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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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INISTRATIVE 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 d ate 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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 03-13-2019 654-19-1-6059-0008 654-17-706 36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Kirman Avenue Reno NV 89502-2597 36C261 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

36C26119B0015 01-28-2019

X X X

654-19-1-6059-0008 X The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to request for information (RFI), to extend the closing date to Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM, and the bid opening location is now conference room G2590 at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, 975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, NV 89502. We are also prov iding a dial in line for everyine who wishes to participate in the bid opening via telephone, and to update the wage determination.

All other terms and conditions shall remain the same.

Charee Harris Contract Specialist RFI #27 – Drawing E002 Single Line Diagram indicates that panel PEHEB, PELB, M, ELC, EHLS & ELLS are to be supplied with a main circuit breaker. Drawings E003 & E004 panel schedules indicate that the same panels are to be supplied with Main Lugs Only. Which directive is correct?

ANSWSER RFI #27 - Main Breakers are required as called out on single line. Panel schedules revised on sheets E003 and E004.

RFI #28 – Are the electrical panels to be supplied with copper bussing or aluminum bussing?

ANSWER RFI #28 - Supply with copper bussing.

RFI #29 – Are the transformers to be supplied with copper or aluminum windings?

ANSWER RFI #29 - Supply with copper.

RFI #30 – Division 26 Electrical Specification are not provided in the Correct MRI Wing and Bldg. 12 Electrical and HVAC Deficiencies Final Specifications for Project No. 654-17-706.

Will they be provided, or have they been provided in another location?

ANSWER RFI 30 – Question previously asked and posted on FBO.

RFI #31 – Per Addendum #7, RFI#20 response, please provide photos of panel GNHDP-2 and HNMA’s name plates.

ANSWER RFI # 31 - Information was put on Single Line Diagram on Sheet E002, and we will furnish the photos with that information.

RFI #32 – Addendum #7 RFI response #22 states that information was added to sheets E002, E003 and E004. Sheet E002 was provided in the addendum #7 drawing package sheet E003 and E004 are not. Please provided addendum #7 drawing sheets E003 and E004.

RFI #32 Answer - Existing panel schedules do not contain manufacture’s information. That information was provided on sheet E002.

RFI #33 - Drawing E213 note 5 calls for a 150amp breaker to be added to existing Panel M. As Panel M is being replaced with a new 400amp panel and the new panel schedule indicates the panel to be provided with a 150amp breaker in positions 13,15,17. Can we assume that note 5 on sheet E213 should be deleted?

ANSWER RFI #33 - Yes, connect new AHU-1 to positions 13,15,17. Electrical Contractor shall reconnect all existing equipment, devices, etc. to the same locations in new Panel ‘M’; so existing conduit and conductors can be reused. See note on E213.

RFI #34 – Drawing E102 note #6 states “Existing lightning conductor to ground rod to remain as is. See sheet E213 for new work connection to existing lightning conductor.” Drawing E213 Note 7 states “New lighting aluminum conductor. Electrical contractor shall furnish and install new aluminum conductor as shown between air terminals and down to existing lighting conductor to ground rod.” Please clarify. Is the electrical contractor to attached to the existing ground conductor at the roof level or will it be required to run a new ground conductor to the existing ground rod at ground level?

RFI #34 Answer - New aluminum lightning cable shall be connected to existing lightning cable from roof that runs down the side of the building to an existing ground rod. See note on Sheet E213.

RFI #35 – Will any modifications to the fire alarm system be required during the replacement of the roof top air handler. If so what will the modifications be? Who is the fire alarm service provider for the facility?

RFI # 35 Answer - Yes, Mechanical drawing M801 shows two new fire smoke duct detectors. Electrical Contractor shall make connections between new fire smoke duct detectors and Fire Alarm System. Electrical Contractor will need to make sure the Fire Alarm System working as required with new the fire smoke duct detectors connected to the system. See note on sheet E102 and E213.

RFI #36 – Drawing E212 shows a total of 32 new outlets being installed into the existing walls and ceiling spaces. Is the facility anticipating that the existing walls and ceiling areas affected by this scope of work, will be removed to facilitate this scope of work? If so will the area be occupied while this scope of work is being performed? If the facility is not anticipating the removal of the walls and ceilings to facilitate this scope of work, please provide an approved method of installation for the receptacles.

RFI#36 Answer - No MC shall not be used. Electrical contractor shall furnish and install backbox with conduit up to ceiling with new conductors as note states on sheet E212. (Space Will Be Occupied) RFI #37 – Is M/C cable an acceptable wiring method for the outlets shown on drawing E212? No MC shall not be used. Electrical contractor shall furnish and install backbox with conduit up to ceiling as note states on sheet E212.

RFI # 38 – Please confirm the location of distribution panel HNMA is in Mech. Rm. H1696.

RFI #38 Answer - Yes, location on plans is correct.

RF I # 39 - A panel schedule is not provided for distribution panel HNMA. Are spare 400amp breakers available in distribution panel HNMA for the new feeders from MRCI and to MRILS?

RFI #39 Answer - Information answer as part of previous RFI #2.

RFI #40 - Is the distribution panel HNMA’s enclosure large enough to handle (12) 750kcmil conductors and allow for terminations?

RFI #40 Answer - Revised Drawings to address termination limits.

RFI # 41 – The electrical feeders that run from ATS’s MRIC to Distribution Panel HNMA and From HNMA to MRILS are called out to be (2) 4” conduit with (4) 750kcmil and (1) #3 cable in each conduit. Industry standard 400amp breaker terminals can except (1) 600kcmil or two 250kcmil conductors and will not accept (2) 750kcmil conductors.

Answer RFI #41 - Revised Drawings to address termination limits.

RFI #42 - Continued - Please have the electrical engineer provide a detail showing an approved method of termination for the 750kmcil conductors.

RFI # 42 Answer - Revised Drawings to address termination limits.

RFI #43 – The 400amp ATS enclosures and termination lugs are also in question as to their ability to accept the required (12) 750kcmil conductors. Standard lug range for an 400amp ATS is (1) 600kcmil or two 250kcmil conductors.

RFI #42 Answer - Revised Drawings to address termination limits.

RFI #43 – The basement doors say non-permitted confined space entry. Will there be any requirements by the VA for confined space trained personnel, air circulation, air monitoring or added standby personnel while the crawlspace conduits are installed in the basement levels?

RFI #43 Answer – Confined space program is run by the contractor and shall be outlined in their own confined space entry program.

RFI #44– The existing exterior conduits are EMT. The specifications call for exterior conduits to be rigid unless noted otherwise on the plans. What is required for the exterior conduits, EMT or Rigid conduit? What is required for the conduit beneath the basement crawlspace, EMT or Rigid?

RFI#44 Answer – EMT is okay to use.

RFI#45 – We were not able to see the pharmacy during the job walk. Can we receive pictures of the areas on sheet E212 so we can determine the conduit runs and see the ceiling types involved?

RFI #45 Answer – Pharmacy area ceilings are T-Grid with Acoustical Tiles RFI # 46 - The sheet has extra divisions & is missing some. Not sure if you want us to change it or if you want too?

RFI #46 Answer – I have updated the form, and it is attached to this amendment.

RFI#47 – Is there a phone number we can call in to the bid opening.

RFI #47 Answer – A dial in number has been established should anyone wish to listen in at 844-364-7554, conference ID number 679789288 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Please note that the solicitation will be amended, after the results are documented, and posted to FBO for all to read.

See attached document: Wage Determination NV190040 Dated 03.08.19.

See attached document: DIVISION CONSTRUCTION COSTS UPDATED.

See attached document: DIST BRD INFO.

See attached document: Amendment 0009 Revised Prints.

See attached document: VA Reno MRI ADD#1 RFI#35.

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