Questions and answers 21 Oct 10.docx

FA4809-10-R-0004

MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

21 Oct 2010

1. QUESTION: Per MIL-HDBK-1008C paragraph 5.6.4 the fire pump requires a single reliable power source or the pump needs to be diesel driven. Is a single reliable power source available?

RESPONSE: Yes, reliable power source is available. No diesel powered pump required. Please note the referenced MIL-HDBK 1008C has been superseded by UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. Please comply with the latest UFC 3-600-01.

2. QUESTION: What is the cooling capacity of the existing chiller?

RESPONSE: Nominal 100 tons.

3. QUESTION: What is the total cooling demand on the chiller? Is the chiller under or over sized?

RESPONSE: Assume existing chiller capacity is adequate to meet cooling loads for project.

4. QUESTION: What is the condition / age of the existing chiller?

RESPONSE: Installed new in 1996. Factory overhauled in 12/2008.

5. QUESTION: What is the design entering and leaving water temperature for the existing chiller?

RESPONSE: 45 deg F entering/ 55 deg F leaving.

6. QUESTION: What is the pumping arrangement of the existing chiller plant?

RESPONSE: CV primary and CV secondary within central chiller plant 3805 located behind 3803.

a. QUESTION: CV primary pumps only?

RESPONSE: See response to 6 above.

b. QUESTION: CV primary and CV secondary at each building?

RESPONSE: See response to 6 above.

c. QUESTION: CV primary and VV secondary at each building?

RESPONSE: See response to 6 above.

d. QUESTION: VV primary and VV secondary?

RESPONSE: See response to 6 above.

7. QUESTION: If a single reliable power source is not available, will a generator be required for the fire pump?

RESPONSE: No generator required.

8. QUESTION: Verify Communication requirements.

RESPONSE: Contract is to include boxes with conduits run back to the main communication entry point, including pull strings and labeling for which room and location is fed for each conduit. Include blank device plates. No devices or cable is to be included for telephone. Contractor shall contract with Time Warner for installation of 100% complete operational Cable Television system with wiring and devices.

a. QUESTION: Where is the demarcation point for Voice/Data and CATV. What type of service to the building? Fiber, Copper? Are we to use I3A Guidelines?

RESPONSE: Contract is to include boxes with conduits run back to the main communication entry point, including pull strings and labeling for which room and location is fed for each conduit. Copper is run into the mechanical room of 3803 from neighboring building 3804. Contractor shall contract with Time Warner for installation of 100% complete operational Cable Television system with wiring and devices per their standards. Follow attached SJAFB comm wiring policy and referenced standards for backboard, conduit, and box placement requirements.

b. QUESTION: Are we to provide just empty conduit and boxes for telephone and data? Need to verify that Base Communications will provide all of the wire and devices.

RESPONSE: Contract is to include boxes with conduits run back to the main communication entry point, including pull strings and labeling for which room and location is fed for each conduit. Include blank device plates. No devices or cable is to be included for telephone. Contractor shall contract with Time Warner for installation of 100% complete operational Cable Television system with wiring and devices.

c. QUESTION: Who is responsible for tying in and reprogramming the new mass notification system to the base system?

RESPONSE: MACC contractor shall provide 100% complete operable system to include Monaco rep to do map set-up/programming as the receiving station system at fire station.

9. QUESTION: Which , if any, of ATFP measures is the sample project subject to?

RESPONSE: UFC 4-010-01 applies to this project, except for the assumptions mentioned; ie project is less than 50% of replacement value.

10. QUESTION: Page 3 from the SOW for the sample project lists the sheets that the contractors need to provide for the 35% design. This list contains an Existing Site Plan, which is missing from the as-builts for Building 3803. Will this drawing be provided?

RESPONSE: A previous attachment labeled as “Drawer420100716_001” has some site plan information for sewer/water. No other site plan is available.

11. QUESTION: The AFSDG-4-724-01 Design Guide in paragraph 5-1.9.1 refers to the passenger elevator. The statement of work did not refer to this. Please clarify if there is to be an elevator added to the statement of work.

RESPONSE: An elevator is not required.

12. QUESTION: Is the equipment schedule ( p 65 of AFSF Design Guide) a requirement of the VAQ sample project? Are we to include the pricing for this in our proposal?

RESPONSE: Include pricing for the microwave ovens and refrigerators only; no washer/dryer.

13. QUESTION: Will the building be required to meet the ATFP requirements with the 83' setback to parking areas? Some of the existing parking may need to be demolished to achieve this. Where can the additional parking be added?

RESPONSE: Exterior site work, including any pavement demo/construction, is not required for this project except for that pertaining to the brick veneer and the utility work. See #27 also.

14. QUESTION: Will the fire department access be required on three sides as noted 3-1.2.2?

RESPONSE: Existing bldg access shall be maintained. Site alterations to achieve full access from three sides will not be required.

15. QUESTION: Will the Pedestrian Access of 8' wide be required to the entrance per 3-1.2.5?

RESPONSE: No exterior improvements are required except what is needed for the brick veneer and any utility work.

16. QUESTION: Parking is shared with adjacent building. Are we to assume that the quantity of parking spaces per 3-1.3 are met in the current parking lot?

RESPONSE: No additional parking is required. Parking requirement met.

17. QUESTION:Are we to assume that the bicycle parking requirements are met? (3-1.3.4)

RESPONSE: No additional bicycle parking is required. Parking requirement met.

18. QUESTION: Are we to assume that the site amenities and furniture requirements per 3-1.5 are already met?

RESPONSE: No additional site amenities and/or furniture are required. Requirement met.

19. QUESTION: Will this be a LEED certifiable building per 3-2.1.2?

RESPONSE: No. This project will not require LEED certification.

20. QUESTION: Paragraph 3-4.1.1 establishes a budget for furniture. Is furniture included? Are the design fees included?

RESPONSE: Furniture is not included in this project. Design fees for furniture are not included in this project.

21. QUESTION: Are Window Treatments and Draperies included per 3-1.4.8?

RESPONSE: Window treatments and draperies are not part of this project requirement.

22. QUESTION: Is signage, artwork and accessories included in the agency provided allowance or is this a contractor supplied item per 3-2.4.10?

RESPONSE: Interior signage only is included in this project.

23. QUESTION: It is assumed that none of the following areas will be provided: Porte Cochere (5-1.1), Entrance Lobby(5-1.2), Reception Desk (5-1.3), Concierge Station (5-1.4), Food Service (5-1.5), Retail Sales(5-1.6), Automatic Teller(5-1.7) Public Toilets (5-1.8), Conference Room(5-1.9), Business Center (5-1.11) Administrative Spaces (5-2), Back of the House Support((5-4) Currently there appears to be an Administrative Office and Toilet on the first floor. Should this be kept?

RESPONSE: Power point slides are uploaded on the Federal Business Oppurtunities Website that shows the “before” and “after” desired floor plans for both floors.

24. QUESTION:It appears that there is an existing exterior stair. Will this be required to be enclosed ?

RESPONSE: The existing exterior stairway is required to be enclosed.

25. QUESTION: AFSDG 4-724-01 refers to dimensioned plans attached to the end of the document. Can these be sent?

RESPONSE: Referenced drawings cannot be located, therefore can’t be included in the solicitation.

26. QUESTION: The new Q&As posted July 23 state that the Fire main flow data is attached and current, but it is n ot in the zip file or on FBO. Please advise where this data is located.

RESPONSE: The file is labeled “Q&A 23 Jul 10” under Amendment 0003.

27. QUESTION: Per the DOD ATFP Design Guide we are to use per the Solicitation, (UFC 04-010-01) - If the remodel is determined to cost more than 1/2 the structures assigned replacement value, ATFP requirements generally become substantially more stringent. This determination could drastically affect the proposed cost/design soluion, skewing the reviewer's perceived price depending on what criteria each offeror assumes. Therefore, for proposal pusposes, are we to assume that the remodel is more than or less than 1/2 the assigned replacement value?

RESPONSE: For the proposal, assume that the overall renovation cost does not exceed 50% of the replacement value.

28. QUESTION: A) For the Technical Proposal/Sample Project; Form 66: What level of detail are you looking for with this form? Are you looking for a general understanding, or a comprehensive and detailed listing.

RESPONSE: Since there are not complete specifications, a general understanding of what submittals would normally be required in the specifications.

29. QUESTION: The addition of a brick veneer onto the existing building at both floors adds additional gravity load and seismic mass to the building. This will increase both the gravity loads and seismic loads by more than 5 percent and 10 percent, respectively. As a result, Chapter 34 of the IBC would require that the building then be analyzed per the current Code requirements for a new structure. Such an analysis would likely reveal numerous and significant structural deficiencies. Should our documents and pricing include the structural work required to bring the building in compliance with the current Code?

RESPONSE: For proposal purposes, assume that the addition of the brick veneer will not require any additional structural work and the structural analysis is also not required.

30. QUESTION: AFSDG 4-724-01 Design Visiting Quarters tells us to use fixed windows in page 20, under section 3-2.3.4. The Seymour Johnson AFB Architectural Standards tells us to use operable windows in page 5-10, under section 5.8.1. The RFP also refers back to the DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings in regards to the windows, but this UFC does not limit the use of operable vs. fixed windows. Which standard is to be followed in regards to the window type?

RESPONSE: New windows for this project shall be fixed per the AFSDG and also meet the AT/FP UFC.

31. QUESTION: Will the Pedestrian Access of 8’ wide be required to the entrance per 3-1.2.5?

RESPONSE: See #15.

32. QUESTION: Concerning the sample project for 8A MACC, renovation of building 3803, is it safe to assume that the existing chill water lines on site are adequate to use for our HVAC system?

RESPONSE: Contractors should list all assumptions related to their individual designs with their proposals.

33. QUESTION: The SOW indicates to replace the entire electrical system. Do you know if there is an existing cable tray for telecommunications systems and if we could reuse it? Bldg. 3804 design sheet “VKAG 84-1076 E-4” shows cable runs for telephone. Do we assume similar cable trays for Bldg 3803?

RESPONSE: There is not an available cable tray. Provide small cable tray for accessible ceiling areas or conduit system for non-accessible ceiling areas.

34. QUESTION: AFSDG 4-724-01 refers to dimensioned plans attached to the end of the document.

Can these be sent?

RESPONSE: See #25.

35. QUESTION: At the site visit on July 21st the contracting office representative stated that the sign in sheet would be posted on Fed Biz Ops for review. We are interested in reviewing this information to identify specialty trade teaming partners.

RESPONSE: The sign in sheet was posted on Fed Biz Ops for review.

36. QUESTION: Can the SJAFB CADD Standards and the Layer Standards be provided per SOW sections 5.A.2 and 5.A.2.e respectively?

RESPONSE: SJAFB CADD standards as well as the Layer standards are available as additional drawings on the Federal Business Opporuntities website.

37. QUESTION: The SOW for the Sample Project, (Pages 4&5) has conflicting information between items 2.F and 2.O. 2.F states that we are to provide power, CATV and Comm. (Tel/Data) outlets throughout the facility. However, in 2.O, it states that the telephone infrastructure is to include only backboard w/ ground and power, and conduit with pull strings at outlet locations. As “telephone” is combined w/ “Data” in 2.F, is the intent to provide the backboard and power only for Data and Telephone, with conduit and pull strings at the outlet locations? Is this also the intent for the CATV? Please clarify.

RESPONSE: See 16 Jul revised SOW. Contract is to include boxes with conduits run back to the main communication entry point, including pull strings and labeling for which room and location is fed for each conduit. Include blank device plates. No devices or cable is to be included for telephone. Contractor shall contract with Time Warner for installation of 100% complete operational Cable Television system with wiring and devices.

38. QUESTION: The SOW for the sample project includes a plan sheet index, which indicates an existing and new site plan be submitted with the proposal. What is the SOW for site work?

RESPONSE: Any exterior work required for the brick veneer and any utility work.

39. QUESTION: Please provide the desired bed and room count since there is no PVA requirement for this project to indicate such.

RESPONSE: See #23.

40. QUESTION: After reviewing amendment no. 2, it does not seem to describe the exact number of different types of rooms required in the 35% design. Please Clarify.

RESPONSE: See #23.

41. QUESTION: Will design Charette be held to clarify scope of design parameters?

RESPONSE: No design Charette will be held.

42. QUESTION: The drawings that have been supplied to us, reference existing and new construction, we take this to mean that this was a previously completed renovation project and all of the new work is now existing. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: Any drawings provided were as-built drawings and would be considered as existing conditions.

43. QUESTION: Please provide contact info for Seymour Johnson AFB Drafting Section for Project Title Block and Seymour Johnson Cad standards manual.

RESPONSE: See #36.

44. QUESTION: In the original Statement of Work (page 3) 35% design is defined more loosely than on page 8 and 9 which list approx. 23 different drawings. Please clarify what is expected.

RESPONSE: Sample project has been revised to reflect the 35% design definition.

45. QUESTION: SOW indicates a requirement for unspecified number of Guest Rooms. Will any of these be Suites?

RESPONSE: See #23.

46. QUESTION: The SOW states in item 2.b “Ensure existing structure meets (ATFP) requirements and modify as required”. If the structure requires substantial reinforcement that will cause the overall project cost to exceed the 50% replacement value of the structure, or any of the values described for renovation work described in the DOD 04-010-01 guidance manual, how should the contractor proceed with the 35% design documents?

RESPONSE: See #27. For the window replacement, assume that the existing structure will meet UFC criteria.

47. QUESTION: In the Air Force Facilities Design Guide AFSDG 4-724-01 page 11, paragraph 1-3.4.2 and page 42, paragraph 4-2 indicate to see attached drawings for detailed dimension requirements of the guest room. There are no drawings attached.

RESPONSE: See #25.

48. QUESTION: Are we required to submit CAD files or just paper copies of the 35% design drawings?

RESPONSE: Paper copies only are required to be submitted with the sample project.

49. QUESTION: Does the project have to meet LEED Certification?

RESPONSE: No. This project will not require LEED certification.

50. QUESTION: Do we have to return Offer Schedule Line Items 0001 - 0005--what needs to be filled out?

RESPONSE: Reference Section B - Supplies or Services and Pricing--it was not a requirement in accordance with Section L to return those pages--See Section L, II A.

51. QUESTION: Can we get an existing site plan for Building 3803, so that we can provide existing and final Site plans per the RFP?

RESPONSE: See #10.

52. QUESTION: Which , if any, of ATFP measures is the sample project subject to?

RESPONSE: See #27.

53. QUESTION: I see that the FS sprinkler flow data has posted to FBO in Amendment 0003. However, we still need to know about the assumption regarding the <.> 50% replacement value of the remodel costs in order to proceed with the ATFP analyses and structural design for the proposal as reviously posed.

RESPONSE: See #27.

54. QUESTION: In the Q & A issued 23 July 2010, the response to question #2 cites that a standard cover sheet will not be required for this sample project, but the question asked about a standard title block. Will a standard title block in CADD format be issued for this sample project?

RESPONSE: No standard title block will be issued for the sample project.

55. QUESTION: For the Technical Proposal/Sample Project; Form 66: What level of detail are you looking for with this form? Are you looking for a general understanding, or a comprehensive and detailed listing/

RESPONSE: See #28.

56. QUESTION: Is it the intent of this Sample Task Order to build out this Scope of Work or is this indeed for Evaluation Purposes Only?

RESPONSE: The intent of this Sample Task Order is for Evaluation Purposes Only.

57. QUESTION: Confirm that the Revised Statement of Work intends to: (1) demolish of ALL interior CMU walls, wood stud partitions, and ceiling soffits; (2) to construct an all new floor plan with Visiting Officers Quarters specifically designed per layouts, specifications, and square footage requirements within AFSDG 4-724-01.

RESPONSE: See #23. Existing construction can be re-used if a given wall does not require to be removed.

58. QUESTION: Confirm the total number of Visiting Quarters to be created on each floor and for all of Building 3803.

RESPONSE: See #23.

59. QUESTION: Confirm the Energy Efficiency Standards and Requirements (including reference documents and standards) for the renovation design.

RESPONSE: ASHRAE 90.1-2007; EPACT 2005

60. QUESTION: What is the estimated construction budget for the renovation of Building 3803?

RESPONSE: See Section L.IV.A of the solicitation.

61. QUESTION: Will a Comprehensive Interior Design package or FF&E package be issued for this project?

RESPONSE: A Comprehensive Interior Design package or FF&E package will not be issued for this project.

62. QUESTION: Confirm the required size for Drawings to be included in Volume III, Standard D (24”x36”) or Standard B (11”x17”).

RESPONSE: The size of the submitted drawings shall be 24”x36”.

63. QUESTION: Confirm that only a List of the Specification Sections will be required for the 35% Submittal and not three copies of all sections.

RESPONSE: Per the SOW, only a list of specification sections is required, not the complete text.

64. QUESTION: The AFSDG-4-724-01 Design Guide in paragraph 5-1.9.1 refers to the passenger elevator. The statement of work did not refer to this. Please clarify if there is to be an elevator added to the statement of work.

RESPONSE: See #11.

65. QUESTION: After reviewing amendment no. 2, it does not seem to describe the exact number of different types of rooms required in the 35% design. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: See #23.

66. QUESTION: Will design Charette be held to clarify scope of design parameters?

RESPONSE: See #41.

67. QUESTION: SOW indicates a requirement for unspecified number of Guest Rooms. Will any of these be Suites?

RESPONSE: See #23.

68. QUESTION: Air Force Services Facilities Design Guide AFSDG 4-724-01, paragraph 3-5.8.1 page 39 indicate a requirement for Type II non-combustible construction for this type of facility. Even though we do not structural as-builts of 3803, similar as-builts of 3804 indicate wood interior walls and wood floor and roof structure. This does not meet Type II construction code requirements. Will this building be granted a special exception to this requirement or will the entire wood/combustible construction be removed and a new non-combustible construction be required?

RESPONSE: For the as-built drawings provided, it should be noted that Bldgs. 3802 and 3803 are of similar construction. This construction is concrete floors and roof deck with CMU walls. Bldg 3804 is constructed of wood. For this project assume that the building (3803) meets the Type II non-combustible construction.

69. QUESTION: In the Air Force Facilities Design Guide AFSDG 4-724-01 page 11, paragraph 2-3.4.2 and page 42, paragraph 4-2 indicate to see attached drawings for detailed dimension requirements of the guest room. There are no drawings attached.

RESPONSE: See #25.

70. QUESTION: Are we required to submit Auto CAD files or just paper copies of the 35% design drawings?

RESPONSE: See #48.

71. QUESTION: Is the equipment schedule ( p 65 of AFSF Design Guide) a requirement of the VAQ sample project? Are we to include the pricing for this in our proposal?

RESPONSE: See #12.

72. QUESTION: Are there existing as-builts that show the current HVAC system including chilled water entrance to the building including location and sizes and hot water boiler including hot water piping and natural gas piping?

RESPONSE: Any available as-built drawings are available for review in the 4 CES Drafting Section located in Bldg 3300 during regular business hours.

73. QUESTION: Is there reliable power or do we need an emergency generator for the fire pump?

RESPONSE: No generator is required.

74. QUESTION: Is there a hazardous material inventory for the building?

RESPONSE: In the sample project, paragraph 8, it identifies all asbestos containing materials as well as lead containing paint.

75. QUESTION: According to the proposal requirements (page 49), only pages 1 & 2 of the SF 1442 are to be included in the proposal submittal. Is Section B (pages 4 thru 6) to be disregarded?

RESPONSE: See # 50.

76. QUESTION: RE: Vol. I – Price…Item B indicates that Attachment 5 (pages 6 & 7 ) are to be included. On page 52 for Volume II, Item D seems to be asking for the same information. Is the pricing to be included in both Volumes I & III?

RESPONSE: Attachment 5 pages 6 & 7 of 9 will be included with Volume 1, while Attachment 5 page 7 of 9 will be included in Vol III.

77. QUESTION: RE: Solicitation page 52, Item D… the form provided (Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown) is not labeled “AFR Form 3052” as indicated. Is this the same form that is to be submitted?

RESPONSE: Yes

78. QUESTION: RE: Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown –

a. What level of detail is needed for the proposal submittal?

b. Are subcontract prices (lump sum) to be in the “Other Direct Costs” column?

c. Are taxes, insurance, bonds, etc. to be allocated (included) with each line item or shown separately?

d. RE: Attachment 5, Page 6 – For the proposed time of performance, should the time include the time required to prepare the 35% design submittal or just the time to complete the design and perform the construction following a Notice of Award/NTP?

RESPONSE: a) Enough detail to be able to negotiate pricing; not all lump sum b) That would be acceptable. c) Overhead, Profit, and Bond separate on the back sheet of the 3052. All else should be included in the pricing. d) Time to complete the design and perform all on-site construction.

79. QUESTION: Are there a minimum target number of guest rooms?

RESPONSE: See #23.

80. QUESTION: It appears some of the rooms had living rooms…do we need to make provisions for suites?

RESPONSE: See #23.

81. QUESTION: Some of the guidelines identify target minimum for room sizes, but there are provisions for smaller spaces in existing building renovations….please confirm this is ok.

RESPONSE: See #23.

82. QUESTION: It appears that only the first floor will be required to have accessible rooms, please confirm. Some of the guidelines have a 5% provision.

RESPONSE: The first floor only will be ADA compliant, and only one suite will also comply.

83. QUESTION: Existing drawings reflect king sized beds…is this a requirement?

RESPONSE: King size beds are not a requirement. Queen size beds are the base standard.

84. QUESTION: Is there a need for an elevator to accommodate service or visitors….not the residents?

RESPONSE: See #11.

85. QUESTION: Which drawings (dated what) accurately represent the existing as-built conditions….many of the drawings do not appear to have matching plans, RCP’s, and ceilings?

RESPONSE: See #79.

86. QUESTION: The existing exterior has concrete columns that extend outside the face of the wall. Will it be necessary to wrap the concrete columns or will it be acceptable to leave the columns exposed as an architectural feature on the exterior?

RESPONSE: No exposed concrete detailing is desired. Wrap all to have only brick veneer as an exterior finish.

87. QUESTION: Under 2.General Requirements of the solicitation it states, “All rooms must comply with the private bathroom guidance, ADA guidance and space requirements as well as incorporating the support functions.” Subsequently, (item j) states, “Facility (first floor only) shall be in compliance with ADA requirements. This is a bit ambiguous, but makes it sound like no elevator is needed if the first floor is the accessible floor. We would like clarification.

RESPONSE: See #11 and #82.

88. QUESTION: It appears that the water supply is marginal for this project if the need to provide fire protection in the attic space is required. If we find out with further design that this project requires a small fire booster pump, will it be required to provide an automatic transfer switch with the possible fire pump?

RESPONSE: No. An emergency generator with automatic transfer switch will not be required if a fire pump is deemed necessary.

89. QUESTION: The AF Design guide requires an elevator for all buildings over 1 story, will this sample project include an elevator?

RESPONSE: See #11.

90. QUESTION: It appears that bldg 3803 was originally designed with a concrete roof structure and a sloped metal roof must have been added later. As-Builts of similar bldgs show a wood roof structure. Can you confirm the sloped roof structure material. The AF design guide requires Type II non-combustible construction, if the roof structure is combustible -will this be an issue for this sample project?

RESPONSE: See #79. As-built drawings of the roof project that installed the sloped standing seam metal roof on 3803 are included in the amendment.

91. QUESTION: Will any Guest Room Suites be required?

RESPONSE: See #23.

92. QUESTION: Will it be possible to clarify the desired number of rooms of each type or are we to use our best judgement and maximixe the design to fit within the existing perimeter walls?

RESPONSE: See #23.

93. QUESTION: After review of all the drawings submitted, I think we have cleared up some of the structural info conflicts. Our conclusion is that the interior corridor walls are 4” cmu infilled between concrete columns and the 2nd floor and roof structure was originally constructed as concrete. We assume at a later date that a pitched roof was added with metal roof was added. Is the type of construction known for the roof . Some of the other buildings show wood?

RESPONSE: See #90.

94. QUESTION: For the sample project, what is the requirement of the D-B Contractor for FFE?

RESPONSE: For the sample project, no FFE is required.

95. QUESTION: Will another Site Visit be held?

RESPONSE: No.

96. QUESTION: Please identify the respective State of North Carolina offices for which a Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authority is required.

RESPONSE: Provide a Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authority on file with the State of North Carolina.

97. QUESTION: Please confirm that the “North Carolina District Office” is in reference to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Carolina District Office.

RESPONSE: The North Carolina District Office is in reference to the Small Business Administration North Carolina District Office, Charlotte, NC.

98. QUESTION: Please confirm that the Factor 3 Item (5) standard is met when a bonafide office approval letter by the North Carolina District Office (SBA) and a Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authority issued by the State of North Carolina is included in the proposal.

RESPONSE: The standard is met when the proposal includes a Certificate of Existence OR Certificate of Authority on file with the state of North Carolina.

NOTE: See # 96,97 & 98. Contact your servicing District SBA Office if you require additional information concerning this requirement for Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authority on file with the state of North Carolina.