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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:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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 NO.

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)

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

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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Description of Amendment/Modification

RFP 47PF0018R0029 - U.S. Probation Office Build-Out and Misc. Alterations to U.S. Bankruptcy Office Space, Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

This amendment is being issued to incorporate the pre-proposal meeting minutes, sign in sheets, and responses to Request for Information received as it relates to the subject RFP. The closing date is being extended to Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 4:30pm (Eastern Time).

47PF0018R0029/0002

PRE‐PROPOSAL MEETING MINUTES

PRE‐PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

JANUARY 5, 2018 ‐ 2:00PM

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 47PF0018R0029

U.S. PROBATION OFFICE BUILDOUT AND MISC. ALTERATIONS TO U.S. BANKRUPTCY OFFICE SPACE

BIRCH BAYH FEDERAL BUILDING AND U.S. COURTHOUSE

46 EAST OHIO STREET

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204

CONTRACTING OFFICER: Johanna Lujano TECHNICAL REPRESENTTIVE: Sean McDuffee PROPERTY MANAGER: Jason Hoffman

The purpose of the conference was to allow contractors the opportunity to ask questions regarding the solicitation and the technical elements of this project. We went through the forms that need to be submitted and the procedures that need to be done. We then went on a walk‐through of the project site.

The attendees were notified that no oral statement made by the Government Representatives during the conference had the effect of amending the RFP. In the event the discussion during the conference indicated a need to modify the RFP, an amendment to the RFP would be issued in writing. All amendments have to be acknowledged by the time/date proposals are due. The attendees were notified that notes from the meeting would be posted in FedBizOpps and not intended to reiterate everything discussed at the meeting.

The following was discussed during the conference:

The North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code is 236220 with a size standard of $36.5 million. This procurement is set aside to small business concerns. The Government uses the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) information to determine if the offeror is a small business concern. Offeror shall ensure the account is active, updated, and includes the NAICS code.

Offerors shall submit the following documentation with their proposal:

̄ Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award ̄ A cost breakdown by Division ̄ Acknowledgement of Amendment(s), if any ̄ Registered and Active in SAM.gov, www.sam.gov ̄ Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) information – Please ensure your ORCA account is updated and active at www.sam.gov ̄ Minimum of 3 Past Performance References for Similarly Complex and Comparable

Projects ̄ GSA Form 527, Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information ̄ Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

Construction Time: 175 Calendar after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

Liquidated Damages: $154.55 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

Proposals are to be received no later than 3:30 PM (Central Time) on January 15, 2018, unless extended via an amendment to the RFP. Proposals are to be mailed or hand carried to GSA, Acquisition Management Division, 230 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Offerors should make sure the solicitation number is on the envelope. Proposals can be emailed following a hard copy sent to the address above no later than 3 days after the deadline.

The attendees were notified that there is no guarantee of negotiations being opened. The Government can award based upon the receipt of initial proposal so the initial price should be best offer.

Scope of Work

The General Services Administration has a need to build‐out the U.S. Probation Office (USPO) of approximately 1,800 square feet containing 7 new offices. In addition, reallocate power and data to support the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts (USBC) new office furniture layout after subtracting the USPO Office footprint from their space including building an office, a conference room, and altering the sound masking system in the USBC space at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Security Clearances – Reference Spec. Section 01 35 53

Upon receipt of the award letter, the contractor will be required to immediately contact the Security Clearance Contact Person (SCCP) identified in the letter to initiate the process.

Buy American Act – Reference Clause 52.225‐9

Except as provided in FAR 25.202, use only domestic construction materials in construction contracts performed in the United States.

Exceptions may include the following and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

(1) Impracticable or inconsistent with public interest

(2) Non availability

(3) Unreasonable cost

(4) Information technology that is a commercial item.

A request may be made Pre‐Award or Post‐Award to the Contracting Officer for a determination concerning the inapplicability of the Buy American Act for specifically identified construction material.

All requests must be made in accordance with FAR 52.225‐10 and 52.225‐11.

Any request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award.

Questions and Answers:

1. Question: Will the closing date be extended since January 15, 2018 is a Holiday?

Answer: Most likely yes, since the pre‐proposal was today and we have received a few Requests for Information questions as it relates to the solicitation that we have yet to respond. If the closing date is extended, we will issue an amendment and post in FedBizOpps.

2. Question: What is the deadline to submit Request for Information questions?

Answer: According to the solicitation, Request for Information was due 15 days prior to the closing date.

However, we recognized that questions may arise from this walk thru so we ask that any questions be submitted by Tuesday, January 9, 2018, to ensure a timely response.

3. Question: What are the hours of operation?

Answer: According to the solicitation, all work shall be performed after normal working hours.

Undisruptive work may be allowed to perform during normal working hours, but will be required to be coordinated with Property Management and approved by GSA. For proposal preparation purposes, Offeror shall assume all work will be performed after hours as stipulated in the solicitation. The Government may request a credit if substantial work is performed during normal working hours.

4. Question: Will storage be available?

Answer: Yes, reasonable space will be available.

5. Question: Can supplies be delivered during the day?

Answer: Yes, all deliveries must be coordinated with Property Management.

6. Question: Will parking be available during working hours?

Answer: Parking may be available. The Contractor shall coordinate with Property Management.

Other Information Shared:

Management System Furniture – The bulk of the cubicles will not come down. There will be no relocation of furniture. This question was asked in relation to the demise wall. Contractor will be given 10‐12 feet of work space.

Electrical work may be done in phases to support system furniture.

Request for Information Request for Proposal (RFP) 47PF0018R0029

U.S. Probation Office Buildout and Misc. Alterations to U.S. Bankruptcy Office Space

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse 46 East Ohio Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Question: Sheet A900, Wall Partition 2, shows installing resilient clips. Do these clips need to be installed above new drywall grid ceiling?

Answer: Wall P2 is to go to the deck above as is shown on section 5/A101 and as specified in 09 29 00 Part 3 – Execution / A / 4: Terminate partition stud systems at underside of construction above, except where indicated… Per specification 13 08 50 Part 3 – Execution / D: Space Resilient Clips at a maximum of 24 inches by 48 inches on center for walls and ceilings.

Wall P2a is to go to 6” above the gyp ceiling per the notes on detail P2/A900.

Question: Sheet A100 shows Wall Detail P2B and there is no Detail for this type of wall. Also shows north office wall 03 to be (2) wall types. Wall Type P1 and P2B.

Please advise.

Answer: P2b should be P2a. The wall to the north of Office 03 is P1. The P2b tag is close to the align leader (to align the wall with the existing column), which makes it appear as if there are two wall types shown.

Question: Sheet D100 Shows in demo plan notes R9 & R10, there are no locations on drawing showing these notes. Please advise.

Answer: Please refer to sheet ED100 for specific scope of removal / replacement of existing light fixtures. Please disregard note R10.

Question: Sheet D100 shows in demo plan notes R2. The location where R2 is indicated is also Note R1. Please advise.

Answer: Please follow note R1.

Question: Is the carpet direct glue or over a pad?

Answer: Carpet pad will be attached at factory by manufacturer and will be a direct glue down application.

Question: Can you please send us a vinyl base specification?

Answer: It is understood that 4" vinyl, Johnsonite Cove Base, color: 47 Brown is installed in another USPO office on this floor. This project is designed to match that space. Bid this specification.

Question: What company’s fire alarm system is in the building?

Answer: Simplex System

Question: During fire alarm sprinkler shut down is the construction contractor responsible for fire watch? If the Maintenance Contractor is responsible, will there be a charge to the Construction Contractor? If so, how much?

Answer: Yes. Contractor will hire the building O&M contractor to manage the fire panel.

O&M will need to be compensated $61.97 an hour. Contractor will provide the fire alarm panel watch during any impairments of the system during the project.

Question: Note 12 on M00 – are we to read the AHU’s? Please clarify.

Answer: Note 12 on M000 has a note for the contractor. Therefore, contractor to follow note.

Question: Do we need to fasten steel to building structure for hanging DS1’s?

Answer: In accordance with Section 23 05 29, specification states that contractor shall design the supports necessary to support HVAC equipment, including dust silencers.

Section proposes materials and performance requirements. Please follow & design as needed. It also requires submittals for supports after award.

Question: What is the height of the existing partitions to be demolished?

Answer: Existing partitions are approximately 5'-6" to 6' tall.

Question: Please confirm that the species of wood trim to be matched at the entry is Mahogany.

Answer: It is believed wood doors being replaced are mahogany or walnut

Question: Please confirm that some level of staging area will be allowed within the building.

Answer: Some staging space is expected. However, quantity of space is not known at this time.

Question: Given that most work will occur after hours, is the contractor responsible for the compensation of building security personnel?

Answer: Guards are not required onsite due to clearances being required for contractors entering site during project. GSA Property Management will coordinate access into the building after hours.

Question: Does the freight elevator need to be operated by a dedicated security or equipment operator?

Answer: No.

Question: With the fire alarm and fire sprinkler work to be done after hours, is the contractor responsible for paying the building automation systems contractor personnel for after-hours work?

Answer: Yes. Contractor will hire the building O&M contractor to manage the fire panel.

O&M will need to be compensated $61.97 an hour. Contractor will provide the fire alarm panel watch during any impairments of the system during the project.

Question: Can we use our teaming partner’s, Shuck Corporation, past performance on similar projects? We have bid other GSA projects in Indy with them, the last being with Marilyn Roldan where we could use our teaming partner’s past performance.

Answer: Past performance references shall be of the Offeror submitting a proposal.

References from Key Personnel or Subcontractor will not be considered.

Question: On page 7 of 20, under section II.D- technical proposal, section’s #1 and #2 seem to be similar. Are you looking for 3 projects to be similar in size and scope- Part 1-past performance of offeror, as well as Part 2- experience of similarly complex projects, or is this 6 projects?

Answer: Yes, the Offeror shall submit 3 past performance references for similarly complex projects to evaluate experience and 3 past performance references for comparable projects to evaluate past performance. The same references can be used to evaluate both evaluation factors.

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