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Pre-Solicitation Conference Agenda Deisgn/Build Renovations GT “Mickey” Leland Federal Building Project No. ITX00214 August 21, 2009

Attendees: Carrie Haman, Contracting Officer, GSA 817.978.6163 David Cornelison, Project Manager, GSA 817.978.3945 Tom Norman, Project Manager, GSA, 502.324.5226 X-130 Howard Merrill, Principal, Rey de la Reza Architects

1. Introduce those in attendance

2. Project Overview

3. Schedule

4. Questions/Discussions

Contractors are encouraged to tour the Leland Federal Building.

QUESTIONS RESULTING FROM LELAND PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE ON AUGUST 21, 2009

Q: What percentage of minority [MDBE/SBE SBA 8a certified] participation is the GSA maintaining on this project?

A: The updated small business subcontracting goals will be published in the synopsis which we hope to post on www.fbo.gov in the next 2 weeks.

Q: Does the GSA plan to foster their New Mentor/ Protégé Program in on this project?

A: We do not plan to actively participate in the new Mentor/ Protégé Program for this project.

Q: Has a Commissioning Agent been selected?

A: We have not selected a commissioning contractor.

Q: When will the Preliminary Drawings become available?

A: We will issue bridging documents during the Phase II Request for Proposals (est. November - December 2009).

Q: Does the building have any structural issues?

A: Yes, there have been some identified in recent studies and this information will be supplied in the bridging documents.

Q: Will there be any hardening of the building?

A: Yes, for blast resistance.

Q: Will the project address progressive collapse?

A: This is being investigated and may be added. A decision is expected before bridging documents are issued.

Q: Will there be any liability to the design/build team for information provided in the bridging documents?

A: Yes, it is the responsibility of the design build team to verify any information provided in the bridging documents.

Q: Is this going to be a GMP contract or firm-fixed price contract?

A: Firm-fixed price contract.

Q: Will the design builder be responsible for the data on the studies?

A: The data supplied will require verification.

Q. Is it intended to construct the new curtainwall on the outside first and then remove the interior window system afterwards?

A: Yes, that is the concept. Means and methods for the actual replacement are the responsibility of the design/builder.

Q Will the D/B team have to complete HVAC load calcs, if the bridging documents already include such information?

A: Yes, load calcs and sizing equipment is the D/B's responsibility.

Q. Is there an area available for Material Storage?

A. The Plaza area is expected to be available to the contractor for material storage and laydown.

Q. What is the scope of work for the Garage area?

A. The design architect reviewed the garage scope in detail.

Q. Is interior build-out required for all tenant space?

A. No. Tenants are expected to be moved temporarily into swing space, then move back into their existing space. The contractor may elect to replace entire ceiling, considering HVAC ductwork replacement affects a large portion of the ceiling space.

Q. Is LEED a requirement for interior tenant space?

A. The A/E reviewed current LEED goals, and plans to request switch to LEED C&S 2009 registration.

Q. Are all building occupants Gov't employees/agencies?

A. Yes, government agencies in the building include the IRS, US State Department, the Armed Forces, and congressional and senate local offices among others.

Q. Will the gov't will consider alternative concepts to those in the bridging documents.

A. Yes.