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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

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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

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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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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 671-21-148 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25722B0017 05-20-2022

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: July 11, 2022 2:00PM CST Response to RFIs submitted for 36C25722B0017

Lynn Pettit Contracting Officer

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Amendment 36C25722B0017 0003 Replace Exterior Campus Lighting, Project No. 671-21-148 Response to RFIs submitted for 36C25722B0017

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RFI No.: 01 (Clarifications)

Date: June 24, 2022

INQUIRY:

1. Are we to dispose/abate of any asbestos, lead, mold or other hazardous material as part of this project? If so, provide appropriate hazardous material site survey report.

Yes, contractor shall dispose all the unnecessary materials during construction and after the construction period. There is no outdoor hazardous material survey.

Q: How are contractors supposed to account for abatement in its bid if there is no survey providing quantities? Will this be handled as a ‘change’ if encountered?

A: Yes

1. What will the ICRA level be for this project?

Anticipating Level 3 for Dust Control Q: What is Level 3? Please provide a breakdown of what that constitutes in terms of protections/requirements?

A: Correction – VA is anticipating Level 2 for Dust Control. Attached is the ICRA requirement for all the different levels. The contractor is required to coordinate the exact requirements with VA infection control.

2. Performance Period: With submittals, new fixture lead times, and multiple phasing there is no way to complete this project in 240 days. Please extend the performance period to 400 days.

Upon review of construction schedules the VA may consider extending the POP.

Q: Contractors need to know what the performance period is prior to the job bidding. Again, 240 days is unreasonable. Please extend the performance period to something that is actually achievable.

A: The POP is currently 240 days which we currently believe 8 months is enough time to perform this work. Bid based on 240 days.

3. Second Round RFIs: Due to the technical requirements of the project, please allow for a second round of questions.

Provide specific reasons for a second round of RFIs.

Q: Some RFI responses need further clarification so contractors know what to do.

A: This is the 2nd round of RFIs.

12. E-001, GN#4: This note on the drawings is in violation of FAR Clause 52.236-2 (Differing Site Conditions) and FAR Clause 52.243-4 (Changes). It is not the contractor’s responsibility to correct deficiencies to the contract documents. Please remove the note.

E-001, GN#4, is not applicable to FAR 52.236-2, Differing site conditions or FAR 52.243-4, Changes Q: What is this applicable to then? It is putting the designer’s errors and omissions onto the contractor. This is in violation of the FAR Clause 52.236-2 (Differing Site Conditions) and FAR Clause 52.243-4 (Changes). Please remove.

A: See revised drawing. Sheet E-001_Rev.062422, GN #4

16. Existing Light Poles: Are all existing light poles to be painted to match the new light fixtures? Will new paint adhere to existing factory finish?

The existing light poles are to be painted match with the color of existing poles and not the new light fixtures. Refer to general note #2 on sheet #EL-200.

Q: This response is rather confusing. Why paint an existing light pole to match the color of the same existing light pole? Please provide a paint color as a basis of design. Please also address whether the new paint will adhere to the factory finish of the existing pole. It appears that painting that finish might delaminate rather quickly over some time.

A: Brown see attached. It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine means and methods.

17. Elevation Drawing: Please provide an elevation drawing that shows light pole sizes and the height of lighting on the side of the buildings?

No light fixtures are being called out at new locations. The new light fixtures are replacing the existing fixtures on the same pole or at the same elevation on the wall.

Q: It is understood that light fixtures are being replaced on existing poles and building. We need to know the elevations of the light poles and lights on the side of buildings for lift requirements.

A: Refer to general note #02 on sheet #E-001 wherein the contractor is required to get themselves familiar with the conditions they are required to work at the site.

24. Underground As-Built Drawings: Please provide the underground as-built drawings for the entire project.

VA Engineering Department to provide the drawings.

Q: When can these drawings be expected? They are needed to bid the job.

A: See attached electrical drawings

1. 34.671-15-116.0P-ES101-ELECTRICAL-EXISTING CONDITIONS-37.ES101-ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

2. 36.671-15-116.0P-ES102-ELECTRICAL LOOPS AND LIGHTING-34.EL101-ELECTRICAL-LIGHTING

3. I-E2

4. I-E3

5. I-E4

45. Is there an approximate new location for the relocated light pole shown on sheet EL-100, keyed note #4? We need to know so we can figure conduit routing.

The new location is to be coordinated with VA for new location.

Q: This needs to be provided pre-bid so contractors can account for the work. Please specify.

A: Approximately a foot around the existing light pole.

See attached document: Sheet E-001_Rev. 062422.

See attached document: 20210304_111340 existing pole.

See attached document: 34.671-15-116.0P-ES101-ELECTRICAL-EXISTING CONDITIONS-37.ES101-ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN.

See attached document: 36.671-15-116.0P-ES102-ELECTRICAL LOOPS AND LIGHTING-34.EL101-ELECTRICAL-LIGHTING.

See attached document: I-E2.

See attached document: I-E3.

See attached document: I-E4.

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