36C26222Q1447 0005.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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 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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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Department of Veterans Affairs 335 East Germann Road Gilbert

AZ

85297

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Department of Veterans Affairs 335 East Germann Road Gilbert

AZ

85297 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26222Q1447 08-18-2022

X X X

X This is amendment is to responded to questions that were received from the site visit on Monday August 15, 2022. All contractors must acknowledge this amendment.

CONTINUATION PAGE

SITE VISIT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Site visit questions and answers

1. There is mentioning of 77 ext. cameras and 211 int. cameras. Where are these cameras located? It seems only partial maps are provided.

a. Updated drawings have been provided to the CS.

2. If lift is required, does this need to be included / provided by the contractor.

a. The contractor must provide lifts per the SOW.

3. Please confirm switches and patch panels and patch cables are provided by the Customer.

a. Network switches and patch panels will be provided by VA San Diego, cabling is the responsibility of the contractor.

4. How many cameras are replacements for existing? How many cameras are completely new runs? How can we assess properly any requirements for conduit, penetration, etc. for the new runs?

a. All cameras are going to be installed with new cable runs. If we are requesting a new camera to be installed where an existing camera is present the contractor should removed and returned to VA San Diego Police Server.

5. Please indicate any conduit requirements? Is there a need for conduit from end to end? Or is free-air acceptable?

6. Please indicate any asbestos or other issues that might be applicable to the building structures.

a. Asbestos is present in Bld 1, the contractor must comply with the details of the Infection Control Risk Assessment and Interim Life Safety Measures documents that will be completed prior to installation.

7. Please describe your selection criteria? It is based on price only?

a. The selection criteria is under section E Addendum FAR 52.212- Instructions to offerors commercial items where it states Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. Price is not the only factors that are being taken into consideration for award.

8. Are there any cable testing requirements?

a. The security system shall be installed and tested to ensure all components are fully compatible as a system and can integrate with all associated security subsystems. Specific testing of cable is not required by VA.

9. Do any OSHPD requirements apply to this project?

a. No.

10. Is the project prevailing wage?

a. Wage determination is found on page 35 D.4 of the solicitation.

11. What are the working hours? Are there any restrictions to access to the buildings or part of the building sections?

a. Default working hours are Monday-Friday 0600-1600 PST, we can modify the hours of operation based on request. Weekend work will not be approved.

12. Can work be completed during normal business hours?

a. Default working hours are Monday-Friday 0600-1600 PST, we can modify the hours of operation based on request. Weekend work will not be approved.

13. Are there as-builts that show location of cable tray and cable pathways?

a. No.

14. There appears to be a discrepancy in the quantity of cameras shown on the plans vs. the quantities referenced in Section F of the RFP. Will additional information be provided to show locations of all cameras?

a. Updated drawings have been provided to the CS.

15. Will onsite storage be provided for materials, equipment, and tools?

a. Onsite storage of materials and equipment will not be provided.

16. What are the specifications for the 500 feet of fiber? Does it need to be singlemode or multimode? How many strands?

a. We use single and multimode fiber, vendor will be required to provide whatever type is required to complete the requested installation.

17. Does the Cat6a need to be plenum?

a. Plenum cable is required.