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Attached to: INL Colombia Construction IDIQ
Solicitation number: 19AQMM24R0102
Issued by: Department of State Office of Acquisition Management

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This document is a Solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for construction services in Colombia for the Department of State Office of Acquisition Management. The key details are:

The solicitation is for an IDIQ contract to provide construction services for various projects in Colombia, including communication towers, utilities buildings, and other facilities. The contract will be awarded to up to 5 contractors. Proposals are due by August 16, 2024, and the pre-proposal conference is on June 7, 2024. Pricing will be on a firm-fixed price basis per task order, with payments based on quantities and unit prices. The NAICS code is 236220, with a 15% self-performance requirement. Contractors must provide evidence of business registration, construction licenses, financial capability, past performance, and technical experience as part of their proposals. The solicitation also includes sample task order pricing examples for the offerors to complete.

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19AQMM24R0102 0006.pdf	PDF	Apr 23, 2025
19AQMM25R0102 0005.pdf	PDF	Feb 4, 2025
Attachment 7 - 19AQMM24R0102 QA Second Round.pdf	PDF	Jan 4, 2025
19AQMM24R0102 00004.pdf	PDF	Jan 4, 2025
19AQMM24R0102 0003.pdf	PDF	Nov 15, 2024
Attachment 3 - IDIQ Drawings 0003.zip	ZIP file	Nov 15, 2024
19AQMM24R0102 00002.pdf	PDF	Aug 22, 2024
19AQMM24R0102 Pre-Proposal Conference.pptx	PPTX presentation	Jun 13, 2024
Attachment 6 - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).docx	DOCX document	Jun 13, 2024
19AQMM24R0102 00001.pdf	PDF	Jun 13, 2024
19AQMM24R0102.pdf	PDF	May 24, 2024
Attachment 4 - Insurance.pdf	PDF	May 24, 2024
Attachment 5 - Firm and Project Information.pdf	PDF	May 24, 2024
Attachment 3 - IDIQ Drawings.zip	ZIP file	May 24, 2024
Attachment 1 - SOW and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.zip	ZIP file	May 24, 2024
Attachment 2 - BIDDING CHARTS.zip	ZIP file	May 24, 2024

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Solicitation No. 19AQMM24R0102
INL Colombia Construction IDIQ
	Questions
Q&A #	General Questions	Reference	Questions	ANSWERS
1			The bidding charts and prices for the typical buildings are requested to be submitted by the bidder. Please clarify whether the prices provided by the bidder will be directly applied to each task solicited under this IDIQ, or if they will be used as a reference for evaluating purposes and task-specific prices will be requested after the tasks are issued.	The prices provided by the contractors will be used as a basis for evaluating and comparing the proposals, when IDIQ taks orders are awarded task-specific prices will be requested from the IDIQ award holders.
2			Would it be possible to consider extending the proposal submission due date, as far as possible, since there is a great volume of work to perform for taking off the quantities of the various projects to quote?	The proposal due date has been extended via issuance of this amendment 3
3			Page 74 out of 84 of solicitation file 19AQMM24R0102 calls for submitting in Volume I - Price the standard form 33 completing blocks 12 through 18. But when reviewing this same file (19AQMM24R0102) pages 1 and 2 correspond to the standard form 1442. Please, clarify which standard form (SF30 or SF1442) must be included in Volume I of the proposals to be submitted.	Solicitation provision section L.20 is revised to specify the correct solicitation form (SF1442)
4			In paragraph B.1.1 and B.1.2 states that Task Order will be awarded under Firm Fixed Price basis, but in paragraph B.2.6 is stated that “The Government will make payments based on quantities and unit prices only to the extent specifically provided for in the contract, and in the task orders issued.” This last statement differs from contract basis described in paragraphs B.1.1 and B.1.2, please clarify.	Task Orders are firm fixed price awards, the progress payments during contract execution are done based on the quantities and unit prices shown in the BID Chart submitted by the awarded contractor on his proposal.
5			Please identify Task Order project’s location, not listed in solicitation documents. A location for a project may affect a cost by two-fold or even more.	Communications Towers in Caucasia, Antioquia

Utilities Building in Mariquita, Tolima All others not specified in specs use Caucasia, Antioquia.

6 In paragraph 52.228-15 The following list of Insurances are required when Task Order is awarded:

1. Performance Policy (Póliza de Cumplimiento)

2. Payment Policy (Póliza de Pago de Salarios y Prestaciones Sociales)

3. Liability Policy (Póliza de Responsabilidad Civil Contractual)

4. Stability Policy (Póliza de Estabilidad)

5. Elements Quality Policy (Póliza de Calidad de Elementos)

6. Correct Equipment Functioning Policy (Póliza de correcto funcionamiento de los equipos).

What information about Insurances shall be provided in this proposal per specific task order?	Please Refer to Attachment 4 - Insurance for Construction Contracts, this applies to all example projects and will apply to task Orders under the IDIQ.
	7	On paragraph L.20, Volume 1, Factor 5 there is a requirement of Financial Statement, including latest Financial Report, please clarify the financial information required to be submitted in this report.	9.104-3 Application of standards. (a) Ability to obtain resources. Except to the extent that a prospective contractor has sufficient resources or proposes to perform the contract by subcontracting, the contracting officer shall require acceptable evidence of the prospective contractor’s ability to obtain required resources (see 9.104-1(a), (e), and (f)). Acceptable evidence normally consists of a commitment or explicit arrangement, that will be in existence at the time of contract award, to rent, purchase, or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, other resources, or personnel. Consideration of a prime contractor’s compliance with limitations on subcontracting shall take into account the time period covered by the contract base period or quantities plus option periods or quantities, if such options are considered when evaluating offers for award.
	8	Contractor shall be responsible for Task Order Projects Construction and Environmental permits and licenses including costs and fees? Or no permits and licenses are included in this proposal?	Contractor is responsible for all licenses and Permits for the temporary facilities, the contractor is also responsible for all technical information and procedures required for the project Licenses and permits.
	9	In some of your Projects bidding charts, Utilities Chapters are yellow highlighted with an “Incidental Design for the Task Order, according to location” note. What is the intent with the cost of these utilities’ chapters?	Task Orders for example projects in the proposal will include incidental design to adapt the project to the specific location where the construction will take place.
	10	What is the extent of incidental design described in the item above, required to quantify associated costs?	Incidental design includes all the exterior work required to make the connections to the utility networks, electrical, potable water, sewage storm drainage communications etc.…. As well as soils studies and verification of foundation and structural design. This is only for task orders and not the examples.
	11	L.16 Calls for: Qualifications of offerors: Item (5) have all licenses and permits required by local law. Please clarify.	As the solicitation provision stated, potential offerors shall obtain all licenses and permits required by local law.
	12	Is the USG planning to extend submission proposal date?	The proposal due date has been extended via issuance of this amendment 3
	13	Our company has been involved in several projects for the US Government but not in the last five years. The execution of this projects has CPARS assessment. It is possible to include this information in the similar experience and past performance factors?	Past performance and Similar Experience have a 5 year limit in this contract.
	14	It is possible to demonstrate financial capability through the inclusion of a bank certification that states the credit line of the company with the bank?	Yes
	15	If there is conflict between drawings, SOW, RFP or other documents. What document is going to have control?	For Sample TOs, refer to FAR 52.236-21(a). For others, RFP shall govern.
	16	Is it possible that the current diplomatic situation between Israel and Colombia to have any impact or incidence in the contract?	not at this time. If there are any changes, the Government will issue either amendment or modification to reflectany changes.
	17	The standard format SF-30 (Rev. 10-83), will be sent at a later date or the one in document 19AQMM24R0102 00001 will be provided.	SF-30 for Amendment #1 and #2 were already posted on SAM.gov.
	18	In the economic proposals of each IDIQ, it is requested to clarify if the costs of all materials should not include VAT, according to G.9 Tax Relief Procedures.	VAT relief is only available to the contractor profit not to subcontracts or material purchases.
	19	Taking into account that the prices will be fixed and will not be readjusted, nor will any additional charge be paid for increases in costs of materials, labour, equipment, fluctuations in the exchange market, it is important to clarify whether in this phase, the IDIQs are delivered at today's prices or should be projected for each year as indicated on page 6 of document 19AQMM24R0102.	The examples are to be calculated based on current pricing, each task order will be solicitated separately among IDIQ awardees and contractors will proposed revised pricing at that point.
	20	In F.3 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, it is required to know the amount of the fines in the case of non-compliance with the deliveries referred to in F.3.1 paragraphs a and b and F.3.2.	This is only applicable to task orders and not the examples to be priced by the offerors.
	21	In the IDIQ forms it is indicated that the place of performance covers any location in Colombia, but depending on the location the prices have variations and there are different types of taxes, so we request that you specify the location of each of the IDIQs that we must offer.	Please Refer to answer to question 5
	22	Regarding the DBA insurance, it is required to clarify what is the number of people to be insured, this can be covered with a personal accident insurance or with an ARL in Colombia or must be with an insurance company and what type of insurance would apply to review it with the different insurance companies.	DBA insurance is mandatory by FAR regulations, Local Colombian Insurance and Labor requirements are required by Local Law contractor must comply with both.
	23	It is understood that the payments will be made 30 days later, it is required to clarify if initially there will be an advance to amortize in each monthly payment.	IDIQ task orders do not allow for advanced payments.
	24	Clarification is requested in the case that 51% of the contract must be carried out with the contractor's own execution, it is requested to clarify what is meant by this scope, since most of the works such as technical networks, supply and installation of finishes, labour, etc. are subcontracted.	Refer to DOSAR 636.104-71
	25	Standard format FS 33 is requested to be provided or clarified if it corresponds to standard form 1442 of document 19AQMM24R0102 and should be signed in block 14.	Solicitation provision section L.20 is revised to specify the correct solicitation form (SF1442)
	26	Clarification is requested on where it is valid to place exceptions to any requirement in the application.	Questions is unclear: Contractors shall comply with all requirements in the solicitation. Additionally altenate proposals will not be considered unless this solicitation authroize their submissinos (see page 66, FAR 52.236-28 for detail)
	27	Clarification is sought as to whether annexes J4 and J5 correspond to the 11 IDIQ files.	The package does not include annexes J4 or J5 , however if the question refers to attachments 4 and 5, the Insurance is required to be priced for all examples individually, the Firan and Project Information is only one for the proposal.
	28	Factor 3 where similar experience is requested and 5 projects must be submitted in the last 5 years, clarification is required as to whether they are construction only, or 2 within the 5 projects must be submitted that are Design, Bid and Construction.	The similar experience can be Construction or Design Bid and Construction (Only the construction part is required in this case).
	29	Section K - Declarations and certifications, it is requested to validate if with the SAM registration we are complying with this section or it is necessary to elaborate a document with what is indicated in this section	Representations and Certifications are to be validated on SAM registration
	30	In the IDIQs there is the "IDIQ PIB Concrete Wall", of which there is no evidence of plans.	This detail is indicated in the foundation layout, drawing S01.
	31	We request that the technical information of plans can be delivered in DWG and/or Revit format	DWG will be provided for reference only and are not part of the solicitation package
	32	It is required to clarify in each section of the IDIQ, the activities that compose them should be broken down, as described in the image.	question is unclear, plase provide sections in solicitation or attachments to ask more specific quetsions for answers.
	33	Topographical plans are required for each building in order to be able to assess the quantities of manual and mechanical excavations.	When not included in the drawings assume a flat terrain and refer to Civil and Structural drawings to estimate excavations.
	34	It is requested to confirm if there is coordination between specialties in the designs, as there could be interference between technical networks, architecture or structure.	Ignore Interference between technical networks pricing the examples, on IDIQ task orders please provide detailed information of the interference found so that the designs can be corrected before IDIQ award holders provide pricing for the task order.
	35	It is requested to establish that the prices of the work order may be subject to readjustment in the event that the works cannot be completed in the year for which they were contracted.	On task orders the pricing is not readjusted, the examples should be priced for the current year.
	36	Specify the payment method for work orders	See section G of the solicitation for detail. In addition, any additional invoice and payment instruction will be specified at Task Order level.
	37	E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT: It is requested to add to this clause that the contracting party will in all cases be exclusively responsible for the damage and/or deterioration caused to this equipment, due to its inappropriate use.	it will be determined at the Task Order level.
	38	F.3.1 FAR 52.21112 Damages and Liquidated Damages – Construction (SEP 2000). The following clarification is requested: (a) If the Contractor does not complete the work within the time specified in a work order, or any extension, for reasons attributable exclusively to it, the Contractor will pay damages to the Government in the established amount on the work order for each day of delay until the work is completed. completed or accepted.	correct.
	39	F.8 EXCUSABLE DELAYS. It is requested to establish that in the event of excusable delays, not only the term but also the value of the contract can be reviewed and adjusted; It is not possible to waive the claim for possible damages due to situations that are not attributable to the contractor.	Refer to part F.8 Excusable delays, clauses will not be waived.
	40	F.9 TIME EXTENSIONS DUE TO UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER 1. It is requested to establish that in this event of excusable delays, not only the deadline but also the value of the contract can be reviewed and adjusted; It is not possible to waive the claim for possible damages due to situations that are not attributable to the contractor	For AQM CO

The clause will not be waived

	41	F.11 DOCUMENTATION OF EXTENSION REQUESTS. Regarding the receipt of materials provided by the Government, the date on which the materials were actually received at the port of entry and cleared through customs must be provided by the contracting party.	Clause will remain as stated.
	42	F.12 SUSPENSION OF WORK FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. It is requested to add that non-compliance must be proven and attributable exclusively to the contractor.	Clause will remain as stated.
	43	G.2 CONTRACTOR MONITORING: Both in the COR contract and in the work orders, the deadlines that the COR will have to approve invoices and other contractual and/or collection documents must be established.	Clause will remain as stated.
	44	G.5 CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS: The amount of payments should not be subject to the simple “opinion” of the CO or the COR, but to the amounts actually executed and approved in the respective court minutes.	Clause will remain as stated, COR approves progress payments based on actually executed works.
	45	H.4 APPLICABLE LAW: It is a contract that is going to be executed in Colombia, therefore it is requested that the applicable law be Colombian.	United State Law applies to INL contracts, Clause will remain as stated.
	46	H.17 SUSPENSION OF WORK DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. This should only proceed in cases of serious non-compliance, attributable exclusively to the contractor and which are fully accredited.	Clause will remain as stated.
	47	H.28 INDEMNIFICATION AGAINST CLAIMS AND LIENS: This should only apply in the case of serious non-compliance, attributable exclusively to the contractor and which are fully accredited.	Clause will remain as stated.
	48	52.22815 Construction Compliance and Payment Tickets (NOV 2006). The sum of the protections derived from compliance exceeds 100% of the value of the contract, so they must be reviewed and adjusted	Clause will remain as stated.
	49	Likewise, we consider it necessary to specify that in the event that adjustments are made to the plans and designs and after evaluating them, these impact the term and value of the contract, the parties will make the corresponding contractual modifications.	This is not a question just a statement from the contractor
	50	In relation to the geological, geotechnical and hydraulic risk of the area to be intervened and its surroundings or area of influence, our offer does not contemplate services, treatments, new activities or larger quantities derived from the actions necessary to mitigate the risks, as well as repairs. for damage or deterioration of any affected structure, as a consequence of the materialization and/or need to mitigate these risks during construction and/or use, therefore we clarify that these events will not be assumed by the different parties, and consequently, their effects must be recognized against the impact on the duration and value of the contract	This is not a question just a statement from the contractor
	51	Climatic risks that are outside normal conditions are not assumed, since as is clear, if they occurred, they could be considered unforeseeable circumstances that would not be within the contractor's sphere of control and therefore he would not be called upon to assume them	This is not a question just a statement from the contractor
	52	Licenses and permits of entities of any type (including environmental and vehicular
traffic) of a municipal, departmental and national nature are the responsibility and cost of the Employer. Delays by The Employer in the delivery to The Contractor of the permits, licenses, designs, properties and other procedures and payments under its charge will give rise to the right to review the price, start and term of the contract.	This is not a question just a statement from the contractor
	53	At the Contractor's expense, permits will be limited to those necessary to carry out the works, such as; The provisional connection of public services and discharges to the public network and the scope in the traffic management plan will be limited to stopping personnel as needed and signaling according to the rules of a work	This is not a question just a statement from the contractor
	54	Our proposal was prepared taking into consideration the current Regulations, at the
time of its presentation. In the event that changes occur after the date of submission of the proposal, which have a direct or indirect impact on the project, it will represent the right for the offeror to review the contract and, if this occurs, to modify it of contractual aspects that are directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned modification.	This is not a question just a statement from the contractor
	55	Due to the volume of work for proposal submission, we request an extension to the proposal due date	Please refer to answer to question No 2
	56	Given the complexity of the project and the time needed to prepare the sample projects proposal, could you please extend the deadline for the submission of the proposal?	Please refer to answer to question No 2
	57	Could you also provide the contractors with a second opportunity to submit RFIs?	There will be a second round of questions, please refer to amendment 003
	58	Section L asks to include a standard form 33 filled with the price volume; however, only standard form 1442 was provided in the RFP. Please confirm which SF needs to be included.	Please refer to answer to question No 3
	59	For the schedule of the task order proposal, which tentative date should we include for the contract award?	Assume 6/1/2025
	60	Can you please specify the requirements for key personnel for the task orders? What types of professionals and technicians are considered key personnel, and what are the specific requirements for each?	following key personnel may be included in each Task Order: Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Electrical Engineer. Minimum qualification will be determined at each Task Order level.
	61	Can you please specify what type of construction license is necessary to comply with Factor 2, Subfactor 4 requirements?	Provide Documents that demonstrate that the contractor is authorized by the Colombian Government to provide construction services within Colombia.
	62	Can you specify what type of documents can be considered an acceptable financial capability statement?	refer to Question #7
	63	Are CPARS acceptable as past performance references?	offeror shall include their past performance and the CPAR shall be include the CPAR to support their past performance activities.
	64	Is it acceptable to submit previous PPQs filled in and signed by the COR of the projects, that were previously provided by the COR for another bid within the last six months?	No, PPQs need to be submitted to the corresponding CORs for this specific proposal and the COR shall provided the PPQ directly to the contracting officer.
	65	Is it mandatory to provide a price and technical proposal for all sample task orders?	Yes, offerors shall provide a price and technical proposal for all sample task orders.
	66	It is not clear to us what is design scope of work for each one of the the task orders. Could you please provide some clarification and also explain how is going to be the method of payment for that specific scope of work.	Each task order specifies the scope of the incidental design, the contractor shall include the design and construction in the firm fixed price offer.
	67	The drawings are in PDF format, can you share them in editable format (DWG) in order to corroborate the information and also the quantities of the worksheet?	DWG will be provided for reference only and are not part of the solicitation package. Refer to question No 32
	68	It is important to know the information from the soils mechanics studies of the projects in order to verify the type of foundation proposed, can you share this?	For cost estimating purposes: the foundation level for all projects shall have a depth of one (1) meter from the existing ground level. Refer to Typical Foundation Detail in the structural drawings for each project
	69	The topography of the projects is necessary in order to review the earthworks and quantities that must be executed in each project, is this information going to be shared?	For cost estimating purposes: Assume a flat terrain and only include earth work for clearing and grubbing of 0.45mts.
	70	Can you provide us with the calculation log or Electrical Design Calculation Report for the entirety of the project?	For cost estimating purposes provide pricing for the items as shown in the drawings and specifications.
	71	Can you provide us with hydrological studies of the land to verify the infrastructure of the property where the buildings will be built?	For cost estimating purposes provide pricing for the items as shown in the drawings and specifications.
	72	Has any water reuse system been contemplated?	Provided pricing for the example task orders based on the drawings and specifications with no alternatives.
	73	Is it necessary to consider the supply and placement of sanitary furniture? Such as WC, bathroom sink, bathroom shower, etc.?	Yes, refer to drawings for every project
	74	Can you provide the exact location of the projects? To verify logistics scheduling	Communications Towers in Caucasia, Antioquia

Utilities Building in Mariquita All others not specified in specs use Caucasia, Antioquia.

See answer to question 5

75	For the proposal, is it mandatory to deliver 3D Renders or Perspectives of the projects, or it is optional	It is not required
76	Temporary Facilities: Government Resident Engineer's office and bathroom must be included as an independent area from the temporary facilities (camp) of contractor? If so, please clarify specifications, mainly materials to be used. Regarding the telephone request (Specs 3.5.1.) it refers to a independent telephone line or account for COR's use?	An amendment to include the Temporary Facilities drawings as example.
77	This chart (page 6 of solicitation's document) must be included as part of SF1442 form? If so, please clarify how the prices for option years must be calculated?	The proposal needs to include pricing for the example projects not the option years.
78	Will the Government amend the RFP to allow for; 1) evidence of business registration at time of proposal submission; and 2) evidence of construction license for Contractor and subcontractors at time of award?	Business Registration and Evidence of construction license are required as part of the proposal;.
79	The SBA NAICs code designated for this project is 236220 for GCs. As such, the Limitations of Subcontracting Clause in FAR 52.219-14 only requires prime contractors to self-perform 15%, which could be achieved with Division 1 labor (Quality Assurance, Health & Safety, Project Management). Likewise, 85% of subcontracting could be performed by local licensed subcontractors preventing the undue burden of the cost associated with a duplicate construction license by the prime contractor.	Please refer to H.43 Limitation of Subcontracting
80	Will the Government reduce the self-performance requirement on the project to be 15% in accordance with SBA NAICs code 236220 and Limitations of Subcontracting Clause in FAR 52.219-14?	Please refer to H.43 Limitation of Subcontracting
81	The RFP currently requires eight (8) sample task to be priced. Will the Government consider reducing the number of sample tasks required for this solicitation?	In order to be acceptable proposals need to include pricing for all sample tasks.
82	Will the Government consider extending the due date to October 20, 2024, to allow for time to obtain necessary in-country licensees and registrations?	An extension to the proposal due date will be included in amendment A0003
83	Can the Government please clarify the number of awards that will be made. The RFP states up to 5 whereas in the Pre-Proposal Conference Power Point presentation states up to 3 awards?	Up to 5.
84	B.2.7 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM There is a difference between the stated amount in letters vs numbers; could you please clarify the maximum: US$49 million or US$50 million.	Maximum amount is USD$50 million.
85	Could you please clarify what is the meaning of this "cost load schedule"? It refers to a progress payment chart according to project progress or is it an additional document that must be taken into account for payments?	Coast loaded schedule refers to a schedule grant chart type that includes a dollar amount for each of the tasks in it that correspond to items in the BID chart.
86	VOLUME ONE - PRICE (Page 74 of solicitation's document) request for Section A of Standard Form 33; however, the form in the document is the SF1442. Could you please clarify which form must me included in this volume?	refer to answer #2
87	VOLUME ONE - PRICE Factor 5 – Sample Task Order Price. In order to calculate the sample task orders price which period of performance has defined the Government for each project? This period affects the G&A Overhead cost.	Assume NTP 6/1/2025
88	Factor 3 – Similar experience. This factor requires to submit four examples of relevant projects, either substantial complete or completed within the past five years, demonstrating the Offeror’s technical capabilities to perform the Project. However, in the additional requirements establishes that “At least one project shall be substantially complete or completed within the past five years.”. Please clarify if all the relevant projects shall be completed within the past five years, or just one and the other three could be completed more time ago.	All examples of relevant projects shall be complete or substantially completed within the past 5 years.
89	Factor 4 – Past Performance. In case of projects performed with INL, is it necessary to submit the past performance questionnaire to COR? Or this check will be done internally during the evaluation period according to the submitted similar experience?	Past performance questionaries must be submitted to the COR and the proposal shall include the information that was sent to the COR requesting the Past Performance Review in case there is no CPARS for the project.
90	Contractor will be responsible to obtaining any kind of local permits or local licenses for any or all of the projects? Specifically, which permits and licenses must be obtained by the contractors? Previously We have been told that provisioner permits, i.e. for temporary water and electrical power are responsibility of the contractors. But permits for final connections are responsibility of the final user of the project. Are we right?	Permits for temporary facilities including Electrical, ISP, Potable Water, Sewage etc.… are the responsibility of the contractor, permits for the project connections are the responsibility of the final user with technical support from the contractor.
91	Taking into account that at this stage we have no access to topographic information, site visits, and/or soil and foundation studies, should we not consider the excavation and filling (or any earthwork activities) as part of the task orders bidding charts? Should we then wait for the incidental design of each project in order to be able to calculate the quantities and be able to estimate a pricing?	For cost estimating purposes: Assume a flat terrain and only include earth work for clearing and grubbing of 0.45mts.
92	Taking into account the magnitude of the projects to be priced, the answers to these questions as well as the importance and quantity of paperwork to be included in the proposals, could you please consider an extension in the submission date of the offers?	Due date for offers is modified under amendment A003
93	Could you please consider a second round of questions, mainly technical, taking into account the number of drawings and specifications to be reviewed?	Second round of questions will be included under amendment A003
94	In order to bid each sample task order, INL has defined each period of performance? It is required to calculate the administrative and overhead costs for each project	Assume NTP 6/1/2025, AIU and Overhead need to be included in the costs.
95	In order to bid each sample task order, just two projects has identified its location: CEFOP Building and Utilities Building. Which location must be considered to quote the remaining projects?	Communications Towers in Caucasia, Antioquia

Utilities Building in Marquita, Tolima All others not specified in specs use Caucasia, Antioquia.

96 Bid Chart: Items which have the note: “(Incidental design for the TO, according to location)” won’t be priced. Are we right? Include the pricing for the incidental design.

	ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING	Reference	Question
97		A01-A05	DWG A01 - A05 There are no architectural/structural details found for referenced Skylight	For skylights specifications please refer to Section SE3 of drawings A01 rev 1 and A02 rev 1. Detail included in drawing A-02.1 Rev 1
98		HY1	DGW HY1: No details found for storm drainage and water runoff	Storm drainage is part of incidental design in the task order, sample projects do not include storm drainage.
99		A1	DWG A1: detail schedule Calls for Bathrooms to have the same tile as the rest of the building. ( Marble Perlato Alfa) Please confirm that is the intent. Normally bathrooms have a tile that allows more to be washed than the one, say, on the conference room or a storage room.	The contractor shall quote his proposal with the reference specified on the schedule
100		A1	DWG A1: detail schedule calls bathrooms walls to be stuccoed in “graniplast” or approved equal. Please confirm, that material is not the most suitable to be in a bathroom.	As per the finishes schedule the bathroom walls for the sinks and toilets are finished in "graniplast" the showers are finished using ceramic tiling.
101		A1	DWG A1: schedule calls for no drop ceiling on bathroom, please confirm that is the USG intent	As per the finishes schedule the bathroom ceiling is the roof panel painted white.
102		A3	DWG A3: Insect Screen on openings. Should it be removable? For maintenance purposes?	Standard insect screens are removable.
103		M01	DWG M01: There are several item marked with EG ( exhaust grill) but not piping from the grill to the exterior. Are the fumes/odor not to be evacuated from the building?	Provide 4 in. x 8 ft. UL 2158A Transition Duct Louvered Vent Kit to nearest exterior wall or plenum.

104		We could not find the installation of any Trap Primers (TP) in the SS. Please confirm there is no requirement for any.	Trap primers not required.
105		What type of structural masonry is to be used and of what dimensions?	Refer to Drawing S01:
106	A	The height and reference of the bathroom walls are not specified.	Refer to Drawing A01, section SE3 bathroom shower height is 2.10m and the restroom has 2.80m high walls.
107	A	The types of ceilings for the different spaces are not specified.	Refer to drawing A01 finishes schedule titled SPECIFICATIONS.
108		It is not specified whether the facade walls are finished or exposed.	Refer to drawing A01 finishes schedule titled SPECIFICATIONS., the exterior facades are "graniplast"
109		There are plans of specialties that do not coincide in plan, for example Architect plan Floor 1 vs Architect plan Roof vs Networks.	Please confirm the drawings that do not coincide for example A01 vs E01.

110	The dimensions of the cyclopean concretes if they go along the foundation beams or if they are of the given type.	Refer to drawing S01, the black line represents the cyclopean concretes:
111	The air-conditioning units to which structure they are anchored.	Indoor units are anchored to the walls or suspended by threaded rod and struts to the roof structure:
112	The specifications of the floor coverings are missing.	Refer to drawing A01 finishes schedule titled SPECIFICATIONS. Most floors are Marble Perlato Alfa REF PCL-5 except showers that are ceramic tile.
113	The technical control room where the COMMS RACK with a support or an over slab is located	Refer to drawing A01 finishes schedule titled SPECIFICATIONS that states Perlato Marble ALFA ref: PCL-5.
114	The specification of beam and joist resistances is missing.	Refer to drawings S01 for Concrete beams (3000psi) and S04 metallic structure:
115	The specification of the wash basins is missing if they are embedded or countertop.	Toilet: Brand: Corona Ref: Ecoclean

Urinal: Brand: Corona Ref: Arrecife Sink: Brand: Corona Ref: Marsella Faucet: Brand: Grival Ref:Ganamax Faucet: Brand: Grival Ref:Urinal Push

116	The specification of bathroom and kitchen worktops is missing.	Polished granite material Gris nube
117	How high are the ceilings?	Refer to sections SE3 and SE4 in drawing A1, ceiling height varies as it is sloped in some areas.
118	It is requested to clarify if the facade will be waterproofed.	Refer to drawing A01 finishes schedule titled SPECIFICATIONS., the exterior facades are "graniplast"
119	Details of anchorages for masonry voussoirs are missing.	Refer to Drawing A01 Detail 1 and Detail 2:
120	Clarification is requested on the type of roof and specification of skylights.	Provide Colmena Roof Panel Sandwich with poliuratane 2" insulation thickness or equivalent, skylight details are provided in Amendment A002.

121 The sidewalk is not finished in any way. Provided Brushed finished for sidewalks.

122	Detailed plans are needed for bathrooms and kitchen.	Refer to sections in A01 for bathroom details and Specifications table.
123	On Bid chart for subject building you specify a Metal wall louver item to be quoted, but there are none on drawings, other than the metal windows. Please clarify.	Refer to louvers shown in drawings A03,A04,A05.
124	Finish schedule calls for interior wall finish as plaster and paint, please confirm that your intent is to plaster over CMU, because normal construction practice is for stucco, then plaster, and then paint. Please clarify.	In order to clarify,

Stucco = pañete; see specification SECTION 09 24 23 Plaster = Estuco plastico; see specification SECTION 09 26 00 See drawing A601, Exterior/Material index notes and specifications SECTION 09 90 00

125		Please provide detail locations for exterior lights.	Refer to drawings E07 and E08:
126		There are no detailed drawings for “power supply for A/C”, please provide.	Refer to drawings E09, E11 and E12:
127		Please provide detail drawing for fire suppression.	Provide stand alone sensor as per F01
128		There is no file for specs for subject building, please provide.	Specifications for this project are the same as the ones provided for example PSIB-Multipurpose File name Construction IDIQ COLOMBIA SPECS for PSIB_Kennels_WH_Multipurpose_Fence.pdf
129	M01	Indicate diameter of copper pipe	Refer to detail D4:
130	E05	Indicate the installation height of the copper bar for physical ground.	1ft.
131	E07	Indicate the type and characteristics of the tube.	Refer to specification section 26 20 00
132		Indicate the installation height of the electrical panel. (UP3, RP3, MP3)	Follow NEC requirements 4ft minimum and 6ft maximum
133		Provide details of lighting installation.	Provide hanging wires with accessories to suspend from roof structure:
134	E09	Indicate the type and characteristics of the tube.	Refer to specification section 26 20 00
135		Indicate the installation height of the electrical panel. (UP3, RP3, MP3).	Follow NEC requirements 4ft minimum and 6ft maximum
136	E10	Indicate the type and characteristics of the tube.	Refer to specification section 26 20 00
137		Indicate the installation height of the electrical panel. (UP3, RP3, MP3)	Follow NEC requirements 4ft minimum and 6ft maximum
138	E14	Indicate the installation height of the electrical panel	Follow NEC requirements 4ft minimum and 6ft maximum
139		Indicate height of electrical pipes	Conduit shall be installed above the lighting fixtures.
140	T01	Indicate height of electrical pipes	Conduit shall be installed above the lighting fixtures.
141		Indicate type of support to hold the pipe.	Provide Strut and channel suspended from roof purlings.
142		Missing, stormwater drawings.	Storm drainage is part of incidental design in the task order, sample projects do not include storm drainage.
143	S01	The indicated brick measures of 0.14 m x 0.19 m x 39 m are different from the General SOW IDIQ. What type of brick should be used in construction?	For this sample project use dimensions shown in drawing.
144	S01	What diagonal compressive strength should we considered for the estructural joint of morter and brick?	Please see specification in the drawing S01 and specifications SECTION 04 20 00
145	S03	Do you have a preferred brand for the roof tile sandwich 2"?	Provide Colmena Roof Panel Sandwich with poliuratane 2" insulation thickness or equivalent.

146	S01	The S01 drawing indicates a slab and side walk thickness of 10 cm and the General SOW IDIQ says that it must be a minimum of 12 cm thick. What thickness should we consider?	For this sample project use dimensions shown in drawing.
147		Can you provide us with finishing drawings for floors, walls and ceilings	Please refer to drawing A01:

	PATROL BUILDING	Reference	Question
148			Please Clarify titles for Patrol Building vs Lodging Building vs Commander Building	Patrol Building drawings are in attachment 1.1, Commander Building Drawings are in attachment 1.2, this are the two types of PSIB lodging Building.
149			There are no detail Architectural/structural drawings for the item marked as “ Sky Light”, please provide for an accurate estimate	Refer to IDIQ PSIB Patrol Rev 1, Amendment to include drawings
150			On Bid chart for subject building you specify a Metal wall louver item to be quoted, but there are none on drawings, other than the metal windows. Please clarify.	Refer to louvers shown in drawings A03,A04.
151			Finish schedule calls for interior wall finish as plaster and paint, please confirm that your intent is to plaster over CMU, because normal construction practice is for stucco, then plaster, and then paint. Please clarify.	In order to clarify,

Stucco = pañete; see specification SECTION 09 24 23 Plaster = Estuco plastico; see specification SECTION 09 26 00 See drawing A601, Exterior/Material index notes and specifications SECTION 09 90 00

152		Please provide detail locations for exterior lights.	Refer to drawings E07,E08.
153		There are no detailed drawings for “power supply for A/C”, please provide.	Please refer to drawings E09,E11,E12:
154		Please provide detail drawing for fire suppression.	Provide Stand alone sensors as per F01
155		There is no file for specs for subject building, please provide.	Specifications for this project are the same as the ones provided for example PSIB-Multipurpose File name Construction IDIQ COLOMBIA SPECS for PSIB_Kennels_WH_Multipurpose_Fence.pdf
156		There is no detailed drawing for Security System, please provide.	There is no Security System on this sample project
157		You reference a chain link fence on bid chart under EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS for subject project, but there is none to be found on the drawings. Please clarify	For bidding purposes price this line at USD$0.00
158		There are no mechanical detail drawings for the diesel generator set, please provide. Will it be located separately? Outside? On a separate room? Etc..	The sample project does not include a generator set.
159	M01	Indicate diameter of copper pipe	Refer to detail D4:
160	E07	Indicate the type and characteristics of the tube.	Refer to specification section 26 20 00
161		Indicate the installation height of the electrical panel. MP1 and UP1.	Follow NEC requirements 4ft minimum and 6ft maximum
162	E09	Indicate the installation height of the electrical panel. MP1 and UP1.	Follow NEC requirements 4ft minimum and 6ft maximum
163		Indicate installation height of galvanized conduit pipe.	This drawing does not show galvanized conduit.
164		Indicate the height of the electrical outlet in the kitchen.	This building does not include a Kitchen area.
165	E14	Indicate height or depth for tube installation towards the boards.	Refer to drawing E15, details are to scale.
166	SA1	Indicate the % slope of the PVC pipe.	For strom drainage assume 2% for sewage 2%.
167		Missing, stormwater drawings.	Refer to SA1, exterior distribution not part of the scope of the sample project.
168	S01	The indicated brick measures of 0.14 m x 0.19 m x 39 m are different from the General SOW IDIQ. What type of brick should be used in construction?	Refer to drawing S01:
169	S01	What diagonal compressive strength should we considered for the estructural joint of morter and brick?	Please see specification in the drawing S01 and specifications SECTION 04 20 00
170	S03	Do you have a preferred brand for the roof tile sandwich 2"?	Provide Colmena Roof Panel Sandwich with poliuratane 2" insulation thickness or equivalent.

171	S01	The S01 drawing indicates a slab and side walk thickness of 10 cm and the General SOW IDIQ says that it must be a minimum of 12 cm thick. What thickness should we consider?	Follow the drawing.
172		Can you provide us with finishing drawingss for walls and ceiling	Refer to drawing A01:
173		There is no Bid Chart for this project. Please clarify.	Refer to file IDIQ PSIB Lodging Building Type 1 Patrol - Bid Chart.pdf
174	A1	DWG A1: detail schedule calls bathrooms walls to be stuccoed in “graniplast” or approved equal. Please confirm, that material is not the most suitable to be in a bathroom.	As per the finishes schedule the bathroom walls for the sinks and toilets are finished in "graniplast" the showers are finished using ceramic tiling.
175	A1	DWG A1: schedule calls for no drop ceiling on bathroom, please confirm that is the USG intent.	As per the finishes schedule the bathroom ceiling is the roof panel painted white.
176	A3	DWG A3: Insect screen on openings. Should it be removable? For maintenance purposes?	Standard insect screens are removable.
177	M01	DWG M01: There are several item marked with EG ( exhaust grill) but not piping from the grill to the exterior. Are the fumes/odor not to be evacuated from the building?	Provide 4 in. x 8 ft. UL 2158A Transition Duct Louvered Vent Kit to nearest exterior wall or plenum.

178	We could not find the installation of any Trap Primers (TP) in the SS. Please confirm there is no requirement for any.	Trap primers not required.
179	For the cyclopean concrete, the same strength indicated for the other elements is 21 Mpa or its specification is 14 Mpa.	Provide 21 Mpa.
180	The detail of the sidewalk, its specification, cuts, joints, etc. is required, as it is not found in the plans.	Refer to S02 for joint locations.
181	There is no evidence of joints in the subfloor slab, it is required to clarify if this is not going to have this type of detail.	Refer to S02 for joint locations.
182	It is observed that the metal structure plan is not the same as the architectural plan, only 2 spaces are shown for the skylights where in the architecture there are 3 spaces.	Provide 2 skylights as per S03
183	There is no evidence of the structural detail of the 200x90 masonry tie beam where the wall is above +2.80m.	Refer to S01
184	The broom guard of the floors is of the same material as the marble grain and in half round.	Provide Base Board in marble material to match floor.
185	What is the height of the shower panelling.	Refer to Drawing A01, section SE3 bathroom shower height is 2.10m and the restroom has 2.80m high walls.
186	It is requested to clarify if the toilets are flush toilets and which reference.	Toilet: Brand: Corona Ref: Ecoclean

Urinal: Brand: Corona Ref: Arrecife Sink: Brand: Corona Ref: Marsella Faucet: Brand: Grival Ref:Ganamax Faucet: Brand: Grival Ref:Urinal Push 187 The specification of the wash basins is missing if they are embedded or countertop. Toilet: Brand: Corona Ref: Ecoclean Urinal: Brand: Corona Ref: Arrecife Sink: Brand: Corona Ref: Marsella Faucet: Brand: Grival Ref:Ganamax Faucet: Brand: Grival Ref:Urinal Push

188	It is requested to clarify the reference of the bathroom countertops.	Polished granite material Gris nube
189	It is required to define the specification or reference of the shower.
190	The height of the bathroom mirrors is requested to be clarified.	1.20m X 60 m
191	The finish of the bathroom floors, is it the same Alfa PCL-5 veined marble or is it ceramic of the same specification as the shower curb in Everest white 30.5x30.5 crown.	Provide ceramic tile as per finish schedule, ALFA 0.305X0.305 pizarra black.

192	The laundry room should include a mop washer and sink, we request specification.	MOP washer and sink and constructed in masonry not a off the shelf item.
193	How high is the ceiling, is it horizontal or parallel to the ceiling.	Refer to sections SE3 and SE4 in drawing A01, ceiling height varies as it is sloped in some areas.
194	It is requested to clarify if all the walls are plastered as the plans show that they are only stuccoed.	In order to clarify,

Stucco = pañete; see specification SECTION 09 24 23 Plaster = Estuco plastico; see specification SECTION 09 26 00 See drawing A601, Exterior/Material index notes and specifications SECTION 09 90 00

195	Clarification is requested as to whether the area under the roof requires a ceiling.	Refer to finish schedule on A01 under ceiling for each of the areas in the building.
196	In IDIQ 10 14 00.20 Interior signage, but the drawings do not show of the signage, clarification is requested as to what type of signage is to be included.	Provide signage as per life safety code.

	COMMANDER BUILDING	Reference	Question
197			Clarify the type of roof and its finish.	Roof Tile Sandwich type 2". Refer to Drawings S-02, S-03.
198			Specify the finish of the facade walls.	CMU Masonry, Plaster and finished with high performance coating façade (Cranplast). Refer to Drawings A-01, S-01, S-02, S-03.
199			Specify if interior walls are washed.	The question is not clear, what do you mean walls are washed?
200			Specify metal elements in bathrooms.	Refer to Drawing A-01, Specifications Chart.
201			Specify height of shower panelling.	Refer to Drawing A01, Section SE2.
202			Clarify waterproofing, where it is applied and at what heights on walls.	The question is not clear, because it is not refer to specific drawing.
203			Specify dimensions of metal partitions in bathrooms.	Refer to Drawing A01
204			Type and dimensions of masonry material.	CMU Masonry. Refer to Drawing S-01.
205			Sidewalk finish	The sidewalk finish is brushed.
206			Clarify if ground improvement is to be done for casting foundations.	Refer to Drawing S01
207			Specify door and window lintels or trim beams.	Refer to Drawing S01
208			There are no detail Architectural/structural drawings for the item marked as “ Sky Light”, please provide for an accurate estimate.	For skylights specifications please refer to Section SE3 of drawing A-01.
209			On Bid chart for subject building you specify a Metal wall louver item to be quoted, but there are none on drawings, other than the metal windows. Please clarify.	BID Chart can be updated per the drawings requirements or the contractor proposal requirements.
210			Finish schedule calls for interior wall finish as plaster and paint, please confirm that your intent is to plaster over CMU, because normal construction practice is for stucco, then plaster, and then paint. Please clarify.	In order to clarify,

Stucco = Pañete; see specifications SECTION 09 24 23 Plaster = Estuco plastico; see specifications SECTION 09 26 00 All walls have Stucco 1.5 cm + Plaster

211		Please provide detail locations for exterior lights.	Please see Luminaire Type F (LED Wall Pack 35 W) shown in Drawings E-06, E-07, E-08.
212		There are no detailed drawings for “power supply for A/C”, please provide.	Please clarify question. Drawing E11 provides the info needed for bidding the AC Power supply.

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