Attachment 7 - 19AQMM24R0102 QA Second Round.pdf

Solicitation No. 19AQMM24R0102

INL Colombia Construction IDIQ

Q&A # Questions

General Questions ANSWERS

1 In projects involving the installation of utilities, do you have a standard distance to the

Point of Connection (POC)? If not, may we use the following distances for calculation purposes: For the electrical connection, a length of 20 meters from the building's perimeter to the POC; for the water supply, a length of 2 meters from the building's perimeter to the POC; and for the final discharge of stormwater and wastewater, a length of 6 meters from the building to the discharge point.

Use only in the cases where it is not specified in the sample project specs and drwings.

2 What format do you want the requested equipment and materials data sheet for each specification section?

Provide manufacturers Data Sheets.

PATROL BUILDING Reference

Can you clarify whether the building will have a copper grounding bar of 4" x 1/4" x 12".

If the answer is yes, please specify where the copper grounding bar will be installed.

E04

Drawing E04 shows the location of the rods, Drawing E0O Shows the convention used in drawing E04 and the size of the rod.

COMMANDER BUILDING Reference

Can you clarify whether the building will have a copper grounding bar of 4" x 1/4" x 12".

If the answer is yes, please specify where the copper grounding bar will be installed.

E04

Drawing E04 shows the location of the rods, Drawing E0O Shows the convention used in drawing E04 and the size of the rod.

WAREHOUSES Reference

Can you provide the structural reinforcement details of the access ramp A06

Please use details D1 and D2 of drawing S06

For footings Z-01, Z-02, and Z-03, reinforcement is only provided in the lower bedding, and a minimum reinforcement must be considered in the upper bedding as per the standard due to the 40 cm height

S01,S02

Please, submit the proposal as it is indicated in the drawings

7 In the S03 plan, for the foundation beams FB-01, FB-02, FB-03, and FB-04, the stirrup spacing indicated does not match the specification with the spacing shown in the drawings.

Which value should be considered for the spacing: the one shown in the drawings or the one in the specifications?

S03

The one show in the drawing

8 In the A09 plan, a foundation depth of N-1.00 is indicated to the upper bedding of the foundation, while in the S01 plan, a level of NE-1.00 is indicated to the lower face of the foundation. Which level should we use?

A09

The one show in the drawing S01

Indicate the diameter and length of the base plate anchors S16

Diameter= 5/8" Grado 5

Length= 7.5 cm.

Can you provide plans with the specifications of the steel profiles and details of the stairs S15

See drawings S17, S18, S19 and S20

Usually, during construction project the contractor shall submit shop drawings base on solicitation drawings, due to this the detailed drawings will not be not supplied.

11 Can you indicate the thickness of the base plate anchors S18 Base plate T= 6 mm

Can you provide plans showing the structural connections between the steel elements of the mezzanine and the concrete elements of the warehouse S17, S18, S19

See drawings S15, S17, S18, S19 and S20

Usually, during construction project the contractor shall submit shop drawings base on solicitation drawings, due to this the detailed drawings will not be not supplied.

Provide the commercial name of the mezzanine steel profiles in order to obtain the weight of each profile S15

The contractor shall review profiles dimensions indicated in each drawing and verify in the marked which profile type comply with the same specifications to the requested in the contract drawings and specifications

Can you provide the reinforcement details of the exterior gutter indicated in plan A07 A07

Please use details for slab 1 and slab 2 of the drawing S12 , adapted to concrete ditch dimensions of drawing A07

15 Can you provide specifications for the dimensions and models of the lighting fixtures located in the Offices, Storage, and Medical areas E01, E02

Refer to lighting fixture schedule in E02.

16 Can you provide specifications for the dimensions and models of the batteries for industrial

LED lighting fixtures E02

Refer to lighting fixture schedule in E02.

17 Can you provide specifications for the LIGHTING CONTROL located at the main entrance E02

Provide Togle switch control box for each section of the warehouse.

18 The E03 plan does not indicate the location of the UPS power supply output. Please provide the location E03

Install UPS in the office space under the desk surface.

19 Indicate the model and brand specifications for the METERS BOX (SWITCHGEAR) panel and the TGA panel from the electric single-line diagram E06

Provide as per codensa standarts.

PSIB Multipurpose Reference

20 The horizontal reinforcement for the masonry with 3/8" bars (diameter = 9.5 mm) is too thick considering the joint thickness. Please confirm if the 3/8" bar diameter will be used S01

Yes, the 3/8" bar diameter shall be used

21 Clarify whether the building will have a copper grounding bar of 4" x 1/4" x 12". If the answer is yes, please specify where the copper grounding bar will be installed. E04

Drawing E04 shows the location of the rods, Drawing E0O Shows the convention used in drawing E04 and the size of the rod.

UTILITIES BUILDING Reference

22 Can you provide the plans showing the missing longitudinal sections that display levels and lengths, in order to calculate the material quantity

UPD-503, UPR-503

The drawings with the missing longitudinal sections that display levels and lengths, do not exisiting. In order to calculate the material quantity please limite only one to sections showed in the solicitation and amendments drawings, this for efect to submit the proposal with costs.

23 Can you provide the diameters of the horizontal and vertical reinforcement steel in the masonry walls tScs-200

Diameter= 1/4"

24 For the exterior works, indicate the location and details of the sidewalks

UTDV-001

This drawing is electrical master plan

If you refer as build the sidewalks, use detail

A5 drawing tScs-100

STRUCTURAL COMMS TOWER Reference

25 Can you provide details of the of the vertical safety line for the telecommunications tower

S-016

Provide vertical safety line compliant with

RESOLUCION 1409 Julio 2012 Work in

Heights and current revisions.

26 Can you provide details of the horizontal conduit for connectivity routing

E-001

Provide metal cable tray for overhead distribution and conduit as requireded by code to the receptacles and switches.

27 Can you provide details of the metal radar support S-016

Metal support not inbcluded in the scope of this sample project.

28 In section 3.4 of the Bid chart, a slab with a thickness of 20 cm is indicated, but there is no slab with this thickness shown on the plan. There is a slab to support the shelter; should this slab be considered as 10 cm thick, or is it the 20 cm slab?

S-018

Provide slab as shown in S-018

TEMPORARY FACILITIES Reference

29 Can you define where the electrical power for the temporary facilities will be sourced from? Will it be necessary to consider an additional electrical generator

Do not include electrical generator provide pricing for items included in the drawings.

30 Can you define where the hydraulic system and plumbing outlets will be discharged? Assume 10mt connections.

31 Can you indicate where the meteorological station will be installed On the roof of the temporary facility.

Will the USG accept subcontractors' past performance if it is deemed favorable during the evaluation process?

CO----Past performance must belong to the prime contractor or one of the companies in a legally registered joint venture.

33 Regarding the proposed financial partnership, what is the minimum capital pool required to manage five projects simultaneously?

Company must have access to Five Million

USD in capital.

By combining capital with our subcontractor, would we be able to adequately meet the financial requirements?

CO ---The companies must be in a legally established Joint venture to present combined financial statements.