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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

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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) 08-20-2020

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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

36C78620B0022 08-20-2020

X X X

Bid Opening Remains 8-31-20, 10:00am MT X See Continuation Page for Amendment-0002 SF30 and attachment-1 for details.

Jerry L. Hodson Jr.

Contracting Officer AMENDMENT-0002, IFB Solicitation 36C78620B0022 Irrigation System & Road Renovations at Biloxi National Cemetery Contractor Questions & GOV Responses

1. Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

1. GOV Response: The Contractor would need to discuss tax exemption with the state revenue service. Include tax in your bid.

2. Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

2. GOV Response: This will be discussed with the winning Contractor at the Pre-Construction Conference.

3. Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

3. GOV Response: Procore can be used during the post award administration.

4. Who is responsible for the utility locations?

4. GOV Response: The contractor.

5. May the Superintendent be dual hatted to serve as the SSHO provided they meet the specified requirements for both?

5. GOV Response: Yes.

6. Sheet G000 mentions bid additive alternates #1 and #2, however these are not shown on the CLIN schedule. please clarify?

6. GOV Response: There are no additives.

7. Will volume 1 (CLIN 0001) and volume 2 (CLIN 0002) be awarded as a single contract?

7. GOV Response: They will be award under a single contract.

8. Is it permissible to use fiber in the concrete in lieu of rebar. Or, turn the rebar longitudinally so we can slip form?

8. GOV Response: . If you’re talking about the rebar within the curbs, no fiber in lieu of rebar and yes, they should be run longitudinally.

9. Sheet D402 Maintenance Yard Work, is referenced on sheet D-101, but is missing from Volume 2. Please provide this drawing if it is part of the solicitation.

9. GOV Response: .It should read C-402, not D-402 .

10. What work is required at the note 21 location on sheet C-103? Please provide a clarification drawing for the area where the new curb meets the existing concrete ramp.

10. GOV Response: Keyed Notes 21 and 22 are not part of this solicitation. Keyed note 21 should read A8/C-501 in lieu of A8/A-501.

11. Please provide a detailed drawing further clarification for the catch basin adjustment shown on sheet C-402 note 1.

11. GOV Response: The rim elevation of the catch basin needs to be adjusted as required by removing the catch basin and lowering it to get the appropriate elevation.

12. Is this a tax-exempt project?

12. GOV Response: The Contractor would need to discuss tax exemption with the state revenue service. Include tax in your bid.

13. If tax-exempt, will the government be providing a tax-exempt certificate to the Prime Contractor for use by subcontractors and vendors?

13. GOV Response: The Contractor would need to discuss tax exemption with the state revenue service. Include tax in your bid.

14. Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects or should they be dedicated full-time to this project and this project only?

14. GOV Response: The projects will be award under one contract, how the contractor manages the project is up to contractor. The superintend is required to be on site whenever work is being performed.

15. Will the NCA provide a location for the Prime Contractor to set up a mobile office trailer?

15. GOV Response: Within the contractor staging areas shown on sheet G-101 in Volume 1 of the drawings.

16. If a spot will be provided, will this be close to an electrical source so we can provide power to the office (laptop usage, lights, HVAC, etc.)?

16. GOV Response: Coordinate utilities with the cemetery director. All utilities will be metered per the specifications and the contractor shall reimburse the cemetery for the utilities.

17. (A) Is there a place onsite to store spoils or should they be hauled offsite?

(B) Is this project sales tax exempt?

17. GOV Response:

(A) Spoils shall be hauled off site

(B) The Contractor would need to discuss tax exemption with the state revenue service. Include tax in your bid.

18. The Q&A period has ended.

19. See change to document naming convention for bids to be uploaded into VA portal highlighted in yellow noted in the Amendment-0002 Attachment-1. Issues with VA Portal and special characters causing uploading issues.

See attached document: S06_Amendment-0002_Attachment-1_ SECTION L_IFB_Virtual Bid Opening Instructions.

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