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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

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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:

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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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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.)

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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) 583-22-3-651-0015 583-17-102 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

36C25022R0134 07-18-2022

X X X

583-3620162-651-854200-3220 23NRNR001

X This solicitation is hereby amended as follows:

Received RFIs - see pages 2-5 for questions and answers.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Julie A. Stout Contracting Officer RFI Question: As a result of the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., and the resulting Federal, State and local governments’ responses /requirements of safe distancing and potential advocations of working remotely and/or complete organization closures, please advise how the Government intends to address delays resulting there as it pertains to the current solicitation schedule for this and all future projects.

Answer: We can only speak for this project. Communication between the awardee and the government - and proof that items are taking longer than expected.

RFI Question: For planning the preliminary project schedule, what is the anticipated award date?

Answer: The government is expecting to award this project before September 30, 2022.

RFI Question: What is the anticipated duration between issuance of contract award and issuance of the NTP?

Answer: That is a discussion that will take place between the COR, Contracting officer and awardee at time of the pre-construction meeting.

RFI Question: Can the structural steel fabrication and erection AISC (American Iron and Steel Certification) certification required for the structural steel fabrication and/or erection for this project be waived by VA?

Answer: Storage (water) tank materials, fabrication, installation/construction, and testing should be in accordance with the most current applicable American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards. AWWA D100 – Welded Carbon Steel Tanks for Water Storage would be the recommended standard to be used for the fabrication and installation of a water tank. Any structural steel supports or structural steel items not addressed by AWWA standards will be required to follow Specification 05 12 00.

RFI Question: Due to the unprecedented and unpredictable material price increases occurring in the nation, will the CO/VA/Owner allow a fixed price contract with economic price adjustments per FAR 16.203 to be used as the basis for contract award? This will allow the most competitive price to be offered at this time.

Answer: The VA does not have this authority at this time. So, no. This is a firm fixed price contract.

RFI Question: Spec 05 12 00 – 3, 1.5 Quality Assurance, requires AISC Quality Certification for fabrication and Installation. Tank manufacture typically do not carry this certification. We are told by multiple manufacturers that they do not have this certification. Also, it is likely will not receive any tank bids meeting the AISC certification requirement. Will the VA waive this AISC requirement for tank fabrication and installation?

Answer: Storage (water) tank materials, fabrication, installation/construction, and testing should be in accordance with the most current applicable American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards. AWWA D100 – Welded Carbon Steel Tanks for Water Storage would be the recommended standard to be used for the fabrication and installation of a water tank. Any structural steel supports or structural steel items not addressed by AWWA standards will be required to follow Specification 05 12 00

RFI Question: If the answer to AISC RFI question above is no, is there another method by which the tank manufacturer can meet the VA quality requirements?

Answer: Storage (water) tank materials, fabrication, installation/construction, and testing should be in accordance with the most current applicable American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards. AWWA D100 – Welded Carbon Steel Tanks for Water Storage would be the recommended standard to be used for the fabrication and installation of a water tank. Any structural steel supports or structural steel items not addressed by AWWA standards will be required to follow Specification 05 12 00

RFI Question: With the erection of the new tank, there is a safety concern for the general public in the area of Porto Alegre Street. Can a portion of this street be shut down during the tank erection period for public safety?

Answer: The parking lot and streets adjacent to the contractor staging area will remain open during construction activities. Periods of work where a lift and/or overhead work will be completed must be scheduled beforehand and completed during non-normal hours (i.e evening or weekend). During that scheduled time period, the parking lot and other adjacent areas may be closed following coordination with the VA Police.

RFI Question: Public safety in the parking lot is a concern during the tank installation phase. Can the parking lot outside the contractor staging area adjacent to the new tank location be shut down/closed for safety concerns during the tank erection period?

Answer: The parking lot adjacent to the contractor staging area will remain open during construction activities. Periods of work where a lift and/or overhead work will be completed must be scheduled beforehand and completed during non-normal hours (i.e., evening or weekend). During that scheduled time period, the parking lot and other adjacent areas may be closed following coordination with VA Police.

RFI Question: The parking garage top floor is exposed during the insallation of the tank. The shrouding of the garage will not protect the top exposed parking level. Can an amount of 200' raduis or some determined distance be used as a barricade line at the parking garage top floor closed off to parking?

Answer: As needed throughout the project, the parking garage top floor can be closed to staff use. This will be coordinated through the project COR and VA police on an as needed basis. The top parking garage level cannot be closed for the entirety of the project.

RFI Question: Drawing MES-001 shows existing fiber optic cable that will need to be relocated. Is this the main campus Fiber Optic cable? Or is this a branch Fiber Optic cable to the existing garage? Will this Fiber optic cable relocation work affect the VA campus daily routine and services?

Answer: VA OIT has confirmed that this is not the main campus fiber optic cable and is it a branch to the existing garage and provides data for the systems located within the garage. The Contractor will need to be verify and confirm before relocation to not affect the main facility operations.

RFI Question: Drawing MES-001 shows existing fiber optic cable that will be relocated. Is this cable in existing concrete duct bank?

Answer: The conduit, fiber type, and pairs for the fiber being relocated will be verified in the field prior to relocation. The conduit is assumed to be (2) 4” and (1) 1” PVC conduit in a duct bank. The fiber is assumed to be four strands, most likely to be 62.5 micron, but must be confirmed in the field prior to rerouting/splicing.

RFI Question: Drawing MES-001 shows existing fiber optic cable that will be relocated. The plans do not show the makeup of the existing fiber cable. Is this fiber optic installed in a concrete duct bank? How many fiber optic conduits and cables are existing? The electrical contractor needs existing information in order to relocate and splice. Will the VA provide as-built existing information for the fiber optic?

Answer: The conduit, fiber type, and pairs for the fiber being relocated will be verified in the field prior to relocation. The conduit is assumed to be (2) 4” and (1) 1” PVC conduit in a duct bank. The fiber is assumed to be four strands, most likely to be 62.5 micron, but must be confirmed in the field prior to rerouting/splicing.

RFI Question: Drawing MES-001 fiber optic cable. Can this relocation work to be done on normal business hours?

Answer: Relocation work may be completed during normal business hours upon r review/confirmation that the relocation will not impact normal VA operations.

RFI Question: Note 26 on noise, drawing GI-002. How should noise that is over the stated threshold of 75db for normal standard and compliant construction equipment meeting all guidelines be handled? There is potential for higher sound thresholds with some activities. Also a potential for sound noise to travel since the tank is over 150' above the ground.

Answer: Nose dampening blankets may be required to be installed along the perimeter fencing to reduce noise pollution during normal working hours. Operations that will generate excess noise may need to be scheduled during non-normal working hours (evenings on weekends) to limit impact.

RFI Question: Boring logs are noted on drawing GR-002. We request the government provide the full geotechnical report provided for this project.

Answer: Geotechnical report will be provided as a component of amendment.

RFI Question: Would you consider CPARS in Lieu of PPQ if we are unable to obtain a PPQ?

Answer: As the solicitation already states, we will be utilizing CPARs. It is not in lieu of…If we don’t receive any PPQs, then we will mark the evaluation as such.

As already stated in the solicitation - Offerors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, will receive a neutral rating (neither favorable nor unfavorable) (FAR 15.305)(a)(2)(iv). See page 24.

RFI Question: Will you allow us to submit previously filled out PPQ’s? We are weary of the turn around time to obtain these back from the client.

Answer: No. These need to come directly from your reference, not from you.

RFI Question: Note 10 points to a conduit run that appears to feed light poles in adjacent parking lot. The note also states that the circuit is believed to be a 4”C w/ 600 Kcmil conductors. This appears to be much larger than what would be typical. Is there a particular reason to hold this opinion? Also, the circuit terminates at the generator location. Is it meant to terminate at panel “MDP”?

Answer: Based upon our field observations during the design, it is our opinion that the existing feeder shown to be intercepted is a 4”C, 4-600kcmil w/ #3 gnd. However, the contractor shall verify once they have opened the ground and exposed the circuitry. The panel schedule (Panel DP on Sheet EK-001) indicates to re-feed the existing panel MDP with the above noted circuitry as well.

See attached document: R - 163-428 Geotechnical Report.