Amendment 1 to RFQ.doc

Amendment 1

Changes to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

SCOPE OF WORK - Add the following paragraph:

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION: This procurement is open nationwide. Offeror proposals shall contain a written commitment that a minimum of 60% of the subcontracting opportunities under this contract shall be contracted with firms incorporated within the State of Montana. Statement shall detail how your design-build team will encourage local firms and subcontractors in earning value from this contract. Describe how you will invite, encourage, screen and competitively select construction trade contractors.

D. DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF SUBMISSION - Make the following change:

Qualifications must be received at General Services Administration on or before 3:00 P.M., MST, July 28, 2009.

F. Summary of the Phase Two Solicitation Process - Add the following:

Hand Deliver Your Submission To:

U.S. General Services Administration

ATTN: Kay Thompson

One Denver Federal Center

West 6th Avenue & Kipling Street

Building 41

Denver, CO 80225

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

QUESTION 1

Has a site tour been scheduled yet? If not, will there be one before Phase I responses are submitted, or will this be part of Phase II?

Answer to Question 1

A site tour will be scheduled as part of the Phase Two process.

QUESTION 2

On Page 2 of the RFQ, it states "An Offeror that is not a small business concern, offering to perform a contract that has subcontracting possibilities, must submit a Subcontracting Plan that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer, which provides subcontracting opportunities to small businesses to the maximum extent practicable." Does this Subcontracting Plan need to be submitted as part of Phase I, Phase II or after award?

Answer to Question 2

The Subcontracting Plan will be requested as part of the Phase Two submissions.

QUESTION 3

What is the difference between LEED Consultant and High Performance Green Building Consultant under the Design Team Key Personnel.

Answer to Question 3

For this project, the LEED Consultant is a member of the High Performance Green

Building Team. The High Performance Green Building Consultant will manage the team.

QUESTION 4

For the Building Envelope Consultant, are you looking for this individual to have HPBS certification?

Answer to Question 4

HPBS certification is not required.

QUESTION 5

Has or is any firm working on the "bridging documents" or the Phase II package?

Answer to Question 5

No bridging documents will be provided for this project.

QUESTION 6

If letters of recommendation from references are required (see questions about this yesterday), do they have to be new letters addressed to the GSA specifically about the Billings project, or can the be general letters of recommendation received in the past from other projects?

QUESTION 7

Please confirm if we are supposed to get actual letters of recommendation (with contact information) from our references, or if we just need to get you the contact information from our references to you in a letter format so the GSA can check them directly (no formal letter of recommendation required)?

Answer to Question 6 and 7

Letters of recommendation are not required. Provide current and reliable contact information for the references you provide in a letter format.

QUESTION 8

Looking for the location of the new Courthouse, the site described appears to be incorrect. Could you please verify the location directions?

Answer to Question 8

The location as described is correct.

QUESTION 9

As the Design Lead Architect, do we need at least 3 courthouse projects (in cost range of $50,000,000 - $60,000,000) either underway or built to be considered in Phase One?

Answer to Question 9

The Offeror shall submit information on at least three (3) projects of similar scope and complexity. For purposes of determining “similar scope and complexity”, the following is a brief description: New construction of a multi-story building that included high-end finishes and security requirements, with a cost range of $50,000,000 - $60,000,000.

QUESTION 10

Does GSA expect plans, sections and elevations of Design Concept from teams that are shortlisted during Phase Two?

QUESTION 11

What is a No-Cost Test Fit?

Answer to Questions 10 and 11 Details will be provided to the shortlisted firms as part of the Phase Two Request for Proposal.

QUESTION 12

Will the demolition of any existing structures or parking be required for the construction of the new building?

QUESTION 13

Does this project involve any demolition or hazmat abatement/remediation, or is the new

Courthouse property all green field and just site preparation needed?

Answer to Question 12 and13 Demolition will be required. Abatement/remediation services may be required. Details will be provided to shortlisted firms as part of the Phase Two Request for Proposal.