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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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D 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 amendmen t, 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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 12-04-2019 676-20-1-6985-0001 676-19-108 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

36C25220B0007 10-30-2019

X X X TUESDAY, 12/10/19 at 2:00 p.m. CST

676-3600162-6985-854200-3223 23NRNR000

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AMENDMENT A00003 for Solicitation 36C25220B0007 see continuation pages for specific details

KRISTI KLUCK

Contracting Officer

NCO1215L2-74921

SOLICITATION 36C25220B0007

AMENDMENT 00003

12/06/2019

Amendment 00003 hereby incorporates the following clarifications/change(s) into the solicitation package.

A. VENDOR QUESTIONS:

· 11/22/19 email:

1.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Amendment #1 state specs override scope of work. Specification Section 09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes lists InPro Corner Guards and Handrailing. How many are required and where are they located?

VA REPLY: No corner guards or handrails required on this project.

2.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: The amendment calls out a total of (8) new doors as shown on A-1. The scope of work calls out a new entry door 6. A. vii. Does this make it a total of 9 new doors? Can you provide dimensions/specs of the new door and frame if different than the existing one described in the scope of work?

VA REPLY: This project requires only the 8 new doors listed in Amendment A00001.

3.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: The answer to the question in the bid amendment about the vanity and countertops in the bathroom(11/12/19 email question 2) does not clarify how many counters and vanities in the project. Do all three bathrooms get solid surface countertops with vanities for each sink shown? Are the vanities basic two door flat front cabinets with a solid surface top?

VA REPLY: All 3 bathrooms get new countertops with two door flat front cabinets

4.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: The asbestos test reports show asbestos in ceramic tile that gets removed. Has this already been abated?

VA REPLY: Assume an approximate area of 2’ x 3’ for ceramic tile abatement.

5.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: The asbestos report also calls out ceiling tile/mastic containing ACM that is scheduled to remove. Has this been abated?

VA REPLY: All ceiling tile and grid shall be removed and replaced. No abatement required.

6.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: What does the substrate consist of under the existing linoleum floor that is called out to leave in place?

VA REPLY: Assume Wood plank or plywood sub flooring.

7.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Door operators are listed in the specification. Please indicate location and quantity if required.

VA REPLY: One door opener is required on the exterior door on the south side of the tramway connector.

8.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Room 210 calls out a new solid core door. Is this in addition to the doors called out in Amendment #01? Does this door and frame need to be fire rated?

VA REPLY: Yes. Yes, with 1-hr rating.

9.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Please explain what needs to be done to make the IT room fire rated construction per IAW NFPA 75? What is the existing construction?

VA REPLY: Room shall have a 2-hour fire rating; contractor shall provide 2 sheets of 5/8” drywall and paint.

10.) CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Is all lead paint on interior surfaces required to be removed or just loose and flaky paint?

VA REPLY: Contractor shall scrape off loose paint and smooth with a leveling substance to match existing finishes

· 11/27/19 email:

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: On the previous iteration of this project there were plans to remove and replace the existing pneumatic thermostats controlling the radiant valves. Those don’t appear to be on this job. Can you please confirm they are no longer desired?

VA REPLY: No longer required. Use existing thermostat controls.

1. While the SOW makes it clear that there is “No BAS system integration required” into the Johnson Controls Metasys system for this project the specifications do(es) have a 23 09 section.

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Is 23 09 responsible for wiring and mounting thermostats?

VA REPLY: Re use and remount existing thermostats.

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Is the 24 hours of training required by the specifications for 23 09 required on this project?

VA REPLY: No longer required.

1. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Is validation required of the 23 09 section?

VA REPLY: No longer required.

1. The SOW also requires that IT rooms “shall be provided with temperature and humidity monitoring and alarms.”

2. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: How is this to be accomplished?

VA REPLY: There must be a device in Room 210 to monitor and be locally alarm with a standard audible alarm. It will not be connected to MetaSys BAS.

2. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Is the alarming and monitoring to be done through the Metasys BAS?

VA REPLY: No

2. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Is there a specific requirement regarding the humidity sensor accuracy (i.e. is 3% acceptable)?

VA REPLY: Yes, 3% is acceptable.

2. CONTRACTOR QUESTION: Is local alarming required?

VA REPLY: Yes.

B. Spec Section 09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes. Final products/materials shall be “Brand-name, or equal” on the listed materials.

C. Wage rate requirements have been updated. See attachment to this amendment.

Contractors shall ensure all amendments are acknowledged on Page 2 of the SF-1442.

THE PUBLIC BID OPENING IS SCHEDULED AS NOTED BELOW. Some of this Due Date information may conflict with the information on www.beta.SAM.gov advertisement. Below are the actual bid opening details:

DATE / TIME: TUESDAY, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

Note: This solicitation shall be opened simultaneously to another solicitation (36C25220B0002). Proposals for different solicitations shall be submitted in separate envelopes.

LOCATION:

Honey Creek Business Park 115 S. 84th Street - Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476.

ATTENTION: Kristi Kluck kristi.kluck3@va.gov

This solicitation can be monitored at https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e1eb963fa8e8cbf7dd08bb1f378cf801/view

ATTACHMENTS:

See attached document: S06 36C25220B0002 0003 Att1 Wages Rates WI20190011 11222019 Rev6.