36C25926R0047 0001.pdf

36C25926R0047 0001

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0001 04-27-2026

436-24-105

36C259

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

36C259

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25926R0047

03-31-2026

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 05-29-2026 14:00 MDT

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to RFI's, clarifications to the solicitation, and provide drawings and site visit information.

RFI due date has been extended to May 4, 2026, by Close of Business.

Proposal due date has been extended to close on May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this Amendment (Amendment 0001) to solicitation 36C25926R0047 is to extend question deadline and proposal due date, provide answers to RFI’s received up to 4/10/2026, clarifications to the solicitation, provide drawings as attachments, and provide the site visit sign-in sheet from the site visit that was conducted on 4-9-2026.

A. This requirement is set aside to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small businesses.

B. This project is located at the Miles City VA Campus located at 210 S. Winchester Dr., Miles City, Montana, 59301, C. The project magnitude for this requirement is between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00.

D. Drawings, original As-Builts, and additional documents associated with the RFI’s are attached.

E. Updated VAAR 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting—Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (Jan 2023) (Deviation) with “Specialty Trade” block checked is attached.

F. Meeting agenda and attendance sign-in sheet from site visit attached.

G. Date for questions has been extended to May 4, 2026, by close of business.

H. Solicitation due date has been extended to close on May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.

I. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

A.1 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

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Miles City Questions

1. I have downloaded the documents for this project. I do not see any plan pages. The spec manual TOC lists 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets, that page is not in the manual.

Are there plan pages? Please see attachments below that were provided in Amendment 0001.

0_436GJ_1_TT100_COVER SHEET.

1_436GJ_1_TT101_MILES CITY MONTANA SYMBOLS LEGEND AND GENERAL

NOTES.

2_436GJ_1_TT102_BUILDING 1 CABLE PLANT INFRASTRUCTURE.

3_436GJ_1_TT103_SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

4_436GJ_1_TT104_FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 1 3RD FLOOR.

5_436GJ_1_TT105_FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 1 - 4TH FLOOR.

6_436GJ_3_TT106_FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 3 - 1ST FLOOR.

7_436GJ_8_TT107_FLOOR PLANS BUILDING 8.

9_436GJ_10_TT109_BOILER PLANT FLOOR PLANS.

10_436GJ_20_TT110_BUILDING 20 FLOOR PLANS.

11_436GJ_OPC_TT111_FLOOR PLAN BUILDING OPC - 1ST FLOOR.

12_436GJ_1_TT112_NURSING HOME FLOOR PLANS.

13_436GJ_TT113_SITE PLAN.

2. Given the pre-solicitation, is this going to be a SDVOSB set-aside? This requirement is a SDVOSB set-aside. Please see Amendment 0001.

3. The LOS Certification checks the “Service” box so wanted to clarify that this wouldn’t fall under General Construction or Specialty Construction? If under Service, which excludes construction, the 50% to SDVOSB would apply? Please see updated attachment “852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting”, which has been corrected to reflect the clause currently in the solicitation with the “Specialty Trades” block checked.

Please see updated form attached to amendment 1.

4. Do you by chance have an interested vendors list for the Miles City VA Demo? There is not an interested vendor list for this solicitation at this time. The site visit attendance roster will be posted after the site visit has been completed which will list all attendees of the site visit.

5. Can you tell me why this is posted on an SF33 and not an SF1442? This action is being solicited as a service in accordance with RFO 37.701-1 and not construction.

Construction solicitations were exempt from the Uniform Contract Format(UCF). As this is being solicited as a service, no exception exists and the UCF is being used. As such, this solicitation is using the SF33.

6. What is the magnitude range for this project? The VA magnitude for this project is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. Please see Amendment 0001

7. This appears to be set-aside for SDVOSB, but that is not clearly stated under Classification on the SAM posting. Please confirm. Yes, this requirement is a SDVOSB set-aside. Please see Amendment 0001.

8. Do you have As-Built Drawings available for these buildings? Please see as-built drawings posted within amendment 0001.

Veterans Hospital_Part1.

Veterans Hospital_Part2.

Veterans Hospital_Part3.

Veterans Hospital_Part4.

Veterans Hospital_Part5.

Veterans Hospital_Part6.

Veterans Hospital_Part7.

Veterans Hospital_Part8.

Veterans Hospital_Part9.

Veterans Hospital_Part10.

Veterans Hospital_Part11.

Veterans Hospital_Part12.

Veterans Hospital_Part13.

Veterans Hospital_Part14.

Veterans Hospital_Part15.

Veterans Hospital_Part16.

Veterans Hospital_Part17.

Veterans Hospital_Part18.

436-1948 MILES CITY MISC HVAC AND UTLITIES.

9. Is the bid bond required? We only have payment and performance bonding at this time, and don't have the cash follow at this time to put up 20% bid bond. In accordance with RFO 28.101(a), bid bonds are required when performance and payment bonds are required. Therefore, a bid bond of 20% or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less, is required(RFO 28.101-2(b)). Please see attached clause RFO Clause 52.228-1 which is provided in full text with this amendment.

10. Please confirm this project is set aside for SDVOSB as it states on SAM. It is not indicated in the solicitation document. Please see question 2 and Amendment 0001

11. What is the valuation range for this project? Please see question 6 and Amendment

0001.

12. This is a large project to have past performance of this magnitude. Can building demolition and civil past performance projects be provided separately, which if combined, would meet the past performance requirement for a job of similar magnitude?

Please provide “Past Performance” as per the solicitation outlined within Section L “Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors” and Section M “Evaluation Factors For Award”.

13. Are there liquidated damages for this project? No

14. What are the requirements for landscape/seed maintenance upon project completion, if any? Per SOW Section 3.2(e): After demolition, disturbed areas shall be leveled with friable topsoil which shall be placed and spread to the height of the surrounding area and seeded with grass seed mixture to match surrounding vegetation followed by an application of straw mulch and any other necessary erosion control best management practices to prevent erosion until growth and coverage is achieved. Any trees that are damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired and treated accordingly. All broken tree limbs shall be sawed off evenly and cut faces painted with an appropriate compound. All repairs and treatments shall be done in accordance with the forestry regulations of the authority having jurisdiction and at Contractor's expense. On completion of work, leave site in clean condition.

15. Can this work be done during normal working hours? Yes. All scheduled work shall be coordinated with and approved by the COR.

16. I see you posted the Miles City, MT VA demolition as a service, not as a specialty trade contractor. We understand that demolition contractors are normally listed under a specialty trade. Could you please clarify this for us? Please see question 3.

17. What are the square footages for Buildings 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20? The appendix lists only 10 of the 12 buildings with confirmed SF.

Square footages of building: 15 (17,709 GSF), 17 (Switchgear Structure), 18 (Generator Structure), 19 (Generator Structure), and 20 (4,193 GSF).

18. The SOW references "12 buildings" but Appendix A lists 15 building numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20). Are all 15 structures in scope, or only 12? Which are excluded? None are excluded. All 15 structures within the campus are in scope to be demolished (12 Buildings and 3 structures).

19. What are the approximate square yardages of asphalt and concrete paving to be removed? No quantity is provided in the SOW. Approximately one mile but needs to be verified by Contractor.

20. Are any site fences, gates, light poles, flag poles, or exterior signage included in the demolition scope? Yes, completely demolish and remove the buildings, structures and utilities, including all appurtenances within the footprint.

21. Are the underground utility vaults, manholes, and hand holes to be removed entirely or just capped at grade? Yes, the sewer line shall be traced to the manhole and plugged its entrance to the manhole. Removed utilities shall be terminated in a manner conforming to the nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO).

22. Are as-built or construction drawings available for any of the buildings, particularly

Building 1 (1948 hospital) and Building 15 (Nursing Home)? These would significantly affect demolition methodology and pricing. Yes, see answer to question 8.

23. What is the confirmed square footage and number of stories for Building 15 (Nursing

Home)? Building 15 is 17,709 GSF and is a one-story bldg.

24. Does Building 1 have a full basement or only a crawl space? The SOW mentions "crawl space basement" but the Phase 2 ESA references basement areas — please clarify depth and extent. Yes, bldg. 1 has a 1,482 GSF basement (boiler room) and crawl space (5’9” height) @ 7’ pit depth

25. Are there any known tunnels, utility corridors, or below-grade connections between buildings? Yes, from old boiler plant to the main facility (bldg. 1).

26. Is the boiler in Building 10 still pressurized or in service? No, Boiler is not in service.

Who is responsible for decommissioning it prior to demolition? Boiler has already been decommissioned.

27. Where exactly are the three USTs located on site? The SOW says "locations are noted on drawings" but no drawings with UST locations were included in the solicitation package.

USTs are located in next to the old boiler house (bldg. 10) and drawings are hereby included with this amendment.

28. Are the USTs currently in service or have they been taken out of service? If out of service, when were they last used and have they been pumped down? They are still in service (currently used as backup for the boilers). Tanks have ~6,000 Gal of diesel fuel remaining.

29. Has any soil sampling been conducted around the UST locations? If so, are those results available? Any known petroleum-impacted soil would significantly affect disposal costs.

See Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report. For remediation requirements, review 02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal specifications.

30. The Phase 2 ESA was conducted in 2019. Has any additional environmental investigation or remediation occurred on the campus since then? No additional environmental investigation or remediation has occurred on the campus since the Phase 2 ESA was conducted in 2019. Are there any open regulatory cases with MT DNRC or MT DEQ? No open regulatory cases with MT DNRC or MT DEQ.

31. Were any PCB-containing electrical transformers or capacitors identified during the 2019 abatement? Are any still on site? Per Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, the eight pad-mounted transformers, owned and serviced by Montana-Dakota Utilities, were observed throughout the site. The transformers have been tested for PCBs and PCBs were not found.

Some transformers contain mineral oil which may contain PCBs. While these transformers do not presently contain PCBs, historically the transformers may have contained PCBs.

Montana-Dakota Utilities maintains responsibility for the transformers, and if the transformers were “PCB contaminated,” Montana-Dakota Utilities is not required to replace the transformer fluids until a release is identified. However, evidence of current or prior releases was not observed in the vicinity of the electrical equipment during the site reconnaissance.

32. Are there any known or suspected areas of fill soil, buried debris, or prior demolition material on the 14.5-acre site? – There are not known or suspected areas of fill soil, buried debris, or prior demolition material on the 14.5-acre site.

33. Have any of the site utilities already been disconnected or capped? If so, which ones? No site utilities have been disconnected.

34. Who are the utility providers for gas, electric, water, and sewer serving this campus? Water

& Sewer - City of Miles City. Gas & Electric - Montana-Dakota Utilities. Has the VA already initiated disconnection requests with any of them? No disconnection requests have been submitted for any of the utilities.

35. Is the electrical service fed from a VA-owned transformer or a utility-owned transformer?

This determines who is responsible for removal.

The eight pad-mounted transformers are owned and serviced by Montana-Dakota Utilities.

36. Are there any active utilities (water, sewer, electrical) that must remain live and in service for any portion of the POP — for example, to serve adjacent VA facilities or the street? Yes, depending on exact start date some of the buildings will still be used by VA staff & patients.

Utilities for those buildings shall remain active until complete move to new Nursing Home (Dec 2026 / Jan 2027). A phase plan is required after contract award and before Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be given. Even with an approved performance schedule/phase plan approval to demo specific buildings/areas shall be granted by the COR or CO.

37. What is the firm or committed date for the Nursing Home (Building 15) operations to transition off-campus? "Tentatively October 2026" creates significant schedule and pricing risk for the prime. An exact (firm) date cannot be provided at this time. Construction of the new nursing home is scheduled for completion October 2026, then relocation of equipment. We estimate Dec 2026 / Jan 2027 for complete transition. It is the VA’s intention to keep the contractor working on smaller buildings first, until complete relocation of nursing home.

38. If the Nursing Home transition is delayed beyond October 2026, will the government grant a no-cost time extension to the POP? Will delay damages apply? Yes, a no-cost time extension to the POP (period of performance) will be granted. Any “delay damages” will be a case-by-case basis depending on exact circumstances.

39. Once the Nursing Home vacates, will the Government provide written notice to the prime to proceed with demolition of Buildings 1 and 15, or is a separate NTP issued? A single Notice to Proceed will be issued. Contractor shall provide COR with performance schedule that includes phasing of each demolition building/area. Even with an approved performance schedule/phase plan approval to demo specific buildings/areas shall be granted by the COR or CO. See Deliverables 7.0 within SOW.

40. Will the prime have 24/7 site access, or are work hours restricted (e.g., weekday daylight only)? Prime will have 24/7 site access. County might have restriction on hours of operation due to noise. Contractor will be responsible for investigating requirements for noise disruption within the community.

41. Is there a designated staging area and laydown yard for contractor equipment and materials? What is the approximate size and location? No designated staging area identified at this time. Contractor to determine and submit location to COR for approval.

42. What haul routes are approved or preferred for debris trucks leaving the site? Are there any weight-restricted roads or school zones to avoid? Location of disposal site, length of haul, weight restricted roads, and/or school zones shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

43. Are there any active VA operations, neighboring facilities, or occupied buildings adjacent to the demolition site that require noise, dust, or vibration restrictions? There is a residential area adjacent to the VA campus. Noise, dust, or vibration restrictions might apply. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine.

44. Is the site fully fenced, or will the contractor be required to install a full perimeter fence as part of the work? Contractor will be required to install a full perimeter fence as part of the work.

45. Is there a preferred or VA-approved landfill or recycling facility for demolition debris in the

Miles City area? Location of disposal site and length of haul shall be the Contractor's responsibility. Contractor is responsible for all coordination with selected disposal facilities.

46. The SOW requires a 50% diversion rate — is this a hard contractual requirement with a penalty, or a goal? How will compliance be measured and documented? It is a goal. Per SOW, unless state or local regulations require a higher percentage, the Contractor should strive to achieve end-of-project diversion (recycling non-hazardous construction and demolition waste) rate / goal of 50 percent by weight of total non-hazardous solid waste generated by the Work. Practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the Work. Use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. It will be documented by reviewing the Manifests for Disposal of Materials (Deliverable).

Here is an example:

For a demolition project, proper documentation and management of manifests for disposal of materials is critical to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations— especially when handling hazardous or regulated waste. Here’s how you typically document manifests for disposal:

1. Identify Types of Waste

Segregate materials: Separate hazardous waste (asbestos, lead, PCB, etc.), non-hazardous construction & demolition (C&D) debris, recyclable materials, and universal wastes.

Characterize waste: Based on local/state/federal regulations (e.g., Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [RCRA]) and laboratory analysis as needed.

2. Use the Correct Manifests A. Hazardous Waste:

Use the EPA Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (form 8700-22).

Required for any hazardous waste leaving the site.

B. Non-Hazardous Waste / C&D Debris:

Some states require tracking forms or manifests for large quantities—even for non-hazardous waste.

Landfills and recycling facilities may provide their own receipt or manifest.

C. Special Waste:

Items like asbestos, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, etc., require specific disposal documentation (accompanying paperwork/manifests).

3. Complete Manifest Forms For each waste shipment:

Generator Information: (the demolition site) Name, address, EPA ID (if applicable) Transporter Information: Company name, license number, contact info Waste Description: Type, quantity, containers, waste codes Destination Facility: Name, address, permit number Signatures: Generator, transporter, and receiving facility must all sign Dates: Date of shipment, date received Tracking Number: Each manifest has a unique ID

4. Retain Documentation Keep copies of all signed manifests, receipts, bills of lading for at least 3 years (federal minimum); longer if state law requires.

Update project waste log with waste streams, quantities, dates, destinations, and manifest numbers.

File with project records and make available for inspection as required by regulations or per contract.

5. Reconcile & Finalize Ensure you receive signed copies back from receiving facilities (confirming proper acceptance and disposal/recycling).

Retain these final, fully executed manifests as proof of compliance.

6. Reporting Some projects require annual waste reports (e.g., to the EPA or the state environmental agency).

Summarize manifest info: quantities, destinations, recycling rates, etc.

Example Table Entry for Waste Manifest Log:

Date Manifest Number Waste Type Quantity Transporter Destination Notes 6/1/2024 0023421 Asbestos 2,000 lbs XYZ Trucking ABC Landfill Asbestos Manifest attached 6/2/2024 -- Mixed C&D 5 tons DEF Hauling City Transfer Disposal ticket attached

47. What is the disposal requirement for the diesel fuel in the three USTs? Can it be returned to the VA, or must the contractor arrange licensed disposal? ? Fuel disposal is the responsibility of the Contractor. Fuel can be salvaged and used by the Contractor once the ENTIRE facility has been released for demolition, or disposed of at the Contractor’s discretion by a licensed professional.

48. Is this a firm fixed-price lump sum contract, or will any elements be priced as unit-price line items with quantity adjustments? The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. Progress payments will be approved as job progresses.

49. Will the government provide a government cost estimate or any budget guidance prior to proposal submission? No, no cost estimate or budget guidance will be provided. Please see question 6 for project magnitude.

50. Is there a bid bond requirement, and if so, what percentage? The solicitation references

FAR 52.228-1 but does not state the required percentage. Please see answer to question 9.

RFO Clause 52.228-1 is provided in full text with this amendment, see attached.

51. Will there be any option periods or the possibility of additional scope beyond the base demolition? No, there is only 1 line item. The government only intends to award the base bid as indicated by line item 0001 in the solicitation. At this time, there are no option periods or any additional scope anticipated beyond the scope indicated in the statement of work.

52. Will there be any option periods or the possibility of additional scope beyond the base demolition? There is only 1 line item. The government only intends to award the base bid as indicated by line item 0001 in the solicitation. At this time, there are no option periods or any additional scope anticipated beyond the scope indicated in the statement of work.

53. Is this solicitation open to 236220? No. As per section B.1 Price/Cost Schedule of the solicitation, the NAICS code is 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors.

54. We respectfully request consideration of revising the solicitation to a 236-series NAICS code, which carries a $45 million size standard. NAICS code shall remain as 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors.

55. The Statement of Work indicates that foundations are to be demolished to one foot below grade “except for piles.” Please confirm:

a. Do any buildings contain driven piles or deep foundations? Both, Please reference as-builts. Bldg. 1 has deep foundations and pile footings.

b. Is pile removal explicitly excluded from the scope of work? Yes, unless they are one foot above existing basement soil elevations.

c. If pile removal is excluded, please identify known locations. Refer to the as-built drawings.

56. Please clarify whether demolition of sidewalks, paved areas, and asphalt parking surfaces is required only where directly associated with demolished structures, or across the entire campus.

Per the SOW, Demolish/Dispose of outdoor site elements such as sidewalk, curbs, manholes, concrete pad, patio blocks, trash enclosure, mechanical and electrical equipment, underground fuel storage tanks, and all other exterior structures. This includes roadways.

57. The Statement of Work references three (3) underground 2,000-gallon diesel fuel tanks.

a. Please confirm whether UST removal is included in the base contract scope?

Confirmed.

b. Please confirm whether the Contractor is responsible for fuel removal, disposal, and tank closure documentation.

Confirmed.

c. Please confirm prior inspections, testing, or closure reports are available for review.

Confirm. Please refer to Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments.

58. Please confirm whether utility disconnections (electric, water, sewer, gas, and communications) will be performed by the Contractor or by the respective utility owners.

Confirmed, utility disconnections (electric, water, sewer, gas, and communications) will be performed by the Contractor w/ coordination w/ the respective utility owners.

59. Please confirm whether any utilities are shared with adjacent VA or municipal facilities that must remain operational throughout demolition. No shared utilities with adjacent VA or municipal facilities, that are not part of this demolition project that must remain operational throughout demolition. Please see question 43 and question 36. Depending on exact start date, some of the buildings will still be used by VA staff & patients. Utilities for those buildings shall remain active until complete move to new Nursing Home (Dec 2026 / Jan 2027). A phase plan is required after contract award and before Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be given.

60. The Statement of Work indicates that demolition of Buildings 1 and 15 may not begin until nursing home operations are transitioned off campus (tentatively October 2026).

Please confirm:

a. Is this date considered firm or tentative. This date is tentative. Please see question 37.

b. Please confirm whether any delays to the transition will result in a Government issued time extension. Please see question 38.

61. If contaminated soils or environmental conditions are encountered beyond those identified in the Phase II ESA or attached environmental reports, please confirm whether remediation is included in the Contractor’s scope or subject to a contract modification. If remediation is required due to differing site conditions the contractor shall promptly, and before any such conditions are disrupted, notify the COR and the Contracting Officer in writing. If a change to the contract is necessary, it will be accomplished through a written and signed modification from the Contracting Officer. See Differing Site Conditions clause at RFO 52.236-2.

62. The Statement of Work notes that certain buildings may be demolished prior to nursing home relocation if utilities are capped.

a. Please confirm whether early demolition of Buildings 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 13 is optional at the Contractor’s discretion or required at the Government’s direction. It is the Government’s intent for this project to start in a timely manner after contract award. But early demolition is optional at the contractor's discretion and dependent on approval of contractor’s phasing plan. Please see question 39.

b. Please confirm whether a Project Integrated Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) has been completed for this project.

PCRA completed. There are no infection control concerns. This is mainly an environmental concern effort. Please see attached file VHA PCRA-1.1 Miles City Campus Demolition.pdf.

c. If completed(PICRA), please advise whether the assessment (or summary results) may be released for offeror awareness and risk planning.

Please see attached file VHA PCRA-1.1 Miles City Campus Demolition.pdf.

63. Please confirm whether one individual may serve concurrently as the Quality Control Manager (QCM) and the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), provided all qualification requirements are met. Yes. Please see SOW.

64. Please identify any approved haul routes, municipal restrictions, or limitations on hours, axle loads, or truck traffic applicable to demolition operations. All is the responsibility of the contractor. Haul routes will depend on which dump site the contractor selects for disposal. Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the city and/or county for haul routes, municipal restrictions, limitations on hours, axle loads, or truck traffic.

65. Please confirm whether specific recycling or diversion documentation is required to substantiate the 50% waste diversion goal, and whether reduced diversion is acceptable if local recycling facilities are unavailable within reasonable hauling distance. Please see question 46.

66. Please confirm that all referenced attachments (Appendix A, Specifications, ESA Reports, surveys, and drawings) represent the complete and final documents applicable to this solicitation. All known applicable documents to date have been provided as attachments to the original solicitation and this amendment accompanying these questions. The Government reserves the right to provide additional information when necessary.

67. If an ICRA is required, please clarify the following:

a. Whether an ICRA has already been completed by the Government for this project.

b. If completed, whether the ICRA documentation or mitigation requirements will be provided to offerors.

c. If not completed, whether development, implementation, and compliance with ICRA requirements are the responsibility of the Contractor.

d. Whether any specific infection control measures (e.g., barriers, negative air, HEPA filtration, monitoring, certifications, or phasing restrictions) are anticipated due to proximity to occupied facilities or patient care areas.

No ICRA is required for this effort. VHA ICRA template pertains specifically to infection prevention.

68. Is the existing irrigation system to be removed? If not, is to be repaired and made operational after site work completion? The existing irrigation system is not operational and shall be removed as part of the demolition.

69. Final Planting, is there a restoration plan in place or will it be up to the contractor and contracting officer to agree upon? Per the SOW, After demolition, disturbed areas shall be leveled with friable topsoil which shall be placed and spread to the height of the surrounding area and seeded with grass seed mixture to match surrounding vegetation followed by an application of straw mulch and any other necessary erosion control best management practices to prevent erosion until growth and coverage is achieved.

70. Is there an estimate on tonnage that will result from the demolition?

There is not an estimated tonnage that will result from the demolition.

71. Will salvaging/recycling of the metal, concrete and brick be permitted?

Yes.

72. How deep are the 2 wells?

200 ft & 180 ft

73. Do the wells need to be pulled and capped, or cemented shut?

Contractor will need coordination w/ the City to determine if they would like the two wells to remain for future use by the City. Decommissioning must follow MT DEQ and EPA guidelines.

74. Will MDU remove the transformer?

Contractor will have to coordinate w/ MDU.

75. The service shed, that only MDU has a key to, are they taking it or is that ours to demo?

Contractor to demo after coordination w/ MDU.

76. Where do you want the gas service terminated?

Per SOW, removed utilities shall be terminated in a manner conforming to the nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and approved by the Contracting Officer.

77. Where is the electric to be terminated?

Same as 76.

78. The water and sewer point of connection at the Manhole or at the City Main?

Same as 76.

79. Are the irrigation wells to be left, or do we pull and cap, or pull and cement?

See question 73.

80. Are there ‘as builds’ for the electrical main feed in the NW corner? Please see As Built drawings attached to Amendment 1.

436-24-105 Miles City VA Campus Demolition

See attached document: S22- 852.219-75 LOS Certification.

See attached document: S04 - 436-24-105 Miles City VA Campus Demolition Site Visit Meeting Doc.

See attached document: S04 436-24-105 Miles City VA Campus Demolition Site Visit Attendance.

See attached document: VHA PCRA-1.1 Miles City Campus Demolition.

See attached document: Well Information.

See attached document: 0_436GJ_1_TT100_COVER SHEET.

See attached document: 1_436GJ_1_TT101_MILES CITY MONTANA SYMBOLS LEGEND

AND GENERAL NOTES.

See attached document: 2_436GJ_1_TT102_BUILDING 1 CABLE PLANT

INFRASTRUCTURE.

See attached document: 3_436GJ_1_TT103_SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

See attached document: 4_436GJ_1_TT104_FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 1 3RD FLOOR.

See attached document: 5_436GJ_1_TT105_FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 1 - 4TH FLOOR.

See attached document: 6_436GJ_3_TT106_FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 3 - 1ST FLOOR.

See attached document: 7_436GJ_8_TT107_FLOOR PLANS BUILDING 8.

See attached document: 9_436GJ_10_TT109_BOILER PLANT FLOOR PLANS.

See attached document: 10_436GJ_20_TT110_BUILDING 20 FLOOR PLANS.

See attached document: 11_436GJ_OPC_TT111_FLOOR PLAN BUILDING OPC - 1ST

FLOOR.

See attached document: 12_436GJ_1_TT112_NURSING HOME FLOOR PLANS.

See attached document: 13_436GJ_TT113_SITE PLAN.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part1.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part2.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part3.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part4.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part5.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part6.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part7.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part8.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part9.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part10.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part11.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part12.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part13.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part14.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part15.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part16.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part17.

See attached document: Veterans Hospital_Part18.

See attached document: 436-1948 MILES CITY MISC HVAC AND UTLITIES.

A.1 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)