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Solicitation/RFP 36C26026R0046 (0002)

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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:

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 03-10-2026 531-22-103 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

36C26026R0046 02-13-2026

X X X X The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1. Provide VA/government responses to questions received from prospective Offerors (pages 2 through 12).

2. Provide clause 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (Deviation), in full text (Form), as stated in VA Response to Question No. 2 herein (see pg. 2).

3. Publish the site walk sign in sheet from 2/24/2026. (See attached document: Second Site Walk Sign-In 531-22-103 Add Parking on Parade Grounds dated 2/24/26) There is no change to the proposals due date/time.

1. Question Reference RFP Page 8 of 49 Section 3.1.1 VOLUME I - Factor 1, Technical. Technical will be evaluated using the following criteria: states "Projects submitted shall be completed within the past five (5) years of the date of issuance of this RFP."

Will the government please extend the lookback period for past performance examples to ten (10) years, or at the least, seven (7)? This would provide an ample time frame to display similar work to that required for this project. Five years falls right in the middle of the COVID shut down and is not a sufficient window of time for a small business general contractor to properly display their past performance resume.

VA Response:

Pages 8 and 9 of the RFP are hereby amended, as follows:

1. Page 8, Section 3.1.1. VOLUME I – Factor 1 Technical, second paragraph, first sentence is changed to read “Projects submitted shall have been completed within the past seven (7) years of the date of issuance of this RFP.” in lieu of five (5) years.

1. Page 9, Section 3.1.2. VOLUME 1 – Factor 2 Past Performance, “Relevancy Rating” paragraph, second sentence is changed to read “To be considered relevant, the work performed must have been completed within the last 7-years.” in lieu of 5-years.

1. Question

Will the government please provide the correct form for offerors to complete or, specify the correct project type when completing the copy on the acquisition.gov site?

VA Response:

Page 6 of the RFP, paragraph 5 – Complete Price Proposal Volume 2, is hereby amended to update the following clause to read:

“852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)” and the full text (Form), attached hereto, is hereby incorporated and made a part of the Solicitation/RFP as “Attachment 6”, and is required to be completed, sign and submitted as a part of your proposal.

Spec Section 01 00 00, Part 1.34 states the work will be performed during normal working hours. Since earthwork and paving equipment cost significantly more for after-hours work, and since this project will be performed outside of patient care / administrative spaces, will the VA confirm that for bidding purposes the work for this project will take place during normal business hours?

VA Response:

The work for this project will take place during normal business hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Requests to work other than normal duty hours must be submitted in writing to the COR or Contracting Officer for approval. Approval or rejection of such requests will depend on convenience to the government.

1. Question Will the VA provide as-built drawings in AutoCAD format prior to the offer due date?

VA Response:

VA will provide any digital drawings (AutoCAD format) that are available after contract award upon request. Available digital drawings may not show current conditions. AutoCAD format of the published construction drawings will NOT be provided prior to the offer due date.

1. Question SOW, page 2, Testing states that the Contractor is responsible for hiring the Testing Agency. Will the VA confirm that the Testing Agency for this project will be engaged by the Contractor?

VA Response:

Confirmed

1. Question Will the VA clarify whether the Contractor’s Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of CQC and SSHO, or will a separate individual be required for either the CQC and/or the SSHO?

VA Response:

The three required management positions can be all separate roles between three individuals. At a minimum, there must be two separate individuals with the Superintendent being one dedicated role, and a Quality Control Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer being a shared role, if they meet the contract specifications for both positions. These requests must be submitted for approval by the COR or Contracting Officer.

Statement of Work, page 4, Period of Performance states that regardless of the date of award, this project can only take place between the months of March and November, regardless of the award date. The RFP, SF 1442, Block 13-d shows that the VA has up to 90 days to announce any award. Does the VA anticipate making this award later than April 30th? If the award for this solicitation is made after May 30th or at any time where the Contractor does not have the 182 period of performance days to work within, will the VA consider a contract modification if the material costs or prevailing wage costs have increases that were beyond the Contractor’s control?

VA Response:

The Statement of Work requirements are confirmed and the VA anticipates contract award prior to April 30, 2026. Contract Modifications are in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

1. Question Specification Section 01 00 00, part 1.3 Statement of Bid Items shows (2) bid items, general construction and electrical. The RFP, SF 1442, Block 17 shows one lump sum price line. Does the VA require two bid items as per the specifications or will one lump sum offer suffice? If two bid item price lines are required, will the VA provide a Price Schedule that clearly shows the description of each line item?

VA Response:

This contract has only one Line Item for all work. Technical Specifications, Section 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.3 “Statement of Bid Items” and all sub-paragraphs is hereby deleted in its entirety.

1. Question Specification Section 01 00 00, part 1.6-I calls out an orange plastic fence, 4’ in height, to surround the construction area. Will the VA confirm that a 4’ plastic construction fence will suffice instead of a 6’ temporary chain link fence?

VA Response:

Specification Section 01 00 00, paragraph 1.6.I, is hereby replaced in its entirety, as follows:

Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a temporary metal chain-link construction fence with privacy screening fabric, six feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Install per manufacturer’s instructions. The fence must be properly secured, either anchored to the ground or adequately weighted, to prevent tipping or displacement caused by wind or other forces. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

1. Question Specification Section 01 00 00, part 1.33 – Historic Preservation: Does the VA expect that any archaeological items of interest might be uncovered during the excavations required for this project? Does the VA require any archaeologist observations for ground disturbing activities? If so, will the VA provide the specifics and requirements for any archaeological observations and reporting?

VA Response:

Boise VAMC does not anticipate any archaeological items of interest to be uncovered during the excavations required for this project. No archaeological monitoring is required by contract. Boise VAMC, or a representative from the Idaho State Historical Preservation Office, will provide the contractor with a short cultural resource awareness training prior to any ground disturbing activities. Any requirements related to this question are only as currently written in the contract documents and any changes will be handled through contract modifications.

1. Question Specification Section 01 00 00, part 1.23 refers to coordinating installation of new telephone equipment by others. Will the VA confirm this section does not apply to this project?

VA Response:

This Section does apply. Refer to drawing ES100 key notes 8 & 9 for additional information.

1. Question Specification Section 01 00 00, part 1.28 requires the Contractor to complete a space with light, ventilation, fire suppression, and heat for use by the VA for storage purposes. Will the VA confirm that this will not be a requirement for this project? If not, will the VA provide designed drawings for the construction of this storage space?

VA Response:

Specification Section 01 00 00, part 1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT is hereby deleted in its entirety.

1. Question Specification Section 01 00 00, part 1.38, Unknown Asbestos states that unknown asbestos could be encountered. Does the VA expect the discovery of any HAZMAT materials during the performance of this project? Does the VA have a current HAZMAT Survey that covers the area of this project? If any hazardous materials are encountered during the performance of this project, will the VA consider the discovery a “Differing Condition”?

VA Response:

VA does not expect the discovery of any HAZMAT materials during the performance of this project. Any requirements are as currently written in the contract documents and any changes will be handled through contract modification.

1. Question Specification Section 01 35 26, part 1.13 requires pre-placement tuberculin testing for all employees who will be working on this project. With this being an “outdoors” project, will the VA clarify if this will be a requirement for this project?

VA Response:

Specification Section 01 35 26, part 1.13 TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING is hereby deleted in its entirety.

1. Question Specification Section 01 45 00, Part 3.4-A & C requires the Contractor to retain additional specialized individuals who must be present at all times during work in these individual’s specific area of responsibility. For this project, this requirement would mean the Contractor must retain a Civil Engineer, an Electrical Engineer, and possibly an Environmental Engineer, all to be present onsite during activities in their respective areas of responsibility. Since the hiring all of these Engineers, and having them onsite during any work taking place in their respective areas of expertise, will add significantly high costs to this project, will the VA clarify whether this will be a requirement for this project?

VA Response:

Specification Section 01 45 00 Paragraph 3.4.C text is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: Not Used

1. Question We are a local specialty contractor competing for a Subcontract on the above-mentioned Solicitation. We are hoping you could please provide a plan holder list for Prime Bidders (if available).

VA Response:

A list of Prime Bidders is not available. Sign-In Sheets for Site Visits are provided with Solicitation Amendments 0001 and 0002.

1. Question Storm System Capacity:

Please confirm that the existing downstream storm drainage system has adequate capacity to accept the additional runoff from the proposed parking lot improvements. If capacity is unknown or insufficient, provide direction regarding required mitigation (detention, flow control, upsizing, etc.).

VA Response:

Confirmed. Existing storm system capacity has adequate capacity to accept the minor additional runoff from the entrance to the parking lot.

1. Question Irrigation Main Verification:

Please provide verified size, material, depth, and available flow/pressure of the existing irrigation main serving the project area at the proposed point of connection. If not verified, confirm whether contractor potholing for verification is required and how associated costs will be handled.

VA Response:

All information is as provided in the Drawings and Specifications. Any changes in requirements will be handled through contract modification.

1. Question Backflow Preventer:

Confirm whether a reduced-pressure backflow preventer is required for irrigation connections?

VA Response:

Any requirements are as specified in the contract Drawings and Specifications.

1. Question Landscape Warranty:

Please confirm plant warranty duration, start date (Substantial Completion or Final Acceptance), replacement standard, and watering/maintenance responsibility during the warranty period.

VA Response:

All warranty requirements are as specified in the contract Drawings and Specifications.

1. Question Hazardous Materials:

Confirm whether the Government has knowledge of hazardous or contaminated soils within the limits of disturbance. If encountered, confirm required notification procedure and that remediation will be handled under the Changes/Differing Site Conditions clause.

Please see Response to Question 13, above.

Abandoned Utilities:

Confirm that abandoned utilities within the project limits are limited to those shown on the contract documents. If additional abandoned lines are encountered, confirm removal or abandonment in place will be treated as a change/differing site condition.

VA Response:

The drawings represent all known utilities and their locations within the project area. Any changes in requirements will be handled through contract modification.

1. Question Unknown Utilities Procedure:

If unknown utilities are encountered that are not shown or materially differ from the drawings, confirm required stop-work and notification procedure and that resolution will be handled under the Differing Site Conditions/Changes clauses.

VA Response:

The drawings represent all known utilities and their locations within the project area. Any changes in requirements will be handled through contract modification.

1. Question Electrical Routing / Limits of Work Coordination:

Drawing CP500 shows the approximate limits of work for the parking lot improvements. However, Electrical Keynote 1 identifies the power source as existing pull box “HH-8,” which is located outside the limits of disturbance.

Please confirm:

23. Whether new trenching and conduit installation from HH-8 to the parking lot lighting is required.

VA Response:

The contract drawings clearly show the intent of electrical installation. The contractor-referenced limits of construction on drawing CP500 are for civil work and do not apply to the electrical installation, which is clearly shown on drawing ES100.

23. If required, confirm that work outside the limits shown on CP500 is included in the base scope.

VA Response:

See response to Question 24.1, above. Any changes in requirements will be handled through contract modification.

23. Provide revised limits of disturbance if trenching beyond the currently shown boundary is required.

See response to Questions 24.1 and 24.2. Any changes in requirements will be handled through contract modification.

23. Confirm restoration requirements for any disturbed areas outside the current limits (pavement, landscaping, irrigation, etc.).

Requirements are as specified in the Drawings and Specifications. Any changes in requirements will be handled through contract modification.

23. Will saw cutting & trenching through new asphalt at this location be allowed/required?

VA Response:

Requirements are as specified in the Drawings and Specifications. Any changes in requirements will be handled through contract modification.

23. What will be the required restoration standard (full depth patch, mill/overlay, what is the warranty responsibility)

VA Response:

Requirements are as specified in the Drawings and Specifications. Any changes in requirements will be handled through contract modification.

1. Question

VA Response:

Please see Response to Question 6, above.

1. Question Past Performance Evaluation Criteria Clarification:

25. Will projects performed as a subcontractor be considered acceptable for submission under Factor 1

VA Response:

Past Performance as a subcontractor will be accepted and evaluated in accordance with Solicitation requirements.

25. If so, will subcontractor experience be evaluated differently than prime contractor experience?

VA Response:

Past Performance as a subcontractor will be accepted and evaluated in accordance with Solicitation requirements.

25. Are federal projects required for consideration, or will relevant state, municipal, or private-sector projects of similar scope and magnitude be evaluated equally?

VA Response:

There is no requirement for submitted projects to be federal projects.

1. Question CCTV Conduit Routing:

For constructability, can the CCTV conduit routing be ran through the center island instead of along the roadway?

VA Response:

At this time, the VA intends to install the new CCTV conduit as shown in the contract drawings.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications. Any alternatives may be considered in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

1. Question Given the known non-cohesive soils in this area of the Boise Valley, does the Government require or anticipate the need for an engineered shoring plan for open-cut excavations exceeding 5 feet in depth for storm drainage infrastructure?

VA Response:

Refer to specification 01 35 26 for general safety requirements and work-type/activity-specific specifications for any additional safety requirements. All work must meet safety requirements set forth in the contract documents.

1. Question If Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) or potholing during construction reveals that the US West Direct Buried Cable's depth directly conflicts with the required grading or storm drainage infrastructure, will the VA handle the coordination and cost of relocating the utility via a contract modification?

VA Response:

Any change(s) to the contract requirements will be handled through contract modification.

1. Question Are CAD files available for the Boise VA – Add Parking on Parade Grounds project?

VA Response:

Please see Response to Question 4, above.

1. Question Drawing LI101 Irrigation Tie-In Clarification: Drawing LI101 includes a note directing the contractor to “CONNECT TO NEW IRRIGATION COMPONENTS FROM PRIMARY CARE 531-325.” At present, the note does not provide sufficient detail to accurately quantify scope or pricing. Please clarify the exact location of the proposed tie-in, design intent, and system parameters including pipe size, material, routing, depth, and any associated appurtenances or controls required.

This note, seen on drawing LI102, refers to a single lateral line and associated heads that are to the Project North of this site. Pipe sizes and approximate head locations are shown clearly on drawings LI101 and LI102.

Concurrent Campus Construction:

The proposed parking lot is located within an active construction area of the Boise VAMC campus.

Should the anticipated completion of the existing project overlap with the parking lot, please confirm whether coordination between this contract and any concurrent campus construction will be directed and managed by the Government, or whether contractor-to-contractor coordination will be required.

VA Response:

Any coordination between adjacent projects will be handled by the VA, not the Contractor, unless otherwise coordinated through the COR.

1. Question Existing Seepage Bed:

The existing seepage bed system within the proposed parking lot limits was recently installed and is currently active.

Please confirm whether the excavation depths and section details shown in the construction drawings for the newly installed seepage bed may be used as representative of the existing seepage bed for purposes of coordinating parking lot excavation and grading operations.

VA Response:

Confirmed. The top elevation of the existing seepage bed is listed at 2,720.23’, which should be below the limits of necessary excavation for this project.

1. Question CPM Schedule Requirements – Logic Updates and Calendar Standards:

Section 01 32 16.15 requires a computer-produced, calendar-dated CPM schedule Please confirm:

33. How often logic revisions to the CPM schedule must be submitted.

VA Response:

Contractors shall refer to specification 01 32 16.15, where schedule requirements are clearly defined.

33. Whether a specific CPM software platform is required.

VA Response:

Contractors shall refer to specification 01 32 16.15, where schedule requirements are clearly defined.

33. Whether baseline calendar standards are prescribed (e.g., defined work calendars or weather calendars).

VA Response:

Contractors shall refer to specification 01 32 16.15, where schedule requirements are clearly defined.

1. Question SSHO and QCM Staffing Requirements:

Division 01 identifies required safety and quality control functions consistent with VA construction standards.

Please confirm:

34. Whether the SSHO and Quality Control Manager are required to be full-time and dedicated to this project during active construction, or if reduced presence is anticipated based on the project scope.

VA Response:

Please see response to Question 6.

34. Whether the SSHO and QCM roles may be performed by the same qualified individual.

VA Response:

See Response to Question 6, above.

34. Whether the Superintendent may serve in either or both roles, provided qualifications meet specification requirements.

VA Response:

The Superintendent shall be a dedicated role with no additional duties.

1. Question Irrigation System Isolation and Restoration Scope:

The irrigation drawings indicate demolition and reconfiguration of irrigation lines within the parking lot limits. Portions of the irrigation system were recently modified as part of the adjacent project.

Please confirm whether the irrigation system is to be comprehensively isolated and capped to maintain irrigation of the remaining parade grounds during construction, or whether irrigation OUTSIDE the limits of disturbance may be disabled and restored at the time of final landscape installation.

VA Response:

The Drawings clearly provide the requirements. VA highlights the following which is not inclusive of all requirements: The parade grounds irrigation system shall remain operational outside of the project limits. The Contractor shall properly cap or modify the irrigation system, as shown within the drawings, to maintain operation for the duration of the contract. VA acknowledges there will be parade ground areas that will not have active irrigation due to this construction project.

1. Question

E-501, DETAIL 4, POLE BASE ASSEMBLY:

This detail allows for SCH-80 in lieu of GRC. Will the VA allow this for detail’s 1 & 3 also?

VA Response:

No. Contractor shall install galvanized rigid steel conduits as shown in details 1 and 3, drawing E-501.

1. Question

E-501, DETAIL 4, POLE BASE ASSEMBLY:

This detail has conduits stubbing in and out of the pole base. Detail 4, Note 1 directs the installation of a junction box adjacent to the pole base. Is there a need for the additional conduit for the existing pole base, or does the junction box provide that future expansion? If so, can the additional conduit be deleted?

VA Response:

Contractor shall install the conduits as shown (including the additional conduit) in detail 4, drawing E-501.

1. Question ES100 Note 8 has a spare 1-1/4 conduit for future camera surveillance. Will the VA clarify whether this conduit could be run in the same trench as the site pole lighting?

VA Response:

At this time, the VA intends for installation of the new CCTV conduit as shown in the contract drawings.

1. Question Drawing CG400 appears to show a valley gutter within the highlighted area shown in attachment “531-22-103_Drawing-CG400.pdf” but there is no accompanying detail. Will the VA confirm this is to be a valley gutter and if so, provide a detail to construct.

Confirmed. Contractor shall install a standard valley gutter that complies with Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC) Standard Drawing SD-708 at the entrance to the parking lot to get existing and new runoff being conveyed to existing storm system.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: Attachment 6 - 531-22-103 SubContractor Limitations Cert._VAAR 852.219-75.

See attached document: Second Site Walk Sign In 531-22-103 Add Parking on Parade Grounds.

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