: When is the projected scheduled start date?

Answer: The anticipated need date is on or around 6/1/2022.

Question: Is the step 1 pre-cleaning to be done on 1 tower at a time. Do we supply the biocide and bio-dispersant, does this re-circulate in a single tower or is the re-circulation system wide? What is the re-circulation volume amount per tower?

Answer: 1. All supplies shall be provided by contractor. 2. It recirculates system wide. 3. Unknown for recirculation rate per tower.

Question: When is the last time the 30,000-gal sump been emptied and cleaned? How much material was removed then, in pound? When and for how long will the sump be emptied?

Answer: 1. Never 2. NA 3. That can only be determined on how long it takes to clean it.

Question: Can the towers run with the sump empty?

Answer: No.

Question: Are there any testing protocols in place?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Sump – can we pump the sump water, dirt & debris out of the sump and into a nearby designated drain prior to cleaning it? If not, what removal method will be required?

Answer: 1. No, but we do have a manual 2” drain that can be used as a staging area. 2. The RFQ allows for your company’s solution to the removal method within EPA, State and Local laws/guidelines as well as VA approval.

Question: Attachment #1: Can I get more product information (SDS) on what to use as a “oxidizing biocide to elevate the free chlorine, per OSHA recommendations”.

Answer: See OSHA Standard Number 1910.119 for OSHA standards.

Question: On stage 3- Final Disinfecting and Passivation of Complete System, will this be provided by the current water treatment company?

Answer: No

Question: What will be the available working days and working hours that will be available to perform this work & can we work consecutive days?

Answer: See Statement of Work section of RFQ for working hours. Regarding consecutive days, weather permitting.