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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

This amendment is hereby issued to:

(1) Provide answ er to questions and supporting documentation submitted for the Request for Information (RFI)

(2) Include Draw ing CP001 - PHASING: PART 1 - DEMOLITION is adjusted to allow safe access into BLDG 702 and 702A during Phase 1

(3) Provide DWG draw ings

(4) Provide Information presented during the Site Visit/ Sign-in Sheet

The Proposal Due date for Volume I Technical Proposal remains unchanged. The proposal due date for Volume II Price, to include BLA's, has been extended until 08 October 2015 at 14:00 CEST. Proposals may be submitted electronically via the SAFE w ebsite.

The Government reserves the right not to answ er further questions as of the date of this amendment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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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 W912GB-15-R-0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Aug-2015

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 X is extended, 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 1 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

18-Sep-2015

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

D-65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

WIESBADEN 65187

W912GB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SECTION 00 00 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIRMENTS

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001 ATTACHMENTS

Attachments provided in Amendment 0001

DWG Drawings:

- Architectural

- Civil & Landscape

- Electricity

- Fire

- Kitchen

- Mechanical

- Plumbing

- Structural

Attachment 01: 0547_001

Attachment 02: 7101-1-A

Attachment 03: 7101-2-A

Attachment 04: 7433-A

Attachment 05: 093100A-AE504-4N

Attachment 06: CP001 Change – 11 Sep 2015

Attachment 07: Technical arrangement SIS Construction

Attachment 08: UK School Calendar 2015/2016

Attachment 09: Site Visit Sign-In Sheet

Attachment 10: Pre-Proposal Presentation Slides

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION, CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) SCHEDULE

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from All work associated with the construction of TASK

0001 of the specifications the Germany and UK/Canada Buildings, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for this task is 630 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. to All work associated with the construction of TASK 0001 of the specifications the Germany and UK/Canada Buildings, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for this task is 630 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Acceptance of Task 0001 may only occur during the months of December, April, June, July, and August.

CLIN 0009

The CLIN extended description has changed from All work associated with the construction of the

UK/Canada Play Structures, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the performance period of the base. to All work associated with the construction of the UK/Canada Play Structures, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the base performance period of Task 0001. Acceptance of Task 0001 may only occur during the months of December, April, June, July, and August.

CLIN 0011

The CLIN extended description has changed from All work associated with the construction of the

UK/Canada outside Furniture/Benches, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the performance period of the base. to All work associated with the construction of the UK/Canada outside Furniture/Benches, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents.

Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the base performance period of Task 0001. Acceptance of Task 0001 may only occur during the months of December, April, June, July, and August.

CLIN 0013

The CLIN extended description has changed from All work associated with the construction of the

German Play Structures, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents.

Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the performance period of the base. to All work associated with the construction of the German Play Structures, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the base performance period of Task 0001. Acceptance of Task 0001 may only occur during the months of December, April, June, July, and August.

CLIN 0015

The CLIN extended description has changed from All work associated with the construction of the

Germany outside Furniture/Benches, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the performance period of the base. to All work associated with the construction of the Germany outside Furniture/Benches, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the base performance period of Task 0001. Acceptance of Task 0001 may only occur during the months of December, April, June, July, and August.

CLIN 0017

The CLIN extended description has changed from All work associated with the construction of the 4-

Nations Play Structure, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents.

Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the performance period of the base. to All work associated with the construction of the 4-Nations Play Structure, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the base performance period of Task 0002.

CLIN 0019

The CLIN extended description has changed from All work associated with the construction of the 4-

Nations outside Furniture/Benches, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the performance period of the base. to All work associated with the construction of the 4-Nations outside Furniture/Benches, including all required utilities and infrastructure as described in the solicitation documents. Period of performance for the option if exercised, has to be completed within the base performance period of Task 0002.

SECTION 00 20 00 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCUREMENT

The following have been added by full text:

AMRDEC SAFE APPLICATION

Proposals may be submitted utilizing the AMRDEC SAFE Application, https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe The AMRDEC SAFE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. There are no user accounts for SAFE- authentication is handled via email. Everyone has access to SAFE, and the application is available for use by anyone.

1. The AMRDEC SAFE application can be accessed via https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe.

2. There are two options to proceed from the SAFE homepage:

o Proceed as CAC User - Select this option if you have a valid US DoD-issued

CAC.

o Proceed as Guest - Select this option if you do not have a CAC .

3. After selecting one of the options above, the page will be redirected to the package upload form. Fill in all the required input fields:

o Your Name - Your name;

o Your Email address - Your email address;

o Confirm Your Email Address - Re-enter your email address;

o Description of File(s) - Enter

1. Volume I: W912GB15R0033-CompanyName-VolumeI

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o Deletion Date - Select the Maximum date for the package to be deleted from SAFE. The maximum (which is also the default) is two weeks (14 days) from today;

o Provide an email address to give access to – Enter----ian.r.mcclary@usace.army.mil and delos.c.halterman2@usace.army.mil o Grant access to these people - This is the list of people you have granted access to the package. To remove a recipient, highlight their name and click the "Remove" button;

o Caveats - Default is "None";

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx mailto:ian.r.mcclary@usace.army.mil o Encrypt email message when possible - Attempt to encrypt the package's notification email to each recipient;

o Notify me when files are downloaded - You (the sender) will receive a notification via email when a recipient downloads the package;

o Require CAC for pickup - Require the recipient to be logged in with a valid US DoD-issued CAC to download the file(s). Recipients without a CAC will not be able to download the package.

4. Clicking the "Submit" button will upload the files and submit the package. Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. No additional action is required by CAC users.

5. After the package has been uploaded (and verified, if proceeding as a guest), each recipient will receive a link to the package download page as well as a password. These passwords are unique for each recipient (not the package), and will be disabled once SAFE detects that the user successfully downloaded each file within the package. Forwarding recipient and sender notification emails to anyone except the AMRDEC WEB Team is strictly forbidden.

SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001 RFIS

W912GB-15-R-0033 SHAPE International School RFI Questions and Answers

Q1: Considering two contractually separable Tasks have been joined to form one contract and execution of these tasks will not be performed simultaneously but consecutively with a gap in between, would it be possible to arrange the amounts of Performance (or Bid) Bonds to cover the costs of each Task separately for the related durations and then be reduced after turnover of each independent phase so that the related bond of the Task2 is to be delivered before commencing the second phase? This would reduce the costs of performance bond without any risk to the USG and will be beneficial to the budget of the project for all parties. We believe it is avoidable to face with the big cost in the case of a single performance bond for the entire contract for a very long duration.

A1: The Government is not able to accommodate this request. The Big Guarantee should be in accordance with FAR clauses 52.228-1 “Bid guarantee”, 52.228-2 “Additional Bond Security”, 52.228-11 “Pledge of Assets”, 52.228-12 “Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds” and 52.2118-15 “Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction”.

Q2: As discussed in the Pre-Proposal Meetings, would it be possible to arrange the timeframe of Task1 to be in accordance with the end of school season when issuing the NTP? Otherwise, the pre-determined 30 days of gap between two phases may need to be extended afterwards which will cost to the USG.

A2: Task1 period of performance is fixed. NTP will be issued no later than 30-days after contract award. If contract delays occur during Task1, acceptance of Task1 can only occur during the months of December, April, June, July or August. Task2 will commence 30-days after final acceptance of Task1.

Q3: We understood that there shall be a full time SSHO on site and additionally a third party safety coordinator on site according to European law. Please confirm.

A3: We Confirm.

Q4: What is the general warranty period for this project. Please inform.

A4: Please refer to the Technical Specifications Volume I for General Warranty information and special warranties on specific items and FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction Alt I.

Q5: Please provide DWG or DXF-files of the design drawings. This will allow faster measurements in the short bidding phase.

A5: DWG are provided via email from SAFE

Q6: As all Banks and Insurances request a fixed amount for a Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) and as the issuance of a BLA requires 7 to 10 days after the value of the proposal is finalized we request the following: Please incorporate a general minimum amount in EURO into the Bank Letter of Assurance (BLA) like for example “10% of EUR XX.000.000,00” which has to be followed by all competitors. Please provide a changed BLA with a fixed EUR amount.

A6: The BLA shall be issued for 10% of the value of the proposal Q7: During the Pre-Proposal Conference it was mentioned that the Government will provide a Time Schedule with School Vacations for the next two years. If possible, please provide the School Schedule with vacations and quiet days during testing for the next 3 years.

A7: SHAPE International School published the annual schedule in April for the following year.

Attached are the 2015-2016 schedules. Dates can be approximated for future years.

Q8: During the Pre-Proposal Conference it was mentioned that the Government will provide the shown drawing of laydown areas to the participants. Please provide this drawing.

A8: Please find attached the Technical Arrangement SIS Construction Project file which outlines the proposed laydown areas.

Q9: Please provide a definitive amount for the BLA to be provided with our proposal. We suggest the amount of € 500.000,-, as it was given in solicitations for SATCOM and NETCOM projects. So we can get the BLA from our bank in time.

A9: The amount of the BLA will be based on 10% of the total amount proposed.

Q10: Which format or proof do you expect for the Letters of compliance with Articles 16 and 17 of Belgian Decree 8 Jan 1996? In a JV is this letter required from all partners of the JV or just one?

A10: We require a copy of the JV agreement. Letters of commitment are required for subcontractors.

Q11: Going through the specification for the above mentioned solicitation we found following items need further information for a better understanding of the content/scope:

10.16.11 - Interior sunscreen blinds with horizontal blades in aluminum

These sunscreens appear in some sections, do they have to be provided for all windows?

A11: The interior sunscreens are shown on the sections and the exterior elevations with the symbol "SU". The interior sunscreens will have to be provided for all classrooms, offices, science classrooms etc.

Q12: Do they have to be provided on the inside of the curtain walls? (All or some of them?)

A12:

1) The fixation of the interior sunscreens described in spec's 10.16.11 is at the top of the windows (see detailed drawings: 4NA- 504).

2) The interior black-out screen described in 10.16.30, 10.16.31, 10.16.31 is fixed on the inside of the curtain rails (see description in spec’s). The location is shown on the drawings UK- AE412, UK-AE413, UK-415 with the symbol “BO”.

Q13: 11.06.61 - Curtain rail and dividing curtain for room health services

Is it possible to indicate which rooms comply with the term 'health services'?

A13:

For UK-CAN building: room I.U.002D

For GER building: room I.G.003C

For 4-NA building: no specific room health services in this building

Q14: 11.06.71 - Corridor hanging banner

How can I identify these banners on the reflected ceiling plans?

A14:

The banner details is shown on drawings 4NA-AE521, GER-AE530, UK-AE522

The banner located on the groundfloor corridors is shown on the reflected ceilings in the bandraster of 15 cm (see attachment –yellow marked indication).

The banner located on the first floor corridors is shown on the reflected ceiling drawings with a dotted line (see attachment-yellow marked indication).

Q15: 13.10.11 - White writing board

Regarding these two items we made the following assumptions , could you confirm/correct?

4NA - AE104 Norway computer room - 1 smartboard - 2 fixed whiteboards (100 x 102)

A15: we confirm that the dimensions and numbers are correct.

Q16: AE107 Italy computer/ language - 1 smartboard - 2 fixed whiteboards (100 x 102)

A16: we confirm that the dimensions and numbers are correct.

Q17: AE409 - a tackboard is mentioned on the plan but not in the view

What are the dimensions?

A17: of tack board = full height (from base until ceiling = 2, 86 m), width = 1, 20 m

Q18: GER - AE104 - Music room, 1 smartboard, 2 fixed whiteboards + map roll

A18: we confirm this is correct

Q19: AE107 lower sec classroom - 2 smartboards - 2 fixed whiteboards (100 x 102) - 2 tackboards (152 x 286)

A19: we confirm this is correct

Q20: AE107 computer science - 1 smartboard - 1 fixed whiteboard (100 x 102)

A20: we confirm this is correct

Q21: UK - AE107 Canada art room - 1 mobile smartboard

A21: correction --> provide 1 mobile smartboard and 1 fixed whiteboard (100 x 102)

Q22: UK classroom French - 1 fixed white board - 1 mobile smartboard

A22: correction --> provide same finishing as shown on drawing UK-AE404 – typical upper classroom (1 fixed white board, 1 mobile smartboard, tack board as indicated)

Q23: UK art/design room - 1 fixed white board - 1 mobile smartboard

A23: correction --> provide same finishing as shown on drawing UK-AE404 – typical upper classroom (1 fixed white board, 1 mobile smartboard, tack board as indicated)

Q24: Regarding reinforcement plans for the UK/Canada building:

Q24a: S7101 resume table not indicated on the drawing (S7102, S7103 and S7104 refer to 7101)

A24a: we have added the summary table for the reinforcement quantities (see modified drawing in attachment).

Q24b: S7216-1, S7216-2, S7217-1 and S 7217-2 reference to S S7215?

A24b: we confirm.

Q24c: S7416-1 resume table also comprises S7416-2, S7417-1, S7417-2, S7418-1 and S 7418- 2?

A24c: we confirm.

Q24d: S7433 resume table is missing.

A24d: we have added the summary table for the reinforcement quantities (see modified drawing in attachment).

Q25: Structure plans all buildings - can you confirm that all masonry indicated on these drawings is load-bearing?

A25: the legend showing load-bearing masonry is shown on drawing SF-001

HOST NATION RULES AND CUSTOMS

COMPLIANCE WITH HOST NATION RULES AND CUSTOMS

a. The laws of the Host Nation (HN) may prohibit access to certain areas of the country which are under military control. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary information (such as but not limited to, names of personnel, type, and amounts of equipment, dates and length of time required at the site, and purpose of entering the HN) to the appropriate HN representatives . Proper clearances may be obtained from the HN. It is understood that areas to which rights of entry are provided by the HN are to be used only for work carried out under the contract and no destruction or damages shall be caused, except through normal usage, without concurrence of the HN.

b. The following items are the sole responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, estimate as to cost, and assume the risk, as normally encountered by Contractors. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the effect of the following on his own cost of performance of the contract and for including sufficient amount in the contract price:

- Official language and type of accounts required to satisfy the officials of the Local Government.

- Entry and exit visas, residence permits, and residence laws applicable to aliens. This includes any special requirements of the Host Government, including those required by local Labor Offices, which the Contractor may have to fulfill before an application for a regular block of visas will be accepted.

- Passports, health and immunization certificates, and quarantine clearance.

- Compliance with local labor and insurance laws, including payment of employer's share of contribution, collecting balance from employee and paying into insurance funds.

- Strikes, demonstrations and work stoppage.

- Collection through withholding and payment to local Government, of any HN income tax on employees subject to tax.

- Arranging to perform work in the HN, to import personnel, to employ non-indigenous labor, to receive payments and to remove such funds from the country.

- Operating under local laws, practices, customs and controls, and with local unions, in connection with hiring and firing, mandatory wage scales, vacation pay, severance pay, overtime, holiday pay, 7th day of rest, legal notice or pay in lieu thereof for dismissal of employees, slowdown and curtailed schedules during religious holidays, and ratio of local labor employed in comparison to others.

- Possibility of claims in local bureaus, litigation in local courts, or attachment of local bank accounts.

- Compliance with workmen's compensation laws and contributions into funds. Provisions of necessary medical service for Contractor employees.

- Special license required by the local Government for setting up and operating any manufacturing plant in the HN, e.g. concrete batching, precast concrete, concrete blocks, etc.

- Sales within the HN of Contractor-owned materials, and equipment.

- Special licenses for physicians, mechanics, tradesmen, drivers, etc

- Identification and/or registration with local police of imported personnel.

- Stamp tax on documents, payments and payrolls.

- Base passes for permanent staff, day laborers, motor vehicles, etc.

- Compliance with all customs and import rules, regulations and restrictions, including, but not limited to, local purchase requirements.

c. The contractor shall be aware of all archeological laws and work accordingly including stopping work in the vicinity and reporting should archeological items be uncovered during the course of this contract.

52.000-4062 BANK LETTER OF GUARANTY (NOV 2007)

Within SEVEN calendar days after the date of contract award, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer a Bank Letter of Guaranty for the performance of the work in the amount of 10% of the anticipated maximum contract value, or lesser amount, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, conforming to the format of the sample letter. Failure to furnish the Bank Letter of Guaranty may be deemed a breach of contract. The Bank Letter of

Guaranty will be dated as of the contract award date or as soon thereafter as possible. The Bank Letter of Guaranty shall state that it will continue in effect without change in amount or terms until the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government, and that thereafter it will continue in effect until expiration of any applicable warranty periods or extensions thereof in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the contract price. The Bank Letter of Guaranty shall also state that the bank agrees and consents that the contract may be modified by change order or supplemental agreement without affecting the validity of the Bank Letter of Guaranty. The Contracting Officer may require and the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer an increase in the amount of the Bank Letter of Guaranty because of increases to the contract value. The authorization to issue "Notice to Proceed" will not be effected until after approval and acceptance by the Contracting Officer of the Bank Letter of Guaranty. The Bank Letter of Guaranty shall be interpreted in accordance with U.S. law and is subject to the Choice of Law and Immunity for Legal Process clauses in the solicitation.

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