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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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(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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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00003 01-19-2018

860CM3017C

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration 425 I Street, NW Washington

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SAME AS BLOCK #6

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78618B0070

X X X X This amendment is issued to answer questions and make clarifications for the construction project located at Memphis National Cemetery.

The cut off for questions and the closing date of the solicitation remain the same.

Questions will no longer be accepted that are marked on drawings.

Lenora Stephens Contracting Officer Solicitation 36C78618B0070 – Amendment 00003 for Memphis National Cemetery The following information is hereby incorporated within amendment 00003 for Solicitation 36C78618B0070 for Memphis National Cemetery.

Question: The plant labels cannot be read on L3.01. Can you please reupload this page?

Answer: Refer to sheets L3.02 and L3.03 for plant labels.

Question: Should we plan to use materials on the job site or bid as new project with new materials?

Answer: The offeror is to use materials on site and ordering any additional materials as needed based on the quantities provided as Government furnished property.

Question: The generator quick connects and wireway shown on ES 5.01 were not found during the walk-thru. Please provide the location where this wireway will be/or is located. Please provide a detail on the generator wireway.

Answer: Refer to sheet ES 1.01 for location of quick connects for temporary generator location. This is a new work.

Question: Keyed Note E305 on sheet ES 3.01 and ES 1.01 requires that the lighting homerun be routed through the “lighting relay panel”. Please provide a location and specification for this relay panel.

Answer: See section 26 24 16 PANELBOARDS specification.

Question: Please locate Storage Room #402.

Answer: Room #402 is not part of this contract.

Question: What is Painting Option #1?

Answer: See specification section 09 06 00 for PT-1 Question: Sheet AS9.01 Room Finish Schedule calls for “ACT 2” @ 202 Boot Wash however Sheet AS3.01 Reflective Ceiling Plan notes “ACT 1” @ 202 Boot Wash. Which ceiling tile will be installed in this room?

Answer: The ceiling for room 202 (Boot Wash) should be “AC2”.

Question: Sheet AS1.00 Layout Plan shows Closet which opens up into 202 Boot Wash. What are the Floor and Ceiling Finishes in this Closet?

Answer: The finishes in the Closet is same as room 202 (Boot Wash).

Question: Is OSHA 30 required for all employees?

Answer: See specification section 01 00 00/1.1/F Solicitation 36C78618B0070 – Amendment 00003 for Memphis National Cemetery Question: SF-1442 specifically states that “Option 1: Includes all other work not associated with the maintenance building included within the Scope of Work and drawings, i.e. irrigation.” Does this mean that all other road work patching and subgrade replacement on the site in addition to the irrigation and/or landscaping is outside of the base contract? Please clarify the boundaries for road construction in the base bid/option 1.

Answer: The option 1 is only for road work outside of the maintenance facility area. See the attached #1 for boundaries of base contract.

Question: Drawing sheets C.10.2 and C.1.12 make reference to an above ground, concrete fuel storage tank surrounded by bollards in the operations yard. Additionally, the tank is referenced in Division 23 specifications. The attachment “B” materials list has a concrete fuel tank specified. There are currently two separate fuel storage tanks under a metal building structure in the referenced location. Is the contractor to demolish the existing tanks and dispose of them as part of this contract? Please clarify the extent of scope involved for this requirement.

Answer: Demolition and proper disposal of the two existing fuel storage under the metal building is a part of the Statement of Work on this contract.

Question: Please confirm that the containers located at the back of the project site on Memphis Drive contain the materials referenced in appendix B of the specifications.

Answer: Confirmed.

Question: If so, will the contractor be responsible for the removal of those containers at the end of the project?

Answer: No. This will remain in place.

Question: Currently, there are approximately (8) underground conduits that daylight in the courtyard area where the contract construction is to take place. Presumably, these conduits run somewhere into the adjacent, arched roof building that is N.I.C. Will these conduits be removed, and/or completed prior to contract mobilization?

Answer: It is not clear which drawing(s) you are referring. If the contract document shows as new work the work on the conduit is part of this contract. If the contract document shows the conduit N.I.C then this will get done under other contract prior to the contract mobilization.

Question: Is all landscaping work associated with the base bid, or is that work deemed to be part of option 1?

Answer: No, the landscaping work associated with the base bid shown on the attached #1.

Question: Is the contractor responsible for providing a refuse dumpster shown on C.1.02, or are we responsible for the bollards only?

Answer: Dumpster is not required per C.1.02. The offeror is responsible for bollards.

Solicitation 36C78618B0070 – Amendment 00003 for Memphis National Cemetery Question: Is the front entry construction work referenced on C1.03 to be considered part of the base bid, or option 1?

Answer: Option 1.

Question: Wall details on AS5.04 call for stainless steel counterflashing and anchor bolts. As Memphis is not located in a marine environment, would galvanized steel be considered for use?

Answer: Galvanized steel will not be considered for counter flashing. Follow contract document.

Question: On the profile sheets, the Type B Inlet bottoms extend well below the pipe flowlines. Does this indicate a sump, or does Detail 2 on Sheet C2.10, which does not indicate a sump, govern?

Answer: A sump is not required per either drawing detail.

Question: We cannot find a detail on Type C inlets. Please provide location or details.

Answer: Drawing C2.10, detail 5 Question: On the profile, Inlet 407 shows a taper at the top, whereas Inlet 404 does not. Both are Type B. Is there any significance to this?

Answer: They are same.

Question: Section 33 40 00, Paragraph 2.7 on page 8, addresses resilient connectors. May we use connectors furnished by the pipe manufacturers in lieu of these? If we use the specified connectors, the structures will have to be larger, increasing costs.

Answer: Follow contract document.

Question: Will you all be releasing the sign in sheet as well?

Answer: No.

Question: What alarm (fire and security) system is currently being operated at the facility (i.e. Silent Night, CWSI, etc...)?

Answer: Protection One monitors

Question: Are there any Building Automation Controls that the new HVAC system needs to tie into? If so, what system is currently in place (i.e. Siemens, Tyco, Johnson, etc..)?

Answer: See mechanical drawings

Question: What utility companies manage the electrical, natural gas, water and sewer systems?

Answer: Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW)

Solicitation 36C78618B0070 – Amendment 00003 for Memphis National Cemetery Question: Will construction work need to come to a complete stop during funeral ceremonies?

Answer: A daily schedule will be provided each morning to the contractor.

Question: The majority of this work scope is exterior. Upon request, will the contract be extended If there is an unforseen influx of funeral ceremonies and weather constraints that were outside the control of the GC?

Answer: This will be determined on a case by case basis. However, should the cemetery have a larger than normal interments time would be added to the contract. Weather constraints are based primarily on data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for extreme and unusual weather.

Question: RE: 36” storm drain to be relined. Since the current pipe conditions are unknown, and given the age of the pipe, heavy cleaning, root cutting/removal, and point repairs may be required prior to CIPP lining. I might also note that some repairs may require excavation in order to make repairs. Due to these unknowns, how are we to price this installation?

Answer: Offerors shall provide a cost per linear foot for the pipe replacement. See an updated copy of the Continuation Sheet.

Question: Plans page SS0.02 structural steel paragraph 1 states: STRUCTURAL STEEL CONSTRUCTION, FABRICATION AND ERECTION SHALL CONFORM TO AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC) "STEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL", "SPECIFICATION AND ERECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR BUILDINGS", "CODE OF STANDARD PRACTICE FOR STEEL BUILDINGS AND BRIDGES" AND "DETAILING FOR STEEL CONSTRUCTION". The Specifications Section 05 12 00 states: Erection in accordance with Section 7, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. It also states that Work shall be fabricated in an AISC certified Category Conventional Steel Structures fabrication plant. However, it does not specifically state that the Steel Erector "must "be AISC certified. Does the steel erector have to be AISC certified?

Answer: Yes. Steel Erector "must "be AISC certified.

Question: Has an environmental test been performed to determine of any of the existing structures to be demolished or renovated contains LBP or Asbestos?

Answer: See specification for hazardous waste materials.

Question: What is currently in the existing maintenance building where the new locker room, showers, and sink will be located?

Answer: Currently is office space.

Question: Is the maintenance building foundation (where the new locker rooms will be located) on a slab or a crawl space?

Answer: It is on a slab.

Question: On Page AS 9.41, a door sign reflects UNIXEX. UNIXEX is also typed out in the notes listed below the sign. Is this a typo or does the VA truly intend for the door signage to read UNIXEX?

Answer: It should read, “UNISEX.”

Question: The specifications section 32 30 00-5 subsection 2.6 call for park benches but there are no park benches noted anywhere in the plans. Was this an oversite?

Answer: Benches will not be required.

Question: Subcontractors are asking for an itemized and detailed list to include all brands & models of all exhibit B items currently in storage. Access to that storage was requested during the site visit and access was denied. Is it possible to regain access to view the material prior to the job bidding?

Answer: Access to the materials will only be provided to the winning offeror. The materials purchased should be based on the specifications and should be the same brand and model per specs.

Question: The door schedule has incomplete info- HW sets are not listed for all doors. also missing information for door M07 and door C01 is not found on the floor plans but is in the schedule.

Answer: The room name (Women’s Locker Room) is duplicated. This room door number is M04. Delete door M07. Door C01 is for Committal Shelter storage which is not part of this project.

Question: The alarm and security systems are required to be compatible with existing systems in stalled no information was provided for systems and access was not allowed into the building where the systems are located. Also all government provided equipment for these systems do not provide name or model numbers to be able to verify compatibility.

Answer: The existing alarm system is Protection One monitors. The materials purchased based on the specification and should be same brand and model per specs.

Question: On the corner of building 1 there is sever cracking and separation of the bricks. when demolition begins to allow the for the removal of the front entrance door and cut out for new door on this side of building, this corner will give way. Best course of action would to be considering adding replacement of the brick facade during this construction project.

Answer: The corner of the building is not part of the contract document.

Question: Per exhibit B the government is providing structural steel, there is no documentation included stating the AISC certification which is required for use or shop drawings to identify sizes of the beams and use locations.

Answer: The materials purchased based on the specification. The successful bidder will survey and identify size and location of use before providing shop-drawing.

Question: Please provide AutoCAD files of the Grading and Drainage Plans.

Answer: AutoCAD drawings will only be provided after award, to the winning offeror.

Solicitation 36C78618B0070 – Amendment 00003 for Memphis National Cemetery Question: [The following are questions concerning drawing C102; see Attached#2.] Is this landing with stair new or existing? Graphically it seems to be showing new concrete. If this is new, please provide elevations and structural design for the stair and wall around the elevated landing.

Answer: Landing with stairs and ramp next to admin/pic building is existing.

Question: [The following are questions concerning drawing C102; see Attached#2.] Are these walls new or existing? If new, please provide structural details and top of wall / top of footing elevations.

Answer: Garden walls are new. See elevations on sheet AS201 and sections and details on Sheets AS435 details 2 and 3 and drawing AS511 detail 1.

Question: [The following are questions concerning drawing SB1.11; see Attached#2.] Please provide sections through this wall where shown

Answer: For garden wall – see elevations on sheet AS201 and sections and details on sheets AS435, details 2,3, and 6.

Question: [The following are questions concerning drawing SB1.11; see Attached#2.] General Notes: 1 - Please provide top of concrete wall elevations in all areas where the top of wall is not at finished floor. Examples would be where details: B3, F5, and F7 on SB2.22 occur.

Answer: See architectural for top of wall.

Question: [The following are questions concerning drawing SB1.11; see Attached#2] Slab is noted to be SOG-5. We have not seen where the plans show the design information for SOG-5 (thickness, reinforcing, etc.). Please provide design information for SOG-5

Answer: SOG- 5 detail info is on sheets SB2.31, detail 5.

Question: [The following are questions concerning drawing SB1.11; see Attached#2.] Please provide section at the slab edge. Is there a thickened edge.

Answer: See detail F9 on sheet SB2.22 for thickened edge at SOG

Question: [The following are questions concerning drawing SB1.11; see Attached#2.] Please provide wall thickness for B7. Not shown on details

Answer: For detail B7 on Sheet SB2.22, wall is 12” thick.

Question: [The following are questions concerning drawing SB1.11; see Attached#2.] Please provide sections through this wall where shown

Answer: For garden wall – see elevations on sheet AS201 and sections and details on sheets AS435, details 2,3, and 6.

Question: We are required to run under ground power to the new PIC building and the maintenance building. The drawings specify single phase, however the PIC building requires 3 phase power to run the existing HVAC system. Does the power feed need to be changes to 3 phase?

Answer: Running new power to the existing PIC is not part of this contract.

Question: The conduit that is coming from the PIC building toward the maintenance building are not labeled, if this is not labeled before construction it will create issues with the tie in connections for all data,fire and alarm system interface.

Answer: All of the new conduits between the PIC building and the maintenance building have all been installed. As part of this project contractor should verify which conduit is for voice, data, and fire.

Question: There is data server in the maintenance building located in the boot wash area, this will cause issues with moisture content with those servers. They will need to be relocated or a wall with door built around them to keep the protected from moisture.

Answer: The server will be moved to the new building and is not apart of this future contract.

Question: The demolition plans refer to the TTL Report for any hazardous materials, however the TTL Report only address geotechnical items. Please provide an Asbestos survey for the buildings being demolished and remodeled.

Answer: No asbestos was identified in the existing storage/public restroom building to be demolished. Hazardous items to be properly disposed of have been removed.

Question: Who moves the existing maintenance equipment stored in the yard and is the contractor required to provide any type of covered/secured storage?

Answer: The cemetery maintenance staff will move existing equipment stored in the yard. The contractor is not required to provide any type of covered/secured storage. The contractor will be required to coordinate their work in the maintenance yard with the local cemetery operations staff in such a way that minimizes disruption to cemetery operations.

CONTINUATION SHEET

Company Name & Address:

Telephone & Fax Numbers:

Email of POC for Award:

Email of POC for CPARS:

DUNS & Bradley Number:

Tax Identification Number:

CLN 001, Base Bid (including bonds): _______________________________

Option 001 (including bonds): _______________________________

36” Storm Drainage Pipe Cost per LF: _______________________________ Including material and labor

Total of all Line Items: _______________________________

It is the intent of the Government to award a single contract based on the total of CLIN 001 and Option 001 to a single offeror. However, if there are insufficient funds available to purchase both line items than an award will be made for CLIN 001, Base Bid. The Government then has the option to purchase Option 001 at a later date.

Print Name and Title of Contractor

Signature of Contractor and Date Signed See attached document: Attached #1 for RFI #4.

See attached document: Attached#2 for RFI#8.

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