36C78619B0006-0001000.docx

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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.)

(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) 05-01-2019

897CM3021

36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556

36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78619B0006 03-08-2019

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

X The purpose of this amendment to provide responses to RFI's submitted by potential Bidders/Offerors.

All other terms, conditions and specifications of this solicitation remain unchanged.

See continuation page.

Denise Russell Contracting Officer

Questions and Answers

1. Q. Could the government provide a specification for the temporary chain link fence That is to go around the construction area?

A. Provide a temporary chain link construction fence, minimum 6 feet high. The construction fence shall be provided with materials to produce a visual barrier from the public looking into the work area. The visual barrier shall allow for the wind, without causing the fence to bend or fall over. Fasten the visual barrier material to terminal posts, line posts, top rails, and bottom rails with tension bands, tie wires spaced at 15 inches maximum. The bottom of the fence shall extend to one inch above grade. Provide submittals of the proposed construction fence system for approval by the RE/COR.”

2. Q. Can the government provide a map of any lawn sprinkler systems bordering the project?

A. Lawn irrigation is not within the project limits.

3. Q. Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

A. A sales tax exemption certificate will not be issued for this project.

4. Q. Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

A. Badging is not required.

5. Q. Is GC to include survey fees in price?

A. Refer to the plans and specifications for survey requirements, all necessary surveying services should be included in the GC’s price.

6. Q. Are there any other utility lines that will have to locate and/or relocate?

A. Refer to the plans and specifications for the scope of work.

7. Q. The due/date on the SF 1442 reads 5/6/19 at 2PM, however, RFP page 6 reads 5/7/19 at 2pm. Would the government please confirm the bid due date.

A. The Official Bid Opening will be held Tuesday, 7 May 2019 at 2:00 PM EDT, at 75 Barrett Heights Rd, STE 309, 3rd floor), Stafford, VA 22556. Free parking is available on both front & back of the building. Bids received after 2:00 PM (EST), 7 May 2019 WILL NOT ACCEPTED. Electronic submission of Bids will not be accepted.

8. Q. Can work start at 6 am when daylight is available and be extended at the end of the day when possible to compensate for downtime due to services?

A. Request to work outside of cemetery business hours will be considered on a case by case basis.

9. Q. Will spoils such as excess soil, rock on concrete be left on site?

A. Excess soil and construction debris will be removed from cemetery property and legally disposed, see specifications 024110 Demolition and Site Clearing.

10. Q. Will space be provided to store equipment overnight?

A. See Sheet 3 / O-101: Traffic Control and Contractor Staging.

11. Q. I was looking through Solicitation No.37C78619B0006 (Storm Sewer Replacement) and did not see a planned site visit. Did I miss the site visit date or are you not having a site visit?

A. An official site visit is not planned. However, all vendors are encouraged to visit the site. You may make appointments by contacting the cemetery.

12. All other terms, conditions and specifications of this solicitation remain unchanged.

This concludes Amendment 0001.

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