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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.

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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.

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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:

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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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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) 04-30-2026 583-26-4-650-0024 583-26-504 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 3140 Governors Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25026Q0356 03-26-2026

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583-3660162-650-854200-3223 23NRNR000

x The purpose of this amendment is to provide RFI responses.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation apply.

Luke A. Turner

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0076

RFI Q&A

Q1: Can we get floor plans of the areas of work?

A1: Please see the as-builts attached to this amendment.

Q2: Paragraph 1.9 A & C, 01 35 26-16 states:

The Prime Contractor shall provide a minimum of one “Full-Time” SSHO at each project site, for each shift (with no other duties). A dedicated SSHO for this size of project would add considerable cost. Is this what the VA wants?

A2: The VA will accept a dual-role of Construction Supervisor and Safety Officer as long as the individual(s) proposed obtain and submit all required certifications for each position.

Q3: In the OR, removing the cove base would cause significant wall damage. It has been recommended that the material on the base be ground to accept the new material instead of removing. Is that acceptable to the VA?

A3: The VA will accept grinding of the existing cove base to install the new material over top, as long as the resulting finish meets relevant specifications.

Q4: I have requested floor plans earlier. After the walkthrough, the flooring contractors are requesting floor plans to get accurate measurement, especially linear dimensions for the cove base. Can we get a floor plan?

A4: Please see the floor plans attached to this amendment.

Q5: We have reviewed the solicitation documents and specifications and were unable to identify any insurance requirements, including applicable FAR clauses or minimum coverage limits. Please confirm the required insurance types and limits for this project.

A5: IAW FAR 28.310 this solicitation does not meet the threshold requirements for proof of additional insurance coverage.

Q6: Please provide a dimensioned floor plan for Operating Room A-4076.

A6: Please see the as-builts attached to this amendment.

Q7: Would it be acceptable to retain the existing wall cove base in Operating Room A-4076 and sand it down for preparation prior to recoating with new epoxy flooring? Full removal of the existing wall base may damage the walls, and we would like to avoid that additional work if possible.

A7: The VA will accept grinding of the existing cove base to install the new material over top, as long as the resulting finish meets relevant specifications.

Q8: Do you know if a bed will be bolted down in the room where the padded floor will be installed?

A8: The beds currently in use by the Mental Health ward will require fasteners in the flooring. Current penetrations in the epoxy flooring may be used, but the fasteners must also penetrate the padded flooring for bed attachment.

Q9: Can the padded floor be installed during normal business hours? I know the operating room epoxy is nights and weekends but want to confirm if the same is true for the area with the padded flooring.

A9: The padded flooring in the Mental Health ward shall be installed during normal business hours. These hours are specified in the SOW.

Q10: Resinous Flooring System: Please confirm the required system thickness and performance criteria for the specified resinous flooring system in Operating Room 2.

A10: The overall system thickness shall be between 3/16" and 1/4" as per specifications.

Q11:Infection Control Requirements: Please confirm if a specific infection control classification (ICRA level) is required, including requirements for containment, negative air, and particulate monitoring.

A11: ICRA Precaution Level IV will be required as the area is of the highest risk category, and the construction will be at least class C. Please see sample ICRA form attached.

Q12: Substrate Condition: Please confirm if the existing substrate should be assumed suitable for installation or if contractors should include allowances for repairs such as leveling or moisture mitigation.

A12: The VA can not guarantee the condition of the substrate. The contractor should allow for repairs as detailed in the specifications.

Q13: Payment Protection: Please confirm if alternative payment protection (e.g., escrow account or letter of credit) will be accepted in lieu of a payment bond for contracts exceeding $35,000.

A13: Please see the list of acceptable alternative payment protection IAW FAR 52.228-13, found on page 34 of the solicitation.

Q14: Drawings / Existing Conditions: Please confirm if there are any available drawings, layouts, or photographs of Operating Room 2 (A-4076) and Room C-5018 that can be provided to better understand the existing conditions and limits of work.

A14: Please see the as-builts attached to this amendment.

END OF Q&A

See attached document: 583-26-504 As-Builts.

See attached document: VHA ICRA 1.3_Final.

See attached document: Pre-Bid Site Visit Sign-In Sheet - 583-26-504.