36C25024B0029 0001.pdf

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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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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.

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610-24-2-6902-0009

610A4-24-504

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 10

8888 Keystone Crossing

Suite 325

Indianapolis IN 46240

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 10

8888 Keystone Crossing

Suite 325

Indianapolis IN 46240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25024B0029

01-31-2024

X

X X

March 20, 2024 @ 2:30 PM

610-3640162-6901-854200-3220-23NRNR001

X 1 Original

The purpose of this amendment is to do the follow actions:

1) Request all RFI for this project be sent no later than 14 February 2024

2) Change HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: March 20, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. EST

3) Attach the sign-in roster from the site visits

4) Quote shall not expire any sooner than 120 days after bid opening.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Luke Turner

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

REPLACE OUTBUILDING GUTTERS

VA NORTHERN INDIANA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM—FORT WAYNE, IN

PROJECT NUMBER: 610-19-103

QUESTION AND ANSWER (RFI)

CORRECTION AND CLARIFICATION

Question #1:

There are buildings with porches that do not have existing gutters. Are we responsible for adding these to the project.

Answer #1:

No, the porches require gutters and downspouts unless they are already installed. Only replace what is existing.

Question #2:

What is the purpose behind Attachment III?

Answer #2:

In the statement to work (SOW), it states that the building needs gutters. Attachment III provides an aerial view of the Fort Wayne Campus layout and the locations of the buildings.

Question #3:

Are there drawings indicting number of gutters and downspout of each building.

Answer #3:

The current drawings do not show the quantity of gutter or downspouts for every building.

However, their inclusion is noted in the statement of work.

Question #4

Is there a drawing indicating the height of each buildings.?

Answer #4

Builds 3, 4, T4, T5, and T6 are one-story buildings. Two-story buildings are Builds 5 and 6.

Question #5:

Is there a need for splash blocks and downspout kickers if so what length?

Answer #5

Yes, splash blocks that are 4 feet wide are required. Downspout kickers are not required.

Question #6:

Is FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes applicable to this project?

Answer #6:

The Federal Acquisition Regulation clause used in this question is not appliable to this project.

This regulation applies to contracts that are expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000).

Question #7:

Can the VA provide the Linear Footage of gutters per building so all contractors are bidding the same footage?

Answer #7

Building #3 has a length of 380', Building #4 has a length of 300', Building #5 has a length of

310', and building #6 has a length of 360', totaling 1400 linear feet (approx.). T4, T5, and T6 are all 50' linear feet.

Question #8: Are we replacing the gutter protection as well?

a. The gutters on Bldg. 4 had screens on them to keep debris out.

Answer #8

Gutters need to be replaced. Gutter protection and screens do not need to be replaced.

Question #9:

Building 7 is listed in the scope of work to get the existing gutters removed and new ones installed, if Project # 610-315 bids and gets awarded that job consists of completely demolishing

Bldg.7 and building new. Essentially making new gutters and downspouts on that building obsolete.

a. Please de-scope building 7 from the project SOW.

Answer #9:

Building 7 is not in the scope of work.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements, specifications and/or drawings, submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form attached to this Solicitation, send via email to eric.sweatt@va.gov. The subject line of the email must read ‘RFI – 36C25024B0029’ with the project title and number.

RFIs must be specific identifying section, paragraph and page no. of the specifications or cite the drawing number and must be in question format.

GLOSSARY

Gutter Cover - also known as a gutter guard or a gutter grate, is a covering installed on the top of your gutters.

Gutter Protection also known as gutter shield channels water away from the roof. It prevents the pooling of water and ensuing blockage.

Downspout kickers is an adjustable section of gutter at the bottom of the down spouts.

Kickout flashing, also known as diverter flashing, is a special type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the cladding and into the gutter.

Splash block is a device manufactured from concrete or plastic that works to channel water away from your foundation.

ATTACHMENT:

Attachment A - pre-bid sign in sheet