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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)

05-28-2020

847CM3019

Y 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

36C78620B0006 05-28-2020

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Virtual Bid Opening 6-10-2020

See continuation page for details of this amendment.

Jerry L. Hodson Jr.

Contracting Officer

AMENDMENT-0001, Solicitation 36C78620B0006

IFB_FT SMITH- GRAVESITE EXPANSION PROJECT-847M3019

Contractor Questions & GOV Responses

1. Will the Granite Section Markers require concrete bases/foundations?

1. GOV Response: No, construct as shown.

2. Will the Control Markers require concrete mow collars? If so, cast-in-place or precast?

2. GOV Response: No, construct as shown.

3. Will the Section Markers require concrete mow collars? If so, cast-in-place or precast?

3. GOV Response: No, construct as shown.

4. Are hard copies of Bid Bonds to be mailed to address in Block 7 in addition to the scanned Vendor Portal submission?

4. GOV Response: A digital copy shall be uploaded into the Vendor Portal with darkened seals as part of the bid package. The original bid bonds will not be mailed in at this time. Due to COVID-19, no one is in the office to receive the mail.

5. Drawing CG503-Crypt Details (Details 1, 2 & 3) directs the Contractor to furnish & install Compacted Drainage Aggregate #67, over Geotextile Fabric, at 6” thickness beneath the Pre-Placed Crypts for entire Section 31 Burial Field and within the Irrigation Aisles. Please verify this is the intent of the VA to install #67 stone as drawn in lieu of select fill. Trying to determine if intent was to have Contractor install #67 stone for the perimeter and irrigation aisles?

5. GOV Response: Yes, because of the existing soil conditions, the intent is to install #67 stone along perimeter and irrigation isles. Soil borings show lean to fat clays in the area of the crypt field. Using the existing clay material for backfill would not allow the drainage to filter down to the underdrain pipe.

6. Drawings referenced: CG301 Paving Typical Sections, AY301 Columbarium Wall Sections and S200 Columbarium Foundation Details; all depict a 4” thickness for general Columbarium concrete paving. Please verify the pedestrian concrete paving (exclusive of footing areas with thickened edges) within the Columbarium Plaza is to be placed at a 4” thickness with no WWF reinforcing.

6. GOV Response: Yes, the concrete is to be four inches in depth. See Sheet AY 301, Detail 4 for the reinforcing. Per this Detail, use #4 REBAR @ 12” O.C. BOTH WAYS.

7. Drawing CD 101 Demolition Plan instructs Contractor to remove two (2) trees that are precariously close to FSNC Section 19 burial field. The root systems are probably going to be in/around existing headstones and grave markers and will likely be disturbed by tree removal efforts. To what extent of root removal can we be expected to perform in order to achieve desired outcome while minimizing disturbance of graves?

7. GOV Response: Fully comply with all specified conditions, Section 02 41 10. Contractor shall maintain control of Means and Methods and may consider trench cutting down two feet cutting all exposed roots outside of adjacent graves prior to felling the designated tree. Coordinate with the RE/COR per Contract Document requirements

8. Are we matching existing Limestone seats walls, caps and veneer? Can you give additional requirement specifics on the limestone?

8. GOV Response: The Basis of Design for the limestone is: Indiana Limestone, Vanderbilt Classic Grey, full bed veneer smooth face and split fact. It is our intent this Basis of Design will certainly blend if not match the existing limestone used in the Cemetery entrance gates and some of the building accents. The limestone is further specified in Section 04 72 10, 2.1 Products.

9. Specification Table of Contents, page 5 of 294, lists section 32 33 00 entitled Site Furnishings. This section does not appear to be included in the Specifications

9. GOV Response: See attachment 1 of AMENDMENT-0001 for section 32 33 00 – Site Furnishings.

10. In the electronic file for Specifications (pdf format), the index indicates a section 02 41 00 entitled DEMO SITE CLEARING. This specification section is not listed in the Table of Contents but shows up in the index. When clicking on the indexed link 02 41 00, it takes the reader to section 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls. Please confirm that the Specifications for the project are intended to include or not include a section 02 41 00. If the intent is to include, please provide the spec section?

10. GOV Response: See attachment 2 of AMENDMENT-0001 for section 02 41 00 – Demo Site Cleaning.

See attached document: S06_Amendment 0001_Attachment 1_32 33 00 Site Furnishings.

See attached document: S06_Amendment 0001_Attachment 2_02 41 10 DEMO SITE CLEARING.

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