36C25922Q0573 0004.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.)

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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) 575-23-106 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 36C259 Timothy.Verburgt@va.gov

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25922Q0573 09-12-2022

X x x

See Page 2

AN AMENDMENT TO SOLICITATION 36C259Q0573 POSTED ON September 12, 2022.

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

A) This amendment is a posting of responses to all timely submitted questions and related documents.

B) Proposal due time has changed to 10:00 AM Mountain Time 09/19/22.

C) All offers will be emailed to Timothy Verburgt at Timothy.Verburgt@va.gov.

All other items and conditions remain the same.

Questions For VA Project: Install Eye Glass Dispensing Station; Solicitation 36C25922Q0573

1. Where is the new wall located in room 176? – See plan item #2.

2. What locks are being specified for the south cabinet doors? – See the addended specification section 09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes 2.4.D Door Hardware, and Construction plans sheet C1 item #10.

3. SF1442 box 13b says no offer guarantee however box 10 and quote requirements on page 10 of 59 state original Offer Guarantee to be mailed to address in box 8.

1. Confirm that an offer guarantee is required: This is only required if the price is greater than $150,000 IAW FAR 28.102-1

1. Confirm original is to be mailed and received by due date and time and if so, please provide the address for delivery. Yes, original is to be received by mail to the address below:

1. Department of Veterans Affairs

VHA NCO 19

6162 S Willow Dr.

Ste 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Attn: Timothy Verburgt

4. SF1442 box 12a indicates no Performance/Payment bonds – confirm payment bonds required for contracts $35,000 - $150,000 are required and that performance bonds are required for contracts in excess of $150,000 Bid bonds and Performance/Payment bonds are required for all projects over $150,000 in price. All bid, payment and performance bonds are IAW FAR 28.102-1.

5. There is an existing operable window in the work area, please advise that contractor can utilize this window for setting the exhaust for our hepa filters. – Refer to the addended plan sheet C1 item #7.

6. Please confirm contractor to use 3-5/8” studs and 5/5” thick gypsum board for new wall construction. See specification section 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 2.1.A. See addended specification section 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 2.2.E.

7. Please advise preferred locking product for the base cabinets. – See response to item #2.

8. Drawings show new electrical outlets can they be tied into existing circuits or do they need to be new circuits from the electrical panel. If so, could you please provide location of existing electrical panel. – See addended plan sheet C1.1.

9. Drawings shows requirement for new data outlets. Is it required to run them in conduit? where is the phone and data closet located and how many cables per location is allowed, also what type of cable is required. – See addended plan sheet C1.1

10. The RFP specifically identified normal working hours, with restrictions on noise, please confirm that work hours will not change after contract award. No night work is anticipated for this work. – See the Scope of Work.

11. Please confirm that contractor is allowed to leave construction tools and equipment inside the work area at end of day, during breaks and lunch. Our assumption is that the construction area will not be accessible to facility users until complete. – See specification section 01 00 00 1.6.D.

12. There is expected noise generated during construction such as cutting, grinding, power tools. Per spec section 01 00 00, par 1.6 F, use of noise generating tools may only be used with pre notification of the COR only, please confirm that this does not imply that a possible change in hours from daytime to evening work is anticipated. Contractor is basing the proposal on regular 8-hour work hours. – See response to item #10.

13. There is expected use of materials such as paints and adhesives that may have respiratory effects or produce invasive smells. Please confirm that this will not change work hours from daytime to nights. – See response to item #10.

14. Spec section 01 00 00 par 1.6 allows contractor to have laydown yard/storage area on Government premises. As existing contractor in the facility, please advise that contractor is allowed to stay in existing laydown yard location. – See addended plan sheet C1.2.

15. Under special conditions of the RFP item No. 6, require removal of waste material after 5pm, referencing infection control specification for transport of materials and wastes. Contractor daily operation is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm only. Will the VA allow removal of debris/wastes at end of contractor work hour? Note that the specification under infection control did not mention specific hours. The following paragraphs excerpts from section 01 00 00 noted; ‘Contractor must clean work area at the end of every workday at a minimum.’ ‘Contractor to provide disposal bins lined with plastic bags in these areas for used wipes, of a size that will contain the amount used in a day. Empty wipe-bin throughout the day and at the end of each work day’. ‘Workers shall remove debris as it is created. Debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape’. – Please advise. See addended plan sheet C1.

16. Does VA have information on existing flooring? Product model# and manufacturer. Or does VA have extra materials that can be used or referenced for replacement. Note that existing flooring from the site inspection looks like an LVT floor tiles. The specs says it’s linoleum, please clarify. See addended specification section 09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes 2.5.C Resilient Tile Flooring.

17. Does VA have information on existing wall paint to be applied to match existing? Note that there are 2 colors on existing walls, please confirm if contractor is matching the lighter white color or the darker beige hue on the opposite/hallway side. The specification has koi pond, breezy, bees wax and alabaster as reference- please clarify which paint is applicable. - See addended specification section 09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes 2.5.G Paint and Coatings.

18. In consideration with current manufacturing and shipping delays, will the VA consider issuing an administrative notice to proceed after award? Yes, an administrative NTP will be considered once the material lead times are established.

19. The specification has a reference for door finish and hardware set. Please confirm this is not applicable to the project.- see 09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes for lock hardware.