F17SOL10055_am_2.pdf

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F17SOL10055

x x 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 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.

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OCON

Washington DC 20013-7012

MRC 1200

P.O. BOX 37012

OCON

OCON

Washington DC 20013-7012

MRC 1200

P.O. BOX 37012

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

150010809/13/20170002

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

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

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

09/13/2017

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Questions submitted as of September 28, 2017 and answers thereto are incorporated into the

RFP. Attached also please find sign-in sheets from the site visit.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Thomas Dempsey

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Smithsonian Institution

Office of Planning Design & Construction

PROJECT: NMNH West Court Renovation

SOLICITATION: F17SOL100055

LAST UPDATED: 10/12/2017

SI RFI # Bidder RFI # Date Submt'd Company Project # QA# Request for Information SF Response

S001 9/19/2017 Forrester 1 Is there a survey for hazardous materials? Please provide.

A full survey was not completed in anticipation of this project.

Included in response to this question is the survey completed at the existing window opening at column line J-K x 9, part of Bid Option B.4.

(PDF attachment 15435-Cafeteria Bulk Sample Rpt.pdf)

2 SF1442-13.b says that an offer guarantee is not required. RFP-52.228-S0014 requires. Please clarify.

An offer guarantee is not required.

3 SF1442-12.a says that p&p bonds are not required. RFP

52.228-S0081 requires. Please clarify.

Performance and Materials Bonds are required for this project.

4 SF1442-13.a shows 3:00pm as the time of the bid;

however, the time of bid, as advertised at fbo, is listed as 2pm. Please confirm that 3pm is the correct bid closing time.

3 pm is the correct time.

Is a site visit scheduled?

Please see the updated notice.

Please provide wage scale rates, if applicable.

The wage determination will be General Decision Number DC170002.

Please note that the wage determination current at the time of bid shall control. Please monitor https://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx

S002 9/22/2017 Forrester 1 Please confirm that the hard copies of the Technical and

Cost Proposals (as described in Sections L.4c-e of the

RFP) can be hand delivered on the day following the electronic transmission.

Confirmed

2 ‘Key Personnel and Subcontractors’ in the RFP requests a resume for the CQC Representative.

Does this need to be a dedicated CQC Representative or can this individual assist in other responsibilities as well?

No, this must be a dedicated CQC Representative. See Specification

Section 014000, Part 1.7, Paragraphs I through M.

Smithsonian Institution

Office of Planning Design & Construction

PROJECT: NMNH West Court Renovation

SOLICITATION: F17SOL100055

LAST UPDATED: 10/12/2017

SI RFI # Bidder RFI # Date Submt'd Company Project # QA# Request for Information SF Response

3 ‘Past Performance’ in the RFP indicates to provide

3 projects of similar size and complexity completed within the last five years. Can this time period be extended to the last ten years?

Yes

S003 9/28/2017 Forrester 1 According to the SF1442, 13.b., an offer guarantee is not required. However, RFP Section I, page 27, Bid

Guarantee and Bonds, states that a 20% bid guarantee is required. Please clarify.

No bid bond is required.

2 Please provide the following plans associated with

Volume 2: M_3_01 - HVAC Sections; M_3_02-HVAC

Sections; and M_5_03-HVAC Details.

Please see attached.