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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

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AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF

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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

E. IMPORTANT:

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 ITE M 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 r eference 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

BY

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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.

15A. NAME

AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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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) 00002 05-02-2018 593-18-119 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 89502-2597 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 89502-2597 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26118Q0444 05-02-2018

X x x The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate a revised wage determination, upload the site visit sign in sheets and answer requests for information. Drawings for the sidewalks to follow in another amendment.

RFI #1: Will the VA provide the number of days the quotes must remain valid.

Answer: The VA requests that quotes be valid for 120 days.

RFI #2: Standard Form 18, Block 10 indicates that this offer is due on or before Close of Business 05/14/2018. Will the confirm the offer deadline is 05/14/2018 at 5:00 p.m. PDT?

Answer: If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.

m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotes are due… they are due by 4:30 p.m. PST.

RFI #3: Section 01 00 00, Part 1.1-E states that the Testing Laboratory will be retained by the VA. Section 01 45 29, Part 1.1 states that the Testing Lab will be retained by the General Contractor. Will the VA confirm the Contractor is required to retain the Testing Lab for this project?

Answer: Specs Section 01 00 00, Part 1.1 E. is superseded by Section 01 45 29, Part 1.1 which is specific to Testing Laboratory Service. Materials testing activities and inspection services required during construction to be provided by a Testing Laboratory retained by the General Contractor.

RFI #4: Will any specific phasing be required for this project or may work happen as per a VA reviewed schedule showing simultaneous task engagement?

Answer: Phasing will be at the contractor’s discretion meeting VA specified contract performance period.

RFI #5: Section 01 00 00, Part 1.18 indicates the VA requires the Contractor to meter electricity usage and pay the prevailing rates charged to the Government. Will the VA clarify whether or not the Contractor must install electric meters for this project and pay prevailing electricity rates to the Government?

Answer: Electrical point of connection will be provided to the contractor if available at no cost. No meter is required.

RFI #6: Section 01 00 00, Part 1.23 – Photographic Documentation requires the Contractor to hire a Commercial Photographer to document this project. Will the VA confirm whether the Contractor must hire a Commercial Photographer or whether in-house produced photographs will be acceptable?

Answer: Commercial Photographer not required. Contractor to take pictures before start of construction to document existing conditions. Submit to CO for approval before start of construction.

RFI #7: Section 01 35 26, Part 1.7 – SSHO requires the Contractor to designate one SSHO for this project site. Will the VA confirm that the SSHO may have collateral responsibilities such as Site Supt. or will a separate individual be required for this role?

Answer: Site Superintendent may also be the SSHO.

RFI #8: Section 01 35 26, Part 1.13 Tuberculosis Screening requires the Contractor to arrange pre-placement tuberculin screening for all employees assigned to the site. Will the VA confirm whether pre-placement TB screening will be required for this outdoor project?

Answer: Specs requires Contractor’s employees to have tuberculin testing for all employees assigned to the site.

RFI #9: Will the conflicting landscape plantings that are to be removed for this project be salvaged to the VA or will those plantings be hauled to a landfill?

Answer: Minimize demolition of existing landscape plantings as much as possible. All removed plantings to be hauled to landfill.

ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: Site Visit attendance 25Apr2018.

See attached document: P07 Wage Determination NV180075 Dated 4.13.2018.