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SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFP-10-0004

AMENDMENT NUMBER: 0001

This amendment forms a part of the bidding documents and modifies the project specifications as noted below. You must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in the space provided in Block 19 on page 2 of the SF1442.

Questions that were asked are answered as follows:

Question # 1 Considering the amount of detailed information requested in Factors 1 through 5, a 10 page limit cannot be achieved. Typically, each of the seven (7) Specialized Experience records will require a minimum of one page each; Construction Management between 25-30 page for the items listed in the criteria; Organizational Chart (1 page), Safety Record and Capability to Manage Safety issues (3 pages with EMR or OSHA Forms attached), Cost/Price- 1 page. Please consider a 50 page limit for this proposal.

Answer #1 We have had success in the past with a ten (10) page limit. I have spoken with the chairman of the review committee and he wants to keep the replies limited to a ten pages.

Question #2 The solicitation specifies use of 12 Pitch (12 characters per inch) Since computers use “font” in lieu of “pitch”, please verify that a comparable 10 font will be acceptable.

Answer #2 The solicitation should specify font size is 12.

Question #3: Factor 2 appears to be the past performance questionnaires that will be sent to the Government by Facility Owners. Is there anything that the Offeror needs to include in this Factor for the submission of the proposal.

Answer #3 No there is no additional information to be included in this factor.

Question #4 (a) Under Section M, the Factor 1 Specialized experience references the

(FAR, Clause 52.219-14) stating that the offerer must perform at least 15% of the actual contract work utilizing his own personnel. Does this refer to the previous?

project experience as an absolute determining factor, or is this in reference to the upcoming Task Orders for this proposal?

Answer #4 (a) Yes this refers to the previous project experience and to any upcoming task orders for this proposal; however, partial credit may be given.

Question #4 (b) We are a fully qualified Prime Contractor and mostly subcontract all trade work with the exception of the project management and supervision of the entire project. The projects we will be listing for the past specialized experience will for the most part includes less than 15% of the work provided by our own personnel. Will this be an immediate disqualification or will it be evaluated on a case by case basis during your evaluation?

SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFP-10-0004

AMENDMENT NUMBER: 0001

Answer # (4b) No this will not be an immediate disqualification; however, you may only receive partial credit for this evaluation factor.

Question #5 I am writing you today about RFP-10-0004. At the top of the Past Performance Questionnaire in the Instructions, it reads a due date of September 25, 2010. What is the correct due date for this Questionnaire?

Answer #5 The correct date should read 2 June 2010.

Question #6 Does this RFP need to be sent to you in binders, one (1) original copy and two (2) additional copies?

Answer #6 Yes.

Question #7 Section L page 61 section 2 says the entire RFP has a ten page limit. However Factor 4 Safety: Our Safety Plan is 48 pages long. What do you suggest we do?

Answer #7 Revise your safety plan to include ten (10) pages or you may submit 48 pages, however, on the first ten (10) pages will be read.

Question #8 Are you available for questions on the weekends?

Answer #8 This office is closed on the week-ends.

Under Section M, Factor 1, delete paragraph entitled Record of Past Performance in its entirety. This information is included under Section M, Factor 2, entitled Past Performance.

The date for receipt of proposals and past performance questionnaires has been extended an additional six (6) calendar days for a new receipt date of 8 June 2010 the time remains 3:00pm EST.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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