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36C25926R0047 0002

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 5/19/2026 436-24-105 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25926R0047 03-31-2026

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The purpose of this amendment 0002 to Contract 36C25926R0047 is to provide answers to RFI’s and associated documents as attachments. RFO clause 52.222-90 is added.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Miles City VA Campus Demolition A.1 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(End of clause) 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 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 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 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 and practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the work. Contractor shall 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:

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 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 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. 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. No. Please see Specifications SECTION 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. SOW will be changed to match this guidance.

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?

Wells will need to be pulled and capped. 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? Irrigation wells should be pulled and capped.

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

The Questions Above Were Posted with Amendment 1 on April 29, 2026 Several questions below refer to answers above.

81. Is the manhole to be removed or is plugging acceptable? Per SOW, the sewer line shall be traced to the manhole and plugged its entrance to the manhole.

a. See additional information below:

i. Permanent Capping (Abandonment):

1. Place a reinforced concrete plug or pumpable grout to seal the manhole at a specified elevation (one foot below grade).

2. Install bentonite, foam, or another sealant above/below the plug to enhance watertightness.

3. Remove manhole ring and cover and backfill according to specs.

82. To verify existing conditions and accurately coordinate demolition and new work at the Miles City VA Campus, please provide the existing AS-IS/as-built/record drawings for all relevant campus buildings.

a. As-built/record drawing set: Please provide available architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and utility as-built/record drawings for all relevant Miles City VA Campus buildings. Please see question 8 from amendment 1. As-built drawings were attached to amendment 1.

b. Phasing/demolition documentation: If available, please provide any campus phasing plans and/or demolition plans associated with the campus. A campus phasing plan is not available. Contractor will be responsible for creating and submitting a phasing plan and schedule that will be approved by the COR and CO prior to beginning work. Please see questions 36, 37, 39, 59, and 62(a) for more information regarding potential project phasing.

83. Will the contractor be responsible for relocation of any furniture or equipment for those still using the campus until October 2026? No, relocation of furniture or equipment will not be required by the contractor.

Any equipment left at the time of approved demolition shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to dispose of. An estimated list of equipment that could be left behind includes:

a. Office furniture: desks, file cabinets, chairs, etc.

b. CLC resident rooms: patient bedside tables, dressers, overbed tables, etc.

c. CLC dining room: dining room tables and chairs.

d. CLC kitchen equipment: canteen stove and line countertop assembly, Hobart dish machine, etc.

e. Other miscellaneous items: CLC bathing tubs, 3rd floor surgical lights, etc.

f. This list is not an all-inclusive list. There may be other items/equipment left for disposal.

84. Will the VA want any of the equipment turned over for relocation or their future use? (i.e. generators, etc) No. Contractor shall dispose of any equipment left at the site when demolition of areas on approved phasing plan/schedule begins.

85. Is there a preferred hauling route for the city? Please see question 42 posted in Amendment 1.

86. Do the Superintendent and QC/SSHO need to be directly employed by the prime contractor? Yes, the Superintendent and the Quality Control Manager shall be employees of the General Contractor (Prime Contractor) and shall not be employed by a subcontractor (VA Master Construction Specifications SECTION 01 45 00 -Quality Control). Similarly, the SSHO is usually required to be a full-time employee of the Prime Contractor. Per Specifications SECTION 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: the SSHO has be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO.

87. There was physical copies of as built drawings of the buildings found onsite – can these be provided? Is there any digital copies? Please see questions 1 and 8. Digital copies were posted with Amendment 1.

88. Will the contractor have any involvement with the Montana Historic Preservation Office as they preserve anything for the new community living center? If so what items are planned to be preserved? No. All coordination w/ SHPO (Section 106 consultation) has been completed. There are no items identified for preservation.

89. Are the existing trees onsite meant to be protected and kept, or should we anticipate clearing the site? Contractor to preserve existing trees as much as possible. For some areas, trees will have to be removed to facilitate demolition activities. There is no expectation of having these replaced. Per SOW: Any trees that are damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired and treated accordingly. All broken 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.

90. Due to the proximity to residential areas and the park, can you advise if the contractor will be allowed to process and sort the debris on site? Or will this cause too much disturbance to the adjacent properties? Contractor to coordinate w/ City to determine if they will be allowed to process and sort the debris on site and which mitigation factors must be in place. Local city/county regulations and ordinances often restrict or prohibit on-site crushing, sorting, or processing of demolition debris, particularly near sensitive areas. Permits may be required for any processing operations. Contractor shall consult local ordinances and permitting authorities regarding debris processing near residential areas and parks.

Typically, on-site processing should not create excessive dust, noise, vibrations, or other disturbances. Proximity to residential areas and parks increases the risk of complaints or adverse impact (e.g., dust, noise, traffic). The VA is generally sensitive to minimizing disruption to neighbors and public spaces. Noise restrictions (e.g., work hour limitations), dust suppression requirements (e.g., water spraying), and fencing/screens may be required.

91. Can you provide as-built drawings of any of the buildings scheduled for demolition? Please See Question 8. As-built drawings were posted as attachments to Amendment 1.

92. Can you provide asbestos and lead paint testing reports, in addition to the reports already provided, of any of the buildings scheduled for demolition? See attached files:

13081 VA MC Management Plan Update Report Miles City Asbestos Inspection Report Addendum 4-20-13 Miles City VA Asbestos Abatement Final Drawings - May 2013 - Volume 1 of 2 UCS_Asbestos_Bulk_Results_Bldg_1_Miles_City

93. If no asbestos and lead paint reports are available for the buildings, will the VA hire someone to complete these reports or will the VA require the Contractor to complete them? Please refer to the Phase I and II assessments for additional asbestos & lead presence information attached as per question 92.

94. Will contract modifications be negotiated and issued to address the costs associated with the removal and disposal of heretofore unknown asbestos, lead paint, universal waste, chemical wastes, and contaminated soil? Please see question 61.

95. Are the removal and disposal of light poles, telephone poles, fire hydrants, and power poles associated with the property included in the scope of work? If so, can you provide a list of exactly which poles and/or fire hydrants, if any, require removal? Please see question 20.

96. Can you identify which trees and/or stumps, if any, are required to be removed in the scope of work? Please see question 89.

97. Are any of the buildings scheduled for demolition subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act? If so, who will provide the Historical American Buildings Survey? Please see question 88.

98. Is this project subject to the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)? If so, will the VA provide the required environmental assessments? Yes, however, it was done as a Category Exclusion (CATEX). Please refer to the Phase I and II assessments which were provided with question 92.

99. Can you identify which utility and/or telephone poles, if any, are required to be removed in the scope of work? Please provide a quantity and location to be quoted. The Government cannot identify individual utility pole functions. It is the contractor’s responsibility to verify with individual Utility poles regarding demolition to ensure poles servicing areas external to the site are not affected.

100. Are fire hydrants associated with the property operational? Can the Contractor use the water from these fire hydrants? Yes, all fire hydrants are operational, and Contractor is allowed to use them.

101. Can you provide a copy of the attendance sheet for the job walk conducted on April 9, 2026? Please see S04 436-24-105 Miles City VA Campus Demolition Site Visit Attendance.pdf posted as an attachment to Amendment 1.

102. Can you confirm the limitations of contracting requirement for non-certified SDVOSBs and non-SDVOSB sub-contractors? The solicitation document lists this limitation at 75% (specialty contracting) but the “Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction” document lists this limitation at 50% (services). Please see question 3 posted in Amendment 1.

103. Regarding the Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment report, is the Contractor required to remove/close the four temporary groundwater wells? Please see Question 79 posted in Amendment 1.

104. Regarding the Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment report, is the Contractor required to remove and dispose of contaminated soil noted in the report? Yes. Please see question 61 posted in Amendment 1 regarding any contaminated soils or environmental conditions beyond what is in the report.

105. Regarding the Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment report, the report notes that 4 underground diesel storage tanks exist at the site. In the report, it is noted that two of these tanks have 12,000-gallon capacity, one has a 4,000-gallon capacity and the other has a 2,000-gallon capacity. The solicitation document says that only three 2,000-gallon underground diesel storage tanks are on site. The Appendix A document indicates that there are 4 underground tanks and 1 above ground tanks. Can you clarify the quantity and size of all underground and above ground storage tanks present on-site and that all need to be removed and disposed? Please refer to the Phase I and II assessments for accurate inventory of UST/ASTs attached as per question 92. Please see question 27 posted with amendment 1 for additional information regarding the placement and number of UST’s.

106. Can you provide a map or drawing showing the locations of underground utilities associated with the site? Please refer to questions 1 and 8 posted with Amendment 1.

107. Will the period of performance be extended due to weather-related delays? The Period of Performance is 365 days from notice to proceed. Extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis dependent on schedule and weather.

108. Do the transformers on the property contain polychlorinated bi-phenyls (PCBs)? Please see question 31 posted in Amendment 1.

109. Regarding Specification 02 65 00 Section 3.7 Soil Testing – Is the Contractor to include the removal and disposal of 100 cubic yards of petroleum contaminated soil per each underground storage tank in our base bid? Yes, remediation of contaminated soil is required as part of the USTs removal efforts.

110. Regarding site restoration, is the Contractor responsible for re-designing and re-construction of the grass irrigation system? There is no requirement for installing an irrigation system.

111. Can you provide the manhole that the sewer lines need to be terminated at for the site? Please see questions 21, 56 (posted in Amendment 1) and 81. There are 25 manholes on site that will have to be capped.

112. Are the interior walls in building 1 all constructed of concrete? Negative, there seems to be a mix of concrete, metal frames, drywall, etc. Contractor must verify by reviewing the As-Builts, which were posted with Amendment 1.

113. Is the contractor responsible for installing temporary fence around the whole site or is it just the structures to be demolished? Fencing requirements will be dependent on phasing plan associated with demolition. Any areas approved by COR/CO must be fenced prior to demolition as per approved phasing plan.

The contractor is responsible for installing temporary fencing around the entire site to secure the work area. Industry and VA Best Practice:

Site Security: VA Master Specification Section 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls and 02 41 00 – Demolition requires the contractor to secure the full perimeter of the construction/demolition site to protect the public, VA staff, and property.

Safety and Liability: Fencing the whole site helps control public access, prevents injury, and protects equipment/materials.

114. Can the USTs be certified clean and abandoned in place? Negative. Refer to 026500 Division 02 Underground Storage Tank Removal.

115. Are the USTs constructed of fiberglass or steel? There are two active fiberglass reinforced plastic 12,000-gallon diesel USTs with double-walled steel piping and release detection in place located adjacent to the north of Building 10. There is one active fiberglass reinforced plastic 4,000-gallon diesel UST with double-walled steel piping and release detection in place located adjacent to the southwest of Building 18. There is one temporarily out of use fiberglass reinforced plastic 2,000-gallon diesel UST with double-walled steel piping and release detection located adjacent to the north of Building 10.

116. In the SOW it states that the foundations are to be taken down to 1-foot BGS, do the basement floors get fractured for drainage and backfilled? If basement floors will not be entirely removed (i.e., they remain in place, but below 1' BGS), best practice and environmental regulations require that they be fractured or perforated for proper drainage and to avoid perched water.

After fracturing, these slabs are typically backfilled with clean soil or aggregate up to final grade. If a slab is left in place below the removed structure, it should be fractured/perforated, and the site should be backfilled to promote proper drainage, settlement, and to prevent future land-use issues.

117. Where is the friable backfill intended for use? Refer to Specifications SECTION 31 20 11 “EARTHWORK.” After demolition, disturbed areas shall be leveled with friable topsoil which shall be placed and spread to the height of the surrounding area.

118. Is there a specific soil spec for backfill material/ topsoil for site restoration? Specifications Sections 32 91 13 Soil Preparation and 32 05 33 “Common Work Results for Landscaping” are relevant specs.

“Topsoil shall be natural, fertile, friable soil typical to the locality, capable of sustaining healthy plant growth, free of subsoil, debris, toxic substances, and stones over one inch in diameter.”

119. If hydroseed or seed mix is required for site restoration after demolition, what is the application method required and what is the mix requirement? To be determined by the Contractor.