36C78619R0061-0005000.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

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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) 07-29-2019

774CM3919006

36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78619R0061 07-29-2019

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Ths purpose of this amendment is to post Questions and Answers. See the continuation page.

Denise Russell Adminitrative Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

AMENDMENT-0005, Solicitation 36C78619R0061

NCA MATOC IDIQ FY19

Contractor Questions & GOV Responses

1. Drawing L-101 does not show any plant quantities. Please provide.

1. GOV Response: See revised drawing L101 attached addressing quantities.

2. Drawing L-101 states Container sizes for "Small Shrubs" as #1 but they normally come in containers of #3, and #5. Please confirm.

2. GOV Response: See revised drawing L101 attached addressing container size for small shrubs.

3. What is the Alternate Deduct? We need clarification on what specifically this applies to.

3. GOV Response: The deduct alternate is the parking pull-off as shown on drawings and identified in the Statement of Work of the specifications.

4. Will anything from the old shelter be salvaged after it is torn down?

4. GOV Response: No

5. Will ALL employees of the contract need to be OSHA 30 level? Usually it is the site supervisor that carries a 30 level and the workers carry a 10 level.

5. GOV Response: The supervisor must have the 30 hours level and the workers must have the 10-hour level.

6. Are there maps for the old shelter to show if there is anything underneath?

6. GOV Response: Record drawings for the existing committal shelter area are not available.

7. Would you like all requirements for Sub-Factor 1 Administrative data included in Volume III?

7. GOV Response: Yes.

8. Can you tell me if the SDVOSB letter is required in Volume I & Volume III?

8. GOV Response: Yes

9. Can more pages be added into the page count for Volume I, since all the administrative Data is included in Volume I, and page covers?

9. GOV Response: No

10. To confirm Administrative Data section will only have Licenses, certifications, Insurance, OSHA training certificates, and any other documents relevant to offers proposal, SAM registration, SDVOSB letter, because the SF1442 and amendments will be in Volume III. Is this correct?

10. GOV Response: Yes

11. Can the bid be extended for more time to prepare with answers to questions?

11. GOV Response: Yes

12. The plan sheets show an alternate deduction for the pull off lane removal, but the provided cost schedule does not account for the price deductions.

12. GOV Response: Please add a line for the alternate deduction pricing.

13. Bid Bond: the sf1442 indicates that a bid bond is required for this project.

Since this proposal is to be submitted via the vendor portal as a pdf document, will the offeror be required to submit the original bid in addition to the scanned copy in the proposal?

13. GOV Response: Please attach an electronic copy of the Bid Bond, regarding the Original Bid Bond, the Awardee will be required to send the Bid Bond via Certified Mail.

14. Question and response 10: Requirements for Volume II Cover. “Section L Subfactor 4 states, provide a cover page for the seed project that includes the project title, total project cost,” If the Price Sheet, excel file, and SF 1442 are only required in Volume III: Price Proposal, are we still required to post the Total Project Cost on the cover of Volume II: Seed Project?

14. GOV Response: Yes.

15. Can you please verify that they a panel board and not a load center is required for Panel A? Also, we need to know the Nema rating for Panel A. We assume Nema 1 but the drawing does not state. The drawing shows a weatherproof GFI receptacle next to Panel A, which raised the Nema question.

15. GOV Response: During the design I was unable to find a specification from the VA for a load center style electrical distribution panel. So, I used the panel board specification for the design. For this type and size of distribution I would see no issue using a load center style panel as long as the VA approves of its use.

NEMA 3R rating for Panel A.

16. Question and Response 11 and 12: Requirements for location of administrative forms and page counts.

Based on the response to Question 11 regarding location of the sf 1442 “Volume III, as listed in table on page 94”, are we to assume the remaining administrative forms are also to be included as described in the table on page 94?

If this assumption is correct, then would the required documents of Sub-Factor 1 not be applicable at all to Volume I? If so, are the responses to Question 12 regarding page count still valid?

16. GOV Response: Please follow the instructions that are written in the various volumes, rather than what is in the table. The page count does not change.

17. In regard to page count, I didn’t find where if cover pages or toc’s are included in the page counting. Can you confirm that cover pages and toc’s are not counted towards page limitations?

17. GOV Response: Cover pages and toc’s are not counted toward page limitations.

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