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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

Amendment No. 1

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02/17/2011

REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE General Services Administration, NCR Office of Project Delivery, Contracts Division (WPC) th & D Streets, SW, Room 2021

Washington, DC 20407

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9.A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

GS-11P-10-MK-D-0094

To all Offerors X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01/14/2011

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers X 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 3_ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegraph which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

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THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS

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

(x) 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 NUMBERED 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 x is required to sign this document and return __6__ copies to the issuing office.

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

This information is being provided in electronic copy only via www.fedbizopps.gov.

1. See Questions and Answers Document dated 02/17/2011.

2. See SF1442, Revised Specification 023800, and New Specification 012300 – Alternates, Revised C201 and C101.

3. The deadline for Questions on this RFP is Tuesday, February 22 nd , 2011 at 10:00 AM.

4. The date for receipt of quotes has been extended. Bids are now due no later than 3:00 PM local time, Thursday, March 3 rd

2011 in the Bid Room 1065 at GSA/NCR, 301 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20407

5. End of Amendment No. 1 Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document reference 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)

Chrischanda Smith, 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

2/17/2011

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

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Questions and Answers - Solicitation # GS-11P-10-MK-D-0094 Multiple Award Construction Contract for Department of State, National Capital Region

1. Question: What is the estimated project range for the Suite 4228 Seed Project?

Answer: $490,000.00 - $625,000.00

2. Question: What is the required project duration for the Suite 4228 Seed Project?

Answer: 91 days for construction build out.

3. Question: Is there going to be a site visit scheduled to review the area of the new Seed Project?

Answer: No. The area is currently fully occupied and a site visit is not possible.

4. Question: Will the area be completely vacant during construction or will it be phased. If it is to be phased, what will the phase limits be?

Answer: Yes, the space will be completely vacant.

5. Question: Will existing furniture be removed by the tenant?

Answer: Yes, the existing furniture will be removed by the tenant.

6. Question: On the Bureau of European and Asian Affairs Project that is being priced for the above referenced solicitation, there is an indication on Sheet A601 under the material schedule for an add alternate price for a different type of glass for the door side light. This request for an add alternate is also repeated on sheet A603 on the door frame details. Accordingly, should we provide this add alternate price, and will there be a new price schedule for these add alternate price?

Answer: See the attached new Specification Section 012300 Alternates. The SF1442 and (C101) II.B Contract Bid Form have been updated.

7. Question: Dwg. A601 Door Schedule note #1 says provide Add Alternate, does this note apply to ALL door frames or Alum frames only?

Answer: See the Door Schedule that applies to Note #1 and Question 6 above.

8. Question: There is specifications for blinds however we cannot locate them on drawings, Please advise?

Answer: The existing windows all have blinds that are to be replaced.

9. Question: There is specifications for Steel Windows however we cannot locate them on drawings please advise?

Answer: There are steel door frames on the project but NO steel windows.

10. Question: Please clarify Hollow Metal door frames or steel door frames for the Corridor Doors. (discrepancy between Door Frame Schedule and Specifications).

Answer: Corridor doors frames shall be steel welded frames.

11. Question: Please clarify where, and how many Aluminum Door Frames with Skylights are required for the Seed

Project.

Answer: The Door Schedule on Sheet A601 identifies all the frames that are to be aluminum.

12. Question: Sheet A301 of the above referenced solicitation drawings details #4 and #5 has no dimensions for the walls. Can you please advise what the thickness of the wall types are?

Answer: Correction Wall types #3 and #4 are at least the size of the metal stud plus the gypsum board thickness noted on the detail. The masonry wall is existing and is to be matched in finish thickness.

13. Question: Drawings, Sheet A601, Note 1 below the door schedule refers to an Alternate Price for 18ea door frames with sidelites, Is there a Clin Schedule or bid form other than the SF1442 & 18 item price breakdown sheet. Please Clarify that we need to provide a price for this Add Alternate.

Answer: See the attached new Specification Section 012300 Alternates. The SF1442 and (C101) II.B Contract Bid Form have been updated.

14. Question: Can the LEED Coordinator position be fulfilled by another member of the team, such as the Project Manager, or does this role have to be fulfilled by two distinctively different dedicated staff members?

Answer: Anyone on the GC Team can be designated as the LEED Coordinator, including the Project Manager.

15. Question: Please provide further information for the minimum requirements for the required role of Project Coordinator.

Answer: A minimum of five years experience in coordinating the workload anticipated under the RFP.

16. Question: Please provide further information for the minimum requirements for the required role of Environmental Officer and Energy Conservation officer.

Answer: Registration as a certified industrial hygienist is a minimum requirement for the Environmental Officer.

Registration as a certified energy manager is a minimum requirement for the Energy Conservation Officer. Both roles must have five years experience in managing the workload anticipated under the RFP.

17. Question: It was noted that the RFP allows for the duties of the Environmental Officer and Energy Officer to be performed by the same person. Can this person also have an additional role on the construction team, such as that of a General Superintendent?

Answer: Yes, if the person is qualified and meets the minimum requirements.

18. Question: No requirements could be found for the desire of the use of a Site Safety and Health Officer.

Additionally, no requirements could be found for the desired use of a Construction Quality Control officer; are either of these staff positions required for execution of anticipated projects under this IDIQ?

Answer: Yes. The Safety Officer is the same as Environmental Officer. Construction Quality Control is the responsibility of everyone assigned to work under this RFP.

19. Question: The provided plan sets denote a requirement for the submittal of a preliminary schedule, but no requirement could be located in the RFP. Please provide the requirements for submission of the preliminary schedule.

Answer: All projects under this RFP will be tracked using Gantt charts in the MS project software. Please provide a preliminary construction schedule for the Suite 4228 Seed Project. Evaluation Factor 3 – Management Plan has been updated to reflect the requirement.

20. Question: I could not find where the liquidated damages were stated in the RFP for the Suite 4228 Seed Project.

Answer: Liquidated damages will be $3,000 per day of delay.

21. Question: I picked up a disc from you yesterday and it does not have any Demolition Page D 101. Is this part of the project already completed?

Answer: All discs should have the Demolition Sheet D101.

22. Question: Please clarify the scope of work regarding the convection units shown on Drawings M201 and M301.

Are we providing new convection units at each of the exterior window locations or are they existing units and we are only responsible for providing new aluminum deflectors with newly finished existing metal cover as shown on Drawing M701, Detail 6?

Answer: The contractor is to provide new aluminum deflectors on the newly finished existing convector covers.

23. Question: On Drawing M-201, note 2, it states for us to contact “FMS” after demolition is complete. Who is FMS?

Answer: Facilities Management Services (FMS). This arrangement will be coordinated through the GSA Construction Manager after award of the task order.

24. Question: On specification section 230900, “Instrumentation and Control for HVAC”, we are to provide T-400 series Johnson Control pneumatic thermostats. Please provide the exact model for the pneumatic thermostats as there are many to select from in T-4000 series by Johnson Control.

Answer: The Spec section 230900 provides the necessary information for the particular T-4000 controller.

25. Question: On Drawing M201, Note 5, states for us to remove all existing abandoned pneumatic copper and polyethylene tubing. Please clarify the extend of this tubing (quantity) and what purpose did this tubing serve?

Answer: The tubing serves in the operation of the controls of the dampers in the VAV boxes. As noted from the demo plans and the locations where new VAV boxes will be relocated, please use your best judgment in estimating how much will be retained and reused and how much will be demolished.

26. Question: What will be the height of the new masonry wall from the floor to the underside of the structure above.

Sheet A301 partition types and ceiling details does not specify the height.

Answer: The masonry wall will be used to fill in existing door opening heights.

27. Question: Will a space be provided for a dumpster in order to dispose of construction debris/recyclables?

Answer: Space will be provided for a dumpster from 6:00 PM – 6:00AM on a daily basis. No construction dumpsters are to remain at the loading dock during daytime hours of operation. It is advisable to have all dumpsters removed by 4:00 AM the following morning.

28. Question: What is the height of the renovation space from the finished floor to the deck above?

Answer: Approximately 11’-0” +/-

29. Question: Will the existing gypsum wall board ceiling, along column line Y, be demolished and replaced? Or will it be left existing and applied a fresh coat of paint?

Answer: Yes it is to be left in place and painted; see Sheet 301/Detail 6.

30. Question: Are we to assume that all requirements in the Technical/Design and Building Standards have been incorporated into the Seed Project drawings?

Answer: Yes. All references included in the construction documents are complimentary.

31. Question: What is deck height from fourth floor slab to underside of fifth floor?

Answer: Approximately 11’-0” +/-

32. Question: Are the wood doors to be factory or field finished?

Answer: Field finish is acceptable once they are done properly and precautions related to fumes are implemented.

33. Question: Sheet A603, Detail 4 indicates sidelights to be 15”to 18” V.I.F. The following doors do not appear to be capable of meeting the minimum of 15” (008, 014, 016, 019 & 021). What is the minimum width these sidelights can be?

Answer: The design intent is to make each sidelight as wide as possible with a maximum width of 18”. For bidding - Contractor to assume the width of the sidelite at doors 008, 016, 019 & 021 is 14”. (No sidelite is needed at Door #14 – this is a closet.)

34. Question: As the decorative glass is a costly item can the architect develop the actual width of the sidelights at the above noted doors?

Answer: The design intent is to make each sidelight as wide as possible with a maximum width of 18”. For bidding

- Contractor to assume the width of the sidelite at doors 008, 016, 019 & 021 is 14”. (No sidelite is needed at Door #14 – this is a closet.)

35. Question: Confirm that a sidelight is desired at Door 014?

Answer: No side light is required at Door 014.

36. Question: What are the shapes and sizes of the existing mechanical ductwork passing through the corridor walls?

Answer: Existing duct are usually 4”- 6” flex.

37. Question: Sheet M301 indicates connections to existing work in areas shown on M201 as being demolished, please clarify.

Answer: The dashed lines represent the existing hot and cold building supply lines. See note 1.

38. Question: Can we use the building toilet rooms during construction?

Answer: Yes.

39. Question: Section 230800 – Commissioning of HVAC paragraph 1.2.B.1 refers to related work in Division 1, this section not included in specification, please provide.

Answer: Please see the revised Specification Section 023800 in Attachment 1.

40. Question: Is there currently a fire sprinkler system installed in this space?

Answer: No

41. Question: Hardware schedule calls for a marble threshold at Door 4230, and also refers to Detail 9/A301 on Sheet A601, which shows an aluminum carpet edge. Confirm which is correct.

Answer: The marble threshold is correct for Door 4230.

42. Question: Is there telecom work required other than providing empty conduits? If so, please provide necessary specifications.

Answer: Only conduit empty boxes, cable tray and associated work as listed on sheets E801 are required.

43. Question: Will a modified bid form be provided to indicate the two requested add alternates?

Answer: Yes. The SF1442 and the (C101) II.B Contract Price Form have been updated to reflect the two Add Alternates.

44. Question: I wanted to know when you will post the specifications for division 15 and 16? The specifications that are on the CD include divisions 1-12.

Answer: The MEP Specification Sections are included. See Divisions 21, 23, 26 and 28.

45. Question: Please clarify the IDIQ staffing requirements, the solicitation indicates a full-time Program Manager for the IDIQ, are there any other full-time positions required for the IDIQ?

Answer: Yes. The following roles are required: General Superintendent, Environmental Control Officer, Energy Conservation Office, and Project Coordinator. The Evaluation Factor 3 – Management Plan has been updated to reflect these roles and minimum experience requirements.

46. Question: On page 2 of Specification 010400 it states that in addition to the General Superintendent, we must supply an Environmental Control Officer, Energy Conservation Officer and Project Coordinator, are these the staffing requirement just for the seed project, or are these positions full-time throughout the term of the IDIQ?

Answer: Throughout the term of the contract. See Question 45.

47. Question: Can permanent US residents w/green cards work under this IDIQ contract?

Answer: Yes, with limitations.

48. Question: Can roles of personnel be combined IE can Roles of Superintendent, Environmental Control, an Energy Conservation be Combined ?

Answer: Yes, if the person is qualified and meets the minimum requirements

49. Question: Are all Asbestos Containing Materials to be removed ? Specifications make reference to "Paper wrapped, impregnated felt, Light Gray and Tan Vinyl Tile ?

Answer: Yes.

50. Question: Are there PCB containing ballasts to be removed ?

Answer: No.

51. Question: Are there any renovations to be performed in corridors adjacent to renovated office suite, (IE repaint hallway walls), other than at in-filled door areas ?

Answer: No, but painting should be done to look as if no patch/infill work was performed at the location.

52. Question: Is Commissioning Cx to be payed by GC or Government ?

Answer: GC

53. Question: Please confirm the legend on Drawing D101 of the seed project is correct for the existing and demolished walls. The drawing depicts dashed lines; however, the legend does not list this type of wall. Also, the legend lists a solid gray line for “existing walls to remain” and the drawings does not have any of this type of wall.

Is the legend correct? Or are the dashed walls to be removed and the other walls on the drawing existing to remain?

Answer: Dashed lines are to be removed.

54. Question: On Drawing A202, the detail shows using wood blocking; may we use Metal Band Blocking attaching to the steel framing?

Answer: The Department of State (DoS) prefers plywood blocking for support.

55. Question: On sheet A102 Equipment Schedule, is Standard Outlets OK for use with this equipment.

Answer: Commercial grade receptacles with the correct amperage rating are required.

56. Question: On sheet A601 Material Schedule RF01 indicates this is a Floor Tile this material is actually a sheet good material, does this material need to be a "TILE" if so we will need another product to choose from.

Answer: That is correct. This is a sheet good material, not tile.

57. Question: On sheet F501 Pipe Hanger Detail into Concrete Slab, can we Power Shoot into the slab or do we need to Drill into the slab?

Answer: Hangers shall be DRILLED into the slab.

58. Question: On sheet M701 transfer Duct Diagram, please confirm only ONE location shown on M301 corridor 12 to room 27 will be used.

Answer: That is correct.

59. Question: On sheet E201 it shows removal of (6) Power Poles. On sheet E101 it shows New Power Poles, please confirm we are buying and installing new Power Poles.

Answer: All power poles will be demolished. No new power poles are to be provided.

60. Question: On sheet G002 General Notes Reads to Patch - Paint Walls in the Private Offices, Reception Area, Kitchenette Area with paint to match existing, do we price this work with a sq/ft allowance for this work or will more information be coming soon.

Answer: All walls within the entire project area are to be repainted. Some patch and repair work may be required.

Any cost should be attributed to the expected patch and repair only.

61. Question: Re: Drwg # D101/A601 Are the existing doors to be removed and reused on this project?

Answer: No.

62. Question: Re: A101/A301 Partition Type 3 (new construction note). Is this a masonry wall with sheet rock as shown on A301 wall Type 3?

Answer: Yes only on the east and west tenant separation walls

63. Question: Re: A601/D101, A601 door schedule shows 4228-4230 & 4234 as new doors in type 1 frame. Are these doors to be removed and if so will new hardware work?

Answer: Suite entry doors should be steel welded frames sized to fit the opening as indicated in Detail 6/A603.

64. Question: Re: A103 calls for 9 new expansion joint covers. At what location are these to be installed?

Answer: No expansion joint covers are required on this project.

65. Question: Re: M201 shows window wall units (9). Are the units to be removed? Are new units to be installed?

Does the Bldg Engineer provide and install?

Answer: If required, the Building Management will replace the existing HW convection coil units.

66. Question: Re: Drwg. M201 specifies removal of duct work. What type of ceilings is in the corridor and is it to be patched as required or replaced to accommodate removal of duct?

Answer: No duct work removal is required in the corridor. All duct work removal is limited to the space. Any of the pan ceiling tiles that are removed in the corridor during the work MUST be reinstalled.

67. Question: Re: A101, Rm 05 outside and Rm 03 appear shaded on the reflected ceiling plan. Is this area to be new drywall ceiling and soffit?

Answer: The shaded area represents the Wall cabinets that are to be installed flush to the finished acoustical tile ceiling.

68. Question: Solicitation Package-Item II.C.4 - Describes the makeup of the three ring binders. Sentence #2 of this section states "The proposal may not be broken down into separate booklets". QUESTION: Does this statement mean that the Price and Technical Proposals must be in the same binder, or does the statement mean that the entire Technical proposal be in one binder?

Answer: The entire proposal submittal should only contain 2 binders: One “Price Proposal Binder” and One “Technical Proposal Binder”. All documents related to the price proposal should be in one binder together and all documents related to the technical proposal should be in the second binder. Please review II.B and II.D for the required documents in the Price Proposal Binder AND review II.C for the required documents in the Technical Proposal Binder. The required documents within each binder shall be separated by tabs.

69. Question: In the list of Solicitation Documents it states that there is a Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award form. This document is not included in the attachments. Could you please provide?

Answer: The SF1442 has been uploaded with this Amendment.

70. Question: Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance. It states that the offeror must provide a GC Reference Form for each reference. This form is not included in the attachments. Does this form exist or should we just create our own reference form with the required information?

Answer: The Offeror shall create a reference form in their proposal for each project reference. In addition, the Offeror should send the Past Performance Questionnaire (in Attachment 1 of the RFP) to that reference to be completed and sent to the Contract Negotiator directly.

71. Question: I have looked through the solicitation documents for the above referenced projects and am unable to locate the referenced GC Reference Form. Will this be posted to FedBizOpps shortly?

Answer: See Question 70 above.

72. Question: General Conditions item #9 on Sheet G003, indicates that a complete construction schedule shall be submitted with the contractors proposal. Solicitation Section II “Proposals” does not mention this requirement in any of the sections. Will the submission of a construction schedule be required with our proposal?

Answer: Yes. A proposed construction schedule for the Suite 4228 Seed Project should be prepared and included with your technical proposal under Evaluation Factor 3: Management Plan. The Solicitation Agreement (C201) has been updated to reflect this requirement.

73. Question: Pursuant to the solicitation Item II.B.1 CONTENTS- No SF 1442 is included in the package as indicated. No liquidated damages are indicated or stated thru out the solicitation.

Answer: Please see Questions 69 and 20 regarding the SF1442 and Liquidated Damages.

74. Question: In the process of compiling or proposal referencing Solicitation #GS11P10MKD0094 “General

Construction IDIQ Contract for the Department of State, National Capital Region” page four of FINAL Solicitation states the Price Proposal submitted shall include the SF1442 and the Agreement. Reviewing the information provided, the SF1442 does not appear to be one of the attachments in the solicitation issued. Please let me know if this is something that I missed, of if you might intend to issue it at a later date.

Answer: See Question 69 above.

75. Question: Are we allowed to list sustainability project examples from subsidiaries affiliated with the Prime

Submitting entity utilizing a corporate sibling or sister company approach?

Answer: Yes.

76. Question: Per Evaluation Factor 1: Experience on Comparable Projects, we must provide a GC Reference Form for each reference. As there is no such named form included in attachment 9 forms, do we create one or is there a specific form the GSA would like for us to use?

Answer: See Question 70 above.

77. Question: Could you also clarify a little more about "separation" of the Technical and Price Proposals? Do they need to be in separate binders and/or separate boxes for delivery? Or do they just need to be separated by tabs in the Proposal binder?

Answer: See Question 68 above.

78. Question: Please confirm that there is no bid bond requirement for this bid. The solicitation documents does not mention a bid bond.

Answer: A bid bond is NOT required for this bid. Please note that payment and performance bonds will be required for the Suite 4228 Seed Project by the Offeror selected for this first task order under this IDIQ.

79. Question: I can’t find the GC reference form mentioned for Evaluation Factor 2 and do not understand how it is different than the information to be submitted for Evaluation Factor 1.

Answer: See Question 70. The difference is the references in Evaluation Factor 1 relate specifically to the Projects that are listed under that factor. The references in Evaluation Factor 2 relate to the performance of the Offeror on those projects.

80. Question: Contract Liquidated Damages Rate in “The Agreement” paragraph I.G refers to paragraph III.A.11

Liquidated Damages, which in turn refers to paragraph I.G. What liquidated damage rate?

Answer: See Question 20 above.

81. Question: Can an Excel version of the itemized breakdown form be made available? If not, can we reproduce and submit as our proposal a copy of the form with only the breakdown information?

Answer: Yes. A Word version has been uploaded with this Amendment. Other versions are fine as long as they follow the general format of the itemized breakdown form and provide the required information.

82. Question: You have issued a new CD for the “seed project”. I also see this Project (on which our price proposal will be based) referred to as a “sample” project in another part of the Solicitation. Will this Project actually be performed under the Task Order Contract when awarded or is this just a pricing exercise of a project that is already underway by others?

Answer: The new CD for the Seed Project is Suite 4228 (EUR/CE) which will be the first task order awarded under this IDIQ. Offerors shall submit a price for this project as part of their bid that which will be evaluated.

83. Question: Please refer to the evaluation requirements for “Sustainability”; will offerors without a LEED Silver certified interior renovation be eligible for award? We can provide experience on renovations with sustainable design features, but have not had a renovation LEED certified.

Answer: The Offeror must have completed at least one (1) repair and alteration project that achieved LEED Silver Certification.

84. Question: Are we allowed to submit a new construction project (ground-up construction project) that is LEED certifiable to fulfill the “Sustainability” standard?

Answer: No. The project needs to a repair and alteration project.

85. Question: Can LEED experience come from a subcontractor/ teaming partner?

Answer: Yes.

86. Question: Please refer to page 5 of the solicitation, it states that, “All material submitted shall be set in typeface Times New Roman 12 point”. Is this for just the body text or can headings/ graphics be a different size and type of font?

Answer: This applies to all text in the proposals.

87. Question: RFI concerning Section V.A.2 Past Performance of Offeror. This section states that the Offeror must supply their references with Attachment 1 - Past Performance Evaluation Form. The section states that these reference forms should be provided to references for at least two past projects. The maximum number of pages allowed for this section is 5. The reference form itself it two pages. This limits the submission to two references (4 pages). Can more references be provided which would then exceed the 5 page maximum?

Answer: The intent for this section was two-fold. First part was a one page sheet per reference for at least two (2) but no more than five (5) references from the Offeror’s comparable projects listed under Evaluation Factor 1, i: total of five (5) pages. The second part was the Past Performance Questionnaire in Attachment 1 of the RFP that was to be sent to your references listed under the first part to be completed and forwarded to the Contract Negotiator.

88. Question: Section II.C. Technical Proposal states the following:

“The Technical Proposal shall contain no more than eighty (80) numbered pages total, inclusive of charts, graphs, exhibits, and any other materials. Cover page(s), table of contents, section tabs and cover letter do not count against the page limit.”

However, V.A.1 Evaluation Factor 1: Experience on Comparable Projects (30%) states: “The maximum number of pages for this evaluation factor is 25 pages, inclusive of any pictures, charts, or graphs.” V.A.2 Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance of Offeror (30%) states: “The maximum number of pages for this evaluation factor is 5 pages, inclusive of any pictures, charts, or graphs.” V.A.3 Evaluation Factor 3: Management Plan (20%) states: “The maximum number of pages for this evaluation factor is 5 pages, inclusive of any pictures, charts, or graphs.”

V.A.4 Evaluation Factor 4: Sustainability (20%) states “The maximum number of pages for this evaluation factor is 6 pages, inclusive of any pictures, charts, or graphs.”

As the limitations have been distributed there are a total of 39 pages unaccounted for. Please advise as to placement for these unaccounted for pages.

Answer: The page limitations have been adjusted. See Solicitation (C201) V.A.1 through V.A.4 for the new page limitations. Total Technical Proposal remains at 80 pages.

89. Question: The proposal instructions state: “All material submitted shall be set in typeface Times New Roman 12 point, on 8 1/2 x 11 white paper with one inch margins all around, and printed double spaced in one-and-half (1 1/2) line spacing.” Since there are page limitations on each section, we would like to respectfully request that the requirement be adjusted to single spacing.

Answer: See Question 88.

90. Question: Solicitation Section I.B.4, page 2 of 21 references SF 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award. One was not provided with the documents provided on Fed Biz Ops. Please provide completed SF 1442.

Answer: The SF1442 has been uploaded with this Amendment.

91. Question: Solicitation Section V.A.2 – Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance, page 17 of 21. Within the criteria

(Standard for Evaluation) the Government state “The Offeror ………record of satisfactory performance as a prime contractor …… of at least two (2) comparable projects.” Since the page limitation is 5 and the Performance Questionnaire form Attachment 8) is 2 pages, it is not possible to provide past performance on more than 2 projects.

Will the Government consider increasing the limit to 10? This will the Offeror’s references to comment on all projects provided under Factor 1 – Experience on Comparable Projects up to 5.

Answer: See Question 87. The Past Performance Questionnaires in Attachments 1 and 8 to the RFP should be submitted directly to the Contract Negotiator and not included in your proposal.

92. Question: Solicitation Section V.A.3 – Evaluation Factor 3: Management Plan, page 18 of 21. Under Submittal required by Offeror, the Government states “if more than one person is proposed to be a Program Manager, indicate how the work is to be divided between the different Program Managers.” Facility Site distinguishes between Program Managers (Contract) and Project Managers (Task Orders). We would assign one Program Manager to the contract but could have more than one Project Manager assigned to Task Orders. Is the Government’s Program Manager position related to management of the overall contract or management of the individual Task Order?

Answer: The Government is concerned with the overall contract management of the IDIQ and the individual Task Orders.

93. Question: Solicitation Section V.A.3 – Evaluation Factor 3: Management Plan, 19 of 21. The page limitation is specified as a maximum of 5 pages. Given the number of areas that are required to be addressed, will the Government consider increasing the page limit to 25 pages? Facility Site believes the requirement to provide a detailed management plan that describes how the Offeror will manage the Seed Project will consume most of the 5 pages presently allowed.

Answer: See Question 87.

94. Question: Agreement Section III.A.4(a) – CPM Project Schedule, page 10 of 34. The Government requires that “The Project Schedule shall be produced using widely used , commercially available computer software that is capable of generating and monitoring a CPM schedule and is compatible with Meridian Proliance.” We presently use Primavera Project Planner, version 6. Is this version of Primavera Project Planner compatible with Meridian Proliance?

Answer: It should be compatible.

95. Question: Under section III.A16(b)(i) and (ii): Please clarify the criteria and process for considering all IDIQ awardees upon determining the need to issue a task order. Will all awardees (all 8 contractors awarded under this solicitation) be asked/requested to submit a price proposal for each task order? Of the contractors considered for a specific task, what will be the evaluation process for determining the best value to the government? Is there a point system associated with the evaluation? And if so, what points will be given to the criteria?

Answer: Each task order will be competed among the eight (8) IDIQ contract holders. Section III.A.16(c) and (d) identifies the basis of how task orders can be awarded and evaluated. In most cases, price may be the only factor.

The RFP for each task order will identify the basis of award. A Source Selection Panel will evaluate those Task

Order proposals that contain evaluation factors other than price. The Government uses a point based system of evaluation and the distribution of the points will depend on each task order requirement.

96. Question: The RFP sates that the proposal should consist of the documents and format required. The RFP does not mention anything about the proposed project team members for the contractor. Do you require a list of the contractor’s proposed project team? If so, where are we to put the response in our proposal? Since there is mention of requiring a LEED AP member as part of the project team, where are we to list this member?

Answer: Evaluation Factors 3 and 4 have been updated in C201 Solicitation to reflect the inclusion of this information in the technical proposal.

97. Question: The seed task order and price form do not have line items for overhead and profit. Should the overhead and profit be prorated in the cost/CSI items listed or should we show overhead and profit separately?

Answer: Overhead and profit should not be priced out separately on the contract bid forms. Please provide a lump sum price for the base seed project and the two Add Alternates.

98. Question: Which document takes precedent: RFP section “C101_GS11P10MKD0094_Agreement Final” or “C201_GS11P10MKD0094_Solicitation Final”?

Answer: Neither. The Solicitation contains the RFP instructions and evaluation factors and the Agreement contains the Contract Award Requirements.

99. Question: The RFP states that schedule is to be provided 30 days after award, however, the seed project documents specify that a schedule is to be provided with the cost proposal. Which takes precedent? If a schedule is required, is it to be included in the section with our price proposal?

Answer: Evaluation Factor 3 in C201 – Solicitation has been updated to reflect submission of a preliminary construction schedule for the seed project. It should be submitted with your technical proposal.

100. Question: The RFP (C201_GS11P10MKD0094_Solicitation Final on page 7, III.A.7 Vendor Past Performance) suggested we participate in an online contractor overview training, however, all the classes are full and no classes are available before the RFP deadline. Will additional classes be offered before the RFP deadline.

Answer: We do not know the upcoming schedule of classes. The awarded contract holders will take this training after award.