36C25723B0046 A0001 Solicitation Amendment.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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 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)

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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)

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Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171 Temple TX 76504

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25723B0046

08-15-2023

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September 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

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The purpose of this Amendment 0001 to the Solicitation 36C25723B046 is to add the below document for bidder completion.

A.5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK

The bidder shall complete this as part of their bid submittal.

The bidder shall acknowledge this amendment as part of submitting their bid. See block 11. above.

As part of this amendment the Questions and Answers is provided. Bids are now due 9/1/2023 at 10:00 a.m. PST.

Bids are now due September 1, 2023 - 9/1/2023 at 10:00 a.m. CDT from 8/29/2023 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

A.5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK

IAW “Limitations on Subcontracting” (VAAR 852.219-10)

OFFEROR’S SELF PERFORMED ESTIMATED CALCULATIONS

At the time of proposal Offeror’s are required to complete.

a) Offeror’s total proposed price: $ __________

b) Cost of Materials $ __________

c) Total excluding materials (a-b) $ __________

d) Amount projected to be paid to non-VIP listed SDVOSBs: $ __________ (not including materials)

e) Offeror’s percentage of estimated Non VIP work (d/c X 100 = %) __________%

f) Offeror’s percentage of estimated self-performed work (100 – e = %) __________%

A/E-Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed VOSBs.

General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, it will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

Special trade contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs

Questions and Answers:

1. What grade of oil is required for the Ty D? The contractor is to refer to the TXDOT specifications in reference to the grade of oil to be used for the Ty D.

2. Paving on this project will take place during winter months. Does the Engineer expect to delay the project till the spring paving season? Reference SOW for project duration.

Weather days will be evaluated by Contracting Officer.

3. What is the warranty period for all items of work? One calendar year as per the Scope of Work.

4. What type of material will need to be used for the striping? Reference specification section 32 17 23.

5. What grade of seal coat rock is required? The grade of seal coat rock for this project will be a grade 4.

6. The plans state that “curb and gutter will need to be repaired to allow for proper drainage”. Does the Engineer have a quantity for the amount of curb/gutter that needs repair? Is the contractor to assume all will need some type of work? For bidding purposes, the contractor can assume that approximately 50 feet of curb/gutter will need to be repaired.

7. What is the reinforcement detail for the concrete on this project? The reinforcement for the concrete paving for this project will be No. 4 rebar placed every 6 inches in a crisscrossing pattern.

8. What are the equipment requirements for the project as it related to paving? Reference specification section 32 12 16, 32 05 23.

9. The plans do not give a proposed phasing plan, are we to assume that we will be able to complete all the work in one phase and turn it over in one phase? Can we get a phasing plan for all base bid/ alternate items show in the plans? There is no phasing plan for this project. However, the contractor will need to provide a schedule to the COR for approval, and for each area, the contractor will need to let the COR know 10 working days before starting. This is so the COR can let the facility know where the road project is planning on working and can make the necessary arrangements.

10. What are the proposed work times during the duration of this project? Is all work to be done after 5PM? Normal hours of operation for VA sites are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays, or outside the project site’s normal working hours the contractor must submit a written request for approval to the VA-COR at least ten (10) working days prior to the proposed start of such work.

11. The plans call out for 4 alternate bids, what is the difference between base bid and alternate bid item #1? Can we get a set of plans with clear delineation between the two being shown in the different locations for the project? In the base bid, the contractor will need to have the existing asphalt removed, the base material reworked, and install a new 2” HMAC TXDOT 340 type D asphalt as per drawings and specs. In the alternate bid item #1, Sheet C-104, the contractor will do no work in the designate work area. (The road that runs alongside building 8)

12. Are we to assume the entire parking lot areas have soft spots and ALL base will need to be reworked and compacted? The wording for re-working soft spots is very open ended, leaving the contractor to a wide array of interpretations of how to bid this project. The statement “all other work as shown on the drawings and specifications” at the end of each alternate is all inclusive language. The contractor will need to repair any potholes, and crack seal all cracks, and seal coat regarding parking lots C, D, E, K, L, M, & N as per the drawings and specs. All other asphalt paving areas will need to have the existing asphalt removed, the base material reworked, and install a new 2” HMAC TXDOT 340 type D asphalt as per drawings and specs.

13. Can the paving be conducted in March. April and May of 2024 to ensure temperature requirements are met? See the answer to question 2.

14. Do we need to assume an allocation of soft spot repair areas since the specifications are broad? The contractor will need to repair any potholes, and crack seal all cracks, and seal coat regarding parking lots C, D, E, K, L, M, & N as per the drawings and specs. All other asphalt paving areas will need to have the existing asphalt removed, the base material reworked, and install a new 2” HMAC TXDOT 340 type D asphalt as per drawings and specs.

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