36C25726Q0654 0002.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODECODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

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)

1 4

0002 07-10-2026

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple TX 76504

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25726Q0654

06-16-2026

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is: 07-16-2026 10:00 AM CDT

X 1

CTX Water Heater Repair and Replacement

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to vendor questions and clarify the solicitation requirements.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

36C25726Q0654 0002

CTX Water Heater Repair and Replacement / 36C25726Q0654

1. Please confirm that solicitation number 36C25726Q0654 is the controlling solicitation number for all bid documents and communications. The SF 1449 and synopsis show 36C25726Q0654, while pages 2-33 of the solicitation show 36C25726Q0560 in the header.

Government Response: Confirming the solicitation number is 36C25726Q0654.

2. Please provide the make, model, capacity, serial number, and VA barcode number for each existing Building 163 water heater and identify the required new RECO replacement model or capacity.

Government Response: Conducted during the site visit.

3. Please provide available drawings, piping diagrams, photos, equipment schedules, pipe sizes, and known line lengths for Buildings 163, 202, and 203.

Government Response: Must be field verified during site visit.

4. Please identify required shutdown windows, maximum outage durations, and whether domestic hot water must remain available by temporary bypass during work.

Government Response: During normal business hours. Yes, must maintain domestic hot water.

5. Please confirm whether shutdown and outage work must occur during normal hours, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT, or whether after-hours/weekend work is required or allowed.

Government Response: Yes.

6. Please identify the VA-required ICRA level/class for each work area and whether negative air, hard barriers, HEPA filtration, sticky mats, or infection control permits will be required.

Government Response: None required.

7. Please provide pipe sizes, material requirements, valve types, pressure ratings, gauge ranges, thermometer requirements, and insulation thickness/jacketing requirements for steam, condensate, domestic cold water, domestic hot water supply, and return lines.

Government Response: Conducted during the site visit.

8. Please provide specifications for the three Building 202 circulation pumps, including manufacturer/model, flow, head, voltage/phase, connection size, controls requirements, and acceptable equivalents.

Government Response: Conducted during the site visit.

9. Please confirm specifications and acceptable equivalents for steam traps, actuators, actuated valves, pressure/temperature gauges, temperature probe, popoff valves, and steam bundles to be replaced or provided as spare parts Government Response: Must use all new parts by OEM standards.

10. Please confirm whether "same as existing or equivalent" spare parts are acceptable when the general certification requires OEM-manufactured replacement parts only.

Government Response: Must use all new parts by OEM standards.

11. Please clarify the controls scope, including whether BAS integration, Siemens programming, actuator setup, calibration, control sequence verification, and trend/testing support are required by the contractor or will be performed by VA controls staff.

Government Response: Will reconnect the existing controls.

12. Please clarify the electrical scope, including disconnect/reconnect responsibility, conduit/wiring replacement limits, control wiring repair limits, voltage, circuits, breaker/LOTO requirements, and whether electrical permits are required Government Response: must meet OSHA requirements and the contractor is required to disconnect and reconnect to the equipment.

13. Please identify drain line routing and nearest floor drain locations for relief valves and other discharge points, or confirm the contractor must field route to the nearest compliant floor drain.

Government Response: Will use existing route with new piping.

14. Please confirm access and rigging paths, contractor responsibility. equipment room access restrictions, none elevator/loading dock limitations, laydown areas, crane/forklift restrictions none, and whether any wall, door, frame, or ceiling removals are required to remove or install the water heaters.

Government Response: None, Contractors are responsible.

15. Please confirm whether hazardous materials are present or suspected, including asbestos-containing insulation, lead paint, or contaminated debris, and whether abatement is excluded from the scope.

Government Response: None.

16. Please confirm disposal requirements for removed water heaters, piping, insulation, and debris, including whether VA requires waste manifests, recycling documentation, or specific disposal facilities.

Government Response: All the metals will be delivered to the VA recycle by the contractor.

17. Please define or describe what is expected when you refer to steam bundle.

Government Response: Refer to the manufacture on the water heater.

18. Please confirm whether Building 202 item 3.p, "Provide an additional steam bundle for future repairs," is in addition to the three spare steam bundles listed in Section 5, or whether it is included in the Section 5 spare parts quantity.

Government Response: They are the same. Total three required.

19. Please confirm if the three additional steam bundles in Section 5 are for the Building 202 units, Building 203 units, Building 163 new units, or another equipment type.

Government Response: Bldg. 163/203 units.

20. Please confirm required startup and commissioning deliverables, including test forms, control calibration records, RECO technician reports, performance data, startup checklists, and VA acceptance procedure.

Government Response: Per manufacturers guidelines.

21. Please confirm warranty service expectations, including interpretation of the 24-48 hour response time, coverage for travel/parts/labor, and whether manufacturer warranty claims are coordinated through the contractor during the full warranty period.

Government Response: Yes the contractor must cover all warranty work. The contract has a 24-48 hours response time from notification.

22. Please confirm whether bid bonds, performance bonds, payment bonds, or other bonding are required for the prime contract. No explicit prime bonding requirement or bond form was located in the uploaded solicitation package.

Government Response: Not required.

23. Please confirm whether contractor and subcontractor personnel must complete Tier 1/Low Risk vetting before starting work and whether VA will provide onboarding instructions immediately after award to avoid schedule delays.

Government Response: The facility onboarding procedures will be followed, and the process will be provided following the award.

24. Our team is looking to connect with general contractors on this project.

Do you have a list of plan holders or bidding GCs we could reach out to, or will a site visit sign-in sheet be posted? I did not see one posted on the project web page yet.

Government Response: The site visit sheet was posted with Amendment 0001.

25. In executing this project, can one superintendent fulfill the supervision, safety, and QAQC roles?

Government Response: Yes.

26. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan?

Government Response: Yes.

27. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan?

Government Response: Yes.

28. Is this project tax exempt?

Government Response: Yes.

29. Will any drawings or as built drawings be released?

Government Response: No.