S06 36C26023Q0609 0001 Network Cabling.pdf

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

(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

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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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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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)

12 July 2023

668-23-4-5057-0038

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C26023Q0609

07-12-2023 X

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668-3630162-5057-855100-2580 010055590

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1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers received in response to the solicitation. Reference Q&A below.

2. For any Q&A that updated PWS, see revisions to PWS included attached "S02 RFQ 36C26023Q0609 Network Cabling Spokane 12Jul23."

3. There are no other changes as a result of this amendment. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Networking Cabling RFQ Q&A – 36C26023Q0609

Q1. Would the wage determination follow the Davis Bacon Act or are we to use the determinations provided with the solicitation? Not sure installing conduit and new dedicated circuits fall under Electrician / maintenance wage.

A1. The requirement is a service and not considered construction. Service Contract Wage Determination applies. See D.1-D.3.

Q2. We are licensed in Washington and are working on getting our license in Idaho. Can we still bid the project while trying to obtain the Idaho licensing?

A2. Due to period of performance starting 1 September 2023 and safety concerns, the contractor must have existing Washington and Idaho licenses at the time of quote submission. In progress licensing is not acceptable.

Q3. It states that the VA will reimburse for travel, would that include lodging for a longer work order as long as mileage?

A3. No. See 52.212-4(i)(ii)(D)(1).

Q4. Question on Permitting: Washington state requires plan review for permits on work in Hospitals and Health and person care facilities per WAC 296-46B-900 for some electrical work.

If the work order falls under the plan review requirements that could delay the permit process which will delay the work order.

A4. We accept the delay due to State permitting requirements. (PWS is updated)

Q5. Re: Item 3.14, Power Requirements on RFQ page 10 of 110, is there a licensed electrician requirement for high-voltage work, low-voltage work (i.e., 70 volts or less), or both? Also, how much high-voltage electrical outlet work would the VA anticipate under this RFQ?

A5. Yes, a licensed electrician requirement for both high-voltage work and low-voltage work is required. The requirement for high voltage electrical outlets is as needed.

Q6. Would the VA consider allowing vendors to add a fair and reasonable 5%, 10%, or 15% charge for material handling [per Section 4.4, bottom of page 10 of 110]? This would include the effort required to get the best pricing for the VA for necessary materials; generate the appropriate price quote; submit it for VA approval; order the item(s) in question; track the item(s) through the supply chain; and ensure the correct items are delivered to the VA facility.

A6. No. Most material is provided by the Government and minimal will be required by the Contractor to provide. To simplify administration of the contract, there will be no material mark-up allowed. Please reference 52.216-31 for how to price Time-and-Material contracts.

Q7. Would the VA allow vendors to have a more realistic 6- to 8-hour emergency response time for emergencies in Wenatchee, WA, due to the longer travel time to get to that facility from the greater Spokane metropolitan area? [Re: Section 5, Hours of Operations, RFQ page 11 of 110]

A7. Yes 6-8 hour emergency response to Wenatchee only is acceptable to the VA.

(PWS is updated)

Q8. Does the VA require vendors to submit Representations and Certifications information in their response [found mostly in RFQ pages 93 through 110 of 110]

A8. See E.12 52.212-3, 1st paragraph for instructions.

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