VA69D-18-B-1635-A00003000.docx

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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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(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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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.

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) A00003 12-07-2017 676-18-1-6981-001

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36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

VA69D-18-B-1635

11-15-2017

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676-3680162-6981-854200-3220 23CINR000

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AMENDMENT 00003:

Reference Amendment A00003 pages 2 - 4 and attachments for additional details.

The location and deadline for bid submission has not changed since the last amendment was published.

Bid opening is TUESDAY, 01/16/2018 at 1:00 p.m. CST

Kristi Kluck

SOLICITATION VA69D-18-B-1635

AMENDMENT 00003

12/07/2017

Amendment 00003 hereby incorporates the following change(s) into the solicitation package:

A.) VENDOR QUESTIONS, 11/27/17:

1. The project drawings reference a geotechnical report prepared by Terracon,

0. Page VF101, Below the Notes, indicates the report is included in the project specifications and is dated January 7, 2017.

0. Page SB001, Foundations Note 2, indicates the report, Titled “Tomah VAMC Warehouse Geotechnical Engineering” Report indicates a bearing capacity of 3,000 psf and is Dated December 16, 2017.

Which, if either, is correct?

VA REPLY: 3,000 PSF is correct (both in drawings & geotechnical report). Geotechnical report is attached to this amendment.

1. In section 01 45 29 – Testing Laboratory Services, what is the significance of the highlighted categories? Please touch base on the steel and fireproofing specifically.

VA REPLY: This detail has been removed from Spec 01 45 29. Revised specifications are attached to this amendment.

B.) VENDOR QUESTIONS, 12/04/17:

1. In order to accurately develop cost estimates for the demolition of the existing buildings T70, T370 and 390, please forward any drawings or additional information of the three building to be razed. This will help confirm scope and quantities.

VA REPLY: Drawings for Bldgs 370 and 390 are attached to this amendment, however there is no drawing available for Bldg 70. Contractors are responsible to inspect buildings prior to submitting their bid during the upcoming December 14, 2017 site visit.

1. Is a consolidated submittal schedule available? If so, please forward.

VA REPLY: The contract awardee is responsible for submitting a detailed performance schedule demonstrating full contract completion within 450 calendar days upon Notice to Proceed. This schedule shall include line items for submittals.

1. Section 01 00 00, page 22, paragraph 1.23 notes the contractor is require to provide storage space for VA equipment. Confirm this is required? if so, confirm storage space square foot requirements.

VA REPLY: This detail has been removed from Spec 01 00 00. Revised specifications are attached to this amendment.

1. Section 01 35 26 notes safety requirements. Confirm the Superintendent can also perform the duties of the SSHO.

VA REPLY: Yes.

1. Division 3 Concrete includes two versions of section 03 30 53. One version is dated 02-01-16, the second is dated 08-01-17. Which version will take precedent for this project?

VA REPLY: Reference revised specifications attached to this amendment.

1. Division 5 Steel includes two versions of section 05 21 00. One version is dated 03-10, the second is dated 08-01-17. Which version will take precedent for this project?

VA REPLY: Proper version of this spec is attached to this amendment.

1. Division 5 Steel includes two versions of section 05 31 00. One version is dated 02-01-16, the second is dated 08-01-17. Which version will take precedent for this project?

VA REPLY: Applicable version of this spec is attached to this amendment.

1. Section 05 50 00 page 15 paragraph 3.3.1 calls for lead lined door frames. None are located on the plans. Confirm this is not required on this project.

VA REPLY: This detail has been removed from the spec. Revised specs are attached to this amendment.

1. Section 06 20 00, paragraph 2.4.b thru 2.4.l, list fabrication of miscellaneous carpentry items that are not shown on plans. Confirm these items are not required.

VA REPLY: This detail has been removed from the spec. Revised specs are attached to this amendment.

1. Section 09 91 00 appears to be in draft form. Please forward final version.

VA REPLY: This proper version of this spec is included in the revised specs attached to this amendment.

1. Division 10 Specialties includes two versions of section 10 14 00. One version is dated 06-20-17, the second is dated 10-01-15. Which version will take precedent for this project?

VA REPLY: Proper version of this spec is attached to this amendment.

1. Section 48 14 00 is listed in the table of contents, however no section is provided in the RFP.

VA REPLY: The full spec is included in the revised specs attached to this amendment.

1. Confirm roof/ceiling requirements of the toilet room 103.

VA REPLY: ACT at 8’.

1. Civil drawings sheets include “not to scale” drawings. In order to accurately identify quantities, please provide dimensioned drawings or quantities of required materials.

VA REPLY: FORTHCOMING.

1. Sheet EP102 notes “metal support structure” for solar panels. Is this integral with the solar panel or a separately fabricated item?

VA REPLY: Integral.

1. Are the existing utilities noted to be demolition be removed completely or made safe and abandoned in place?

VA REPLY: Made safe and abandon in-place

C.) VENDOR QUESTIONS, 12/05/17:

1.) I am not seeing the spec for the solar panels. Will that be issued soon?

VA REPLY: Spec 48 14 00 is now included in the Specification package attached to this amendment.

D.) VENDOR QUESTIONS, 12/05/17:

1. What is the anticipated award date for project?

VA REPLY: Mid/Late-Feb.

1. When is work expected to start onsite?

VA REPLY: It is up to the Contractor to decide when they want to mobilize to the jobsite after Contractor submits all necessary pre-mobilization submittals and fulfills the contract completion date. NTP is estimated to be issued approximately 2 weeks, once approved bonds and insurance are submitted.

1. Spec Section 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 1.5 Quality Assurance B. Installer Qualifications state AISC -Certified Erector. Can this spec requirement be waived for this project?

VA REPLY: VA is still evaluating this question.

1. Spec Section 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 1.5 Quality Assurance A. Fabricator Qualifications state AISC Quality Certification Participant designated as AISC Certified Plant. Can this requirement be waived for this project?

VA REPLY: VA is still evaluating this question.

1. Please provide spec section 48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System.

VA REPLY: Section 48 14 00 is attached to this amendment.

1. Is there a geotechnical report for this project?

VA REPLY: Geotechnical report is attached to this amendment.

If there are any open, un-answered questions a contractor has submitted, please send a follow-up e-mail to Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov.

Location and date for the public bid opening has not changed since the last amendment was issued. Bids are due no later than the public bid opening start time on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 1:00 p.m. CST at 115 S. 84th Street - Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476.

List of Attachments:

See attached document: S06 A0003 Att_1 Geotech Report MR165406 2017.01.07.

See attached document: S06 A0003 Att_2a Warehouse-Vol 1 SPECS dated 12.05.2017.

See attached document: S06 A0003 Att_2b Warehouse-Vol 2 SPECS dated 12.05.2017.

See attached document: S06 A0003 Att3a_Dwg 370.

See attached document: S06 A0003 Att3b_Dwg 390 Incinerator.