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This document is an amendment to a solicitation for carpet replacement services at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in Loma Linda, California. The amendment provides answers to questions from prospective offerors, extends the bid due date to December 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM MST, and amends the statement of work. The statement of work requires abatement of approximately 550 square feet of asbestos containing materials found in flooring adhesive in four rooms, followed by installation of new carpet tiles and cove base covering 550 square feet in those same rooms. The work locations are specified as rooms 2A-53A, 2A-54, 2A-57, and 2A-60 in the Neurology Suite of the VA medical center. The contractor must schedule work within 45 days of award and complete it within 30 days of contact by the contracting officer's representative.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. 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

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(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)

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36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson AZ 85723

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson AZ 85723

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26224Q0150

12-01-2023

X

X X

12/06/2023 12:00 MST

X 1

Please see following pages.

Koby Thiel

Contracting Specialist

The purpose of this amendment is to:

• Answer questions posed by prospective offerors. Please see attachment

“36C26224Q0150 Q&A”

• Extend the bid due date. Bids are now due 12/06/2023 at 12:00 PM MST.

• Amend the SOW, see following pages.

D.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

I. TITLE:

Neurology Suite Carpet

II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS) Main Hospital is located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357. The Neurology Suite located in 2 Southwest. The carpet flooring in the Neurology Suite is faded, old and dirty, with stains that are unable to come out after several attempts to clean by the Environmental Management Services (EMS) Department. The rooms that are included in the Neurology Suite are the common area, 2A-53A, 2A-53, 2A-54, 2A-55, 2A-57, 2A-58, 2A-59, 2A-60, and 2A-61. The carpet in multiple rooms need to be replaced. Rooms 2A-53A, 2A-54, 2A-57, and 2A-60 have been identified as having flooring was installed using asbestos containing materials (ACM).

These rooms require asbestos abatement on the current flooring due to the presence of

ACM.

III. PART and EQUIPMENT LIST

Part/Equipment Model/Part Number Serial Number

Carpet Tiles Achromatic Color “Black” 5T1077

Cove Base Tarkett Color “Pewter”

IV. OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this contract is to have a contractor furnish all labor, materials, supplies, travel, tools and qualified personnel to replace the carpet in the Neurology Suite on the 2nd floor, rooms 2A-53A, 2A-54, 2A-57, and 2A-60. Prior to the carpet installation, the vendor shall hire an independent outside contractor to perform abatement 550 square feet of asbestos containing materials (ACM) found in the “black mastic” that was used as adhesive in the old flooring and cove base. Abatement and carpet replacement shall include the following:

Asbestos Abatement:

- The area shall be vacated. All furnishing and non-attached equipment to be removed by the Flooring contractor prior to the abatement.

- Set up a negative air machine with plastic containment and seal all entrances to the areas using an air scrubber HEPA filtered machine inside each room with a minimum of 4 room changes/hour before disturbing any affected areas.

- Run 120 feet of duct down the hallway to stairway #7 on the 2nd floor. Duct shall be suspended at least 8 feet off the floor so that it doesn’t pose as a trip hazard. Connect the duct to the negative air machine.

- Abate approximately 550 square feet of carpet, Vinyl Composite Tiles (VCT) and the cove base. Abatement contractor shall be responsible properly disposing of all abated materials.

- Coordinate with a 3rd party California certified Industrial Hygienist to have air clearance test samples taken. Plastic containment shall remain in place until the test results written documents are presented to the Structural Supervisor showing that the air sample results test negative for ACM. Once air sample results come back clear, remove and dispose of plastic containment.

Carpet and Cove Base installation:

- Install approximately 550 square feet of new carpet squares, Achromatic, #5T1077, Color: Black, along with Tarkett cove base, Color: Pewter, in rooms 2A-53A, 2A-

54, 2A-57, and 2A-60

- Install all rubber reducers or transition strips, color Black, anywhere there is a change in elevation or flooring materials in the doorways of the Neurology Suite.

- Dispose of any trash, demolished or unused materials.

- Move all furnishing and non-attached equipment back to its proper place.

V. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

All work must begin within (45) days of contract award. Work will be coordinated with all required parties, including, but not limited to, contractor, VA Loma Linda Heath Care Services (VALLHCS), Global Environmental Management Services (GEMS) Coordinator, Safety, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Chief, Maintenance and Operation, and Structural Supervisor. Work timelines may be subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements. Contractor must be able to perform work with no additional charges within (30) days of contact by the designated COR.

VI. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

VA Loma Linda Medical Center

11201 Benton St Loma Linda, CA 92357 Neurology Suite, 2A-53A

VII. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety card.

VIII. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

a. Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five (5) business days in advance.

b. Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work.

c. Contractor shall coordinate energy source LOCK OUT /TAG OUT procedures with

VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor before starting work. When work is complete, Contractor shall notify the VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor that energy sources will be restored and require verification.

d. Contractor’s supervisor or lead technician are to check in with VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor, or in their absence, with Graphics Control prior to work each day

e. Contractor shall conform to the following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local, state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here

• OSHA Regulations, www.osha.gov

• NFPA, www.nfpa.org

IX. OVER AND ABOVE REPAIR FOR UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES:

Upon discovery of over and above repairs or unforeseen requirements, Contractor shall immediately notify the POC. Parts shall not be procured nor installation or repairs initiated until approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer and appropriate Facilities Staff/POC. Charges for repair, labor and parts shall originate only when required and upon prior approval being granted by the Contracting Officer.

X. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

The following is a list of all Government recognized holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday.

XI. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES:

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as

Contractor employees. Examples: wearing of distinctive clothing such as uniform, badges, patches, etc. Contractor personnel shall wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System grounds. I.D.

badges must have identification picture, name of the individual, and the represented company depicted on it.

XII. SMOKING AND VAPING POLICIES:

Smoking and vaping are prohibited on Government property

XIII. SAFETY AND PPE EQUIPMENT:

Personal Protective Equipment shall be provided for each Contractor employee by the

Contractor. Possession of weapons are prohibited.

XIV. PARKING:

http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.nfpa.org/

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas.

Parking information is available from the VA Security Service. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances.

XV. POINT OF CONTACT:

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