36C25221B0020 0005.docx

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 676-21-4-6939-0001 676-18-103 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

36C25221B0020 08-02-2021

X X X

676-3610162-6939-854200-3220 23NR1MA27

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Project: 676-18-103 Upgrade Exterior Signage & Wayfinding A0005 - A: RFI Response, B. Bid Schedule

See SF30 Continuation page for further details.

Kristi Kluck Contracting Officer

SOLICITATION 36C25221B0015

AMENDMENT A0005

August 2, 2021

Project: Upgrade Exterior Signage & Wayfinding Project Number: 676-18-103 Location: Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI

Amendment 0005 hereby incorporates the following clarifications/change(s) into the solicitation package.

Solicitation RFI’s/Questions and Answers

1. Question 1: When does this need to be installed, Winter or spring?

0. Means and Methods are up to the contractor awarded the project. The period of performance is 223 days.

1. What is the Manufacturing time vs. installation time on the project? This is left up to the contractor and their supplier.

1. Signs 2/90, attending the pre-bid meeting, said that their lead time is approximately 8 weeks (to be confirmed).

1. It is up to the contractors to make their own schedule.

1. What site protection is required?

2. Snow Fence vs. Chain Fence

0. Most areas a snow fence will be sufficient, but additional site protection may be required depending on how long a site might sit waiting for the next step, and how much foot traffic is in the area.

1. Can Message Center light density be adjusted?

3. Yes, the specifications are for the minimum requirements.

1. Who is the Contracting Officer?

4. Donita Grace, her contact information should be on the solicitation.

1. Should the “break-away” sign poles be steel in ground, vs. aluminum in ground as stated in the specification?

5. The specifications are the minimum requirements. If local best practice varies from the specification, please discuss your recommendation and variance from the specification in your bid.

1. The foundation details look like they are “stepped” instead of a single hole for a pole. Is there a specific width required for the concrete? Is there a frost issue with the drawings?

6. The specifications indicate the minimum requirements. Please add a note to your submission if you are changing/recommending anything different from the specification.

1. Is reflectivity of the text specified?

7. Traffic control symbols shall comply with the Department of Transportation, Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices in color, shape, proportions, text, and symbols.

7. Other non-illuminated signage shall comply with Specification 10 14 00 for text reflectivity requirements and industry best practice.

B. Bid Schedule

BID Opening DATE / TIME: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. CST.

LOCATION:

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

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:

Donita Grace -- Donita.Grace@va.gov Kristi Kluck --- Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov

This solicitation can be monitored at https://beta.sam.gov/opp/a8d8f6ac82824111870acc5a792b45e2/view?keywords=36C25220B0011&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1&refresh=y

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