36C25625R0121 0003.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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 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)

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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)

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598-19-127

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16 2575 Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks Network Contracting Office 16 2575 Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25625R0121

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Questions and answers posted for requests for information.

If unable to access any of the file attachments contact andrew.misfeldt@va.gov.

598-19-127 Building 104 Renovations 21 Aug 2025

1. Can the Government please advise that “the latest VA specifications, VA Standards, energy conservation methods, EPA, OSHA, ICRA, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, LIFE SAFETY CODE, UBC, local, Federal and industry requirements and regulations,” have been provided with this solicitation?

Applicable specifications, standards, regulations apply. The latest version dated at or before the award date is the applicable version.

2. Can the Government please confirm that the provided specifications are in fact associated with the intended project “Building 104 Renovations,” as pages 2-8 are signed and stamped by all design engineers, but are labeled “Integrated Emergency Power B-159 Laundry.”

Attachment with correct specifications are uploaded with the word updated in front to prevent any confusion.

3. Can the Government please provide the submittal register for this project?

It is in the specs at the end of section 01 33 23.

4. The specifications for this project state that it will be a “Class 4,” ICRA Level, but the

SOW states the building will be unoccupied during renovations. This building is isolated and does not connect to other surrounding buildings. Will it be acceptable to the Government lower or remove the ICRA requirement entirely?

This is not a patient care area and will be unoccupied except for the laundry, room 107.

The ICRA would still be needed to be the barrier for LETC or others that may try and enter the building. They would still need to have the negative air, and the HVAC system covered and isolated to prevent construction dust from entering the system and potentially causing health issues later when the work is done. They can vent outside. It could possibly be a level III…since it will be vacant. They should be able to put barrier that has the laundry outside the barrier and using the door at the end of the hall by the laundry room.

5. Is tuberculosis screening required for this project?

The building does not have patients in it nor is it connected with a building that does have patient traffic. If contractors are going to be in patient care for any reason, then they would need to have screening completed

6. Is this project tax exempt?

• SOW – 3.3 states “The Contractor’s price shall include all direct (Bare Cost) and indirect costs (Coefficient) including labor, materials, equipment, transportation, incidentals, and taxes.”

No. Contractors are deemed the end consumer on all materials purchased under a government contract for the state of Arkansas. The tax exemption only applies to direct sales to the federal government that are paid with federal funds. The exemption doesn’t flow through to contractors.

7. Does the COR approve the contractors “Outage Request” for utilities?

• SOW – 3.17 states outage request are approved by the CAVHS Chief Engineer

COR will submit contract outage requests for approval through CAVHS Chief Engineer and applicable parties including LETC.

8. Can the Government please clarify the time period for each, contractor and government, to submit and approve submittals to meet the benchmark of 20 calendar days after the

NTP?

Contractor submits prior to NTP, VA responds within 10 business days after receiving each submittal. Allow time for resubmit and approval if necessary.

9. Spec Section 09 65 19 – 1.6.1 states, “Installers to be certified by INSTALL or a comparable certification program with the following minimum criteria.” Is acceptable to the Government if the install company has only the “Manufacturer endorsed training?”

Manufacturer endorsed training is acceptable.

10. Spec Section 09 65 19 – 3.2.A states, “Prepare and test surfaces to receive resilient tile and adhesive as per Section 09 05 16, SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR FINISHES..” This spec section has not been provided with the solicitation documents.

Please advise.

Review attachment file specifications. 09 05 16 starts on page 359/899 of projects specifications file date 03-17-25

11. It was noted during the site visit that most of the flooring was unlevel as low spots could be visibly seen throughout. The solicitation documents do not depict this or provide any direction for correction?

Is this question referencing flooring in rooms or hallway?

For areas that are included for new flooring, ensure new flooring is level.