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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 or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

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Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

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(2)

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

Description of Amendment/Modification

The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide answers to Requests for Information and to correct the language in item 0001 of the SF 1442 to read "Pre-Construction Phase Services" rather than CMc Design Phase Services. The

RFI answers are attached. The SF 1442 as corrected is also attached.

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

(Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

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CMc Construction Phase Services project.

Pre-Construction phase services

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Services for the IRS SC modernization

PoP: 11/30/2019 - 08/01/2022 construction management services

CMc Pre Construction Phase modernization project.

the IRS Service Center

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Optional construction and including Construction Management for CMc construction contract at

ATTACHMENT TO GSA SOLICITATION NO. 47PJ0019R0203 AMENDMENT 0002

RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Project: CMc Services – IRS Service Center Limited Scope Modernization

Location: IRS Service Center, 1160 W 1200 S, Ogden, UT 84404-5402

The responses to the requests for information (RFI) described herein shall take precedence over any previously issued documents for GSA Solicitation No. 47PJ0019R0203.

RFI #01: What is the duration for pre construction phase services? Does the RFP specify 12 months or 6 months for design phase for the construction manager as constructor (CMc)? What types of services are required for the pre construction phase?

Response RFI #01: The total design process is anticipated to take 12 months. The CMc is expected to begin work with the design team, architect, IRS, GSA, and other stakeholders around November 2019 with approximately 6 months remaining in the design process. The CMc is expected to provide pre construction services for the duration of 6 months. Offerors should refer to the Section I Pre Construction Services of the Scope of Work for a description of services required for the pre construction phase. As noted in Section I.1.14 of the Scope of Work, the description of services in the scope is not complete and offerors should provide a best value solution for the Government.

RFI #02: What is included in the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)? Are construction management (CM) services included in the GMP? Are CM services separately priced services or part of the GMP? What is included in contract line item number 0002 of Standard Form 1442 for CMc Construction Phase Services? What should offerors submit for the price proposal?

Response RFI #02: The GMP is defined as the Estimated Cost of Work (ECW), CMc Contingency Allowance (CCA), and the Fee for the construction work. The GMP is also inclusive of construction management services. The CCA is set to 0.00% of the ECW for the IRS Limited Scope Modernization project. The GMP will include the ECW for the construction phase of work and the Fee for the Construction Work. The Fee for Construction Work means a fixed amount for all indirect costs, including overhead and profit (see Section IV.A.

subparagraph (1) 552.236-79 Construction-Manager-As-Constructor. The Fee for Construction Work should also be completed for Item 3 to show the percentage fee proposed by the offeror.

Contract line item number 0002 for the CMc Construction Phase Services should include all components of the GMP which includes the target ECW, the Fee for the construction work, and construction management services. CLIN 0002 should not include pre construction services provided by the CMc during the design phase of work.

The price proposal should include the following:

1. completed and signed Standard Form 1442 (please also fill in unit price and amount for CLINs 0001 and 0002);

2. acknowledgement of all Amendments in block 1442 with signature of authorized person in block 20a and completion of block 20b and 20c and/or completion of blocks 15a, 15b, and 15c on Standard Form 30 and all issued Amendments;

3. completed and signed CMc Price Proposal Form (attachment);

4. List of authorized representatives to negotiate and bind the offeror;

5. Standard Form 24, bid Bond and letter from surety verifying bonding capacity and standing of the company; and

6. a description of the scope of work items the GMP is proposed to cover (limit of 3 pages).

Offerors should be aware that the requirement for a description of the scope of work items the GMP is proposed to cover is an additional requirement for the price proposal. If the price proposal is not clear about what scope items are covered by the GMP, then the Government may seek clarification from the Offeror.

The maximum budget for this contract is $40 million. The Government will not accept any proposals which exceed this amount. The maximum budget of $40 million is for all services described in the request for proposal to include i) pre construction services; ii) construction work; and iii) construction management services.

RFI #03: Does the Solicitation allow for 3 pages per person for key personnel resumes or are offerors limited to only 3 pages total?

Response RFI #03: Offerors are allowed 3 pages per resume of key each personnel (total of 12 pages) requested in the solicitation documents. The Government will not evaluate anything beyond 3 pages for each of the requested key personnel resumes.

RFI #04: Are offerors required to submit 4 hard copies of the technical and price proposal? Or five hard copies of the technical and price proposal?

Response RFI #04: Offerors shall submit four (4) bound hard copies of the proposal, one of which must include original signatures. All other remaining hard copies must include either original signatures or copies of the original signatures. All hard copies of the proposals must be submitted to the address described in Section I.H. Receipt of Offer of The Solicitation.

Offerors must also submit an electronic copy of the proposal as described in section I.H.

Receipt of Offer of The Solicitation. All electronic proposals must be submitted to the email addresses described in Section I.H. Receipt of Offer of The Solicitation.

RFI #05: Will the Government accept more than 3 pages for the management plan?

Response RFI #05: The Government will accept seven (7) pages for the management plan requested in The Solicitation, Section II.D. Technical Proposal, subsection (4) Evaluation Factor 4 - Technical Understanding and Management Approach.

RFI #06: What details should be included in the management plan and technical understanding?

Response RFI #06: As stated in The Solicitation, the offeror should show key activities performed by the general contractor division of the CMc and the construction manager division of the CMc. Offerors are strongly encouraged to describe the separation of the general contractor division and the oversight provided by the construction manager division of the CMc.

Individuals that are part of the construction work performed under the general contractor should not be part of the construction management division. Offerors should refer to the Solicitation, Section II.D. Technical Proposal, subsection (4) Evaluation Factor 4 - Technical Understanding and Management Approach for more information.

RFI #07: What are the slower times at the IRS Service Center?

Response RFI #07: Activities performed in the building pipeline must not be disrupted at any time during the project. Offerors should be aware that certain activities must be communicated and coordinated 3 - 4 months in advance of any scheduled outages or disruptions. Generally, all scheduling, phasing, construction progress, deliveries, onsite storage, clearances, access to docks, and construction activities must be coordinated with all project stakeholders. The peak population and tax processing timeframe is from January to late May or early June. The building is at its lowest population on all shifts from mid-June through August. However, it still operates 24/7 in some locations.

RFI #08: What is required for clearances and site access at the IRS Service Center? What types of protocols and procedures are in place for bringing equipment, tools, and materials on site?

Response RFI #08: The CMc must coordinate all security clearances with the IRS and GSA project team. The requirements for security clearances are very specific and may take several months. Therefore, the CMc is encouraged to start the clearance process well in advance of construction activities for personnel that may require site access. The decision about whether an individual should go through the security clearance or be escorted is reviewed on a case by case basis.

All vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials either gaining access to the project site or scheduled for delivery must be coordinated in advance. All deliveries should be addressed to the IRS Service Center. All vehicles will be inspected at a checkpoint prior to gaining access to the site. Security clearances and procedures for site access will be discussed in further detail after award on the contract. Once a contractor has been background checked and received an IRS vendor picture badge, they can access the IRS property through any of the automatic access gates by swiping the badge on the card reader.

RFI #09: What is the thickness of the pavement in the parking lot?

Response RFI #09: The assumption is 6” road base with 4” of pavement. However, the parking lot has undergone various patching and repairs and the pavement thickness and base thickness is likely to vary.

RFI #10: What is the duration of the construction phase of the project?

Response RFI #10: As stated in The Agreement, Section I.C. Period of Performance, subsection (2) Construction Services (the Work), the projected period of performance is 731 calendar days for the construction phase of the project. The projected duration of pre construction phase services is approximately 6 months. The projected total period of performance from contract award through contract completion, assuming the GMP for construction phase services option is awarded to the contractor.

Offerors should be aware that the terms and conditions for the period of performance are negotiable. The actual period of performance for construction work may deviate from the projected days in the Agreement based on the negotiated work items and terms and conditions.

The Government is flexible to accommodate either a shorter or longer duration for completion of the work to implement the best approach to the accomplishment of the work. An important consideration in the duration of the construction phase of the project is to implement an approach that reduces the extent of adverse impacts to the operations and activities of the IRS and building occupants.

RFI #11: On page 9 of the solicitation, in Section II.A. Proposal Contents, under “2. Technical Proposal,” item F requests acknowledgement of solicitation amendments. Should this be included under item a of the price proposal with the SF 1442?

Response RFI #11: Yes, the acknowledgement of solicitation amendments should be included as part of the price proposal. The Government will also accept the requests for acknowledgement of solicitation amendments if they are provided in the technical proposal as stated in the Solicitation, Section II.A. Proposal Contents, subsection 2. Technical Proposal.

RFI #12: On page 9 of the solicitation, in Section II.A. Proposal Contents, under “2. Technical Proposal,” item E requests, “Subcontracting Plan (if applicable). A subcontracting plan is only required to be submitted for the selected awardees, and provided the selected awardee is a large business. Please clarify if we should submit a subcontracting plan with our proposal.

Response RFI #12: Do not submit a subcontracting plan with the proposal. The Government will request a subcontracting plan only from the offeror selected for award of the contract, provided the selected offeror is a large business.

RFI #13: The Solicitation says that Offerors must separate the Technical Proposal and Price Proposal into separate volumes or sections. Does this mean they can both be bound in the same proposal, or do you want the Price Proposal in a completely separate sealed envelope from the hard bound technical proposal? If the Price Proposal needs to be in a completely separate sealed envelope, how many price proposals do you require?

Response RFI #13: The Price Proposal and Technical Proposal may be bound together and submitted in the same envelope for hard copies and the same electronic file for the requested electronic copy. The Government requests that Offerors clearly identify the Price Proposal and Technical Proposal (e.g. either as volumes, sections, chapters, divisions, etc.).

RFI #14: Please explain what costs you would like included on Standard Form 1442, page 3 of 3, line 0001? Should line 0001 match the value of the CMc Price Proposal Form Item 1?

Response RFI #14: Item 1 on the CMc Price Proposal Form is the same amount that should be included on contract line item number 0001 of Standard Form 1442.

RFI #15: Please explain what costs you would like included on Standard Form 1442, page 3 of 3, line 0002? What are the “optional construction and construction management services” in line 0002? Please explain specifically what costs should be included on this line.

Response RFI #15: Contract line item number 0002 on Standard Form 1442 includes pricing for the following:

Item 2 for the GMP Construction Cost of work items listed in the annotated Implementation Section 5 of the Feasibility study. The GMP includes i) the target Estimated Cost of the Work (ECW); ii) Fee for the Construction Work, and iii) Construction Management Services, Contract line item number 0002 for is priced as an option for construction and construction management services. As stated in the Agreement, Section III.P. Additional Terms and Conditions, subsection (i) GSAR 552.236-77 Government’s Right to Exercise Option (Mar 2019), the Government has the right to unilaterally award the option in writing at the proposed price, and the proposed price must be guaranteed for at least 60 calendar days after completion of the 100 percent construction set of drawings. However, Offerors are advised that it is highly likely that the scope elements and design elements of the work included in the price of CLIN 0002 are likely to change based on negotiations of the final Estimated Cost of Work.

RFI #16: Please confirm that both hard copies and electronic proposals must be received by GSA no later than 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time on October 7, 2019.

Response RFI #16: Yes, both hard copies and electronic proposals must be received by GSA by October 7, 2019 no later than 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Offerors are reminded that electronic transmissions may take several minutes to be received in the designated inbox after sending the file. Offerors should review the Solicitation, Section I.H. Receipt of Offers for more details on when a proposal is considered received by the Government.