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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 11

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/23/2010

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

1PSM-11-0007

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 1PL 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service T.P. O'Neill FOB, Room 1100 10 Causeway Street Boston, MA 022226

Same as Block 7 Attn: Ms. Laura Park, Contract Specialist

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., STREET, COUNTY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)

THIS AMENDMENT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED

See Block 11 below

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

GS-01P-11-BW-D-0005

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11/10/2010

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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 1 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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 REFERENCED 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)

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

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

The Subject solicitation referenced in Block #9A for Single Award, Term, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Small Construction Projects, is hereby amended as follows:

(1.) The proposal due date has NOT been extended and remains December 10, 2010 at 2:00pm (Local Time)

(2.) The pre proposal conference meeting sign in sheet, Power Point presentation handout, Fillable PDF of Vendor Past Performance Evaluation and Microsoft Excel version of the Price Schedule are provided. These forms are provided as informational purposes only and are to assist the offeror in the preparation of their proposal.

(Continued) 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.

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

Jim Adamo, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Solicitation Number GS-01P-11-BZ-D-0005 Amendment Number 0001

(3.) On Page 17 of 21, Section III.B.7 of the Agreement, correct paragraph (a) from “Protests, as defined in section 31.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation” to “Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation”

(4.) The following written questions were submitted by potential offerors and are answered as part of this amendment:

Q1. Pg 6-7 of 21, Section II.C.1 Past performance and similar experience on comparable projects:

This section outlines the criteria for relevant past performance. The last bullet on page 7 says, “the total project construction cost at award of the construction contract(s) was less than $100,000.00”

Will past performance project over this amount be accepted? Will projects submitted over the stated value receive the same consideration as project under? Will you consider raising the maximum price to $250,000.00?

A1. Page 6, Section II.C.1(a) of the Solicitations states, “The similarities to the characteristics listed are more important than the quantity of projects presented.” Yes, past performance over this value will be considered. However, the greater the similarity of the project presented to the characteristics provided, the higher the rating will be. No, the criteria will remain as established because the maximum value of individual delivery orders to be issued under the resultant contract is $100,000.00.

Q2. SECTION II Prices, II.B Contract Price Form:

Will the government provide these tables in Excel format for proposal purposes?

A2. No.

Q3. Statement of Work, page 1:

Does the GSA anticipate any design build work over the life of the contract or is all the work bid build?

A3. No, although specifications for individual delivery orders can be of either the design or performance type. The Statement of Work provided on page 1 states:

“Specifications for individual delivery orders will be either of the design or performance type.

(a) A design specification is one which contains precise requirements, such as methods of construction, measurements, materials and equipment to be used, tolerances, and other detailed

- 3 -requirements. A design specification describes how the requirement is to be achieved.

(b) A performance specification is one that states requirements in terms of the required results with criteria for verifying compliance, but without stating the methods for achieving the required results. A performance specification defines the functional requirements for the asset and/or component, the environment in which it must operate, and the interface and interchangeability characteristics. Performance specifications shall not describe how a requirement is achieved, require the use of specific materials, or parts or give detailed design or construction requirements beyond those needed to ensure interchangeability or interoperability with existing or proposed items. The performance specification establishes performance and acceptance criteria for the assets as complete entities.”

Q4. Section 001102 Price Schedule:

Will the GSA provide these price schedules in Excel or Word Format?

A4 . Yes, a Microsoft Excel format is provided as an attachment to this amendment. The Microsoft Excel version of the Price Schedule (Unit Price Agreement) is for your use and information only and is NOT required to be submitted with the proposal. Please reference Solicitation Pages 5-6 of 21, Section II.B., Price Proposal, for information to be submitted with your proposal. Also, reference Solicitation Page 20 of 21, Section V.E., Total Evaluated Price for information regarding the calculation of the total lump sum price.. It is emphasized that the total lump sum price is to be used for evaluation purposes only and does not represent the amount of work that the Government intends to have performed under this contract.

Q5. Please provide Vendor Past Performance Evaluation Worksheets in Word Format or PDF that allows writing. The current form will not allow evaluators to type.

A5. The Vendor Past Performance Evaluation Worksheet is attached as a fillable PDF file.

Q6. In regards to the percentage factor that is to be entered into the spreadsheet. If we believe our cost should be 20% over the fixed price, is that the number to be entered into the box?

A6. No. If you place 20% into the spreadsheet, then your price would be only 20% of the estimated unit price. If you anticipate your price being 20% greater than the estimated unit price, you would place 120% into the box. Likewise, if your price is 20% lower than the estimated unit price, you would place 80% in the box.