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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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:

D. OTHER

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.

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)

583-24-505 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Columbus Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center 420 North James Road Columbus OH 43219-1834

Department of Veterans Affairs Columbus Chalmers P. Wylie Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus OH 43219-1834 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25024B0020 01-23-2024

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide RFI responses.

All other Terms & Conditions remain unchanged.

Q&A RFI’s for Project# 583-24-505 SWITCH GEAR ROOM COOLING

1) Q: In Addendum 1 II.Technical Requirements 3 refers to a single 50 breaker that may be reused if it is appropriately sized for the new Unit. Is the 50 amp breaker 3 phase? What is the manufacturer of panel ABHNDP1?

A: -The panel is 480v - 3 phase, therefore the 50 amp breaker is 3 phase.

-The manufacturer of the panel is General Electric.

2) Q: 1. Does the new packaged unit require any heat? If so, what type of heat?

3) 2. Does the unit require a manual or power economizer?

4) 3. Will any opŸons beyond the most basic be required for the unit? None are specified.

5) 4. Will a complete schedule or descripŸon of the Package unit be provided with the all accessories?

6) 5. Please provide a locaŸon for the DDC sensor to connect to the VA’s exisŸng BAS.

7) 6. Will Commissioning be required and if so, will the Commissioning agent be contracted directly with the VA? No specificaŸon secŸon for Commissioning has been provided.

8) 7. Will a full Ÿme CQC be required on-site? If so can the Site Super serve as the QC and site Safety?

9) 8. Can the duraŸon be extended due to factory lead Ÿmes for custom unit at a minimum of 22 weeks?

10) 9. Can we use a single return grille at the new Blank off panel? They do not make a fabric duct for return.

11) 10. Who is responsible for the final layout and design?

12) 11. What is the exisŸng heat load from the electrical equipment? Do you have the calculaŸon for the 15-ton requirement cooling requirement?

A: 1. The new AHU does not require heat.

2. Power economizer.

3. The SOW and specifications detail the requirements of the AHU.

4. It is the contractor’s responsibility to choose the packaged unit according to the contract requirements.

5. A final location will be provided after contract award. The location shall be in room A-B140.

6. Per the SOW, balancing with a licensed NEBB technician is required, but full commissioning is not. This is the responsibility of the awarded contractor.

7. Per the construction specifications, the site superintendent can serve as the quality control manager, but the site safety and health officer must be a separate qualified individual from the prime contractor’s superintendent.

8. Contractual matters of period of performance and funding will be answered by the Contracting Officer. It is encouraged to select materials and equipment to meet project deadlines.

9. Per the SOW, return ductwork shall be suspended from the ceiling throughout room A-B140.

10. The contractor is responsible for final layout and design in order to achieve the requirements listed in the SOW for space cooling characteristics and overhead utility/condensation prevention.

11. Refer to the contract documents for the requirements