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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 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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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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Contractor

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 01-09-2020 7899-000061 789CM3919-16 Job-7 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

36C78619R0083

X X X proposals due 1-21-20 by 10:00am MT X See CONTINUATION PAGE for Government responses to Contractor questions and three (3) new attachments.

Jerry L. Hodson Jr.

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Ft Logan Admin Bldg Addition - Contractor Questions & GOV Responses

1. Can the bid due date be extended to Jan 21, 2020?

1. GOV Response: Proposal due date is extended to 1-21-2020 by 10:00am MT.

2. Are there liquidated damages on this job and if so what is the dollar amount per day? We have not seen any in the bid documents?

2. GOV Response: No liquidated damages.

3. PG 5 of SOW states contractor must provide 5 previous jobs for past experience while the solicitation page 11 says no more than 3? How many are required for a qualified bid?

3. GOV Response: 3.

4. PG 10 of the solicitation says that ALL subcontractors whom will work on the job must be listed and their similar experience. Can we strike this requirement for proposal?

4. GOV Response: No.

5. Drwg CD0.01 Construction sequencing indicates Contractor is responsible for obtaining any and all permits that are necessary for all construction activities.

· As a Federal project, understand no building permit is required. Please confirm.

· Many Federal entities do not require a fire alarm permit. However, from Drwg E0.01 note 19 we understand a fire alarm permit from the local jurisdiction is required. Please clarify if a fire alarm permit is required from the local jurisdiction.

· Drwg CD1.01 note 5.C “No work shall be done without written consent by utility owner.” Please advise if this requirement is relevant to the project.

6. Is construction water available on-site?

6. GOV Response: Construction water is available via hydrant connection in the maintenance yard.

7. If construction water is available on-site, will the contractor be charged for construction water?

7. GOV Response: Contractor shall obtain a hydrant permit and meter from Denver Water, and the Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of the water.

8. Drwg I0.01 note 3 Existing irrigation controller will be used: Please provide manufacturer and model of existing controller.

8. GOV Response: Irrigation controller is a Rainbird, model -- ESP-40SAT-TW.

9. Drwg A1.01: Please provide finish and hardware schedule for cabinets.

9. GOV Response: Plastic laminated casework shall be one of the following manufacturers: TMI Systems Design Corp., Stevens Industries, LSI Corporation of America, or Case Systems; or shall be similar in quality and type. All visible surfaces are to be plastic laminate clad from full line of Wilson Art or Formica. All interior surfaces shall be white melamine. Edges shall be 3mm PVC from manufacturers full line of colors. Hinges to be heavy duty mill finish 5 knuckles. Provide pulls to match hardware in the existing Operations Room (i.e. brushed nickel bar pulls). Provide heavy duty hardware including locks on all cabinets and drawers IAW the Specifications, coordinate keying with owner. Countertop and backsplash finish to be selected from Wilson Art or Formica full line of plastic laminates.

10. Drwg A5.01: Please provide manufacturer and model for specialties, notes 1-12.

10. GOV Response: Contractor shall submit products according to Specification Section 10 28 00 that are similar in style and quality to those currently in use in the existing Admin Bldg:

1. Vanity: Kohler, model K-2084, wall-mount/concealed arm, single hole Vanity faucet: Zurn, model Z6920-XL, AquaSense, battery-powered, with undersink protection

2. Paper towel dispenser and recept.: Bradley, model 234-10, semi-recessed

3. Sanitary napkin disposal: Bradley model 4722-15

4. Liquid soap dispenser: Bradley, model 6562, vertical, push-in valve, surface-mount

5. Mirror: Bradley, standard model 781-24362, tempered glass, framed

6. Toilet paper dispenser: Bradley, model 5234, satin

7. -9. Grab bars: Bradley, 1-1/4” O.D.

11. Drwg A6.01: Please provide door hardware schedule.

11. GOV Response: Door hardware schedule provided at the end of Specification Section 087100. Brand and type should match (in quality and type) to the current Best brand hardware in use at the existing Admin Bldg; pictures provided below for reference.

12. Drwg A6.01: Please provide manufacturer and model for windows.

12. GOV Response: Windows shall be similar in quality and type to Andersen Windows E Series, double-hung for type AA and AC, and fixed for AB. Interior finish shall be painted, and exterior shall be aluminum clad with factory finish to match as closely as possible the existing Admin Bldg finishes; pictures provided below for reference.

13. Drwg H0.01: Please provide manufacture and model for plumbing fixtures.

13. GOV Response: Contractor shall submit products according to Specification Section 10 28 00 that are similar in style and quality to those currently in use in the existing Admin Bldg:

Toilet: Zurn, model Z5615-BWL, wall-mount, elongated Toilet flush valve: Zurn, model ZER6000AV-CPM-WS-1, AquaSense AV, 1.6 gpf, battery-powered Mop sink: Terrazzo-Ware, model TDF-24, 24”x24”x12” with stainless steel capped front drop Mop sink faucet: Zurn, model Z842M1 Floor drain: Zurn, model Z415-BZ1, cast iron body, stainless steel grate

14. Please provide electrical one-line drawings including:

· feeder schedule (conduit and wire size) for the Panel LP5

· AIC Rating of the panel, Buss (copper or Aluminum)

· load calculations

14. GOV Response: Provided in Drawing E2.01. (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-1_Revised Drawing Sheets)

15. Drwg E1.01: Where is Panel LP-5 fed from?

15. GOV Response: Panel LP-5 shall be fed from the 800A Main Switch Board (MSB) as depicted on drawing E2.01. (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-1_Revised Drawing Sheets)

16. Drwg E1.01: We understand panel LP-5 is new. Please provide specifications for this panel.

16. GOV Response: Panel shall be similar in quality and type to Square-D 24-circuit panel. Contractor shall submit the panel IAW Specification Section 26 24 16.

17. Please provide panel schedule, Panel LP-5 including:

· Breaker Voltage and amperage

· Identify any GFI breakers

· AIC ratings

· Bus

17. GOV Response: Provided in Drawing E2.01. (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-1_Revised Drawing Sheets)

18. We understand data drops include: data back box, ¾-in conduit to 6 inches above ceiling, with plastic grommet on end of the conduit. Please confirm.

18. GOV Response: Confirmed.

19. We understand data cabling is installed by others. Please confirm.

19. GOV Response: Data cabling to be provided and installed by the Contractor. Contractor shall install per latest QITC Network Cabling Specifications (provided herein).

20. Drwg E1.02 lighting fixture schedule: Please provide model numbers for light fixtures: C, C1, D, E.

20. GOV Response: Provided in revised Drawing E1.02. Also, the Government updated the information for Type A and removed Types A1 and D. (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-1_Revised Drawing Sheets)

21. Drwg E1.02 lighting fixture schedule: Please provide manufacturer and model for LED and emergency light fixtures.

21. GOV Response: Provided in revised Drawing E1.02. (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-1_Revised Drawing Sheets)

22. Drwg E1.01, note 9: Please provide manufacturer/model for floor box.

22. GOV Response: Floor box to be rectangular Hubbell 2-gang aluminum with carpet cover, similar to existing; picture provided below for reference.

23. Drwg H0.01 plumbing fixture schedule: Please provide manufacturer and model for fixtures.

23. GOV Response: See response to Question 13.

24. Please provide year of construction of existing building and architect’s letter indicating no asbestos containing materials were used in construction of the existing building.

24. GOV Response: Year of construction is circa 2002; architect’s letter not required.

25. If a letter indicating no asbestos containing materials is available, should the contractor include asbestos sampling and analysis in the bid, or will the Government provide asbestos sampling and analysis?

25. GOV Response: No testing is required by either the Contractor or the Government.

26. Please provide manufacturer and model of existing shingles.

26. GOV Response: The Government does not have the literature for the existing shingles. Contractor shall submit shingles similar in quality and type to CertainTeed 30-year three-tab, Class 4 (impact rating) shingles, matching the existing color as closely as possible; picture of existing provided below for reference:

27. Drwg A1.01 finish schedule: Please update carpet specification. Collings & Aikman was bought by another firm and the Collings & Aikman brand has been discontinued. The style Guardian Plus has also been discontinued.

27. GOV Response: Carpet shall be modular tile type, Shaw Captivate (19 oz) 59554 (cut sheet attached). (See S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-2_Shaw Captivate (19 oz) 59554_CompleteSpec)

28. During the site visit there was discussion of installing data cabling. We do not see any indication in the bid documents that data cabling is in scope. Please confirm data cabling in not in scope.

28. GOV Response: Data cabling to be provided and installed by the Contractor. Contractor shall install per latest QITC Network Cabling Specifications (provided herein). (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-3_NCA Cabling Spec 2016)

29. If data cabling is in scope, please provide low voltage drawings.

29. GOV Response: Cabling is a straight connection from the router to the individual data drops via 4-pair, 100-ohm, 24 AWG solid conductor, unshielded twisted pair cable, meeting or exceeding the 6 specification. Contractor shall determine best cabling path.

(see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-3_NCA Cabling Spec 2016)

30. If data cabling is in scope, we believe the design intent is to suspend the cabling from cable rings or other appropriate hangers but, is not to run cabling through conduit or in cable trays. Please confirm.

30. GOV Response: Confirmed, install data cabling using appropriate hangers per QITC Specifications (provided). (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-3_NCA Cabling Spec 2016)

31. If data cabling is in scope and conduit or cable trays are required, we believe it is only required in the addition, not in the existing building. Installing conduit or cable trays in the existing building would require significant demolition of existing gypsum board ceilings. Please confirm installation of conduit or cable trays is not required in the existing building.

31. GOV Response: Conduit or cable trays are not required.

32. Drawings 34 (E2.01), and 45 (E3.01) are missing from the set. Please provide.

32. GOV Response: Drawing E2.01 provided. Drawing E3.01 not used. (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-1_Revised Drawing Sheets)

33. In regard to the combustion air ducts in the mechanical room; what is the combustion air for? It looks like the furnace is direct vent, and the water heater is electric. I am also asking because I am unsure if the (2) 10x5 CA ducts terminate in the attic, out the roof, or exterior wall.

33. GOV Response: Correct, the furnace is a sealed combustion type and as such there shall not be any CA ducts. 2-inch intake and vent pipes, and concentric roof vent kit shall still be installed per Drawing H1.01 (corrected). See below for Trane installation detail:

34. Can you clarify the return air duct is not required to be insulated for this job? I have the supply duct with 1" internal liner, and round supply pipe wrapped.

34. GOV Response: Return air duct should not be insulated.

35. What are the makes and models of water closets, labs, floor drains, and mop sink basin?

35. GOV Response: See response to Question 13.

36. Can we hang the duct off of the trusses?

36. GOV Response: Yes.

37. Specs indicate quite a bit of Low Voltage scope, but plans are unclear. Is there a low voltage scope? If so, what is the scope?

37. GOV Response: Data cabling. (see S06_Amendment-0003_Attach See attached document: S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-1_Revised Drawing Sheets.

See attached document: S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-2_Shaw Captivate (19 oz) 59554_CompleteSpec.

See attached document: S06_Amendment-0003_Attach-3_NCA Cabling Spec 2016.

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