Bldgs. 135 and 143 sidewalk replacement

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135 & 143 at the Lyons Campus of the NJHCS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO POST RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED CONTINUATION PAGES. DANIEL BARONE SENIOR CONTRACTING OFFICER Page 2 of 5 AMENDMENT 0001 TO SOLICITATION 36C24225R0109 PROJECT replace the sidewalks for buildings 135 & 143, VA NJHCS.

The proposal due date for the subject solicitation remains Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 12:00pm EST. ALL proposal shall be emailed to Scott Nussbaum, Administrative Contracting Officer, at Scott.Nussbaum@va.gov prior to the proposal due date. Please see the attached Technical Questions and Answers dated 10/20/2025. All other terms and conditions of this solicitation under VA Solicitation 36C24225R0109 remains unchanged.

Page 5 of 5 Sidewalk replacement RFIs and answers: Is there / will there be a designated location to drop the bin per sidewalk location? Designated by the COR Should we make the sidewalk surface smooth or sweep the finishing? Surface Sweep What are the hours of operation to conduct work on the sidewalks? 0700-1630 Can work be conducted on the weekends and during holidays? No Weekends or Holidays Approved / recommended fence of preference? Chain-link When is this project's approximate start date?

Within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed. Will we be allowed to keep equipment on site? Yes We will find a spot for it Will there be permits & inspections? Yes for inspection Is the entire 1,500 sq. ft. area identified for removal and replacement, or will the extent be verified on-site based on condition? YES marked in Yellow Paint Are there drawings or marked site plans identifying the exact sections of sidewalks for demolition and replacement? None available at this time.

Just to confirm it is three locations one section in front of building 135 and two sections behind bldg. 143 Per walk through Behind bldg. 143 is it acceptable to sawcut this area and reinstall the pavers? If it is flush to the ADA warning pads? This was briefly mentioned during the site visit. Yes is red The SOW specifies 4000 PSI concrete and #4 rebar can the contractor use welded wire mesh instead of rebar where appropriate? # 6 gauge welded wire mesh is acceptable.

Are control joints and expansion joints required? If so, at what spacing? Control joints should be 1.25 Is geotextile fabric required under the gravel base? NO Is the specified overnight cure acceptable with curing blankets, or is a specific curing compound required? Yes Are there any known drainage issues or required corrections in the project area? NO Will on-site storage/staging for materials and dumpsters be permitted near Buildings 135 and 143?

Designated by the COR Are there restricted hours for construction activity or material deliveries? Hours of operation to conduct work on the sidewalks is 0700-1630 The SOW requires security fencing. Please confirm required height and type (e.g., chain link, orange safety, safety mesh fencing etc.). Chain link, 6 Are there known underground utilities (water, electrical, communication) near the work area? The GC would have to check Will VA provide utility locates prior to excavation?

YES The SOW allows 10 calendar days from NTP. Does this include cure time, or is cure time considered outside the 10 days? The contractor has 10 calendar days from the NTP to start working. Will VA accommodate weather delays (e.g., excessive rain, freezing temps) through time extensions? Unknowns will be handled as they arise. What are the standard work hours at the Lyons campus? Answered above. Will weekend or after-hours work be permitted to meet the 10-day period? Answered above.

Are material submittals limited to concrete mix design and rebar certifications, or are additional documents (e.g., safety plan, work schedule, QC plan) required? Yes Who will be the on-site COR responsible for daily inspections and receiving reports? Michael Weaver What documentation is required for final acceptance? daily reports, photos, curing logs The solicitation requests a cost breakdown does VA require a specific format or SF 1442 continuation sheet? Or SF 1449?

SF 1442 Will technical capability be evaluated based solely on the 5-page capability statement, or should resumes and project references be included separately? Evaluations will be determined IAW FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (a) (2). The Government shall award this procurement on the basis of technical capability, price and past performance. Please provide a maximum 5-page capability statement that indicates the vendor has trained personnel and experience with the same or similar work. Is there any past performance requirement for this solicitation? See answer above.