36C26024R0078 0001.pdf

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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.

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Contractor

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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0001 668-24-110

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

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

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26024R0078

07-18-2024

X x x x 1

The purpose of this Amendment is to provide answers to timely questions received in response to the subject solicitation and add the site visit roster as an attachment, titled Att. 0001 SV.

Dennis Einarson Contracting Officer

1. Is it the governments intent to have the entire Area of Work abated to the 6” depth which represents approximately 80 cubic yards per your environmental report?

Answer: Refer to 668-24-110 Statement of Work_2024-4-24 paragraph 2.1. Base proposal is to address the scope of work as described in the solicitation documents. Alternate proposals to address alternate means/methods may be included along with the base proposal. Selection of award will be based on the requirements of the solicitation.

2. Is the contractor expected to excavate down to level elevation consistent with the building footing to properly place 4” concrete slab throughout the crawl as shown in crawlspace diagram which is to include the unexcavated space?

Answer: Perform earthwork necessary for concrete to be placed as shown in C005 - Concrete Drawings per 668-24-110 Statement of Work_2024-4-24 paragraph 2.1. Slab on grade shall be “flat”, ¼ inch in 10 feet refer to 668-24-110_SPEC BINDER, 03 30 53 paragraph 3.5.

3. Can the government be more concise concerning the actual scope and area that is to receive concrete?

Answer: The VA does not understand the intent of the question. The entire C005 mechanical crawlspace is to have the asbestos contaminated soil encapsulated and all soil covered with concrete per C005 - Concrete Drawings.

4. (reference site-walk) What is the procedure/requirements for rerouting the existing ductwork for access?

Answer: Ductwork rerouting is not required, refer to 668-24-110 Statement of Work_2024- 4-24 for scope of work. Base proposal is to address the scope of work as described in the solicitation documents. Alternate proposals to address alternate means/methods may be included along with the base proposal. Selection of award will be based on the requirements of the solicitation.

5. (reference site-walk) Does the VA have a preferred access for the project?

Answer: The VA does not have preferred access to the work area. Contractor to prepare plans per 668-24-110_SPEC BINDER, 01 00 00.

6. (reference 02 82 11 – 3 1.3) For bidding purposes, will a third-party inspector for air clearances be provided by the VA?

Answer: The final air clearance inspection is performed by the VA Professional Industrial Hygienist (VPIH/CIH) per 668-24-110_SPEC BINDER, 02 82 11, paragraph 3.6.C.

7. (reference 03 30 53 – 10 3.8B – Slab Finishes) Is a float finish acceptable for the slab on this project?

Answer: Broom finish the slab except float finish is acceptable in lieu of a broom finish for the reduce height area, e.g. the area east of the sloped concrete.

8. (reference site-walk) Does any of the ACS have to be removed, or can it all be encapsulated in place, prior to concrete placement?

Answer: Encapsulate the exposed asbestos contaminated soil and perform earthwork necessary for concrete to be placed as shown in C005 - Concrete Drawings per 668-24-110 Statement of Work_2024-4-24 paragraph 2.1. Base proposal is to address the scope of work as described in the solicitation documents. Alternate proposals to address alternate means/methods may be included along with the base proposal. Selection of award will be based on the requirements of the solicitation.

9. (reference site-walk) Are there any minimum clearance requirements between top of slab and existing mechanical piping or ducting?

Answer: Block out area(s) around existing equipment in order to maintain necessary operating clearances per 668-24-110 Statement of Work_2024-4-24 paragraph 2.2.

Additionally, provide 4 inches minimum clearance between ducting or piping and the slab except for plumbing intended to be run below grade. Provide 18 inches minimum clearance no less than 30 inches wide for personnel passage on the south side of the crawlspace between the slab and ducting.

10. (reference 03 30 53 – 5 2.3 Cast in place concrete) Can a self consolidated concrete mix be utilized?

Answer: Concrete is to meet the material properties per 668-24-110_SPEC BINDER, 03 30 53 section 2.3.

11. (reference site-walk) What are the restrictions on maintaining access on the emergency lanes on the front of the building?

Answer: Emergency vehicle access to the building must be maintained to urgent care between hours of 0700-1900. Refer to 668-24-110_SPEC BINDER, 01 00 00, Section 1.5 and 1.6.

12. (reference site-walk) Can we utilize the emergency exit directly west of the crawlspace for temporary routing of ductwork and concrete pumping?

Answer: Contractor shall not obstruct access to areas adjacent to Room C005 per 668-24- 110 Statement of Work_2024-4-24 paragraph 2.2.1. However, temporary, short duration restricting of space maybe considered.

13. Would the VA consider past performance projects at the facility that extend out further than the 5 years listed in the Solicitation?

Answer: Nothing precludes the addition of projects not meeting the recency definition.

Please refer to Section M of the Solicitation for how past performance will be evaluated.

See attached document: Att. 0001 SV.