Exhibit J Seismic Offer Forms A - F

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 the “Seismic Leasing Requirements, Federally Leased Buildings Complying with Recommended Practice ( RP 8) Map”. 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 COMPLIANCE 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 (see Request for Lease Proposal for table link) shows the construction codes that qualify a building as a Benchmark Building. If a building qualifies, no additional hazards need be considered. If the seismicity of a region has changed since the benchmark dates listed in the table, the building must be evaluated in accordance with the now current or greater seismicity of the region to be compliant with the RP 8 Standards.

SEISMIC FORM B - CERTIFICATE OF SEISMIC COMPLIANCE EXISTING BUILDING

The engineer shall evaluate the building to determine compliance with the Life Safety Performance Level. He or she shall use RP 8 Chapter 3 and ASCE/SEI 31 to determine compliance. The evaluation must include the appropriate Structural, Nonstructural, and Geologic Site Hazard and Foundation Checklists with backup calculations.