RFIs and answers.docx
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- Construction Inspection Contractor Services, Puerto Rico Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 12639525R0001
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This document contains a set of Questions and Answers related to Solicitation 12639525R0001 for Construction Inspection Contractor (CIC) services during the construction phase of a project to renovate a building at the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture (PRDA) complex.
The key details are:
- The CIC will be responsible for overseeing the construction/renovation, which is a separate contract. The CIC must be a licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Construction Contract Administrator, or have equivalent training/experience.
- The CIC's primary role is to provide Quality Assurance that the project is being constructed as designed and to oversee the construction contractor's Quality Control Plan. CIC services include attending meetings, reviewing submittals, conducting inspections, preparing reports and punch lists, coordinating warranties, and validating substantial completion.
- The construction project is phased to allow lab operations to continue during renovation. New utilities, systems, and exterior/interior finishes will be installed.
- The construction contract award is anticipated in December. CIC services such as housing, transportation, and relocation costs should be included in the CIC proposal.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 12639525R0001-0001.pdf | ||
| Atch 1_SOW for CIC Services PRDA Laboratory Bldg 3.docx | DOCX document | |
| 12639525R0001.pdf | ||
| Atch 2_Wage Determination Number 2015-5707.pdf |
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Solicitation 12639525R0001, CIC Services
1. Which contracting entity will be responsible for producing and updating the controlling master schedule? Construction schedule will be the responsibility of the Construction Contractor.
2. Will the CIC be responsible for providing third party QA testing services or will the Government provide the “technical support” as implied in the Solicitation. Government will provide technical support.
· Will the constructor of record be responsible for performing QC testing services and the CIC act as the QA verifier and documenter? Yes.
3. Are the CIC responsibilities for the as-built drawing to: oversee, review and verify the contractor of record’s as-built deliverables in progress and at completion
· Will review of the as-built drawings in conjunction with the monthly pay applications be of sufficient periodic frequency with notations on review of the pay application to EPM and CO the completeness of the as-builts as of the date of review? Yes.
4. Will the CIC participate in monthly Pay Application site walks and contractor pay app meetings? Yes.
· Does the CIC have the responsibility to question and require backup support for the Pay Applications, if deemed necessary in coordination within the chain-of-command of the Government. Yes. The CIC can also coordinate with the CO on this.
5. Formal progress inspections:
· The solicitation identifies the frequency of the progress inspection as “checked below”. However, that is not included. Can the frequency be identified at this time? Frequency of inspections cannot be determined at this time.
· Are the formal progress inspections to be conducted with the constructor’s representatives? Yes.
· Will monthly pay application progress inspections constitute a partial fulfillment of the inspection requirement? Yes.
6. Will the DOR have a representative in Puerto Rico during the construction period of performance? No.
· If not, will the DOR make periodic site visits during the construction period of performance? DOR site visits will occur every other month at a minimum, during major inspections, and as necessary.
7. Is the EPM stationed in Puerto Rico during the construction period of performance? No.
· If not, will the EPM make periodic site visits during the construction period of performance? EPM is not local. Site visits will occur every other month, at a minimum during the construction phase.
8. Should housing, ground transportation, and relocation costs be included in our proposal? Yes, and all should be itemized in the event CIC is unable to team up with a firm within the PR area.
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