36C26220Q1143 0002.docx

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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.

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 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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-13-2020 N/A 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

36C26220Q1143 08-13-2020

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The purpose of this amendment is to do as follows:

1. Extend quotes due date: on or before Thursday, August 20, 2020 @ 2:00 PM Local Time.

2. Respond to vendor questions. Please find the continuation on pages 2 through 4.

Kevin H. Vo Contracting Officer RFI Questions & Answers Project Name: Heat Exchangers Replacement

Solicitation Number: 36C26220Q1143

Question 1 Q: Please provide make, model number, serial number, and cut sheets of existing heat exchangers so contractor can obtain replacements

A: PRE-HEAT HX - 1,2 ARMSTRONG WS-1204-200-2/ RE-HEAT HX -3,4 ARMSTRONG WS-1603-200-2

Question 2 Q: Section 6 “General Requirements” part b says to remove four (4) existing steam-to-water heat exchangers, associated piping, and insulation. Please explain exactly what is meant by associated piping.

A: To the first flange ensuring it reconnects properly

Question 3 Q: Can project be performed during normal working hours?

A: Yes. The project can be performed during normal working hours.

Question 4 Q: what are the brands of the heat exchangers and models of them?

A: Please find answer 1 above.

Question 5 Q: Information of existing Heat Exchanger (HE) - Name of manufacturer, Model number, Rated capacities, etc.

A: Please find answer 1 above.

Question 6 Q: Down time allowed - Hot water supply to be interrupted during replacement work.

Are we going to able to replace all four HEs at once or staging per HE? What is expected down time VA would allow?

A: This is an active Hospital with a redundant Pre-heat and Re-heat Steam heat exchangers. This needs to be done one at a time with no disruption of services.

Question 7 Q: Hangers and seismic - Are we going to utilize existing or provide new?

A: This information will be determined by awarded Contractor’s Structural Engineer.

Question 8 Q: Is there an As-Built drawing?

A: There is no As-Built drawing available, however please find Basement Floor Plan attached.

Question 9 Q: Statement of Work Item 6 General Requirements c) calls to “Install four (4) new steam-to-water heat exchangers. Please verify these are to be contractor furnished and are not provided by Government.

A: The Contractor will be furnished four (4) new steam-to-water heat exchangers

Question 10 Q: Will the VA provide as-built mechanical drawings that depict the area of work, especially since as-built drawings will be required from the Contractor?

A: There is no as-built mechanical drawings available, however please find Basement Floor Plan attached.

Question 11 Q: Will the VA provide specifications, or a basis of design for the new heat exchangers?

A: Please find answer 1 above.

Question 12 Q: SF 1442, Block 13(b.) indicates that a Bid Bond is not required. Will the VA confirm that no offer guarantee is required for this solicitation?

A: SF 1442 has been deleted and replaced SF 18. Block 13(b) under SF 1442 doesn’t apply.

Question 13 Q: SF 1442, Block 13(d.) is blank. Will the VA specify how many days that the offers must remain valid?

A: SF 1442 has been deleted and replaced SF 18. Block 13(d) under SF 1442 doesn’t apply.

Question 14 Q: Please indicate make and model of existing heat exchangers

A: Please find answer 1 above.

Question 15 Q: Please provide mechanical as-builts for the affected mechanical space

A: There is no mechanical as-builts available, however please find Basement Floor Plan attached.

Question 16 Q: If make and model of existing heat exchangers are unavailable, please provide GPM, Lbs per hour, steam inlet temperature, steam inlet pressure, HHW inlet pressure, HHW inlet temperature, and HHW target outlet temperature.

A: Please find answer 1 above.

Question 17 Q: What manufacturer / model are the current heat exchangers?

A: Please find answer 1 above.

Question 18 Q: What are the connection sizes on the head (water connections)? steam inlet connection? condensate connection?

A: It is 6 inches

Question 19 Q: Can the heat exchangers be shut down in pairs? or individually?

A: Heat exchangers can be shut down in pairs, 1 Pre-heat and 1 Reheat

Question 20 Q: Will the VA be providing the original drawings so as-built drawings can be provided in a timely manner?

A: There is no as-built drawings available, however please find Basement Floor Plan attached.

See attached document: Sign-In Sheet.

See attached document: Basement Floor Plan.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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