19AQMM18R0160_Questions_and_Answers_(A0001).pdf

Question Answer We have several questions but we don't know who to addressed them, perhaps you can help us.

Please refer to Section L.10 of the solicitation for instructions on question submission. Please note that the deadline for question submission has passed.

According to section G.10.1, it is understood that the U.S.

Government is exempt of VAT taxes and that it should not be included in contractor invoices. In this regard, we never include it in our invoices, because the construction services in Costa Rica do not collect sales tax.

However, we are not sure about if the U.S. Government is exempt of the 10-13% of sales tax on purchased materials by the Contractor, to be incorporated into the project (in accordance with Costa Rican legislation). According to section B.1.3 it is our understanding that we have to include the sales tax in the firm fixed price. We appreciate your clarification on this matter.

Sales tax on purchased materials for this project by the contractor are not exempt and should be included in the Firm-Fixed-Price.

According to the C.3.6 Containers Specifications, Windows, “the windows shall be manufactured with double glazing of 4 mm in aluminum or PVC equipped with roller shutters and mosquito net”.

Please specify if the window glass should be 2 glasses of 4 mm each (that implies a fixed glass system and the mosquito net would not be necessary) or if it is a system with 2 sliding glass of 4 mm each and mosquito net.

Refer to revised SOW Section C.3.6, Window:

"Each window will have a sliding section."

S01 - Please verify that we should price the job assuming that we are to tie in to existing electrical panel and that it has enough space to accommodate such charge.

Confirmed. For the purposes of pricing, the electrical power will be from the existing electric board. If additional popwer requirements are identified during performance, changes will be negotiated accordingly.

S01 - How far is the water source from the new installations? The water supply is beside the existing building.

Rerfer to drawing S-01.

A01 - Please verify whether the owner is to salvage any of the demo items?

The existing antenna shall be returned to the Air Surveillance Police.

A01 - Please verify concrete slabs are to be reinforced with fiber only and not rebar.

Confirmed, the concrete slabs are to be reinforced with fiber. Refer to specifications C.1.1 and C.3.5.7.3.

Please verify we are to include DBA insurance for all American and Local workers as well.

Confirmed, DBA is required for all American and Local workers.

Please verify we are to pay for construction utilities such as potable water and power bills.

Confirmed. The contractor shall pay bills for construction utilities.

Please verify we are to include AWS certificate for all welders to be on site.

Confirmed. The contractor shall provide all quality certificates.

Please verify we should include all permit fees for this project. Confirmed. The contractor shall include all fees associated with the requested local permits.