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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) A00003 10-21-2022 Project 671-21-144 Network Contracting Office NCO17 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr., Bldg. #171 Temple TX 76504 Network Contracting Office NCO17 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr., Bldg. #171 Temple TX 76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25722B0041 09-29-2022

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X one(1) AMENDMENT A00003 is hereby executed to respond to timely submitted RFIs from SDVOSB Contractors. See attached clarifica-tion responses and inserted attachments.

GAILA P. LOWE

Contracting Officer

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PROJECT NAME: PROJECT #671-21-144 REPLACE 7th FLOOR ROOF, SAN ANTONIO, VAMC

SOLICITATION NUMBER: #36C25722B0041/36C257-22-B-0041

BIDs ARE DUE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 @ 3:00 P.M., CST

36C25722B0041, REPLACE 7TH FLOOR ROOF, PROJECT 671-21-144; QUESTIONS #1 - #6, 10/12/2022, 12:24 PM, CDT:

1. Has a physical core sample been taken? If so, please send a picture/measurement. COR Response: See attached photo

2. What is the R-value specifications for new roof? COR Response: Where we have crickets and ridges then it will be more than R8 minimum.

3. Material/install spec used on new roof that has been completed? COR Response: Please refer to Core Sample Photo and to Spec provided within the solicitation package.

4. Name & contact info for a lightning protection company? COR Response:

Eddie Schoenthal, eddie@bondedlp.com Bonded Systems, Ltd., www.bondedlp.com 122 Leesley Lane Argyle, Texas 76266 1.800.950.7933

5. Was the new roof section torn down to the concrete deck? COR Response: Yes

6. Was this the original roof? If not, how many layers of material were removed? COR Response: Reference, refer to, ‘Test Core Sample Data’ on adjacent roof.

7. Was old roof debris hauled off the roof with a crane? If so, where was it staged? COR Response: Yes it was secured on the roof and then hauled off with a crane at scheduled times. The crane was staged in the loading dock area.

8. What is the coating specification used on the new part of the roof. COR Response: Refer to specification Section 07 52 16.11

36C25722B0041, REPLACE 7TH FLOOR ROOF, PROJECT 671-21-144; QUESTIONS #1 & #2, 10/13/2022, 5:36 PM, CDT:

1. Reference Section 01 00 00-17 paragraph 1.31 Photographic Documentation. Can the Superintendent take the photographs of the roof via email or on a CD in lieu of a Professional photographer and interactive online photographs with CAD background per Section 01 00 00-17 paragraph 1.31? COR Response: VA to provide a response since this is the VA’s TiL boiler plate. The AE is okay if the Superintendent takes photographs in lieu of a Professional photographer. VA is fine with photos by the Superintendent as well.

2. We request the deadline of questions be extended until a week after VA responses are provided to contractor questions as there are sometimes questions that arise from answers provided. VA CONTRACTING: VA Contracting Agencies, adhere to provided uniform policies and procedures for acquisition of supplies and services and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations is at the Contracting Officers discretion.

36C25722B0041, REPLACE 7TH FLOOR ROOF, PROJECT 671-21-144; QUESTIONS #1 - #4, 10/13/2022, 6:42 PM, CDT:

1. The attachments embedded in Amendment #2-word document cannot be opened. Please provide these embedded documents or referenced attachments as separate pdfs for download on sam.gov. The referenced documents include under Amendment A00002: a. As-Built Drawings (Q&A#1); b. Amendment Drawing (Multiple Q&A’s including #7); c. Test Core Sample Data on adjacent roof (Q&A #18). CONTRACTING: Amendment A00002 .pdf drawing will be resubmitted, with the next amendment.

2. Please review response to Amendment #2 Q&A #12 and provide a revised response (with information). COR Response: Refer to Sheet A 1.0 and see Keynote #16.

3. There is a large step down occurring at the existing roof expansion joints scheduled to be demolished from the recently roofed areas to the roof areas to be replaced by this project. This step down is not reflected in drawing detail F4/A2.0, but neither is tapered insulation at this location. Is tapered insulation required here so that there is no obvious step down between roofs? COR Response: Yes, tapered insulation is required for a positive slope to roof drain as noted on F7/A2.0 Detail and referenced specifications 07 22 00, 2.4 Roof and Deck Insulation.

Maintain insulation thickness at high and low points with crickets and slopes shown on drawings.

4. We request the deadline of questions be extended until a week after VA responses are provided to contractor questions as there are sometimes questions that arise from answers provided. CONTRACTING: Government procedures regarding acquisitions are from the Federal Acquisition Regulations and implemented at the discretion of the Warranted/Certified Contracting Officer, Mr. Douglas.

36C25722B0041, REPLACE 7TH FLOOR ROOF, PROJECT 671-21-144; QUESTIONS #1 - #13, 10/14/2022, 8:14 AM, CDT:

#1. 2.0 General: Perform a site utility locate - what are the requirements to complete this?

COR Response: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are applicable for site utility locating; follow standard construction procedures for Site Utility Locating.

#2. Will the laydown yard for material storage, contractor parking and trailer be located near the area to be re-roofed? COR Response: There will not be a laydown area, only a place for a dumpster. All materials will be stored and secured on the roof.

#3. Will workers be allowed to access the roof from inside the Hospital or will a stair scaffold have to be installed at the lower roof to gain access? COR Response: Workers can access the roof from the stairwells inside the hospital, however only small daily materials and tools will be able to be transported through the hospital. Please be reminded that those accessing the roof through the facility will be required to wear masks while in the hospital. The superintendent will be the only person to have a key to access the roof and the gates to access the roof will need to be closed and secured at all times. Leaving the gates propped open for workers to come and go will not be tolerated.

#4. 4.0 Exterior Lighting Upgrades & Repair : Where does this work occur? COR Response: There are no exterior lighting upgrades. There are building obstruction lights that are to remain operational during construction.

#5. 5.0 states the new roofing shall match and tie-in to the newly renovated area as shown in the AE design. Does this mean the new roof shall be from the same Manufacture as the newly renovated roof? COR Response: Yes #6. 7.0 states Mon- Fri 0700-1600 as regular work hours will the VA provide access at the loading dock area as needed for a crane to lift and remove materials during regular work hours? COR Response: No, all crane work will have to be done on the weekend.

#7. Section 01 00 00 - 1.31 photographic documentation is this paragraph an actual requirement ? If yes can the Contractor provide the photographs following the requirements of Section 01 33 00 paragraph 3.3 ? COR Response: VA to provide a final response since this is the VA’s TiL boiler plate. The AE is okay if the Superintendent takes photographs in lieu of a Professional photographer. VA is fine with photos by the Superintendent as well.

#8. Section 01 32 16.5 - Has a designation of “Renovate SCI Therapy Gym Ground Level”. Is this a required section for this project ? COR Response: Yes, Spec Section is required.

#9. Section 01 60 00 - product requirements paragraph 2.2 B, states all products are to be made in USA. Is this correct, are all products to be made in the USA? COR Response: Yes, observe guidelines provided in the solicitation and the specs.

#10. Section 07 01 50.19 – paragraph 1.5 f, Infrared roof moisture survey report. Is an infrared scan required before and after the roof is completed? COR Response: Scan after the roof deck is exposed.

#11. Section 07 01 50.19 – paragraph 1.6 Quality Assurance A.,2. Because the new roof is trying into the existing roof system will the new roof system have to be provided by the same Manufacture as the existing roof system, and does the Manufactures approved contractors letter need to be provided with the bid on bid date? COR Response: Same manufacturer is required. Warranty transition is part of the contract.

#12. 07 71 00 – 2.4 F finish: three coat fluoropolymer color as specified. The existing edge metal is a mill finished aluminum (no color) are we to match the existing edge metal color, materials and profile or figure per specification? COR Response: Match all the “renovated” metal edge, color, materials, profile.

#13. 26 41 00 1.1 description A. If a UL Master Labeled Lightning Protection system is required please provide the existing Master Label certification for reference as needed to verify the existing grounding infrastructure and connected apparatuses. COR Response: Listed in specs 26 41 00 1.3.

36C25722B0041, REPLACE 7TH FLOOR ROOF, PROJECT 671-21-144; QUESTIONS #1 - #4, 10/14/2022, 9:30 AM, CDT:

In the response for question #1 in Amendment 0002, there appears to be an attachment. We are unable to open the attachment in the word doc. Please advise how we may be able to view the attachment. CONTRACTING: Amendment A00002 inserted drawing will be resubmitted, with the next amendment.

SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTs:

See attached document: AMENDMENT 0003 05 117 7th Floor Roof Drawing Set.

See attached document: AMENDMENT 0003 DRAWING Addendum 67121144 7th Floor Roof Addendum No1.

See attached document: AMENDMENT 0003 Roof Core Sample Photo.