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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 15

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/06/2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

36C10FCODE

OCFM WRO

400 Mare Island Way, Suite 100 Vallejo, CA 94590

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C10F24R50000

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/01/2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, 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: (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 RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Project No - 654 - 212 Project Title - Replace Seismically Deficient Boiler Plant, Building 8 Project Location - VA, VISN 21, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System VASNVHCS, Reno, NV, 89502. Response to Solicitation 36C10F24R50000 RFI's

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 (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Ashok K. Singh

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

I Contract Clauses 52.223-15 [Reserved] 52.204-4 [Reserved] 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (May 2024) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) 52.223-6 [Reserved] 52.223-18 [Reserved] 52.223-20 Aerosols (May 2024) 52.223-21 Foams (May 2024)

J List of Attachments K Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2024)

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Section I - Contract Clauses

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.223-15 [Reserved]

52.204-4 [Reserved]

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(May 2024)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024)

52.223-6 [Reserved]

52.223-18 [Reserved]

52.223-20 Aerosols (May 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

"Global warming potential" means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide's global warming potential is defined as 1.0.

"High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons" means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82 subpart G with supplemental tables of alternatives available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/).

"Hydrofluorocarbons" means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce its use, release, or emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons, when feasible, from aerosol propellants or solvents under this contract. When determining feasibility of using a particular alternative, the Contractor shall consider environmental, technical, and economic factors such as--

(1) In-use emission rates, energy efficiency;

(2) Safety, such as flammability or toxicity;

(3) Ability to meet technical performance requirements; and

(4) Commercial availability at a reasonable cost.

(c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82 subpart G with supplemental tables available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/.

(End of clause)

52.223-21 Foams (May 2024)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

"Global warming potential" means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide's global warming potential is defined as 1.0.

"High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons" means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming

Document Number: 36C10F24R50000 PROCESSED Page 4 of 15 potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82 subpart G with supplemental tables of alternatives available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/.

"Hydrofluorocarbons" means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce its use, release, and emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons and refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons, when feasible, from foam blowing agents, under this contract. When determining feasibility of using a particular alternative, the Contractor shall consider environmental, technical, and economic factors such as--

(1) In-use emission rates, energy efficiency, and safety;

(2) Ability to meet performance requirements; and

(3) Commercial availability at a reasonable cost.

(c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82 subpart G with supplemental tables available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/.

(End of clause)

Section J - List of Attachments Title Dates Number of

Pages S05 Response to Solicitation 36C10F24R50000 RFIs - ADDED 06/06/2024

Section K - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2024)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220 [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is $45.0 Mil [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) (1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

__ (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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__ (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless--

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that--

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

__ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

__ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification.

__ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Certification.

__ (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

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__ (A) Basic.

__ (B) Alternate I.

__ (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https:// www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

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1. Are submissions of PPOs required if CPARS information on the offeror is already available to the

Government review team? Yes, for the basis of evaluation of the Past Performance Questionnaires

(PPQ), the VA will assign a rating based on the information provided by the references and any other source. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will receive a neutral rating. However, the proposal of an offeror with no relevant past performance history, while rated neutral in past performance, may not represent the most advantageous proposal to the Government. The Evaluation Team may consider past performance data from a wide variety of sources both inside and outside the Federal

Government. The Evaluation Team will also consider the relevancy of the submitted projects related to the RFQ, relevancy will be evaluated as very relevant, relevant, somewhat relevant, not relevant

(see Relevancy Rating Chart). The Government evaluation team will conduct an evaluation based on past performance of offerors as it relates to the probability of successfully performing the solicitation requirements, and the Past Performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with an offeror’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements based on the performance risk standards as indicated below. In addition to PPQ the Government will review the Contractor

Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for evaluation of the contractors’ performance on previously completed government projects. Assessment Reports in CPARS will take precedence over the submitted PPQ. If an offeror has no Assessment Report in CPARS, they will be rated neutral for that element.

2. Please Clarify that Phase 1 Solicitation is just requiring Documents and References only no monetary

Value is being requested in Phase 1. Confirmed, for Phase 1 submissions no pricing information is being requested for the proposed scope of work, although under the Previous Experience factor, pricing information for previous projects being submitted are to include total contract amounts.

3. Please Clarify as it relates to a JV or Teaming agreement (which would have its own EIN number How would we submit the information needed below if ultimately in Phase 2 the JV would be approved by the VA? Should we Provide documentation and experience from both Companies? Per solicitation section A1.A, the solicitation is set aside for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and as such, requires SDVOSB certification.

4. Pedestrian walk ways, are they too enclosed walkways? Only the walkway that runs between the existing Boiler Plant and the planned Central Utility Plant location is to be a protected walkway – “protected” meaning plywood or other similar material on both sides and on top with lighting included.

5. What are the locations to be for the temporary oxygen tanks and chillers? The scope of work is intended to allow the facility to continue use of the existing oxygen tanks and chillers until the new units installed as part of the Central Utility Plant are tested, operational and then connected to the main facility system feeds, therefore temporary units should not be required.

6. Is there a time allotment for each phase? The only time requirement is that the total contract duration is anticipated to be 1460 calendar days. How the successful offeror splits the time among the various project phases is up to the offeror.

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7. The prints call for ramps, what are the ramps to be used for? The documents provided by the VA are schematic only and not intended to be final design documents to be followed by the successful offeror and therefore what is shown on the provided documents may or may not be include in the final design documents. However, the ramps shown per key note 10 on drawing CS201 are intended to allow a smooth transition from sidewalk to roadways and back to the sidewalk on the other side.

8. 8,000-gallon fuel tank what is the new location or is the a swap? The detail shown is a standard VA detail for underground fuel storage tanks. If the designer of record determines a new underground storage tank of 8,000 gallons or larger is to be included as part of the project, this detail is to be followed.

9. Please advise if the Solicitation Number is 36C10F24R50000 or 36C10F24R5000 (four 0s versus three 0s). "Four 0s" is featured on SAM and on the SF 1442; "three 0s" is featured on Solicitation page 8 of 94.

We are accustomed to the format being four digits after the "R". Use “Four 0s”.

10. Please confirm that the Project Number is "654-212". It seems shorter than usual. Confirmed the project number is 654-212.

11. We respectfully request that the Government allow for the submission of CPARS evaluations in lieu of PPQs (if CPARS exist for a particular project). The reason being is many of our project POCs have either moved on to other agencies or have retired. Furthermore, many have stated they will no longer complete PPQs because CPARS evaluations have already been issued. To add, Solicitation page 23 of 94 states that CPARS will take precedence over submitted PPQs. Offerors are expected to submit PPQs as per the solicitation. We do acknowledge that CPARS information will take precedence over PPQ’s in our evaluations of Past Performance, so Offerors may take that into consideration as they decide what to provide in their Phase 1 qualifications.

12. Please advise if "852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)" (beginning on page 61 of 94) should be completed and submitted with the Phase I RFP submission or the Phase II RFP submission - or at all.

Requested requirement shall be completed and submitted with the Phase 1 submission.

13. Please advise if "Section K - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents" (beginning on page 79 of 94) should be completed and submitted with the Phase I RFP submission or the Phase II RFP submission - or at all. Requested requirement shall be completed and submitted with the Phase 1 submission.

14. Solicitation page 19 of 94 states that the "Phase I technical qualifications shall not exceed 25 pages."

We respectfully request that the Government either increase this limit to 50, assign page limitations for each Factor, and/or stipulate which documents will not count against the page limitations (e.g., CPARS if allowed to submit, safety documentation, etc.). Offerors that are planning to submit five projects instead of the minimum three are at a disadvantage, and with seven key personnel, quality control narrative, and safety documentation and narrative to present, the 25-page limit is easily exceeded.

Government extends the submissions requirement from 25 to a 30-page limit. However, if an offeror elects to include CPARS information from previous Government projects as part of their submissions, those documents will not be counted against the 30-page submission limitation.

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15. Are we safe to assume that Site Visit would occur after Phase 1 proposals and before Phase 2? That is correct assumption, the planned site visit for the offerors that will submit phase 2 offers will be scheduled at a later date.

16. The ACM survey is very difficult to read, Can the VA confirm NO ASBESTOS is in this building, or send a better copy? The asbestos report information which was provided was a courtesy copy provided by the facility. It is required that the final successful offeror will conduct their own hazardous material survey of the existing Boiler Plant prior to demolition of the building. The VA presently cannot confirm the existence or non-existence of Asbestos Containing Material or other hazardous substances within the Boiler Plant.

17. Does the VA have a certain time frame in mind for the Design Phase? The only time requirement is that the total contract duration is anticipated to be 1460 calendar days.

18. In the scope it mentions we can start construction after 35% documents are approved, but usually we have to wait for 100% CDs before we are allowed to start construction, so is this statement correct and work can start after 35% approval? The referenced statement was included in the solicitation to assure a true design-build effort. The VA does not need complete 100% design packages for all disciplines before construction activities can start if the successful offeror schedules the work accordingly. If the successful offeror initiates work activities prior to submission and approval of 100% design documents, they do so at their own risk.

19. Will (DBT) be granted unlimited access to Boiler Plant (Building 8) and surrounding area during the design phase? Access to the existing Boiler Plant during the design period will not be “unlimited” as the Boiler Plant is a secure building. However, the successful offeror can coordinate with the on-site Resident Engineer who will work with the facility to obtain all necessary access.

20. Can the VA please confirm the Bid Bond is not required until Phase 2 Proposal? Yes, the Bid Bond are not required until Phase 2 proposal submissions.

21. Will we have to have any site super, QC or safety on site during the design phase? If the intent of the offeror is to develop complete or nearly complete design documents before any on site construction activities start, the site super, QC or safety staff would not be required on site during the design phase. However, once construction activities do begin, that staff would be expected to be on site 100% of the time.

22. If required to have any site super, QC or safety on site during the design phase, can we use the same personnel that are currently on this site but on another job, or will they have to be separate / different employees? If the intent of the offeror is to develop complete or nearly complete design documents before any on site construction activities start, the site super, QC or safety staff would not be required to be assigned 100% of the time on the VA Reno Central Utility Plant project site during the design phase. However, once construction activities do begin, that staff would be expected to be on site 100% of the time.

23. A3. Source Selection. B. The Evaluation Method explained seems to be unclear and leaves open many methods open for the evaluation. Can the VA please consider to narrow this down so it is understood exactly how the evaluation is to be conducted and ranked? The evaluation method of the

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24. What would the Award Fee that the VA is considering be? And has that been decided yet? If Not will it be decided before the Phase 1 Proposal is due? Additional award fee information will be provided to the offerors selected to proceed to Phase 2 of the solicitation process.

25. We usually see a maximum file size in Mb for the Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposals, but could not find that in the solicit. Can the VA please confirm maximum file sizes that can be electronically submitted?

The only submission requirement is that submission should not exceed 25 pages maximum, not including CPARS.

26. Can the VA confirm the SDVOSB contractor or Joint Venture need to be registered in Sam at the time of Phase 1 submission? Offerors are requested to go to https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ , search FAQs at that website.

27. We see FAR 852.219-75 is included in the solicit and requires signature but didn’t find which Phase this along with any other FARs are to be submitted. Can the VA please confirm which phase to submit any FARS? Requested requirement shall be completed and submitted with the Phase 1 and Phase 2 submissions.

28. Does the VA have any requirements or restrictions regarding phasing? As the project is a design-build project, the successful offeror will be responsible to develop complete construction documents. Therefore, it is possible the location of the Central Utility Plant as shown in the solicitation package may not be the final location of the building. However, if the design results in the Central Utility Plant being located where shown, or in close proximity to where shown on the solicitation documents, at a minimum the following constriction activities have to occur in the order shown: Phase 1 – accomplish the work shown in the existing gravel lot, Phase 2 – construct the new Central Utility Plant, Phase 3 – Test all systems in the new Central Utility Plant, Phase 4 – switchover all facility utility services from the existing Boiler Plant to the new Central Utility Plant, Phase 5 – demolish the existing Boiler Plant and construct surface level parking lot at that location, Phase 6 – Reallocate the parking stalls provided in Phase 1 per final layout of that lot.

29. Commissioning is required for the project. Does commissioning have to be done by a 3rd party or can it be the Design-Build Team (DBT)? Commissioning is the requirement of the Design-Build team, the Government will hire a third-party firm to oversee and verify the commissioning process for the project.

30. Section 01 45 00 para 3.4.B. states that the CQC System Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management… Please confirm that the term

“graduate” in this context does not refer to a master’s degree. Correct, master’s degree is not required.

31. Will the VA clarify if the Contractor’s Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of SSHO and CQC, or will a separate individual be required for either of these two rolls? If so how much time per week is each required to be on site during construction? While we leave that flexibility up to each Offeror, we do note that per VA Safety Requirements specification 01 35 26 “The Prime Contractor shall provide a minimum of one “Full-Time” SSHO at each project site, for each shift (with

Document Number: 36C10F24R50000 PROCESSED Page 12 of 15 no other duties) that holds as current, a professional safety certification with at least 3 years of dedicated construction safety related experience.” Therefore, a site Superintendent cannot serve as SSHO as well.

32. Can the VA Provide as-builts for the building(s) and surrounding site (utilities) before Phase 2? VA will provide as-builts that are requested by any offeror prior to submissions of the phase 2 package. However, the facility has advised the team that they do not have complete as-built drawings for all buildings on campus and therefore some of the requested as-built drawings may not be able to be provided.

33. We would like to respectfully request an extra time extension for Phase 1 submittals because we would not be able to start Phase 1 until we receive the answers to RFI's as this could make a huge difference on the proposals. Phase 1 is Request for Qualification; therefore, Government does not intend to provide a time extension for Phase 1 submissions.

34. "Solicitation section 001121, section A1.G: Notes “Prior to beginning with the design, the Design- Build Architect / Engineer (DB-A/E) shall perform a complete assessment of the scope and area to be familiarized with the project and identify all design/construction concerns, non-compliance issues and deficiencies that need to be addressed along with their respective solutions. Included within this assessment will be an evaluation of the life safety measures within the existing Boiler Plant, Building

8. Building 8 is rated by the VA as being seismic Exceptional High Risk. The DBT will propose measures or physical improvements to Building 8 that mitigate life safety risks and improve the Boiler Plant’s functional sustainability in the event of a seismic event. Given that Building 8 will be demolished after construction of the new CUP, any proposed measures should be short-term and/or temporary in nature. Measures that are intended to enhance the life safety of building occupants have the highest priority. This assessment will be undertaken immediately after the DBT is issued the Notice to Proceed. The Government will review the DBT’s proposed measures and decide what, if any, subsequent action to pursue.”

a. Is the D/B to include both the assessment and recommendations, but not design associated with recommendations? The initial effort by the D/B will be to accomplish the assessment and then submit a report including the recommendations. The Government will then determine if the D/B is to proceed with any of the submitted recommendations.

b. Will any government selected improvement measures be included as a contract change? If the Government determines to proceed with any of the recommendations in the submitted report, the Government will issue a change order directing the D/B to proceed.

c. Parameters for seismic upgrade are not provided:

i. Is a complete ASCE 41 evaluation required and if so, what are the evaluation performance objectives? While we would defer to the D/B for specific recommendations, we believe an ASCE 41 Tier 1 screening type evaluation would be appropriate. The objective would be to identify prospective temporary life safety measures.

ii. What earthquake hazard level should be used for the evaluation? For the evaluation of Building 8 we suggest ASCE 41-13, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings. We suggest evaluating Building 8 for an enhanced building performance objective as directed in the VA H-18-8

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Handbook, Seismic Design Requirements. A building performance objective of Immediate Occupancy (IO) under the Basic Safety Earthquake-1 equivalent to new building standards (BSE-1N) seismic hazard, and of Collapse Prevention (CP) building performance objective under the Basic Safety Earthquake-2 equivalent to new building standards (BSE-2N) seismic hazard are suggested.

iii. Can the VA expand on the criteria of “improving the Boiler Plant’s functional sustainability” to help the A/E team better understand the depth of assessment required." Our goals for this assessment would be to identify temporary measures to improve life safety AND to ideally maintain the operation of the Building 8 Boiler Plant.

35. Will a mechanical equipment schedule be provided? Is mechanical equipment shown on MH101 sized to reflect equipment noted in the Design Narrative (500HP boilers, 500T chiller)? This is a design-build project and therefore the successful D/B offeror will be the designer of record. The documents provided by the Government are to be considered preliminary design information which may or may not be accurate and is to be confirmed by the designer of record during the design process. The designer of record will determine the final mechanical equipment schedule.

36. The condensate storage tank can’t be located on the general arrangement drawing. Please advise. The documents provided by the Government are to be considered preliminary design information which may or may not be accurate and is to be confirmed by the designer of record during the design process. The designer of record will determine the final location of the condensate storage tank.

37. Confirm emissions requirements (NOx, SOx, etc.) for new boilers. The facility is subject to the jurisdiction of the Northern Nevada Public Health Air Quality Management Division which will provide the allotted emission levels for the subject project.

38. Who will be responsible for air permitting? The successful D/B offeror.

39. Confirm a cooling tower and boiler stack dispersion analysis is required. The designer of record is required to develop and submit all required design information.

40. The Plumbing Design Narrative (D, Boiler System Section) notes the water softening system needs to be sized for 3 months of capacity. Please clarify what part of the system needs to be sized for 3 months (salt storage, brine tank, etc). This equipment is not immediately clear on sheet P-101, please clarify where this footprint is accounted for. All equipment which is part of the boiler feed water system must be part of the water softening system. The designer of record is responsible for layout of all equipment to be included in the Central Utility Plant.

41. P-502 has a detail for a reverse osmosis system, but no reference to an RO is made in the narrative nor footprint accounted for on the floorplans. RO is mentioned in various specification locations, but a full RO spec is not included. Confirm an RO system is not desired. A reverse osmosis system is to be included as part of the new Central Utility Plant. The package provided by the Government is to be considered as preliminary information only.

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42. Is the existing backup fuel oil system to be re-used as part of the project? If so, please confirm: Yes, it can be re-used, however, validation of system integrity must be provided by the successful D/B offeror prior to the Government approving re-use of the system.

a. Will it remain in the same location or need to be relocated? If system integrity is validated, system can remain in the same location.

b. Confirm location on site plan of existing backup FO system. The successful D/B offeror will have to validate existing utility locations as part of the design effort, however the information provided on the solicitation documents should be fairly accurate.

c. Confirm backup fuel system meets VA requirements. Existing equipment does meet some, but not all, of the VA fuel system requirements. The successful D/B offeror must provide a design that meets 100% of the applicable VA requirements for generator and boiler fuel system emergency and future expansion capacity storage requirements.

d. Can this be used for both generator and boiler fuel? The existing system can be re-used once validation is provided for both the generators and the boiler fuel, but a new fuel scrubber system is to be provided for the generator fuel system.

43. Is the intent of the Oxygen system to be designed and procured by the D/B team or will it be designed/installed by a local gas company? It is up to the successful D/B offeror if they want to design the oxygen system in-house or contract will an oxygen supplier to provide the design.

44. In the Solicitation document for Project Number 654-212, Part 1 – General, Section A1 – Scope, pdf page 13 of 94 it notes all construction activities will be accomplished by firms which have a current license issued by the Nevada State Contractor’s Board, or equivalent document from another state.

Please confirm that the Offeror/SDVOSB proposer does not need to have a contractor’s license provided all construction activities are performed by subcontractors who hold a contractor’s license. Provided all construction activities are conducted by firms which have a current license issued by the Nevada State Contractor’s Board, or equivalent document from another state, we consider this requirement in the RFP to be met.

45. Is the submission of Phase 1 Past Performance, Project Experience, Technical Qualifications of Key

Personnel, Quality Control Procedures, and Safety Record required to be specifically for the

Offeror/SDVOSB proposer itself, or can it also include qualifying information for the design and/or construction project team, regardless of the contractual relationship with the Offeror/SDVOSB proposer? The Government will review all information submitted in response to the Phase 1 solicitation. Offerors are free to submit any information they believe is relevant to the applicable parts of the solicitation in consideration of the 30-page limit on submissions, including information representative of their entire D/B team.

46. Is it possible based on the RFI's that this (offeror response date for Phase 1 submissions) can be postponed as we dig into all the information ? Phase 1 is Request for Qualification; therefore, Government does not intend to provide a time extension for Phase 1 submissions.

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