36C25225Q0073 0001.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

(REV. 11/2016)

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:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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STATES OF AMERICA

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF

SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None 11-26-2024 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (69D)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC-MILWAUKEE (69D)

Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25225Q0073

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 12-03- 2024 10:00am CST See CONTINUATION Page X

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The purpose of this modification is to extend the date for which all offers are due from 11/22/2024 to 12/03/2024 @10:00 Local Time.

The purpose of this modification is to also answer vendor questions.

Jerri Schuster Contracting Officer

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VENDOR QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

1. When is the work set to begin?

The Period of Performance shall begin on “Date of Award”. We anticipate having this request awarded no later than 12/15/2024.

2. How many total performance sites are there throughout Cook, DuPage, and McHenry Counties?

There shall be one performance site.

3. Can you disclose the budget maximum?

No.

4. Are there any liability insurance requirements?

No.

5. How would you like the proposal to be submitted?

Please refer to Page 27 of the Solicitation titled, “Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items”.

6. Could you please provide the estimated volume/capacity of each grease trap that requires servicing? This information is essential for properly sizing equipment and determining labor requirements.

2000 gal.

7. The SOW Section 3 indicates monthly jetting of sewer lines. Industry standard for hydrojetting service is typically annual or semi-annual, as more frequent jetting can be unnecessary and potentially harmful to pipe infrastructure. Could you please confirm if monthly hydro jetting is required, and if so, what specific conditions necessitate this frequency?

Monthly Hydro Jetting is essential for maintaining the hospitals plumbing system due to continuous water usage from the kitchen and the risk of grease build up and clogs.

8. Regarding the sewer line jetting requirement, what is the approximate total linear footage of sewer lines that need to be cleaned?

Approximately 100-125 linear footage.

9. What is the pipe diameter range for the sewer lines requiring service?

4,6,8-inch lines.

10. Are there any known problem areas or historical issues with the grease traps or sewer lines that we should be aware of?

On Polk street, an 8-inch line is deteriorating, but is still capable of being serviced with jetting.

11. Will the contractor be responsible for providing and maintaining any spill containment equipment on-site?

Yes.

12. Could you please provide the name of the incumbent contractor and current contract value?

Information regarding Contract 36C25223P0878 can be found on sam.gov.

13. With reference to Section B.3, would you please clarify if the pricing should be provided as a monthly rate or annual total for each contract year?

Annual total for each contract year is sufficient.

14. For the pricing, the directions are

1. Complete SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

1. Fill in SF 1449 blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on Page 1.

1. Fill in 1(a) on Page 2.

Is this the section B.3 on page 8 and 9 of the attached document?

Yes.

15. Can you confirm the approximate size, depth, and capacity of the grease tanks and traps?

2000 gal.

16. Is there flexibility in scheduling maintenance times outside of the 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM window?

The contract does not allow for any flexibility in scheduling maintenance times outside of the window outlined in the solicitation.