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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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) 12-11-2019 650-337

PCAC

Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300 Independence

OH

44131

PCAC

Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300 Independence

OH

44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36E77619R0097 10-25-2019

X X X

12/13/2019 2:00 PM ET.

X The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1. To answer all technical questions (attached). Answers to questions 40-48 are added in this amendment.

2. To add Geotechnical Engineering Report

Additionally, please not that the Contracting Opportunities website incorrectly states the submission due date time.

Please ensure that proposals are submitted prior to 2:00 PM ET. on 12/13/2019 All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Andrew Neiss Contracting Officer

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NO.

See attached Specification Section 07 53 23

ETHYLENE – PROPYLENE – DIENE MONOMER ROOFING (EPDM)

Yes. FM (Factory Mutual) is listed as a requirement (or equivalence) in numerous VA construction requirements, including adopted Building Codes, VA Design Guides and VA Specifications. All VA requirements (including those adopted by reference) for a contract should be carefully reviewed to determine the extent of FM (or UL) applicability.

Prefinished Aluminum to match the siding.

All spray fireproofing to be 2-hour rated. This includes all metal decks, steel columns and steel beams.

Yes, if the site superintendent is duly qualified he or she can also serve as CQC and SSHO

Reference FAR clause 52.229-3 included in the solicitation. Offerors shall include all applicable federal, state and local taxes in their proposal submission.

Other manufacturers that meet the performance criteria is acceptable. Please provide product data for approval

We did not find these items on the equipment schedule on drawing A72.1. Are these items provided and installed by the VA or by the Contractor? If they are provided and installed by the contractor please provide product / manufacturer information as this was not provided in the specifications. What manufacture is the basis of design?

These items are to be provided and installed by the Contractor.

A - Surgical Boom (A1122) is a Triple Arm Equipment Boom (located in Bronchoscopy) and indicated on the ceiling A70.2. The Basis of Design is: Ergon 3 as manufactured by Skytron

The Ceiling Mounted Equipment Arm (A1121) is also indicated on Drawing A70.2 in Bronchoscopy. The Basis of Design is: Spectra V Series Ceiling Pendant as manufactured by Amico

B – Video Cameras are described generically in the specifications Section 11 76 00

C – Monitor Holders location and number are described generically in Specification Section 11 76 00.

Please provide BOD and specification information for these items Elapsed time digital electric clock. Single display time that can be used either as a clock or elapsed time indicator. Clock consists of buttons to set minutes, and hours for the time. For use in operating and delivery room, and medical service columns. Analog or digital displays may be provided as specified by the user.

Nitrogen control cabinet. Unit consists of supply cut-off valve, supply pressure gauge, pressure regulator (adjustable 0 to 200 PSI), outlet pressure gauge, nitrogen outlet and connection to surgical gas column. Specify recessed or surface mounting. Designed for powering surgical pneumatic tools.

Due to the duration of the project, winter conditions are required

All “live” electrical work shall be authorized by VA Safety Department. VA Safety Dept. to verify if live work is acceptable for work breaker work described.

Panel IPU-E-CYSTO1 – Fed by new 45A circuit breaker in DP-CB-OR via a new 2#6+1#10G in ¾”C.

Panel IPU-E-CYSTO2 – Fed by new 45A circuit breaker in DP-CB-OR via a new 2#6+1#10G in ¾”C.

Panel CB-2-CC – Fed by new 100A circuit breaker in DP-CB-OR via a new 4#1+1#8G in 1 1/2”C.

08 71 00 Door Hardware Specification SKA01 – Revised Enlarges Second Floor Plan SKA02 – Revised Door Schedule SKA03 – Revised Floor Plan

Fire Systems Inc.

955 Reed Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 O: 508-999-4444 F: 508-996-2828

Hazardous Materials Report prepared by Bock and Clark

Shut-downs must be coordinated with the VA as indicated by the notes on drawing P20.2.

Live shut-downs will be required to perform with scope of work.

SOLICITATION 36E77619R0097 Construct Clean Core Addition Surgical Suite Construction – Providence, RI- TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

See attached document: Question 40 - Providence VAMC.geotech report.