RFQ 19AJ2026Q0019 Question and Answers September 2 2026.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFQ 19AJ2026Q0019 regarding inspection and repair of fuel tanks at the U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, dated September 2, 2026. The document clarifies 16 questions related to project scope, materials, safety, and operational procedures. Key requirements include conducting a full inspection of both fuel tanks, repairing hinges on tank hatches, and completing all work within 20 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The contractor must provide all necessary safety equipment and detailed safety information in their proposal. The Embassy will provide electricity supply and designated areas for contractor facilities (changing clothes, restrooms, lunch). Quality control will be performed by the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer.
Material and painting specifications require gray paint for exterior surfaces and non-locally manufactured, non-Iranian manufactured paint for interior surfaces with a 10-year warranty. Bidders must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Technical Data Approval (TDA) documentation for interior paint. The contractor is responsible for removing and disposing of all waste from the tanks, inspecting and replacing flange gaskets as necessary, and welding all disconnected pipes back in place upon project completion. The document specifies that proposals of substandard or non-compliant materials may result in bidder disqualification. The deadline for submitting questions and answers is 18:00 local time on September 10, 2026.
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Questions and Answers
September 2, 2026
RFQ 19AJ2026Q0019
RFQ for Inspection and Repair of Fuel Tanks at the U.S. Embassy Baku, Azerbaijan
Q#1 Does the Embassy have drawings of the fuel tanks?
A#1 No.
Q#2 Will the Embassy provide the label for fuel tanks?
A#2 Yes. Please see below.
Q#3: Should the contractor conduct a full inspection of the fuel tanks?
A#3: Yes.
Q#4: Should the contractor repair the hinges on the fuel tanks hatches?
A#4: Yes
Q#5: What is the project completion period?
A#5: 20 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP) letter
Q#6: Who will check the quality control?
A#6: Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer(CO)
Q#7: Will there be a designated area at the Embassy where contractors can change clothes, use the restroom, and have their lunch?
A#7: Yes.
Q#8: Will the Embassy provide electricity supply?
A#8: Yes.
Q#9: Who will provide the safety equipment for this project?
A#9: The contractor shall provide all necessary safety equipment for own staff.
Eash bidder shall include detailed information about the safety equipment in its proposal package.
Q#10: Will the contractor be allowed to use cellphone on Embassy territory?
A#10: Yes, the regular cellphone will be allowed to use.
Q#11: Who will be responsible for disposing of the waste removed from the tanks?
A#11: The Contractor should remove and dispose the waste removed from the tanks.
Q#12: What color should be used to paint the exterior part of the fuel tanks?
A#12: The contractor shall clean the exterior surfaces of both tanks and then apply regular paint. The paint shall be gray.
Q#13: Will the Embassy accept locally manufactured paint for the interior surfaces of the fuel tanks?
A#13: The Embassy will not accept locally manufactured or Iranian-manufactured paint for the interior surfaces of the tanks.
Q#14: Should the bidder provide the MSDS and TDA for the paint to be used on the interior surfaces of the tanks?
A#14: Yes.
Q#15: What is the required warranty period for the new coating applied to the interior surfaces of the fuel tanks?
A#15: 10 years.
Q#16: Can the contractor remove all pipes connected to flanges on the fuel tanks?
A#16: Yes, all flanges shall be disconnected before project starts. The pipes connected to flanges may be disconnected and must be welded back in place upon completion of the project. The contractor should inspect all flanges gaskets and replace them if necessary.
The proposal of substandard or non-compliant materials may result in the bidder being disqualified from the tender.
The deadline for questions and answers is on or before 18:00 local time, September 10, 2026.
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