SF30 36C25723Q0457 0001.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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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ONE

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

36C257

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

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C25723Q0457

05-25-2023 X

X X

X 1

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Post the answers to the technical questions received.

2. The offeror due date remains the same: June 9, 2023, 4PM CST.

05-25-2023

Technical Questions CTX Window Cleaning Services | Base +4

36C25723Q0457

1. It was said on the site visit that the windows must be hand washed? Can we use our own method to meet the government’s objective?

A: The VA will require clarification and details of the “method” that will be used instead of hand washing before an answer can be provided. Vendor may put the details in their proposal.

2. How many windows must wash?

A: Roughly 6,440 windows must be washed; however as stated on the Statement of work (SOW) “Contractor shall rely on their own data collection from site visits for proposal preparation”.

3. Is there access to the roof top of building 204 Atrium?

A: Yes

4. How Many water supply points are located on top of building 163 and 204?

A: There are two water supply points

5. During the site visit we experienced several problems while attempting to open some of the windows referenced in the following section of the work statement: “4. During the base year only, the contractor shall remove all debris, cobwebs, and bugs from between the glass panels of double pane windows, clean glass surfaces and reseal double glass window unit in buildings 2, 11, 90, 91, and 92 at the CTVHCS Doris Miller Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711(McLennan County).”

It appears there are two separate windows that are attached by a piece of metal at the bottom so they can both be opened at the same time. I can only assume the removal of the old windows was not accomplished when the new ones were installed, which means the contractor is potentially disassembling very old windows to clean them. With that said, we request the make and model number of the existing windows (single-hung or double-hung) to ensure we appropriately price potential replacements, in addition to knowing if the outside window can be lowered to allow for cleaning. Given the current condition of the windows mentioned in section 4, does the VA expect a certain percentage of window replacements, and if so, what is that percentage?

A: Per our Engineering Department “the windows are too old for us to have the model . . . and [we] do not have an expected replacement rate”.

6. It is not specified in the SOW, but will there be any limitation on the use of ladders to perform applicable aspects of the work?

A: We follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) portable ladder safety requirements. See below:

Technical Questions CTX Window Cleaning Services | Base +4

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7. When does the VA plan to award the contract and commence work?

A: The contract will be awarded before the POP start date and the work will commence on the POP start date.

8. Building 204 are there any anchors on the roof and, if so, are they certified?

A: Yes, there are anchors on the roof of building 204, but the VA cannot validate if they are certified.