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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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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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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 1 of A00003 03-15-2019 585-19-2-6985-0056 585-18-111 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

36C25219B0031 03-15-2019

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The purpose of this amendment is to implement an updated Wage Determination MI190117 effective 03/08/2019 as well as provide Requests for Information (RFI's) submitted by interested vendors and their corresponding answers, and provide Addendum #1 with changes and amendments to Drawings in response to recieved RFI's. Please see attachments and continuation page for details.

Rich Hedman Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract

A00003 – 36C25219B0031 Upgrade AHU 10 & 11 585-18-111

This amendment includes the following:

1. Provide an updated Wage Determination MI117 with an effective date of 3/08/2019. Scope of Work adding additional requirement to remove existing carpeting and provide new flooring and provide ay finding signage. Please see attachment ATT001 - Wage Determination – MI117.

1. Provide Addendum 1 document which outlines amendments & changes to Drawings based on Requests for Information received. Please see attachment ATT002 – Addendum No1 585-18-11.

1. Provide received Requests for Information(RFI) received from interested vendors and corresponding answers. Answers are provided in red. Please see below for full list.

Q1: PLEASE CONFIRM WORK HOURS. DURING THE SITE VISIT, IT WAS MENTIONED THIS PROJECT WOULD BE 2ND SHIFT AND WEEKEND WORK. PER THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IT STATES 7:30AM TO 4PM.

A1: See specification 01 00 00 – General Conditions; Section 1.6.G – Phasing. Any work within occupied areas of the Facility shall be completed outside of the normal working hours (7:30am – 4:00pm).

Q2: PLEASE CONFIRM IF THERE IS ANY KNOWN ASBESTOS. IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE EMC REPORTS FOR ALL MATERIALS.

A2: There is no asbestos anticipated in this project.

Q3: PLEASE PROVIDE INFECTION CONTROL CLASS REQUIREMENTS, THE SPECIFICATIONS STATE "TBD".

A3: 2nd Floor – Class 3; 3rd Floor – Class 2; 4th Floor – Class 3; 5th Floor – Class 2; 6th Floor Penthouses – Class 2.

Q4: PLEASE CONFIRM ROOM COUNTS TO WHICH SPACES ARE HARD DRYWALL CEILINGS. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO REVIEW ALL ROOMS PER THE WALK THROUGH.

A4: All rooms have an acoustical suspended ceiling.

Q5: PER KEYNOTE NUMBER 1 ON PAGE MP206E - IT STATES TO INSTALL NEW AHU-10 CHILLED WATER COIL AND COIL SUPPORT AS REQUIRED. PER THE WALK THROUGH , IT WAS NOTED THERE WAS TIME CONSTRAINTS ON THIS PORTION OF THE WORK. PLEASE CONFIRM TEMPERATURE CONSTRAINTS AND TIME FRAMES ALLOTED TO COMPLETE THIS WORK.

A5: See specification for time constraints. There are no temperature constraints however all shutdowns shall be coordinated ahead of time with the Facility per the specification requirements.

Q6: WILL SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE BE USE FOR DOCUMENTS CONTROL? IF SO WILL BE COVERING THIS COST? GC OR VA?

A6: No, submittal exchange will not be used for document control. Email will be utilized.

Q7: DURING OUR SITE VISIT #1 THE QUESTION WAS ASKED REGARDING THE ROUTING OF THE CONDUITS FOR THE NEW PANEL.

PLEASE PROVIDE ROUTING FOR NEW CONDUITS.

A7: Conduit route shall be included in Addendum.

Q8: PLEASE PROVIDE MATERIALS STORAGE REQUIRMENTS AND LOCATION? DUMPSTERS?

A8: All material storage shall be the Contractors responsible. There are no available storage areas within the Facility. Contractor shall coordinate placement of job trailers and dumpster with COR. All trailers and dumpsters will be in the south parking area along the south fence.

Q9: IF THE DESIGNATED CONTRACTOR ELEVATORS WILL BE LOCKED OUT AT THE TIMES STATED IN SECTION 01 00 00 PAGE 14 OF 21, WILL ANOTHER ELEVATOR BE AVAILABLE FOR USE?

A9: No. there are also several stairwells for personnel use during these times. Material handling shall also be done outside normal business hours.

Q10: WILL THERE BE A THIRD-PARTY COMMISSIONING AGENT BE CONTRACTED BY THE VA OR THE GC? IF SO, WHAT COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET?

A10: There is no formal commissioning. The Engineer of Record will be performing QA inspections throughout construction.

Q11: PLEASE CONFIRM THAT THE SSHO AND SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE TWO DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.

A11: See specification 01 35 26 – Safety Requirement; Section 1.7 Q12: PLEASE CONFIRM IF TEMPORARY TOILETS WILL BE REQUIRED, OR IF CONTRACTORS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO BATHROOMS IN THE HOSPITAL.

A12: See specification 01 00 00 – General Conditions; Section 1.17. It is the Contractor’s responsible to provide temporary toilets for their workers. Occasional use of public facilities within the Building shall be coordinated with the COR.

Q13: ON PAGE MP206W KEYNOTE #3 STATES A 2.5" VALVE TO BE UTILIZED. PLEASE CONFIRM THIS IS THE CORRECT SIZE.

A13: Keynote 3 indicates a new pilot operator shall be provided for the existing 2.5” valve. Existing valve is 2.5”.

Q14. QUESTION: IN REGARDS TO PLAN MP206W KEYNOTES 4, THE PLAN STATES TO REPLACE THE MOTORS ON AHU 11. HOWEVER, THERE SEEMS TO BE NO INFORMATION LISTED IN THE MECHANICAL SCHEDULE THAT SHOW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW MOTORS. IS THIS INFORMATION LOCATED ANYWHERE IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS? IF NOT, PLEASE PROVIDE.

A14: Motor size is specified in the keynote and motor requirements are specified in Section 23 0512.

Q15: SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 00 00 PAGE 5 OF 21, SHOWS PHASING FOR THE PROJECT SCHEDULE. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT PHASE 2 AHU - 10 COOLING COIL 10 HOUR SHUTDOWN IS NOT AMPLE AMOUNTS OF TIME TO COMPLETE THIS WORK. IS IT FEASIBLE TO SHUT DOWN THE UNIT FOR A LONGER DURATION IF SCHEDULED ACCORDINGLY?

A15: No, 10-hour shutdown requirement shall be adhered to. All work within the AHU doesn’t necessarily have to be completed within 10 hours however we need the ability to turn the AHU back on after the 10 hour down time.

Q16: SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 00 00 PAGE 5 OF 21 SHOWS PHASING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT. ARE THERE SPECIFIC DAYS ALLOTED PER EACH PHASE?

A16: No, Contractor is required to provide a schedule for the project which includes all phases and shall be completed in 240 days.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Upgrade Air Handler Units 10 & 11 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Michigan

Q17: HOW LONG CAN THE AIR HANDLERS BE DOWN?

A17: See specification 01 00 00 – General Conditions; Section 1.6.G – Phasing.

Q18. WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE ELEVATOR THAT THE COILS CAN COME UP IN?

A18: Door opening approx. 54”, width approx. 67”, length approx. 88”, door height approx. 84”.

Q19: CAN A ROOF PLAN BE PROVIDED OF THE PROJECT TO IDENTIFY CRANE LOCATIONS?

A19: It is not anticipated that a crane will be required for this work. All material will be transported to the AHU through the service elevator.

Q20: WHAT TIME CAN BE THE TEST AND BALANCE WORK BE DONE DURING THE DAY?

A20: See specification 01 00 00 – General Conditions; Section 1.6.G – Phasing. All work within occupied areas of the hospital shall be competed outside of normal working hours.

Q21: CAN BOLT-TOGETHER COILS BE USED ON THIS PROJECT?

A21: Per equipment schedule and specifications, (4) new cooling coils shall be provided for each AHU. Coil sections and dimensions are intended for installation through available access pathways. Bolt together coils are acceptable alternative to allow coil installation through available access pathways.

Q22: CAN AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE BE GIVEN DUE TO LONG LEAD TIMES ON MATERIALS?

A22: No, 240 days is enough time to complete the project.

*** Contractor is required to acknowledge all amendments in Block 19 on the 2nd page of the SF-1442 prior to the date and time set for the proposal due date.

See attached document: S06 ATT001 - Wage Determination - MI117 - Dated 3.8.19.

See attached document: S06 ATT002 - ADDENDUM No1 - 585-18-111.

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