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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

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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.

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:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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) 00002 05-16-2018 695-18-3-6023-1488

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

WI

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

36C25218Q0923 05-04-2018

X X X REFERENCE SOLICITATION 36C25218Q0923 FOR ROOFTOP GUARDRAIL REPAIRS AT MILWAUKEE VAMC AND AMEND TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING:

Provide answers to questions submitted by interested parties (see page 2).

Solicitation close remains May 21, 2018 at Noon Central.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SOLICITATION REMAIN THE SAME.

cc: Andrew Cozad: FILE Susan Pasholk Contracting Officer Is it acceptable to provide multiple proposals showing multiple product options? Yes

Is it acceptable to use any guardrail, anchor point, ladder, steps, gate product as long as they meet the OSHA standards listed on the Overview of Hazard Locations?

Yes, no particular product or brand is required as long as the area will comply with the OSHA standard called out in the Overview of Hazard Locations.

Is an offer guarantee (Bid Bond) required? No

If one is required, will a scanned copy sent with the email proposal be acceptable? NA

Description of Services:

#2, 7: What is the roof (membrane, structure, etc) made of? EPDM

Is there a roof warranty in affect? No

#5: Is it the intent to anchor the new stairs into the wall shown and roof? If so, what is the roof (membrane, structure, etc) made of? EPDM

Confirm it should say Exposed Roof Edge. Yes

#12, 20, 22, 24 Confirm for roof hatches if non-penetrating vs penetrating system is required? Non-Penetrating

General - Is it acceptable to use steel in lieu of Aluminum? No

Specifications for the anchor points, guardrails, ladders, stairs, and roof hatch protection were not included with bid documents. Will information about the required products be provided? At a minimum the product manufacture specifications must be provided to show it meets OSHA requirements.

What is the Period of Performance for this project? 120 days from contract award.

Can all work be done during normal work hours? Yes

The Overview of Hazard Locations shows the locations of anchor points, but the type of roof is not indicated. For bidding purposes can it be assumed that all roof top anchor points called for in the Overview of Hazard Locations are being anchored in concrete through an EPDM Membrane roof? Yes, but non-penetrating freestanding counterweight anchors would also be accepted.

The Overview of Hazard Locations does not indicate the height of the parapet walls so we can’t tell how tall the guardrail needs to be to meet OSHA standards. What is the height of parapet walls at new guardrail locations. Due to the age of some of the buildings, parapet mount rails will not be allowed. Railings shall be non-penetrating and free standing.

The Solicitation and Overview of Hazards do not indicate any locations containing asbestos. If any asbestos is encountered will the VA be responsible for abatement? Yes