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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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 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

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED 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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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CHECK

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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) 11-24-2025 539-26-1-6905-0002 539-22-202 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

36C25026B0003

X X X X The purpose of this amendment is to provide the following information:

-Post the Government's response to the RFI's (see page 2) -Post the TEAMS call in number for the bid opening (see page 4)

Continued on page 2 Ronald Heidemann Contracting Officer 1015L3-0502

CONTINUATION PAGE

REMEDIATE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

FOR THE

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC)—CINCINNATI, OH

PROJECT NUMBER: 539-22-202

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RFIs)

TO REQUEST FOR INVIATATION FOR BID (IFB) NUMBER

36C25026B0003

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. RFI #1 Question: Will Submittal Exchange be acceptable for the Project Management Software?

Answer: Yes

2. RFI #2 Question: Will a QC manager with 20 plus years experience be acceptable in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect or graduate of construction management?

Answer: Yes, proof of experience must be provided during submittals.

3. RFI #3 Question: Due to nature of project and phasing can the superintendent also perform the SSHO role in lieu of a separate individual for that role?

Answer: No, the SSHO must be independent from the superintendent.

4. RFI #4 Question: Due to nature of project will a professional photographer be required to provide indexing and navigation photos utilizing AUTOCAD construction drawings?

Answer: Photographer is not necessary.

5. RFI #5 Question: Is the door support elevation 2 applicable to this project? If so, is these new supports being installed on this project or is this steel existing?

Answer: Yes, the detail for door C-3-7 refers you to details 2 and C-3-7.1 New supports are to be installed for door C-3-7.

If existing which openings have this steel supports and which openings will require new support steel?

Answer: Detail 2 only applies to door C-3-7.

If new steel is required, will utilities above the ceiling allow steel install without relocating them?

Answer: No, utilities are called to be relocated/removed.

If not will drawing details be provided for each utility that requires relocating at each opening?

Answer: Contractor shall complete visual inspection prior to any demolition. If visual inspection determines existing conditions not documented in drawing set, submit RFI for further instruction.

6. RFI #6 Question: Due to nature of project will a professional photographer be required to provide indexing and navigation photos utilizing AUTOCAD construction drawings?

Answer: Photographer is not necessary.

7. RFI #7 Question: In the master specifications 1.6 Construction security requirements, Line J. Construction fencing:

It states:

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (on inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

RFI: How much area of fencing will be required?

Answer: Fencing should fully enclose any laydown space. Size of laydown space to be determined prior to mobilization based on availability at facility.

RFI: Will there be storage areas for both facilities?

Answer: Laydown space will be given/reduced at COR discretion. Initial laydown space given will be based on availability at facility at time of mobilization.

RFI. Will there be room for storage containers?

Answer: Laydown space will be given/reduced at COR discretion. Initial laydown space given will be based on availability at facility at time of mobilization.

8. RFI #8 Question: Please confirm abbreviation "ETR" with in hardware schedules is short form for phrase "Existing to Remain" Clarification not found with in drawings or specs.

Answer: ETR refers to “Existing to Remain”.

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