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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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.

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53 243

The Solicitation for Design-Build, Request for Proposal, Engineers Battalion Headquarters, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, is amended as follows:

See SF30 Continuation Sheet(s)

NOTE: Proposal Receipt date is 14 April , 3:00 p.m., local time, as previously announced.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W9126G-09-R-0044

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Mar-2009

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Mar-2009

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FORT WORTH

ATTN: CESWF-CT

819 TAYLOR ST, ROOM 2A19

P.O. BOX 17300

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

W9126G 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9126G-09-R-0044

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Addition of paragraphs to 00 21 00 regarding Bidder Inquiry and Projnet, and Corrections made to Section 01 10 00.

Site Visit Reminder : Wednesday March 25, 2009, 0900 to 1100, in Building 1782 (Public Affairs Office).

DIRECTIONS TO WSMR FROM

From El Paso Airport:

• When you leave the El Paso Airport area, turn right onto Airway Blvd. At the second stoplight, turn right onto Airport Rd.

• Airport Rd becomes Fred Wilson Blvd. Immediately after the Fred Wilson overpass, turn right and enter Highway 54 (on-ramp on the left).

• Continue on Highway 54 to the intersection with Kenworthy / Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

• Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Stay on MLK Jr Blvd and follow the signs to WSMR. It is approximately 36 miles from this point to the El Paso Gate entrance to the WSMR main post area. After the Cattle Guard, the speed limit drops from 65 mph to 55 mph.

• At the second Yellow Flashing light, the road makes a 90 degree right turn. Stay on the highway, and the mountains will now be on your left hand side. Continue on to WSMR Gate.

From Las Cruces:

• Take Highway 25 north to Highway 70 East (Highway 70 is also called "Main Street")

• Turn right onto Highway 70 East towards WSMR or Alamogordo

• Continue on Highway 70 East for about 25 miles over the San Augustine Pass and exit just after mile marker 169.

• Turn right onto Owen Rd at marked entrance to WSMR. The Las Cruces/Alamogordo Main Post Gate is approximately 3 miles after the exit.

From Alamogordo:

• Take Highway 70 west.

• Proceed about 47 miles to the missile range exit labeled "Headquarters" just after mile marker 171.

• The exit ramp loops under Highway 70 onto Owen Rd.

• The Las Cruces/Alamogordo main post gate is approximately 3 miles after you exit.

Entering through the gates in rental vehicles can be time consuming. Please plan for at least 30 minutes on your first day.

Las Cruces Gate - Please proceed directly to the Reception Center. Notice of the meeting will be provided to Reception Center Personnel – have them call the USACE office at 678-3288 or 678-3054 if needed to clear personnel in. They will issue daily vehicle passes.

El Paso Gate – You will be issued a 1 day pass at EP Gate.

To Bldg 1736:

• From the El Paso Gate - Once on White Sands Missile Range drive onto the main post road (Headquarters Avenue). From the El Paso gate take the first right onto Martin Luther King Drive once you enter the main post area. Bldg 1736 is the third building on the left side of the street with the USACE castle visible from the street.

• From the Las Cruces gate take the last left in the main post area onto Martin Luther King Drive. Bldg 1736 is the third building on the left side of the street with the USACE castle visible from the street.

To Bldg 102:

• From the El Paso Gate - Once on White Sands Missile Range drive onto the main post road (Headquarters Avenue). Bldg 102 is on the left hand side of Headquarters Avenue and is just past the Headquarters Bldg with the US Flag in front of the Bldg.

• From the Las Cruces gate take the last left in the main post area onto Martin Luther King Drive. Bldg 102 is on the right hand side of Headquarters Avenue (main WSMR drive) and is just before the Headquarters Bldg with the US Flag in front of the Bldg.

To Public Affairs (Bldg 1782):

• From the El Paso Gate - Once on White Sands Missile Range drive onto the main post road (Headquarters Avenue). Bldg 1782 is on the right hand side of Headquarters Avenue and is before you get to the Headquarters Bldg with the US Flag in front of the Bldg.

• From the Las Cruces gate Bldg 1782 is on the left hand side of Headquarters Avenue (main WSMR drive) and is just after you pass the Headquarters Bldg with the US Flag in front of the Bldg.

CHANGES TO DOCUMENTS 00 - INTRODUCTORY, BIDDING, AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following Paragraphs added to 00 21 00 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION

CRITERIA, AND BASIS OF AWARD ONE STEP - BESTVALUE, DESIGN-BUILD (SINGLE AWARD)

Note: All questions and/or comments should reach the above referenced Contracting Office no later than close of business on April 10, 2009, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers.

1.5.1 Bidder Inquiry

1.5.1.1 Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1.5.1.1.1 To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or selfregister into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

1.5.1.1.2 From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

1.5.1.1.3 Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

1.5.1.1.4 The Solicitation Number is : W9126G-09-R-0044

1.5.1.1.5 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: D55CK9-UCUX2W

1.5.1.2 The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 5 days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

1.5.1.3 Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

1.5.1.4 The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

1.5.1.5 Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

CHANGES TO DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following corrections are made to Section : 01 10 00 STATEMENT OF WORK.

2. Chapter 3.3.2 Architecture Design, Sentence 1.

Exterior architectural features of the building shall be designed based on the following and in accordance with the Installation Design Guide and White Sands Missile Range Engineering Battalion – Unit Operations Facility Area Development Guide.

3. Chapter 3.3.3 Fire Protection.

Paragraph (a), Sprinkler Service Main and Riser. Sentence 3 and Sentence 6

The Contractor shall make the required electrical connection to include conduit to the tamper switch on the PIV provided by the site development Contractor.

The sprinkler entry riser shall include a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow preventor, a fire department connection, and a wall hydrant for testing of backflow preventor.

Paragraph (c), Backflow Preventer. Sentence 1.

A Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow preventer shall be provided on the fire water main serving each building.

4. Chapter 5.1.4 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

Provide exterior signage in accordance with Installation Design Guide and White Sands Missile Range Engineering Battalion – Unit Operations Facility Area Development Guide.

5. Chapter 5.3.4, BUILDING EXTERIOR, Sentence 6, Exterior colors shall conform to the Installation Design Guide and White Sands Missile Range Engineering Battalion – Unit Operations Facility Area Development Guide.

6. Chapter 5.3.4.1. Building Numbers, Sentence 2, Building number signage details and locations shall conform to the Installation Design Guide and White Sands Missile Range Engineering Battalion – Unit Operations Facility Area Development Guide.

7. Chapter 6.4.2.3, Page 48, “Fire Sprinkler Service”, Sentence 6, D/B Contractor shall be responsible for connection ot the LDIC-installed stub and all downstream items including reduced pressure zone (RPZ) detector valve assembly, vault, and all the piping between the service stub and building.

8. Chapter 6.4.2.4

Reference the White Sands Missile Range Installation Design Guide and White Sands Missile Range

Engineering Battalion – Unit Operations Facility Area Development Guide for verification of specific requirements for utility, sanitary, and storm drain system materials.

9. Chapter 6.5.1.5 Exterior Design Objectives.

Paragraph b, Roof: Sentence 3

Roofs and White Sands Missile Range Engineering Battalion – Unit Operations Facility Area Development Guide shall comply with Sections 8.3.3.6.4 Metal Roofs and 8.3.3.6.7 Membrane Roofing of the WSMR IDG.

Paragraph g, Exterior Louvers, Sentence 2

Louver finish color shall be in accordance with the White Sands Missile Range Installation Design Guide and White Sands Missile Range Engineering Battalion – Unit Operations Facility Area Development Guide.

End of Summary of Changes