Exhibit I Seismic Forms

Exhibit I
Appendix G: Seismic Safety in Leasing
Attachment 2: Seismic Offer Forms

Attachment 2: Seismic Offer Forms
Instructions to Leasing Specialists:
The following seismic forms are intended to be issued as an attachment to the RLP package. Therefore, unless the transaction is exempted as described under paragraph 3a of this Appendix, the LeO must attach the entire group of six Seismic Forms to the RLP package. The Offeror/Offeror's engineer must fill out the appropriate form(s) among the four pre-award submittals to complete his or her offer. The pre-occupancy submittals are also included as part of the RLP package, to inform Offerors of potential post-award obligations .

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Appendix G: Seismic Safety in Leasing
Attachment 2: Seismic Offer Forms

RLP OFFER ATTACHMENT - SEISMIC OFFER FORMS

Instructions for Offeror:
Forms A through D are pre-award submittals . Depending upon the form, either the Offeror or the Offeror's engineer shall complete and sign the form to confirm seismic compliance with RP 8. When the engineer fills out a form, he or she is also required to stamp it. The Offeror's engineer shall represent whether the Building meets RP 8 standards, using Form A for Benchmark Buildings or Form B for other existing buildings. If the engineer's certification indicates that the Building does not meet RP 8 standards, the Offeror shall agree to retrofit the building to meet the standards, using Form C, Part 1. Offerors providing new construction shall commit to a design code, using Form C, Part 2. Offerors may represent that their building meets an exemption criteria, using Form D. Forms E and F are post-award submittals. They only apply when the Offeror has agreed to either retrofit an existing building (use Form E) or is constructing a new building (use Form F). Prior to the Government accepting leased space, the Lessor's engineer shall complete, stamp, and sign the appropriate representation. The forms must include the supporting documentation stated in the RLP and Lease. Below is a detailed explanation of each of the forms.

SEISMIC FORM A - CERTIFICATE OF SEISMIC COMPLIANC E BENCHMARK BUILDING

A benchmark building is one that was designed and built or retrofitted in accordance with structural provisions that are considered to provide acceptable life-safety protection . RP 8, Section 1.3, Table 1-1 shows the construction codes that qualify a building as a