36C25819B0009-0003000.docx

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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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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

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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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) 02-04-2019 600-17-107 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix

AZ

85014 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix

AZ

85014 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25819B0009 01-01-2019

X X X

X See SF30 Block 14 Continuation Page

Justin Hicks Contracting Officer

SF30 Block 14 Continuation Page

The purpose of Amendment 3 is as follows:

· Finalize answering questions for IFB 36C25819B0009.

· Attach as Built Plumbing First Floor Plans

· Attach Triennial Asbestos Re-Inspection Report

I: Finalize answering questions for IFB 36C25819B0009.

1. What is the correct bid time? It is listed as 10am “local” time. Is that local to the project or to the contracting office?

Per Amendment 0002:

BID DUE DATE:

Submit One (1) original hardcopy of Bid Contents no later than Friday, February 15, 2019 by 10:00AM local.

Location: NCO 22 – Gilbert Network Contracting Office ATTN: Robert Moffett 777 East Missouri Ave. Suite 300 Phoenix, Arizona 85014

Bids shall also be emailed to: robert.moffett@va.gov

Bids that are emailed must have the following in the subject line:

Company Name | Official Bid: 36C25818B0009 | B161 Patient Privacy Bath and Change Rooms *All bids must be received in a sealed package. Bids that are not in a sealed package will not be accepted.

**Bids received after the time and date specified above, shall be unopened, rejected and returned to bidder.

11. PUBLIC BID OPENING:

Opening will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 by 10:00AM local.

Location:

NCO 22 – Gilbert Network Contracting Office 777 East Missouri Ave. Suite 300 Phoenix, Arizona 85014

1. Site visit is listed as 1/15/18. Please clarify the day and month is correct but year should be 2019.

Site Visit is 15 January 2019.

1. Will contractor be obligated to hire an archeologist to supervise the excavation for the sewer line? The work is being done in an area that was excavated during original construction.

VA COR Reply: Contractor is not required to hire an archeologist to supervise the excavation for the sewer line. However, if Contractor discovers any archeology remains during excavation , Contractor shall stop further excavation and inform VA -COR in writing & telephone

1. Plan page AS-101 note #5 calls for the concrete for the ramp and sidewalk to be 3,000 psi mix. Ramp detail #B1 on same page calls for concrete to be 2500 psi mix. Spec section 03-30-53 2.3 calls for concrete to be 4000 psi mix. Please clarify

AE Reply: Provide 3,000 PSI Mix.

1. At the site visit, numerous boxes were observed in the areas scheduled for work. Will the VA be moving these boxes out of the area or will the Contractor need to include the costs for moving the boxes? If the Contractor is to move the boxes, where will they be stored?

VA-COR Reply: Contractor shall move existing boxes and store them in nearby area or dump them in dumpster.

1. At the Site Visit, a mobile MRI unit with fencing was observed outside. Will this mobile MRI unit and fencing be moved during construction or remain where it is?

VA COR Reply: Mobile MRI will not be moved from existing location. Contractor shall Patient / staff / Visitor access to mobile MRI & this and other project Construction sites in vicinity, shall be maintained always.

1. Sheet AE-101, Keynote #21 depicts lead lined walls but directs the Contractor to repair “as required”. Does the VA have as-built drawings that clearly depict the location and lead thickness of the lead-lined walls?

AE Reply: Refer to detail B5/AE-501 for existing wall with lead shielding, referenced on F5/AE 101.

1. At the Site Visit, it was mentioned that the exist access must be maintained at the building egress route through the entirety of the project. Is the VA expecting steel plating over the excavations at the exit route? Will a protected walkway be required?

VA COR Reply: Yes, ADA compliant protected walkway shall be required with railing shall be required at all times during construction. This is dedicated EXIT route during Emergency, VA is expecting Contractor to provide steel plating on ramp area, always during construction. ADA compliant protected walkway shall be required with railing shall be required always during construction.

1. Plan page AD-101 General note #27 calls for X-RAY of concrete slab, and avoid cutting in to existing rebar’s. All concrete demolition will be done by saw cutting existing concrete, to remove existing floor sink, and existing plumbing drain, as well as for the new drain lines. The existing rebar in slab will be cut through this process. Please clarify.

AE Reply: Contractor shall perform all demolition with utmost care to avoid damage to existing utilities, other building structures to remain. All utilities related to project area shall be demolished and slab must be reconstructed per F1/AE-501.

Repair damaged Rebars in Slab per F1/AE-501.

1. Plan page AS-102 key note #12 calls for” temporary access route for patients transfer”. The key note is not on the page. Key note #14 calls for” steel plates to cover ramp after construction hours and existing door and path of travel to remain clear during business hours”. With removal of the concrete ramp as well as the replacement of the concrete for the ramp, and the curing with sheets, it does not appear to be possible to keep this route of travel open and accessible through all phases of construction. Please clarify and advise of alternate route.

COR reply: Since this is EXIT route during Emergency, Contractor shall provide steel plates during construction always for safe exit of patients, staff, visitors, construction personnel. ADA compliant protected walkway shall be required with railing shall be required always during construction.

1. Spec section 03-30-53 2.1 is sheet material for curing concrete 3.6 is curing method, using curing compound with wet method with sheets. Is this method to be used for the repair work inside of building as well as the ramp repair? Please clarify. Please issue spec for curing compound to be used.

AE Reply: Curing Compound shall meet the requirements of ASTM C305 and submit product data per section 03 30 53,1.4, C.2.

This method will be used for the repair work inside of building as well as the ramp repair?

Yes, by AE.

1. The plans call for work hours from 4:00pm to 12:00am, which is an 8-hour shift. Would a 10-hour shift from 4:00pm to 2:00am be considered?

VA COR – Contractor shall request VA approval for longer shift hours at no additional cost to VA.

1. There is a chain-link fence around the electric panel for the portable MRI trailer, the posts are bolted down on concrete. Can this fence be removed temporarily for the excavation for the new sewer line?

VA COR reply: Chain link fence around electric panel shall stay in place during construction of this project.

1. Will the mobile MRI truck at ramp still be there went this project is expected to begin? Will it be temporarily relocated during construction of this project?

VA COR reply: MRI is located off ramp and will not be relocated during construction.

1. Will the laydown/staging be placed next to or behind the mobile MRI trailer?

VA COR Reply: Laydown / staging location shall be subject space availability and approval from VA LB Planning Department.

1. Is there a Public Address system included in the scope of work? Electrical General Notes 65 and 67 refer to a PA System. Please provide specification and locations for devices on drawings for Public Address System if to be included.

AE Reply: No PA System work is required.

1. What is the current nurse call system to be tied into?

AE Reply: Refer to Specification 27 52 23 and drawing E-100 for location of existing the Main Nurse Call Panel.

1. The specification for nurse call system states basis of design for new work is Rauland Responder 5. Sheet E-001 General Note 69 says it’s a Transponder 5. Please clarify.

AE Reply: Refer to Specification Section 27 52 23, 2.01.

1. Which company currently services/maintains the nurse call system?

AE Reply: VA to respond.

COR Reply: Service Maintenance Vendors change periodically .

1. Nurse Call specification 27 52 23 pages 625-626 calls for contractor to provide warranty emergency service and warranty routine service to the “system”. Please clarify this warranty only pertains to the devices installed in the project scope.

AE Reply: Provide Warranty for all work in project scope and any modifications done at the master station.

1. Nurse Call specification 27 52 23 page 626, Maintenance, Paragraph 1.12 B calls for Contractor to provide cost of tuition for person designated by Owner to attend a service school. Please clarify if this is required since the building currently has an active nurse call system.

AE Reply: VA to respond.

COR Reply: specification 27 52 23, 1.12 B: Contractor shall provide two onsite nurse call system operating training to Electrical Engineering personnel & Using Service Staff during weekdays normal working hours at no additional cost to VA.

1. Nurse Call specification 27 52 23 page 626, Maintenance, Paragraph 1.12 C states the “Owner may choose to have supplying contractor maintain the system(s). . . .All labor and equipment costs would be covered under this contract.” If Owner wants this price to be included additional information as the type of systems, locations, number of devices per system, etc. must be provided for contractor to accurately and fairly include pricing.

AE Reply: Refer to Drawings E-100 and E-301 for number of devices and locations.

1. Neither the plans or specifications identifies manufacturer or model number for nurse call devises. Please provide.

AE Reply: Refer to Specification Section 27 52 23, 2.01 and Appendix – B.

1. What type of fire alarm system is in place at the building?

AE Reply: EST3, for location See E-100. Perform Site Visit prior to bid.

1. Who currently services/maintains the fire alarm system?

AE Reply: VA to respond.

1. Fire Alarm specification 28 31 00 Paragraph 1.2 Scope calls for “a fully accessible fire alarm system as an extension of an existing non-addressable fire alarm system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the specifications and drawings.” Please clarify this pertains only to the project area.

AE Reply: Refer to drawings and specifications for work within and beyond the Project Scope Area (e.g. at Main Fire Alarm Panel.)

1. Please provide as-builts of the current sprinkler system.

AE Reply: VA to respond.

COR reply: Reliable as- built of existing sprinkler system are not available.

1. Sheet AD-101, Keynote #8 instructs the Contractor to remove chemicals and dispose of the hazardous waste. At the Site Visit, it was not clear what the nature of the chemicals are or the quantities requiring removal. In order for the Contractor to properly assess what is involved and the costs for removing hazardous chemicals, will the VA provide the description of the chemicals, the MSDS data, and the quantity of these chemicals?

AE Reply: VA to respond.

1. Sheet AD-101, Keynote #17 instructs the Contractor to cut the existing slab and remove the existing utilities. Will the VA confirm this entire slab area is to be removed to accomplish the slope to drain depicted on Sheet AE-101? Will the VA provide as-built drawings depicting the “utilities” to be removed?

AE Reply: See response to Question No: # 9. (Addendum 2)

1. Sheet AD-101 depicts a dashed demolition line along the lead shielded wall to the simulator control room. It would appear on Sheet AE-101 that this wall may have remained. Will the VA clarify whether this lead shielded wall should be removed and re-built?

AE Reply: See Note 21 on AE-101 and Detail B5/AE-501.

II: As Built Plumbing First Floor Plans – See Attached

III: Triennial Asbestos Re-Inspection Report – See Attached

See attached document: 161 - P-2 As Builts_from VA.

See attached document: VA Long Beach ACM Survey Report -B161.