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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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) 03-18-2019 8099-000005 Shrine 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford

VA

22556 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford

VA

22556 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78619Q0187 02-19-2019

X x x

3/20/2019 AT 4:00 PM EDT

X THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS FROM PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS AND TO EXTEND THE SOLICITATION RESPONSE DATE AND TIME TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019 AT 4:00 PM EDT.

KENNETH DOUGHERTY

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Question (1): “Please clarify: The RFQ indicates Period of Performance (PoP) as 120 days but Attachment A, B.4.b (PoP) indicates Contractor should complete all work within 12 month duration from Notice of Award. Does the initial SOW (Raise, Realign and reset headstones, Turf Renovation and cleaning of headstones in sections 8,9,10,11 & 12 need to be completed in the 120 day period? The remaining 8 months is for the requirement of turfgrass establishment as indicated in Exhibit B 2.2.14, watering, eradication of weeds using herbicides, mowing and trimming sections until sod is 100% established?”

Answer (1): Yes. The work required in the Performance Work Statement shall be completed within 120 calendars from date of award. The 12 month duration from Notice of Award covers the turfgrass establishment as described in Exhibit B.2.2.14.

Question (2): Exhibit B section 2.2.9 indicates prior to tillage to apply granular fertilizer at a rate of 1-2-1 and in section 2.2.12 indicating using a starter fertilizer applying a specific Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium ratio. Complying with Illinois State Laws (415 ILCS 65/5a) bans the use of phosphorous in fertilizer. Will the ratio be approved by the COR or the NCA Agronomist? Will it be the responsibility of the Contractor, and at Contractors cost to submit a soil sample to University of Illinois Extension for analysis to attain proper requirement for amendment?

Answer (2): The Illinois law does allow phosphorous to be used when establishing a new stand of grass, either from sod or seed. The other exception is when a soil test shows P is low. Considering we are establishing new grass, it is ok to apply without the soil test. Composition of fertilizer to be applied requires approval from the agronomist prior to application. No soil sample testing is anticipated at this time.

Question (3): Attachment A - B11 & Exhibit B - 1.3, prior to working in any of the sections for this RFQ, will it require a licensed surveyor to perform a current GPS/Picture Reference locating of all headstones to create a temporary grave plotting map to be placed in AutoCAD?

Answer (3): Yes. See Exhibit B 1.3.1.

Question (4): “What is the medium heights that all headstone should be for the re-installation?”

Answer (4): 25”

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