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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 504-22-106 Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 17

2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple

TX

76504 Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 17

2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple

TX

76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Post RFI questions and responses.

2. Provide site visit sign in sheet.

3. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Replace Roof buildings 11, 14 and 19 Amarillo VAMC RFIs 504-22-106 Replace Roofs, Buildings 11, 14 & 19

1. On buildings 14, and 19 is this a complete replacement, or a removal and repair?

a. Removal and repair, replace as needed to make water tight.

2. What type of insulation is currently used on buildings 14, and 19?

a. Building 14 currently has Fiber Insulation. Building 19 does not currently have Insulation.

3. Is it permissible to use the Villa tile that is stored on pallets in the bone yard for repair or replacement on buildings 14, and 19?

a. The Bone Yard Villa Tile is available to contractors as additional tiles to the contract, contractor would need to verify integrity of the tile in the bone yard prior to use. Contractor still needs to bid assuming to replace 25% square feet of roof tile.

4. On buildings 14 and 19, is fastener penetration through decking substrate permitted?

a. Only if the under decking needs to be replaced. Assume only 10 % replacement of decking.

5. On building 11, is fastener penetration through metal decking permitted?

a. Yes

6. On building 11, when removing unused penetrations, is steel plating over an existing hole permitted for decking repair? If not, what is the recommended repair method for concrete decking?

a. All repairs are to meet industry standards and to be water tight and be covered by the same warranty as the roof.

7. On building 11, will HVAC, curbs or any other penetration be raised to allow for proper clearance of the new roofing system? Minimum 8" curb clearance is required for most roof systems.

a. Contractor is responsible for raising any rework of curb and penetrations to meet roof warranty standards.

8. On building 11, is replacement of existing plywood under roofing system against parapet walls required?

a. Contractor to replace plywood as needed. No water damaged plywood is acceptable.

9. On building 11, is removal of existing gravel ballast to be vacuumed or removed by hand?

a. This is Contractor Means and Methods. Contractors Discretion.

10. Are copper gutters to be the current available design, or match existing design on buildings? If matching, provide details on specifications and vendor.

a. Buildings 11, 14 and 19 can use new copper gutter and downspouts. All copper downspouts and gutters being removed are to be turned over to the VA in the Bone Yard.

11. Will all labor need to be badged? What are the requirements for green card holders?

a. Yes, All laborers are to be badged including Green Card Holders. Cannot have an Embassy ID Card Only.

12. Will there need to be a full time Superintendent or Safety Rep?

a. Yes, at all times.

13. Can we reuse tiles that are in good condition or is this project for tear off and full replacement of the roof tiles?

a. Yes, must be in excellent condition.

14. Can the VA provide Escape Hatches and penetrations heights?

a. Match height of existing.

15. Where will the laydown yard be located? How far from the work site? How big?

a. Placement is what is available at the time. Area behind the Boiler Plant is the ideal if not taken at start of project.

16. can we place a roll off dumpster next to the building during tear off?

a. Yes

17. Can you provide dimension color and manufacture of the tile?

a. Past submissions for roof tile are mentioned below. This is not to state the contractor shall go with this exact one, but this is what is typical on roofs at the Amarillo VA Health Care Facility.

i. Profile: Villa

ii. Color Name: Terra Cotta Gold Flashed – Slurry Finish

iii. SKU Number: 1VASS6317

iv. Product Type: Standard Weight Tile

v. Color: Orange, Yellow, Multicolor

vi. Size: 16 ½” x 13”

vii. Coverage: 90

viii. Approx. Installed Weight: 900

ix. Solar Reflectance: 0.26 (Initial), 0.27 (Weathered)

x. Thermal Emittance: 0.91 (Initial), 0.91 (Weathered)

b. Submittal will be reviewed and compared to existing and SPECS criteria. Please Note, although it states Clay Roof Tiles, Concrete Roof Tiles are needed.

18. Will the VA mark what pipes they want removed?

a. Contractor to verify with VA staff at beginning of project.

19. The Rock on the roof does the VA want it piled in their area for future projects or does it have to be hauled off?

a. Rock shall be removed off station. Contractor is responsible for disposal.

20. Building 19/11 has several adjoining walls that are separated from ¼” to in some areas almost 2” are these repairs going to be completed prior to roof repair?

a. No, this is part of the roof repair.

21. During site visit a core sample reveled that it was tapered with light weight is this what’s expected to be on the entire area?

a. It is assumed

22. Does the VA expect <50% of tiles to be replace?

a. 25%

23. Does the VA have a preferred color they want to paint the stairs?

a. Black Bean / Bronze. Contractor to submit.

24. Can the VA provide the requirements to make the ladder and rungs OSHA Complaint? Or do they need to be replaced?

a. Contractor to review and verify.

25. What gauge copper does the VA want for the gutters?

a. Existing gauge copper is not known. 20-gauge is mentioned in SPECS.

26. During site visit several of the gutter and downspouts systems were different some more ornate than others. Does the VA want them removed and all look alike? If so, can the VA provide a picture of what they want them all to look like?

a. All match

27. How many linear feet of gutters and downpours does the VA anticipate replacing?

a. All.

28. How much of the plywood edges does the VA anticipate being replaced since there is evidence of water intrusion and exposure to weather?

a. This is unknown until roof is being worked on. Expect to water proof 100%.

29. Is there any suspicion of lead base paint on the stairs?

a. No

30. Since building will be occupied. DO we need to provide temporary climate control to Buildings 11, 14 and 19?

a. No

31. What is the decking we are attaching to Bldg 14?

a. Plywood

32. What is the roof insulation value Bldg 14? And do we need to add roof top insulation?

a. Building 14 does not currently meet VA Specifications and only has Fiber Insulation. Overall Insulation needs to meet R-33 at a minimum and have underlayment on top

33. What is wood deck thickness bldg. 11 & 19?

a. 3/8” or ½”, Contractor to verify and match existing

34. What is metal deck profile and gage bldg. 11 & 19?

a. VA does not have the As-Built roof drawings that show this. Contractor to verify.

35. Are we keeping wood and metal decks or we making it all one or the other bldg. 11 & 19?

a. Building 19 is a pitched roof only, 11’s metal decks will remain but has concrete decking for the majority.

36. What roof penetrations are staying and what are getting deleted bldg. 11 & 19?

a. Contractor to verify with VA staff at beginning of project.

37. Done scuppers need to be exact scupper boxes ( copper) bldg. 11 & 19?

a. Yes, scupper boxes need to be cleaned, repaired and reused.

38. Do you pay for stored material and have a place to stage it?

a. No

39. If the contract award and submittal time takes a while, what plan is there for price increases between award and submittal approvals?

a. Contracting to Answer.

40. There was a core sample taken by someone at the site visit. Will you post the results?

a. Results that were shared with me was tapered with light weight

41. During the site visit we noticed a large stockpile of roof tile stacked up on pallets. Is this tile available to the contractor for replacement of damaged tiles?

a. The Bone Yard Villa Tile is available to contractors as additional tiles to the contract, contractor would need to verify integrity of the tile in the bone yard prior to use. Contractor still needs to bid assuming to replace 25% square feet of roof tile.

42. The specifications call for new insulation beneath the deck of Buildings 14 & 19. What is the required R-Value of insulation to be installed? Is there a specific type of insulation that is to be installed (e.g., batt, spray foam, etc.)?

a. 19 Does not need Insulation. SPECS state BLDG 14 needs a minimum of R-33.

43. How much insulation is required for the TPO roof on Building 11 (e.g., R-30, R-40, etc.)?

a. Overall R-Value is R-33 minimum. ISO Insulation for the TPO has been approved on past projects as R-15+.

See attached document: 504-22-106 Pre-Bid Sign-in Sheet.