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Amendment A00003

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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

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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.

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) A00003 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26219R0022 01-25-2019

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Feb. 4, 2019, 1:30PM (PST)

1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide Government responses to contractor request for information (RFI) and questions.

2. See pages 2

5 and attachments.

3. There will be no additional information or responses provided by the Government after the issuance of this amendment.

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T he due date for proposals is extended to February 4, 2019, 1:30PM (PST)

5. There are no additional changes to the solicitation as a result of this amendment.

1. Per the RFP, “the contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work”. It is stated that the contractor may use its subcontractors license to meet the “Standard of Responsibility”, can you please confirm what license/ certification is being required for the handling of lead-based paint, mold, and asbestos?

Govt. Response: Up to date Contractor DOSH License “C22” Asbestos Certification as issued by the Contractors State License Board. All personnel shall have medical, respiratory fit tested and where appropriate ( PPE ) personal protection gear.

2. It is our understanding from the RFP that a Special Agreement Check (SAC) will be required of the personnel on this project, will the SAC be conducted by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through the VA? If not, where should we proceed to conduct that requirement?

Govt. Response: There is a self-schedule link available through PIV office; the COR will help through this process after award of contract.

3. To confirm, the Prime, a SDVOSB may utilize the license and past performance of their subcontractor to meet the Special Standards of Responsibility – Qualifications of Contractor?

Govt. Response: Yes

4. Are there any as-builts or facility drawings that can be provided?

Govt. Response: Floor plans are available.

5. Is there a facility Asbestos /Lead/PCB’s Survey available that was performed in accordance with South Coast AQMD requirements?

Govt. Response: Yes.

6. It was mentioned that the area that was affected by significant water damage was "hazardous" and should be kept separate for disposal. Will the government be providing waste bins for this purpose?

Govt. Response: Yes.

7. We understand the government will be providing the dumpsters for the clean-up. How readily available will the dumpsters be? What will be the lead time for ordering dumpsters, and how many dumpsters will be available at a time?

Govt. Response: All dumpsters for each waste category will be available at the beginning of the project and will be changed out when needed (E-waste, Metal, Trash, Wood, Hazardous Material Waste etc.)

8. Are we going to be able to put dumpsters in the back side of the building?

Govt. Response: Yes, if possible.

9. Can we put a chute trash if need it?

Govt. Response: Yes, if possible.

10. We understand all waste will be hauled out by VA, will there be a specific procedure whenever we need a switch from E-waste, Metal, Trash, Hazardous material, Floor tile/mastic, Hockey puck mix with plaster?

Govt. Response: There shall be a dumpster available for each type of waste disposal. All will be changed out when full.

11. In the areas that show signs of damage with debris scattered, would this not be considered a South Coast AQMD procedure 5 clean up? Per SCAQMD "(I) No person shall remove or strip ACM or Class II nonfriable ACM that has suffered damage from fire, explosion, or natural disaster without the use of a Procedure 5 Approved Alternative." There is also a proposed amendment to the wording but has become common and expected practice per SCAQMD, that wording is as follows “No person shall remove or strip any amount of ACM that has suffered any damage or disturbance without the use of a Procedure 4 or 5 Approved Alternative.”

Govt. Response: Nothing shall to be disturbed. Just all loosed contents only shall be removed.

12. If a procedure 5 is required, will the government provide a Procedure 5 plan that is written by a CAC in accordance with rule 1403? Will the CAC be available to make changes to the plan if during the review process changes are required by SCAQMD? Will we need to summit a notification to AQMD and have clearance for these areas?

Govt. Response: There shall to be no Abatement activities during the clean out of the building

13. Will water and power be available during the project?

Govt. Response: There is water and power available.

14. Will the built-in cabinets stay in place?

Govt. Response: Yes, nothing shall be unscrewed or removed that’s attached to the walls or floors.

15. Are we wiping down walls and floor? Or just getting all contents out of the building and cleaning the floor, ( heppa vacuum) mop.

Govt. Response: No, just pick up the bulk trash. No wiping down walls or mopping the floors.

16. Please provide a Hazmat Report if available.

Govt. Response: A survey of that building is available.

17. Please verify chutes are allowed to be used as discussed in the job walk.

Govt. Response: Yes, if possible.

18. Is an electrician required to safe-off any equipment prior to start of work?

Govt. Response: Yes, if needed.

19. Is a plumber required to cap lines to ice machine, washing machine, etc.?

Govt. Response: Yes, If needed.

20. Please provide a floor plan of building for an accurate room count, planning, etc. for bidding purposes.

Govt. Response: Yes that’s available.

21. Please verify ceiling grid, tiles and light fixtures are to remain in place.

Govt. Response: Yes, all shall remain in place.

22. Please clarify what is intended/expected by “decontamination” by “visual inspection” listed in Performance Work Statement on page 5 of solicitation.

Govt. Response: Nothing that’s hazardous shall come out of the building at all. All Equipment, Materials, furniture, etc. shall be visually inspected and or decontaminated before existing the building.

23. Scope of Work Item #6 – Items to be “saved and cleaned”. Please provide a list of any items to be saved and cleaned.

Govt. Response: Only the sub-zero freezer.

24. Are window air conditioners to remain in place or removed?

Govt. Response: All window air conditioners shall remain in place.

25. Is the waste that is presumed asbestos (such as in the basement), required to be placed into two (2) each 6 mil poly bags labeled asbestos?

Govt. Response: Yes, and only the loose floor tiles, all debris on the floor shall be placed inside two (2) 6 mil poly bags.

26. Is the bin for disposal required to be pre-lines with 6 mil poly sheeting? If so will the VA supplied bins be pre-lined by VA or Contractor?

Govt. Response: All hazardous waste bins shall be lined by the contractor.

27. What are the submittal requirements, if any?

Govt. Response: Normal pre- job submittals. All your up to date documentation (License, Insurance, Certification, etc.. Ensure that your thoroughly read the RFP requirements for proposal submission.

28. Do you have an accurate count of all Furniture Fixture and Equipment (FFE) items by sub category (i.e. chairs, small desks with overhang, 4 drawer cabinets, etc.) for Bldg. 205?

Govt. Response: No.

29. Have you identified which FFE items that are Salvageable and require to be cleaned?

Govt. Response: No, but most items will need some degree of cleaning; it’s on a case by case basis on how much cleaning is necessary.

30. For the mold removal. What is the depth of mold? If no air sample were taken before and after, how can we establish a baseline measurable line of impact? Would you be able to identify which items that are contaminated specifically by mold spores such as ceiling tiles, chairs, desks, etc.?

Govt. Response: It’s all visual, the Government is not looking for analytical details.

31. Do you know the total cleanable square footage of the 45,000 sq.ft. that will need to be cleaned for mold and general broom cleaning?

Govt. Response: No.

32. Will you need air scrubbers and negative air required for this job?

Govt. Response: Possibly in areas were dust would be generated from moving furniture and cleaning.

See attached document: Building 205 Floor Plans.

See attached document: B205 Asbestos Survey.