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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT

Solicitation 36C25219B0037 Project # 578-17-026 Restore Ambulance Bay at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Campus, Hines Illinois 60141-3030.

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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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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) 05-22-2019 578-17-026 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Department of Veteran Affairs 3001 Green Bay Rd., Suite 329 North Chicago

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60141 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Department of Veteran Affairs 3001 Green Bay Rd., Suite 329 North Chicago

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60141 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25219B0037

X x x ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

May 31, 2019 x 578-17-026 Restore Ambulance Bay at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Campus, Hines Illinois Solicitation is amended to Answer RFI questions and clarify the Bid Opening due date.

The "Bid Due Date" is March 31, 2019 at 11:00am CST

Mack Taylor Contracting Specialist This amendment contains:

A. Answers to RFI questions B. Clarifies the Bid Opening date is March 31, 2019 at 11:00am CST Department of Veteran Affairs 3001 Green Bay Rd.

Bldg, 1, Room 329 North Chicago IL 60064-3048

The Proposal due date remains unchanged.

1. QUESTION: Response 21 of amendment 1 said that Hines underground utility plan is provided; which is not helpful to identify the utility relocation requirement. Please provide more detail about what utility needs the relocation.

ANSWER: No utility relocation necessary.

2. QUESTION: Response 48 of amendment 1 asked to remove and return the Jersey barrier to Hines. Please quantify the number of jersey barrier and the location of the storage for bidding purpose.

ANSWER: 10 Jersey barriers to be returned to B21 staging area.

3. QUESTION: Response 53 and attachment (36C25219B0037-0001005 Viracon Glass Product Data) of amendment 1 calls for Viracon glass product as an existing wall panel. However, the specification section 07410, elevation 1, 2, & 3 of AS201 and detail 10 of AS401 called for Alucobond composite wall panel. If the contractor needs to provide Viracon glass product, Please provide the revised detail 10 shown on AS401.

ANSWER: Both Alucobond and Viracon panels are acceptable.

4. QUESTION: We are requesting for the extension of the bid due date at least 7 business days after the memorial day long weekend.

ANSWER: No extensions to be granted at this time.

5. QUESTION: How will signs be mounted to façade? • Flush Mounted, Standoffs, Raceway Mounted? (existing AMBULANBCE sign is mounted to raceway)

ANSWER: Surface mounted, to match B200 entrance lettering.

6. QUESTION: The temporary canopy is sealed to the building with roofing mastic. The mastic can be scraped and power washed but will likely leave a stain on the façade. Will this be acceptable to the Owner? Should that wall be primed and painted?

ANSWER: Any damage to the existing facade to be restored to match existing.

7. QUESTION: Will the existing sign need to be removed as part of the demo plan?

ANSWER: No.

8. QUESTION: appears that the previous company who did the demo removed some of the precast elements that were shown on the plan to remain. How will the side elevation be finished where the demo was beyond the scope? See Photo:

ANSWER: Cap in place to match exterior.

9. QUESTION: 2.1 A. Finish Carpentry and Millwork – Please provide drawing/details and location for the reception counter desk.

ANSWER: See updated specs from previous RFI. No reception desk in scope.

10. QUESTION: 2.2 C. Accordian Folding Door – Please provide drawing/details and location for the accordian folding doors.

ANSWER: See updated specs from previous RFI. No accordion folding door in scope.

11. QUESTION: 2.3 A. Ceramic Tile – The spec calls for 4”x4” mosaic tile but on sheet AS101 detail 9 calls out nonslip quarry tile. Please add Quarry Tile to the flooring schedule.

ANSWER: See updated specs from previous RFI.

12. QUESTION: 2.3 B. Acoustical Ceiling – The finish schedule calls out acoustical ceiling tile but the drawing indicates 5/8” drywall, please clarify.

13. QUESTION: 2.3 B. Resilient Tile Flooring – Please provide location of Resilient Tile Flooring.

14. QUESTION: 2.3 C. Vinyl Sheet Flooring – Please provide location of Vinyl Sheet Flooring.

15. QUESTION: 2.3 E. Epoxy Resinous Flooring – Please provide location f Epoxy Resinous Flooring.

16. QUESTION: Sheet AS101 detail 15 – Contractor to depress ¾” recess on existing concrete slab to receive new quarry tile finish at this area. Does the entire existing concrete slab get ground down ¾”? Please provide detail.

ANSWER: Yes, the existing slab that extends from the double door entrance to the new vestibule shall be depressed to accept the quarry tile as stated. No detail available.

17. QUESTION: There are two elevations with dimensional/channel letters (both illuminated). The specs call for fluorescent illumination; VA standards (dated 12/2012) call for LED. Please clarify which type of lighting to quote.

ANSWER: LED lighting required.

18. QUESTION: ASD01 detail 3 calls for the removal of the existing concrete canopy but it appears the canopy has already been removed. Is there an updated demolition drawing?

ANSWER: No updated drawings. Bids should be based off of observed conditions from site visits.

19. QUESTION: Sheet P101 shows a new 6” waste line that connects from the decontamination waste chamber to a existing MH. What type of restoration will need to occur for the new 6” line? Are there any asbuilts or details of the indicating the type of material that will need to be removed and replaced?

ANSWER: Restore to original condition. No as-builts available. Assume 4” concrete removal and replacement in excavation area.

20. QUESTION: It appears there is an underground electrical line that may interfere with north east corner of foundation based on underground utility plan.

ANSWER: Assume no interference. Utility relocation to be unforeseen condition.

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