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FedBizOppsAmendment to a Previous Combined SolicitationCLASSIFICATION CODE*SUBJECT*CONTRACTING OFFICE'S*ZIP-CODESOLICITATION NUMBER*BASE NOTICE TYPERESPONSE DATE (MM-DD-YYYY)ARCHIVEDAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATERECOVERY ACT FUNDSSET-ASIDENAICS CODE*CONTRACTING OFFICEADDRESSPOINT OF CONTACT*(POC Information Automatically Filled fromUser Profile Unless Entered)DESCRIPTION*See AttachmentAGENCY'S URLURL DESCRIPTIONAGENCY CONTACT'S EMAILADDRESSEMAIL DESCRIPTIONADDRESSPOSTAL CODECOUNTRYADDITIONAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONPLACE OF PERFORMANCE * = Required FieldFedBizOpps Amendment to aPrevious Combined SolicitationRev. March 2010SPAVING, TREE REMOVAL, FENCING26301-4199VA244-13-R-062204-29-201330N14561730Department of Veterans AffairsLouis A Johnson, VAMCContracting Office (90C)1 Med Center DRClarksburg WV 26301-4199Alison KleinContract Specialist304-623-3461 x 4143alison.klein@Louis A Johnson VAMC1 Medical Center DrClarksburg, WV26301USA5. PROJECT NO.CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.CODE6. ISSUED BY8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.9B. DATEDPAGE OF PAGES10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.10B. DATEDBPA NO.1. CONTRACT ID CODEFACILITY CODECODE 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 OffersE. 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 telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR AC- KNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAYis not extended.12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA(REV. 10-83)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 SIGNEDB. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGESSET 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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. OTHERBYContractor16C. DATE SIGNED14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICAExcept 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 SIGNER16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFERORSTANDARD FORM 30NSN 7540-01-152-8070PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEPrescribed 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.)(No., 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)(If applicable)(SEE ITEM 11)(SEE ITEM 13)(X)(X)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 SOLICITATIONSAMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT(Signature of person authorized to sign)(Signature of Contracting Officer) 110A00002NONEDepartment of Veterans AffairsLouis A Johnson, VAMCContracting Office (90C)1 Med Center DRClarksburg WV 26301-4199Department of Veterans AffairsLouis A Johnson, VAMCContracting Office (90C)1 Med Center DRClarksburg WV 26301-4199To all Offerors/BiddersVA244-13-R-062204-18-2013XxAttached is a revised SOW with clarifications. Changes are highlighted in yellow.Also, announcing a second site visit. Note: If you came to the first site visit and feel comfortable with submitting aproposal, you are not required to come a second time. Site visit will be on 4/23/2013 at 10:30am EST at Louis A JohnsonVAMC 1 Medical Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301. We will meet at the Women's Clinic entrance.Notice extending solicitation time: Solicitation has been extended and now closes on 3/29/2013 4:30pm.Kristina Weir CONTINUATION PAGELouis A Johnson VAMCStatement of WorkRequirements of material to be furnished and applicable specifications of fence installation:Contractor will provide all equipment, labor and material to remove and dispose of existing hand railing at the top of the retaining wall, and install new metallic fencing. Fence perimeter approx 125’ by 7’ height, w/ barbed wire top around all electrical equipment. Provide one 4’walk gate with panic hardware. The lock for the 4’ walk gate should be able to accept a “Best” core.Fence material will meet the following specifications (VHA TIL Master Specification 32-31-13):Materials shall conform to ASTM F1083 and ASTM A392 ferrous metals, zinccoated; and detailed specifications forming the various parts thereto; and other requirements specified herein. Zinccoat metal members (including fabric, gates, posts, rails, hardware and other ferrous metal items) after fabrication shall be reasonably free of excessive roughness, blisters and sal-ammoniac spots. CHAINLINK FABRIC:ASTM A392 9 gauge wire woven in a 50 mm (2 inch) mesh. Top and bottom selvage shall have twisted and barbed finish. Zinccoating weight shall be // 340 // 570 // grams/m2 (// 1.2 // 2.0 // ounces per square foot). POST, FOR GATES AND FENCING:ASTM F1083, Grade SK-40A, round, zinccoated steel. Dimensions and weights of posts shall conform to the tables in the ASTM Specification. Provide post braces and truss rods for each gate, corner, pull or end post. Provide truss rods with turnbuckles or other equivalent provisions for adjustment. TOP RAIL AND BOTTOM RAIL:ASTM F1083, Grade SK-40A, round, zinccoated steel. Dimensions and weights of posts shall conform to the tables in the ASTM Specification; fitted with suitable expansion sleeves and means for securing rail to each gate, corner, and end AND BOTTOM TENSION WIRE:ASTM A817 and ASTM F626, zinccoated, having minimum coating the same as the fence fabric.ACCESSORIES:Accessories as necessary caps, rail and brace ends, wire ties or clips, braces and tension bands, tension bars, truss rods, and miscellaneous accessories conforming to ASTM F626Barbed wire support arms:ASTM F626, single arm type, steel or malleable iron.Barbed wire:ASTM A121, zinccoated steel wire and barbs; standard size and construction: 2.51 mm (0.099 inch) diameter line wire with 2.03 cm (0.080 inch) diameter, 2-point barbs. GATE HARDWARE:Manufacturer's standard products, installed complete. The type of hinges shall allow gates to swing through 180 degrees, from closed to open position. Hang and secure gates in such a manner that, when locked, they cannot be lifted off hinges. Provide stops and keepers for all double gates. Latches shall have a plungerbar arranged to engage the center stop. Arrange latches for locking. Center stops shall consist of a device arranged to be set in concrete and to engage a plunger bar. Keepers shall consist of a mechanical device for securing the free end of the gate when in full open position. Concrete:ASTM C94/C94M, using 19 mm (3/4 inch) maximumsize aggregate, and having minimum compressive strength of 25 mPa (3000 psig) at 28 days. Nonshrinking grout shall consist of one part Portland cement to three parts clean, wellgraded sand, nonshrinking grout additive and the minimum amount of water to produce a workable mix.Fence will be grounded in accordance with the following (VHA TIL Master Specification 26-05-26)::Fences shall be grounded with a ground rod at each fixed gate post and at each corner post.Drive ground rods until the top is 300 mm (12 inches) below grade. Attach a No. 4 AWG copper conductor by exothermic weld to the ground rods, and extend underground to the immediate vicinity of fence post. Lace the conductor vertically into 300 mm (12 inches) of fence mesh and fasten by two approved bronze compression fittings, one to bond the wire to post and the other to bond the wire to fence. Each gate section shall be bonded to its gatepost by a 3 mm x 25 mm (0.375 inch x 1 inch) flexible, braided copper strap and ground post clamps. Clamps shall be of the anti-electrolysis type. Final installation will conform to the requirements as outlined in VHA TIL Master Specification 32-31-13, and VHA TIL Master Specification 26-05-26Requirements for replacement of existing concrete parking area:Contractor will remove and haul away existing concrete/ asphalt and base layers. Contractor will replace concrete and asphalt with a concrete pathway from the laundry area to the back entrance ramp to the main hospital. The pathway is approximately 1400 Sq Ft. General:The Contractor shall retain and reimburse a testing laboratory to design a select sub base material mixture and submit a jobmix formula to the Resident Engineer, in writing, for approval. The formula shall include the source of materials, gradation, plasticity index, liquid limit, and laboratory compaction curves indicating maximum density at optimum moisture.Concrete shall be Type C, airentrained as specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE, with the following exceptions:TYPEMAXIMUM SLUMP*Curb & Gutter75 mm (3") Pedestrian Pavement75 mm (3") Vehicular Pavement50 mm (2") (Machine Finished) 100 mm (4") (Hand Finished)Equipment Pad75 to 100 mm (3" to 4") * For concrete to be vibrated: Slump as determined by ASTM C143. Tolerances as established by ASTM C94.Reinforcement:The type, amount, and locations of steel reinforcement shall be as shown on the drawings and in the specifications. Welded wirefabric shall conform to AASHTO M55. Dowels shall be plain steel bars conforming to AASHTO M31. Tie bars shall be deformed steel bars conforming to AASHTO M31. Sub base:Sub base material shall consist of select granular material composed of sand, sandgravel, crushed stone, crushed or granulated slag, with or without soil binder, or combinations of these materials conforming to AASHTO M147, Grading E or F. Materials meeting other gradations than that noted will be acceptable whenever the gradations are within a tolerance of three to five percent, plus or minus, of the single gradation established by the jobmix formula. Installation of materials will be in accordance with TIL Master Specification 32-05-23 Cement and concrete for exterior improvements.Concrete is to be 6” of concrete 4000PSI.Requirements for replacement of existing asphalt driveway:Contractor will remove existing gravel driveway, re-compact the dirt before installing asphalt drive. It is to be replace with approximately 3100 sq ft of new stone base, asphalt and coating.GENERAL:Asphaltic base and asphalt concrete materials shall conform to the requirements of the following and other appropriate sections of the latest version of the State Highway Material Specifications, including amendments, addenda and errata. Where the term "Engineer" or "Commission" is referenced in the State Highway Specifications, it shall mean the VA Resident Engineer or VA Contracting Officer. Base aggregate levels will meet the following: Provide aggregates consisting of crushed stone, gravel, sand, or other sound, durable mineral materials processed and blended, and naturally combined.Sub base aggregate (where required) maximum size: 38mm(1-1/2").Base aggregate maximum size:Base course over 152mm(6") thick: 38mm(1-1/2");Other base courses: 19mm(3/4").Asphaltic base course: Maximum particle size not to exceed 25.4mm(1”).Where conflicts arise between this specification and the requirements in the latest version of the State Highway Specifications, the State Specifications shall control.Aggregates for asphaltic concrete paving: Provide a mixture of sand, mineral aggregate, and liquid asphalt mixed in such proportions that the percentage by weight will be within:Sieve SizesPercentage Passing19mm(3/4")1009.5mm(3/8")67 to 856.4mm(1/4")50 to 652.4mm(No.8 mesh)37 to 50600?m(No. 30 mesh)15 to 2575?m(No. 200 mesh)3 to 8plus 50/60 penetration liquid asphalt at 5 percent to 6-1/2 percent of the combined dry aggregates.Asphalt levels will meet the following:Comply with provisions of Asphalt Institute Specification SS2:Asphalt cement: Penetration grade 50/60Prime coat: Cut-back type, grade MC-250Tack coat: Uniformly emulsified, grade SS Provide a sealer consisting of suitable fibrated chemical type asphalt base binders and fillers having a container consistency suitable for troweling after thorough stirring, and containing no clay or other deleterious substance.Where conflicts arise between this specification and the requirements in the latest version of the State Highway Specifications, the State Specifications shall control.Installation of materials will comply with TIL Master Specification Section 32-12-16 Asphalt Paving.Requirements of Tree Removal: Contractor will provide all equipment, labor and material to remove eight trees, including stumps. All parts of trees will be removed from the construction site by the contractor, including the root systems. The contractor will seek explicit identification of trees to be removed from the facility RE/COR prior to tree removal.The ground where the root systems are removed will be filled with “CLEAN” dirt or fill and compacted to ensure that there is no undue setting of the landscaping and that there are no noticeable depressions.The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which is not to be removed and which does not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a treepruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. (FAR 52.2369)Contractor will perform tree removal in such manner as to eliminate hazards to persons and property; to minimize interference with use of adjacent areas, utilities and structures or interruption of use of such utilities; and to provide free passage to and from such adjacent areas of structures. Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during tree removal operations.Qualifications of Contractors:Contractors are required to conduct a pre – bid site visit with the contracting officer, or representative to ensure scope and complexity of project is fully understood.All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility Construction Safety Committee. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor’ Employer shall certify that he/she has met this requirement in writing, and submit it to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work.Contractors shall be equipped with all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timelyContractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references:American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): M031MM031-07-ULDeformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (ASTM A615/A615M-09)M055MM055-09-ULSteel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete (ASTM A185)M147-65-ULMaterials for Aggregate and SoilAggregate Sub base, Base and Surface Courses (R 2004)M148-05-ULLiquid MembraneForming Compounds for Curing Concrete (ASTM C309)M171-05-ULSheet Materials for Curing Concrete (ASTM C171) M182-05-ULBurlap Cloth Made from Jute or Kenaf and Cotton MatsM213-01-ULPreformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Type) (ASTM D1751)M233-86-ULBoiled Linseed Oil Mixer for Treatment of Portland Cement ConcreteT099-09-ULMoisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5 kg. (5.5 lb) Rammer and a 305 mm (12 in.) Drop T180-09-ULMoisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54 kg (10 lb.) Rammer and a 457 mm (18 in.) Drop American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):C94/C94M-09ReadyMixed Concrete C143/C143M-09Slump of Hydraulic Cement ConcreteA121-07Metallic Coated Carbon Steel Barbed WireA392-07Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence FabricA817-07Metal-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension WireC94/C94M–07ReadyMixed Concrete F567-07Installation of Chain-Link FenceF626-(R2003)Fence FittingsF900-05Industrial and Commercial Swing GatesF1043-06Strength and Protective Coatings on Metal Industrial Chain-Link Fence FrameworkF1083-08Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures.B1-07Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper WireB3-07Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper WireB8-11Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or SoftC.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):81-83IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System Part 1: Normal MeasurementsFederal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):FFP110JPadlock, Changeable Combination National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 70-11National Electrical Code (NEC) 70E-12National Electrical Safety Code99-12Health Care FacilitiesUnderwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): 44-10 ThermosetInsulated Wires and Cables83-08 ThermoplasticInsulated Wires and Cables467-07 Grounding and Bonding Equipment VHA TIL Master Specification 32-31-13VHA TIL Master Specification 26-05-2629 CFR 1910.266, Logging operations.29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart H.29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart I.29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart L.29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N.29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart O.29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart P.29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S.29 CFR 1910.269, Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution.29 CFR 1910.333, Selection and use of work practices.29 CFR 1910.151, Medical services and first aid.29 CFR 1910.106, Flammable and combustible liquids.29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure.Section 5(a) (1) of the OSH Act.OSHA Instruction 02-01-019 (CPL 2-1.19), Logging Operations, Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance, March 17, 1995. ................
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