36C26326Q0234 0003.docx

SUBJECT*

Window Washing - NWI

GENERAL INFORMATION

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

2501 W. 22ND STREET

SIOUX FALLS SD 57105

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Curt LaRose curt.larose@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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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:

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 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(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.)

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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) 04-27-2026 36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

2501 W. 22ND STREET

SIOUX FALLS

SD

57105

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

2501 W. 22ND STREET

SIOUX FALLS

SD

57105

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The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to answer technical questions (see continuation page for questions and answers).

Curt LaRose Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0072

RFQ 36C26326Q0234 amendment 0003 is to answer technical questions submitted to the Contracting Officer.

1. Upon award, is there a preferred or required start date for performance?

As we have quarterly cleanings in areas, we would request the contractor to start within 30-45 days of award for the quarterly cleanings. Annual and Semi-annual cleanings can be scheduled for a later date, during the kickoff meeting. The kickoff meeting shall be within 10 business days of contract award.

2. For the interior work at Grand Island, should the first-floor scope include offices and exam rooms, or is the expectation limited to common/public areas only?

Only common/public areas are included in this contract for both site locations.

3. The schedule reflects one line item per location per year. Will payments be issued based on each quarterly service? If so, is there a preferred method or specific line item breakdown you would like offerors to follow for invoicing each service period?

The schedule is listed in the Statement of Work. Invoicing can be submitted on a quarterly basis and should annotate which part of the scheduled washing is being invoiced.

4. Is the awning in front of the ACC at the Omaha VA included in the bid?

No, the awning is not included.

5. For the cooling tower construction on the backside(south) of the Omaha VA hospital what windows will be blocked?

Everything 6th floor and lower will be blocked and don’t need to be included in the quote for the area the tower will be covering.

6. Can the contractor install temporary roof clips for lowering down a platform to wash the windows?

-This would be acceptable as long as the following conditions are observed:

· The contractor accepts all risk and liability using the temporary clips. Any injuries, property damage, or death will not be the VA’s liability. Contractor expected to follow all OSHA and safety guidelines.

· The temporary clips do not damage the roofing.

· Any damage that was determined to be caused by the temporary clips installed by the contactor, unto the building, would need to be corrected, at the contractor’s expense.

· The temporary clips are within pertinent industry standards, and follow all local, state, and federal regulations.

7. Since this shows there are 2 volumes, but there are 3 factors. There is no clarity over the volumes. Please advise what is required in it.

As stated, Volume 1 is for pricing and Volume 2 is for everything else. Volume 2 may be broken up into separate documents if the file is too big to email, but all required documents must be received by the due date and offerors will not be given an opportunity to correct mistakes.