Q A 108-117.doc

January 6, 2010

GS-03P-10-AZC-0004

Q 108. Please provide pad size and equipment sizes for the mechanical room on the tenth floor.

R 108. Refer to Drawing 9-HVAC-88 Q 109. What is the required mechanical system warranty period?

R 109. Volume III, Part 4 Construction Clauses #53 FAR 52.246-21 – Warranty of Construction (MAR 94) (Alternate I) (page 35) details that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier. The warranty for workmanship as referenced is for a period of 1 year.

Division I Section 01770 - Closeout Procedures require specific warranties be submitted before the end of the project. This includes manufacturer warranties for the mechanical system.

Q 110. Is this project tax exempt?

R 110. When a contractor is procuring something for use of a Government contract state and local taxes generally apply. A contractor seeking to get such taxes waived by the taxing authority (i.e. State) needs to pursue exemption by that authority. Procedures, rules and forms are dictated by each entity and it varies depending upon location. Refer to the RFP package FAR Clause 52.229-3 – Federal, State, and Local Taxes (APR 2003) included in Volume III, Part 1 General Clauses.

Q 111. There is a chance that some ceiling tiles will be damaged during the removal and reinstallation process. We will do our best to match the tiles as best as possible with the existing tiles but there may be a slight discrepancy in color. Is this expectable or should we include replacing the entire corridor ceiling?

R 111. It is expected that some tiles may be damaged in the course of this project and that their replacements will not be an exact color match.

Q 112. What are the percentage goals for Small Disadvantaged Business Participation?

R 112. Details regarding the Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program are included in Volume III, Part 5 General Solicitation Provisions, page 6. In addition, Volume I, Technical Evaluation Factors/Minimum Standards, Factor #4 includes evaluation details.

An offeror, other than a small business concern, submitting an offer that exceeds $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction) shall submit a subcontracting plan with its initial offer. The subcontracting plan will be negotiated concurrently with price and any required technical and management proposals… Additional details regarding the Subcontract Plan requirements are included in Volume III, Part 5 General Solicitation Provisions.

The current GSA Small Business Program Goals for Subcontracting are as follows:

Small Business 37%

Small Disadvantaged Business 6%

Women-Owned Small Business 5%

HUBZone Small Business 3%

Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business 3%

Veteran-owned Small Business 5% Please note that these percentages are suggested and utilized as targets for subcontracting.

Q 113. Regarding Lined duct replacement, are storage closets and other non-occupied spaces considered part of the corridors or is that occupied space?

R 113. No, they are not.

Q 114. Proposal Price Sheet: There are four (4) breakdown prices (2 thru 5) with a Total noted, however there is not a No. 1 breakdown price. Is this correct? Are each of the breakout items (2 thru 5) listed to include the costs associated in the Base Bid narrative?

R 114. Yes there is not a No. 1 breakdown price. Lines 2 – 5 include the costs associated in the Base Bid. Item 4 shall include the Vegetative Roof and Roof Replacement as added in Amendment 0002.

Q 115. Is it required to replace the supply air fans and return air fans?

R 115. Yes. All supply and return air fans are to be replaced.

Q 116. A contractor told me that the original building drawings can only be plotted on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Is there a way we could verify?

R 116. It has been verified that the drawings are able to be plotted to their original size.

Q 117. Clarify that the return fans are to be replaced on all units.

R 117. Yes. All supply and return air fans are to be replaced.