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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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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 02-12-2019 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL, NAC, NCS, HTME Contracts P.O. Box 76 1st Ave., One Block North of Cermak Road Hines

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60440 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines

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60141 To all Offerors/Bidders

36H79718R0017 12-12-2018

X X X

February 26, 2019 @ 2pm CT X The purpose of this Amendment is to provide the Request for Information (RFI) Clarifications to all offerors.

The response due is extended to 02/26/2019 @ 2pm CT.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Donnie Reeves Contracting Officer

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION # 4 – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

Installation Requirements:

Exhaust piping for the washers is called out as CPVC. Is PVC acceptable?

Answer – No. CPVC is required for exhaust piping for the washers.

Will the station provide contractor information for the bonded roof and fire alarm systems?

Answer – Document information will be available at station.

Item #4:

The specification states that a multiple pocket machine is required but does not specify the number of pockets.

Does the station require the same number of pockets in the new equipment as there is in the existing equipment?

Answer – Multiple pocket machine is required and the system propose has to work with the overhead monorail soil system.

Items #4 & 5 For the two production washers, are the pocket sizes required to be similar to allow for a single sorting size?

For example, the 800 pound washer would have 6 pockets at 133 lbs./pocket, the 400 pound washer would have 3 pockets at 133 lbs./pocket and the 200 pound washer would have 2 pockets at 100 lbs./pocket.

Answer – Multiple pocket machine is required and the system propose has to work with the overhead monorail soil system.

Items #4, 5 & 6 The specification lists the pounds required for each machine (700/800, 400/500, 200/300) but does not list the criteria for determining what equipment qualifies for each size. What is the cubic foot per pound requirement for each size?

Answer – Each contractor will submit a bid for their 700/800, 400/500, 200/300 lb. washer extractor. Literature provided with the proposal must show that the equipment offered falls at or between each weight.

The specification calls for one hose bib per machine. Would an alternate specification of one hose bib per 50’ radius be acceptable?

Answer – Yes. One 50’ retractable hose bid is acceptable as long as it reaches all washers..

The specification calls for removal of the concrete pad in front of the washers and replace with a platform. The concrete pad does not extend to the 200 pound washer. Is the platform expected to be installed in the same manner (i.e. only be in front of the larger washers)?

Answer – Yes. Only in front of the large washers.

Item #7 Does the statement “if applicable” mean that the non-production washers are not required to be integrated into the wash control systems if they are made by a different manufacturer or with a different control platform?

Answer – Yes. The non-production washers are not required to be integrated into the wash control systems if they are made by a different manufacturer or with a different control platform.

The specifications indicate that the system “shall assist management concerning water supply and potential chemical imbalance”. Can this be clarified? There will be a separate energy monitoring system for the water system and the chemical vendor software will be responsible for monitoring the chemical system and balance.

Is there an additional requirement for the wash systems control? Would a system that does not monitor this be considered?

Answer – Yes. There will be a separate energy monitoring system for the water system and the chemical vendor software will be responsible for monitoring the chemical system and balance.

The specification calls for the area above 9’6” from floor glass barrier wall to be fire-resistant drywall. Given the fact that there is an existing staph barrier wall of block construction, could that structure be re-used rather than replaced with drywall?

Answer – Yes.

Item #10

Can the non-production washers be drained directly to the waste water tank without having a collection pit?

They will need to be relocated from the existing location to accommodate the new dryer.

Answer – Yes.

Item #13

Would a blanket folding system with separate controls for the feeder and folder be considered acceptable?

Answer – Yes.

Would a blanket system where the program is determined by changes at the folder rather than the feeder be considered acceptable?

Answer – Yes.