36C25026Q0497 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

Interior/Exterior Window Cleaning RFQ Amendment to Answer Questions

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Jeannie Ortiz jeanne.ortiz@va.gov

NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VENDORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM

CONTACTING THE FACILITY IN ANY

WAY IN REGARD TO THIS RFQ

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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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:

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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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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.)

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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) 05-01-2026 None 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105

36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25026Q0497

X X X See CONTINUATION Page This amendment is to answer industry questions received for this Internal/External Window Cleaning requirement. The questions asked have been answered and are attached to this document.

Jeannie Ortiz Contracting Officer Page 1 of Page 1 of

1. Are there roof anchors to repel from on the main Medical Center and the 10 story “Liberty” building. Answer: there are roof anchors on the main medical center but there are no anchors on the Liberty building.

1. If so, do you know when the last time was that they were certified? Answer: January 2023

1. Are there any areas where the windows are inaccessible or obstructed in this current RFQ? Answer: “I don’t see any windows as being obstructed right now.”

1. How many screens are on windows? Answer: Per the SOW there are approximately 5,850 windows, and per the subject matter expert’s (SME) knowledge, “there are screens on approximately less than 10% of the windows.”

1. Will [screens] be removed before cleaning the glass, or are we expected to remove, clean and replace them? Answer: This is answered in the Statement of Work (SOW), Section B, Item 1, a-b, and may also be listed in other areas of the SOW, so the answer is YES, the contractor shall remove, clean and replace screens.

1. What is the maximum building height? Answer: 11 stories (Including penthouse windows)

1. Are there structural anchors to support window cleaning apparatus at high rise buildings? Answer: There are anchors for only approximately 1/3 of the roof.

1. How many skylights require cleaning? What is their height above a stable work surface? Answer: There are no skylights

1. Are there atriums? Answer: There is 1 Atrium

1. When were the windows last cleaned? First 2 weeks of March 2026.

1. Are both inside and outside window surfaces to be cleaned? Answer: Vendors have a duty to thoroughly review the SOW prior to asking questions and only ask questions not already answered in the SOW. This requirement is for Internal/External Window Cleaning, and the SOW is clear on this.

1. Is there an incumbent? What is the annual value of the current contract? Answer: The incumbent is Top of The Line Services, LLC. The current contract is a base year with four option years (so five years total) at a total contract price of $225,000.00