S03 AMEND A0003 36C25526R0076 QUESTIONS 1-7.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document (Amendment A0003) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office for solicitation 36C25526R0076. The amendment promulgates responses to seven contractor questions regarding the upgrade of Building 71 restrooms for ADA compliance at a VA facility. The proposal due date was extended to Thursday, June 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with submission to the NCO-15 office in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Key responses to contractor inquiries address personnel requirements, project sequencing, and specifications. Contractors must provide a minimum of one full-time Site Safety and Health Officer per shift per site with current professional safety certification and at least three years of dedicated construction safety experience. Only two restrooms may be unavailable for use simultaneously during construction. For asbestos abatement, contractors should provide a line item for possible abatement in flooring and pipe insulation, though the extent remains unknown. Regarding door hardware, rooms 6 and 24 require new ADA-compliant lockable lever handles in satin chrome, while the remaining six restrooms require deadbolts with ADA-compliant thumbturns in antique brass with reused door knobs and supplied non-locking lever handles. Toilet partitions must be solid, high-density polyethylene conforming to Federal Specification CID A-A-60003 with dimensions matching existing installations and color to be determined during shop drawing review. All responses are binding, with specifications taking precedence over other instructions.
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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)
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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
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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.
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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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0003 05-20-2026
589A6-24-407
36C255
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15
3450 S 4th Street Trafficway
Leavenworth KS 66048
36C255
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15
3450 S 4th Street Trafficway
Leavenworth KS 66048
To all Offerors/Bidders
36C25526R0076
04/30/2026
X X
This amendment is to promulgate the following changes: Please acknowledge with your proposal submissions.
Promulgate Questions with responses.
Review final list of Questions 1-7, with responses (see attached).
The proposal due date is: Thursday 05 June 2026 by 2:00pmCentral Time at NCO-15 Office, Leavenworth
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
Amendment A0003 589A6-24-407 Upgrade Bldg 71 Restrooms
ADA Compliance Questions 01-7
1. What are the key personal requirements? Of the project manager, superintendent, safety, and quality control who can wear dual hats for each role. How many of the key personnel are required to be on-site during construction?
Response: Specs trump all other instructions. See solicitation for roles, but they do not override specs. These roles will be strictly adhered to too. If there is work being conducted Site
Superintendent must be on site. if not the CO will issue a stop work at the expense of the contractor.
Revise Specification 01 35 26, Section 1.9.A. second sentence to read: The Prime Contractor shall provide a minimum of one “Full-Time” SSHO at each project site, for each shift (that may also be the Superintendent, Project Manager or CQC System Manager) that holds as current, a professional safety certification with at least 3 years of dedicated construction safety related experience.
The CQC System Manager is on the site at all times during construction.
2. Can both restrooms for each phase be closed and worked on simultaneously? If not, how many restrooms can be down and worked on at the same time?
Response: No. Only two restrooms can be unavailable for use at anytime.
3. Demolition General Note 10 and Note 12 reference asbestos found during demolition. Should we include any asbestos abatement in our proposal, or will asbestos found be treated as differing site condition?
Response: Abatement is a possibility. Provide a line item for possible abatement located in flooring, pipe insulation, etc.
4. Please advise on the extent of the abatement scope and the quantities to be abated.
Response: The extent of abatement is unknown at this time. There is possible asbestos. Lead paint removal is specified.
5. Drawing AI100 call to reuse the hardware for the new doors. The existing doors all have cylindrical handles that are not ADA compliant. Please advise if this is still acceptable.
Response: For rooms 6 and 24, provide and install an ADA compliant lockable, door lever with indicator and satin chrome finish located at ADA compliant height. For all other (6) restrooms, provide and install deadbolt with ADA compliant thumbturn interior and exterior plate in antique brass finish installed similar to existing height, re-use existing door knob, provide to COR an ADA compliant, non-locking door lever with antiqure brass finish that readily fits the door.
6. Please provide a basis of design or spec for the toilet partitions.
Amendment A0003 589A6-24-407 Upgrade Bldg 71 Restrooms
ADA Compliance Questions 01-7
Response: The toilet partitions will be solid, high-density polyethylene – water resistant, non-absorbant, Class C flame-spread rating and conforming to Fed. CID A-A-60003. Match existing dimensions. Color to be determined in shop drawings.
7. Please advise on how many restrooms can be under construction at one time.
Response: Only two restrooms can be unavailable for use at any time.
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