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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

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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.

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INISTRATIVE 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 d ate 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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 02-07-2019

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861-009 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

36C78619R0024 01-03-2019

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: Fri, February 15, 2019 @ 1:00 PM EST A. This modification is written to inform all prospective offers of the governemnt responses to questions received (see page 2).

B. The receipt of offers closing date is extended to read: Friday, 15, 2019, @ 1:00pm EST.

XXXXXXLAST ITEM ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAINS UNCHANGED.XXXXXXX

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See attached document: MSNC - Site Visit - Attendance Sheet.

AMENDMENT NO. 0004 36C78619R0024 DATED: February 7, 2019 MILL SPRINGS NATIONAL CEMETERY – This amendment supports government FINAL response to all questions received against subject requirement.

QUESTION 1: Can you provide the drawing in CADD format so we can electronically compute the cut and fill volumes? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: CADD drawings will not be provided to offerors. It is the offerors responsibility to calculate quantities with provided contract documents.

QUESTION 2: Can you provide the cross sections of the excavation and fill? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Same response for question 1.

QUESTION 3: There is a boring log attached to the specifications. Can you provide an overall map showing the boring locations? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Geotechnical Engineering report was provided under Amendment Number 0003, that includes boring location map.

QUESTION 4: Section 32 05 23 references the TDOT. Should this be KDOT? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: KDOT is correct.

QUESTION 5: Section 01 00 00, 1.6, H requires a 7’ temporary fence. Can this fence be 6’ tall? A 7’ tall fence is not a standard height. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Security Fence can be 6’ Ht.

QUESTION 6: Section 01 81 13 requires an Indoor Air Quality Management Plan to include air handling units and building flush outs. Should this be part of this project? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: IAQ Plan is not required.

QUESTION 7: Section 07 41 13, 1.7 Warranty requires a 30-Year warranty on the Snap Lock roof panel. There are not any manufacturers of the Snap Lock that will warranty the roof for 30-years. A 10-20 year is maximum warranty. Since this is an outdoor shelter can this warranty be shortened? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: If a 30-year warranty isn’t available, a 20-year warranty is sufficient.

QUESTION 8: The electrical drawings do not show where the 3” conduit for the new transformer is supposed to go. Can you let us know where the power for this transformer will originate? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Plan Note 8 – E-101, location of new underground service to be coordinated with power company.

QUESTION 9: Where is the new transformer to be located on site? There is nothing on the site plan for this location. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Refer to C-101.

QUESTION 10: The sprinkler drawings do not show where the controller is located. Can you provide this information? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Irrigation controller is shown on sheet LI102 at the northeast corner of the site adjacent to the road going back to the existing cemetery. Flag Notes 2 and 8 are pointing to it.

QUESTION 11: There are three different curb details on C-503. The drawings only indicate location of the ribbon curb but does not specify start and stop locations. Please clearly define the start and stop for each curb detail? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Main Road Sta 0+33 to Intersection with Committal Shelter Loop Roll over curb, Left and Right side Committal Shelter Loop Left Sta 0+00 to End – Roll over curb Committal Shelter Loop Right Sta 0+21 to 0+97 – Ribbon Curb Committal Shelter Loop Right Sta 0+97 to 3+75 Vertical Curb Committal Shelter Loop Right Sta 3+75 to 6+16 Ribbon Curb Committal Shelter Loop Right Sta 6+16 to end – Roll over curb 36” transition between different types of curbs.

QUESTION 12: Sheet C-503, Detail 5 states that all rebar shall be epoxy coated. Does this apply only to the roll-over curb or all rebar. Please define what requires epoxy coated rebar. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE Remove reference to epoxy coated rebar in detail 5 note 4. Rebar in all three types of curb and gutter to be standard rebar. Remove reference to epoxy coated dowels in detail 8. Smooth #5 dowels sufficient for curb and gutter expansion joints.

QUESTION 13: Section 52.233-2 states Mr. David Dixon as the addressee for protests. Mr. Dixon is no longer with the NCA. Please provide correct point of contact. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Hereby change to read: Mr. Charles A. Daniels, NCA Contracting Services (CCD), 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.

QUESTION 14: Project duration is 240 calendar days. Please provide approximate NTP date in order to accurately gauge weather impact to the project during contract duration. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: March 2019.

QUESTION 15: Please provide average number of daily / weekly internments in Sections I,K,L,M as close proximity to project will impact production onsite. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The government doesn’t recognize any impact to worksite, therefore, no information will be provided.

QUESTION 16: Plan Sheet L501 – Detail 6 notes survey monuments to be 3 ¼” diameter cast aluminum. Specification Section 32 30 00 Section 2.1 states monuments are to be 3 ½” diameter domed bronze. Please clarify what diameter and material is desired. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Either 3-1/4" or 3-1/2" bronze is acceptable.

QUESTION 17: Please verify that TRIRIGA will be used as the CPMS for this project and the contractor is responsible for the cost of procuring access to TRIRIGA. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The use of TRIRIGA for this project is not necessary.

QUESTION 18: 1.1 Safety Requirements states: “Refer to section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements”. Section 01 35 26 is not included in the table of contents or the specifications. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Safety requirement for this project are standard requirements found on similar projects.

QUESTION 19: Please confirm that the Contractors Superintendent can also be the “competent person” per 29 CFR 1926.20 (b) (2). This OSHA regulation states that the competent person is designated by the employer and no OSHA certification exists. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Contractor's Superintendent can also be "Competent Person". It should also be noted that the government reserves the right to approved or disapprove based upon review of resume.

QUESTION 20: Note 1 on Sheet X 101 states a temporary 6’ high chain link construction fence be constructed around the construction area. Specification Section 01 00 00 1.6 H. States “contractor to provide a 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height construction fence.” Please advise. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Construction fence to be 6' tall.

QUESTION 21: Section 1.8 Environmental Controls B. states “existing coating on ornamental fence components shall be assumed to be lead based paint”. Since this fence is required to be demolished, please confirm oversight by a certified industrial hygienist is not required. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The fence perpendicular to the highway is aluminum picket, fairly certain that the finish is not lead based paint.

QUESTION 22: Please provide As Built drawings for existing committal shelter scheduled to be demolished. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Existing Shelter is to remain.

QUESTION 23: Please provide As Builts for existing wall to be removed. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There are no as-built records for existing walls.

QUESTION 24: Section 01 81 13 1.5 D requires submission of a “Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan”. Please confirm this is not required since no building is being constructed. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: IAQ Management Plan is not required on this project.

QUESTION 25: Note 1 on Sheet CD 100 states “refer to phasing plan, Sheet X 101 for construction sequencing”. Upon review of Sheet X 101, no construction sequencing is depicted. Please advise. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Sequencing is covered in the “CONSTRUCTION PHASING NOTES:”, specifically, note 2 says that the restroom has to remain accessible to the public and note 4 says that the existing shelter must remain accessible until the new shelter is completed and accepted.

QUESTION 26: Where can we find page 2 (or the back) of the SF 1442? Are we to acknowledge any/all amendments on said page? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This question was addressed under issued amendment number 0003.

QUESTION 27: Are Reps/Certs to be included in our proposal? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes.

QUESTION 28: Are there more specific instructions for Factor 2. Technical Approach than those found on Page 53 of 54 in the RFP? Please specify. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, address as stated.

QUESTION 29: As discussed during the site visit, is a copy of the site meeting agenda available? How about a copy of the sign in sheet? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See attached.

QUESTION 30: When will the project be entered into the eCMS vendor portal? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The solicitation is uploaded to the vendor portal site.

QUESTION 31: Due to the potential of material price escalation (aluminum, aggregate, etc.) can an approximate date of NTP be provided? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: March 2019.

QUESTION 32: Is the contractor required to provide a Quality Control Manager for this project? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Quality Control Manager may be Contractor Superintendent.

QUESTION 33: The SF-1442 Box 10 and the posting on FBO says that the proposal is to be submitted via the vendor portal. However, in Box 13 - line a, of the SF-1442 we are to submit one original and one copy of the proposal. If we are to submit electronically in accordance with the information in Box 10 of the SF-1442 and the FBO posting, are we required to submit the original by mail as well? If this is the case, who/where does the original need to go as there is no address for the location in box 8 of the SF-1442 for the VA NCA CCD? GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Reference to SF 1442, Box 13 line a, is hereby changed to read: No mailed offer will be accepted, please submit offer via the vendor portal.

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