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SF 30 Continuation Page 36C252-18-B-0230 695-15-116 Replace 3 Boilers, Building 112 Clement Zablocki Milwaukee VAMC

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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 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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00002 02-28-2018 695-18-2-6920-0001 695-15-116 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

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53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25218B0230 02-28-2018 02-13-2018

X X X March 14, 2018 at 2:00pm CT

695-3680162-6920-854200-3220-23NR5MC06

x Amendment A00002:

1. Additional Pre-Bid Site Walk-through is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:00pm

2. Attachment: Pre-Bid Walk-through Attendance Sign-in Sheet from 02/27/2018

3. Questions & Responses

4. Attachments: Amended Specification Sections

5. Attachment: Revised Drawings All questions must be submitted in writing by close of business March 2, 2018 to anne.vossler@va.gov, in addition include travis.sharp@va.gov.

Anne Vossler Contracting Officer

Amendment A00002

1. A third and final pre-bid site walk-through is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:00pm. Participants should meet at the Boiler House, Building 112. Steel Toe shoes and safety glasses are required. Please note that the Boiler Plant is considered a Homeland Security Restricted Secured area and therefore no photos or videos are permitted.

2. Pre-Bid Site Visit Sign-in Sheet from 02/27/2018 (Attachment).

3. Questions & Responses:

Q1. What is the reason for 5 years of experience for the manufactured metal casework installer?

Q1 Response: See revised Specifications section 12 31 00, paragraph 1.3.

Q2. The specifications table of contents (000110) lists sections 08 11 13 and 08 33 00, but they are missing from the spec book. Was it intended these be included?

Q2 Response: Yes, but they were inadvertently omitted from the specification set. See specifications sections 08 11 13 and 08 33 00, now amended to the specifications set.

Q3. What are the VA Approved Equal manufactures for the equipment scheduled on drawing M-700?

Q3 Response: There is no list of VA-approved equal manufacturers. The phrase, “VA-approved equal” means the burden to prove equality is upon the awardee, and subject to VA approval. There is no requirement to submit “VA-approved equal” information before award. However, the government is not obligated to accept other than design basis manufacturer’s products unless government agrees salient features of products are met. See the specifications for salient characteristics of the equipment and materials.

Q4: I see that in Amendment No. 1 a 2nd site walk-through has been scheduled for Tuesday (2/27) @ 1 PM. Will this site walk-through be organized in the same format as the original where contractors are guided through the boiler plant? Given the size of the group(s) and security requirements, it’s understandable the need for structure and keeping the walk-through moving. Unfortunately, with this format, we were not able to spend the time required exploring the existing conditions. As you know, there is a significant amount of work involved with this project. We’d like to be allowed more time to review the project conditions so we can put together an accurate estimate.

Q4 Response: The format for walk-through remains same. It is not the intent to allow contractors to explore existing conditions during the walk-through. Bid to contract documents. Note: a third and final walk-through is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:00pm.

Q5: Specification Section 23 21 11 (Paragraph 3.2 H. - Non-Destructive Examination of Piping Welds) indicates the COR may require up to ten percent of the welded piping joints to be examined using radiographic testing. Please confirm that the firm performing the radiographic testing will be contracted and payed for by the owner (VA).

Q5 Response: The question regarding Specification Section 23 21 11 (Paragraph 3.2 H) is answered in the same section, 3.2 Welding, A. No, VA will not procure testing services, as that is the responsibility of the contractor as indicated. Please refer to attached excerpts.

Q6: Drawing M-700 (Mechanical Equipment Schedules) indicates specific Manufacturers for equipment. The notes section for each piece of equipment indicate “Other Acceptable Manufacturers: VA Approved Equal”. Please confirm that any “VA Approved Equal” manufacturers will be issued via Amendment prior to the March 14, 2018 bid date.

Q6 Response: No. See response to Q3.

Q7: Division 2 Specification Sections 02 82 11, 02 82 13.13, and 02 82 13.21 are all listed on the Section 00 01 10 (Table of Contents) but not included in the bid documents. Please issue these specification sections via amendment.

Q7 Response: See revised specifications attached to this amendment.

Q8: Division 23 Specification Section 23 05 12 is listed on the Section 00 01 10 (Table of Contents) but not included in the bid documents. Please issue this specification section via amendment.

Q8 Response: See revised specifications attached to this amendment.

Q9: Are there any areas which have been designated for contractor staging of office trailers, storage trailers, construction materials, etc. during construction?

Q9 Response: See revised drawing G-004 indicating contractor staging area.

Q10: Specification Section 01 00 00 (Paragraph 1.6 I. – Construction Fence) indicates the Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence around the construction area as indicated on the drawings. The drawings do not indicate any construction fence. Please clarify if a fence will be required. If so, please provide a drawing indicating the area(s) to be fenced in.

Q10 Response: Yes, a fence is required. See revised drawing G-004. The contractor shall fence all active laydown area.

Q11: Please confirm that while the three (3) boilers are being replaced in the West Boiler Room, the two (2) boilers in the East Boiler Room will be able to handle any VA needs/requirements and that the contractor is not responsible for providing temporary boiler(s) during the Phase 4: Construction Period indicated on Page 4 of the Bid Solicitation.

Q11 Response: Specifications section 010000, paragraph 1.6.K outlines the requirements for existing and temporary utilities. The contractor must adhere to the project phasing requirements to ensure VA capacity requirements are met.

Q12: What is the approval process for boilers other than Cleaver-Brooks? Do I need to request prior approval from the engineers or just ask in the general question format for approval. I could not find a clear description for VA approved products in the spec anywhere.

Q12 Response: Specifications and drawings include salient features of boilers, including components, subsystems, type, grade, materials, arrangement, functional features, and implied fabrication times. The burden to prove equality is upon the awardee, and subject to VA approval. There is no requirement to submit “VA-approved equal” information before award. However, the government is not obligated to accept other than design basis manufacturer’s products unless government agrees salient features of products are met. See also notes on Drawing M-001 highlighting requirement to prove equipment other than design basis meets all requirements.

Q13: Addendum 1 eliminated the reverse osmosis system; however, on M-104 keynotes 10 & 12 are still shown along with 3” RO piping on the drawing. Is this piping still in the scope of work? Also keynote 9 has a shutoff valve being cut into the existing RO water piping, is this still in the scope of work as well?

Q13 a Response: See revised Drawing M-104, attached. The 3” piping is not in the scope of work.

Q13b Response: See revised Drawing M-104, attached. Keynote 9 is deleted.

Q14: We are requesting specific approval of Simoneau Boilers.

Q14 Response: refer to response to Q14 (above).

4. SPECIFICATIONS (Attachments):

a) Specification Section 123100 Manufactured Metal Casework. Changed experience requirements to three years, in paragraph 1.3.C, per Question 1.

b) Specifications Section 081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames. Added to specifications set, per Question 2.

c) Specifications Section 083300 Coiling Doors and Grilles. Added to specifications set, per Question 2.

d) Specifications Section 028211 Traditional Asbestos Abatement. Added to specifications set, per Question 9.

e) Specifications Section 028213.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement.Added to specifications set, per Question 9.

f) Specifications Section 028213.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement.Added to specifications set, per Question 9.

g) Specifications Section 230512 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment. Added to specifications set, per Question 10.

5. DRAWINGS (Attachment):

1. Drawing G-004: Revised to indicate fenced and laydown areas

2. Drawing M-104: Deleted references to RO system

End of Amendment A00002 See attached document: S04 - PreBid Site Visit Sign-in Sheet 02272018.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Amended Specification Section 02 82 11.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Amended Specification Section 02 82 13.13.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Amended Specification Section 02 82 13.21.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Amended Specification Section 08 11 13.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Amended Specification Section 08 33 00.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Amended Specification Section 12 31 00.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Amended Specification Section 23 05 12.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Amended Specifications - Excerpts 23 21 11.

See attached document: S06 - A00002 - Drawings G-004 and M-104.