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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 539-23-4-6931-0013 539-19-101 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

36C25023B0065 08-03-2023

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539-3630162-6931-854200-3220 23NR8KA07

This amendment is being posted to provide answers to questions received and pro vide call-in information for the virtual bid opening. That information begins on page two.

Luke A. Turner Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-2020-D02DEFD3

Questions and Answers:

Will the owner accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

Procore is an acceptable method for the receipt and exchange of submittals.

The RFP states that we are to "submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form attached to this solicitation," however there was no RFI Form attached with the Solicitation. Can you please provide the referenced RFI form?

RFI inquiries can be completed using the contractor’s own template 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.

Comment can not be made on future directives and their impact on future projects. Regarding the impacts outlined above, there are no impacts on the ability to complete this project due to the presence of COVID-19.

Can we submit our bid via email, if we mail the original hardcopy Bid Bond prior to the due date?

All bids shall be submitted in accordance with the details outlined in the solicitation.

Is this project tax exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax exempt certificates.

Yes and yes.

What is the approximate duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP?

Unknown. Typically anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks.

For planning the preliminary project schedule, can you please provide an anticipated award date?

Mid-September.

Contractor feels this project warrants a QA/QC Super. This is not a position noted in the solicitation for Proposal. Can a QA/QC Super requirement be added to the required staffing plan?

Staffing plan requirements will not be updated prior to receipt of bids. Contractors are free to employ a QA/QC superintendent if they wish.

How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E review and respond to RFIs?

One can plan for 14 days to respond to RFIs while determining one’s critical-path method schedule.

How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review?

The Design team is held to 14 calendar-days to review shop drawings and submittals, so plan for 14 days in determining one’s critical-path method schedule.

Will the Government provide the 3-D REVIT Design model in native file format, for the creation of coordination drawings?

A 3-D REVIT Design model will not be provided by the government for the creation of coordination drawings. Pre-existing drawings may be referenced when necessary for the investigation of site conditions.

Will the owner provide the contract drawings in the native Revit format for use by the GC?

The design team has been tasked with developing the project utilizing BIM software (Revit) to provide a 3D model to adequately represent Architectural Mechanical Plumbing – MEP, and site conditions to aide with facility visualization and contractor coordination. These can be made available upon request.

Will owner require GC’s to develop and submit coordination drawings in Revit?

Please reference the specifications on the coordination effort required by the GC.

Will the owner provide as-built drawings for the existing structures/work area of the project?

As-built drawings of the existing structures/work area may be made available upon request pending existence. Pre-existing drawings are kept on record for reference but may not be complete in answering all unknown site conditions.

Where will the designated parking & laydown area be for workers accessing the construction site?

There will be no contractor parking on site. Laydown space will be confined to the work area outlined in the contract drawings.

Will the contractor be authorized to build a temporary office inside the space in lieu of renting an office trailer for the duration of the project?

Temporary office may be placed in the work area outlined in the contract drawings if it does not impede on the progression of work.

Please confirm that the project is to be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

Working hours intent is expressed in the contract documents and will be primarily regular working hours. There are sections within the drawings that call out specific work to be completed afterhours.

Provide product data, vendor drawings, approved shop drawings, owners, and vendor contact information for Patient Headwalls (or any other Owner furnished equipment).

Unclear what “Patient Headwall” is in reference to (maybe detail 26 “Integrated Care Modular System”?). If there have not been product data, vendor drawings, approved shop drawings, vendor contact information provided, then the contractor shall provide a submittal to meet the standards and requirements outlined in the specifications and drawings in the solicitation which will then receive review from both the design team and the VA.

Has the owner entered into an agreement with owner furnished equipment?

VA supplied equipment detailed on sheet A810 will be provided through collaboration with the service and Interior Design.

Can owner provide approved shop drawings of owner supplied equipment?

Please reference the drawings included within the solicitation.

What is estimated delivery date for owner supplied equipment, both contractor installed, and owner installed?

Delivery date for owner supplied equipment is dependent on the schedule of the project, which will be developed by the chosen contractor with oversight from the VA.

How many site visits do owner consultants have for MEP and systems coordination with GC?

Construction site visits total 6: participation in final acceptance inspection/prepare punch list/create equipment list, verification of final inspection punch list item completion, four additional visits at the request of the Contracting Officer.

Can the owner confirm that the General Contractor is to not include any Asbestos or Lead Removal?

Please revisit the drawings provided as part of this solicitation. Specifically, sheets H100 and M001 provide further details on this.

Has the work area been checked for asbestos, lead based materials and/or other hazardous materials? Is there a report available?

Please revisit the drawings provided as part of this solicitation. Specifically, sheets H100 and M001 provide further details on this.

Is AISC (American Iron and Steel Certification) required for the structural steel fabrication and/or erection for this project? Will any substitute certification be acceptable?

Certification requirements are detailed within the specifications of the posted solicitation.

Please confirm that there are no expansion joints required for this project.

Please revisit the drawings provided as part of this solicitation.

Please provide the existing roof warranty, manufactures data, and POC.

Manufacturer data may be submitted by the chosen contractor where applicable for review and approval by the design team and VA.

Please confirm that the owner will provide fire watch during the period of time that the fire suppression system is not in service.

The VA will not provide a fire watch during periods of inoperability in the fire suppression system. That does not absolve the contractor from having a fire watch in place when applicable.

Can you confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent?

3rd party commissioning is provided by the design team per their statement of work.

Who is the owner's service provider for the fire alarm system? Can you please provide contract information?

The facility utilizes a Honeywell fire alarm system as detailed in the sole source justification.

Is the bid due time in EST or CST?

EST.

If RFI answers elicit a follow-up question, will an additional RFI submission period be allowed?

Follow-up questions in response to an RFI answer will be reviewed by both the design team and VA for further consideration.

Has the facility Operation & Maintenance team reviewed the Contract Documents for operability to avoid change orders?

The facility operation and maintenance team is included as part of the 85% review.

Are there certain manufacturers required on this project due to existing systems and facilies?

Please reference the sole source justifications provided as part of the solicitation.

Can the contractor use the existing restroom facilities in the work area or adjacent ones nearby?

This will be covered during the pre-construction conference with the chosen contractor.

Many VA campuses are beginning to address Turbulosis protocols on VA campus projects. Are there any TB required protocols for this campus/project?

Answer.

Will you provide a copy of the site visit attendance and sign-in sheet in amendment?

Is CAT 6A a requirement for this project instead of CAT 6?

CAT 6A is the standard cabling capturing in recent upgrade projects, therefore this should be used as part of this project.

Who is the VA campus Nurse Call / Code Blue provider?

Please reference the sole source justifications provided as part of the solicitation.

Who is the VA campus/building PACS/Video/ Security system vendor / provider?

Please reference the sole source justifications provided as part of the solicitation.

Can the existing service and/or public elevators be used for construction activities? Are there any restrictions or time constraints?

This will be covered during the pre-construction conference with the chosen contractor.

Where is the designated contractor job site trailers and employee parking?

Trailers and contractor parking are not permitted onsite.

Where is the designated contractor area for trash dumspters?

This will be determined following the preconstruction conference with the chosen contractor.

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