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This is Amendment A0003 to solicitation 36C25226R0051, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Great Lakes Acquisition Center on July 13, 2026, extending the proposal deadline to July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The amendment modifies the Statement of Work and Project Manual specifications for facility cooling improvements at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The primary changes involve OSHA training requirements and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) provisions for the AHU-AC21 replacement project serving Nutrition and Food Services.

The amendment revises OSHA training mandates, requiring general contractors and subcontractor supervisors to complete 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training while other workers must complete 10-hour training, replacing the previous requirement that all staff complete 30-hour training. Additionally, the amendment inserts new Specification Section 1.9 establishing mandatory Site Safety and Health Officer requirements, whereby the prime contractor must provide a minimum of one full-time SSHO at each project site per shift with no collateral duties, holding current professional safety certification and at least three years of dedicated construction safety experience. The SSHO must maintain continuous presence during all construction activities. Subcontractors must designate competent persons compliant with 29 CFR 1926 for specialized work including asbestos, electrical, cranes, demolition, fall protection, fire safety, ladder, rigging, scaffolds, and trenches/excavations. The SSHO designation list with training documentation must be submitted prior to work commencement as part of the Accident Prevention Plan. The 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside remains under NAICS 238220, with firm fixed-price pricing and prevailing wage requirements for Cook County, Illinois.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. 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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

16B. UNITED 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)

(X)

CHECK

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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 07-13-2026 537-26-200 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25226R0051 05-06-2026

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 07-20-2026 17:00 CDT See CONTINUATION Page No Change X Amendment A0003 is hereby incorporated into this solicitation. See page 2 and attachments for full details.

Ryan McMillin Contracting Officer

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
1.00
JB
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Facility IT Group: The objective of this contract is to provide the Government with the required support services in the area of computers service room, APC In- Row cooling equipment.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DA - Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries

1.00
JB
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537-26-200 AHU-21 Replacement AHU-AC21 Serving Nutrition Food & Service: Contractor to provide a fast-track construction to replace the existing AHU-AC 21 and associated systems which serve Nutrition & Food Services and surrounding offices on the third floor of Building 1B, and the extend of the required demolition work on the roof. This project requires the pre-construction Asbestos Survey (NESHAP Inspection) be performed prior to the start of the construction projects.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin:

POP End:

0002AA

1.00
JB
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537-26-200 AHU-21 Replacement AHU-AC21 Serving Nutrition Food & Service: Per RFI 23 24 X 24 balance of dampers in the Kitchen Area.

POP Begin:

POP End:

0002AB

1.00
JB
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__________________

537-26-200 AHU-21 Replacement AHU-AC21 Serving Nutrition Food & Service: Per RFI 23 24 x 24 diffuser.

POP Begin:

POP End:

0002AC

1.00
JB
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__________________

537-26-200 AHU-21 Replacement AHU-AC21 Serving Nutrition Food & Service: Per RFI 23 Reconnecting the air outlet to correct the ductwork.

POP Begin:

POP End:

0002AD

1.00
JB
__________________
__________________

537-26-200 AHU-21 Replacement AHU-AC21 Serving Nutrition Food & Service: Per RFI 23 Cost per linear foot for inspection and repair of seams in supply ductwork.

POP Begin:

POP End:

0002AE

1.00
JB
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537-26-200 AHU-21 Replacement AHU-AC21 Serving Nutrition Food & Service: Per RFI 23 Unit cost per linear foot of adding/deleting ductwork for the above roof RV 16 inlet section of ductwork.

POP Begin:

POP End:

GRAND TOTAL
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A0003

PROJECT #:VA 537–26–200
PROJECT TITLE:FACILITY COOLING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JESSE BROWN VAMC

This addendum forms a part of the proposal and documents. It modifies the documents of the solicitation posted on May 6, 2026, and June 4, 2026, for the REPLACEMENT OF AHU-AC21 Serving Nutrition Food and Service.

I. CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Under Part 5: Applicable Performance Standards

a. Delete “Contractor and Subcontractor staff must have completed the 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training Program”. And substitute it with “General Contractor and subcontractor supervisors must have completed the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training Program. While other workers must have completed the 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety Training Program.”

II. PROJECT MANUAL

1. SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 35 26

Under this specification, sub-section 1.9 “SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER” (SSHO) AND “COMPETENT PERSON” (CP) is missing. On page 68 of 582 of the Project Manual, after 1. 8 “SAFETY MEETINGS”, PLEASE INSERT 1.9 AS FOLLOWS:

1.9 “SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER” (SSHO) and “COMPETENT PERSON” (CP):

A. The Prime Contractor shall provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one (1) person at each project site, for each shift, to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The Prime Contractor shall provide a minimum of one “Full-Time” SSHO at each project site for each shift (with no other duties) who holds a current professional safety certification with at least 3 years of dedicated construction safety-related experience. The SSHO shall ensure that the requirements of the VA and of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. The SSHO must be at the work site at all times, during construction activities, to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 8 hours or one shift, but not exceeding 40 hours or 5 shifts, a pre-approved Alternate Safety Officer shall be provided and shall fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO. The Alternate Safety Officer shall have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17 and all associated subparagraphs. When the SSHO is temporarily (not to exceed 8 hours) off-site, a Designated Representative (DR) from the Prime Contractors’ staff, as identified in the AHA, may be used in lieu of an Alternate Safety Officer and shall be on the project site at all times when work is being performed. Note that the DR is a collateral-duty safety position, with safety duties in addition to their full-time occupation. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one CP in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) who will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs.

B. Further, all specialized Competent Persons for the work crews will be supplied by the respective contractor as required by 29 CFR 1926 (i.e., Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations).

C. These Competent Persons can have collateral duties as the subcontractor’s superintendent and/or work crew lead persons as well as fill more than one specialized CP role (i.e., Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations). However, the SSHO must be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager, with duties only as the SSHO D. The SSHO or an equally qualified Designated Representative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor. CPs will maintain a presence during their construction activities in accordance with the above-mentioned clause. A listing of the designated SSHO and all known CPs shall be submitted prior to the start of work, as part of the APP, along with the training documentation and/or AHA, as listed in Section 1.8.

E. The repeated presence of uncontrolled hazards during a contractor’s work operations will result in the designated CP being deemed incompetent and in the required removal of the employee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-5: Material and Workmanship, Paragraph (c).

EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN, ADDENDUM #2 AND THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BID DOCUMENTS SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

See attached document: Response to Pre-Proposal RFIs 537-26-200 Final.

See attached document: ADDENDUM to FAR 52.

See attached document: VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING.

See attached document: S02 - Wage Determination.

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