Attachment 6 - 19AQMM24R0180 Q and A.pdf
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- 19AQMM24R0180
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file related to Solicitation Number 19AQMM24R0180 for the RBPF Police Training College Renovation project. The key details are:
The solicitation is for a construction project to renovate the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Police Training College in the Bahamas. The government will not allow contractors to use subcontractor licenses to meet the business authorization requirements. Contractors must obtain the required Bahamian license or authorization before commencing work. At least one member of the proposed project team must hold a valid engineering license from the Bahamas or a recognized country. The contractor is responsible for determining and complying with Bahamian regulations related to hazardous materials. The construction must follow the building standards specified in the Statement of Work. Some portions of the required work may already be in progress by others, and the government is attempting to obtain clarification on any scope changes. The government will not provide a list of site visit attendees.
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19AQMM24R0180 Q and A
Nmbr Question Answer
Section L.18.4.4 Subfactor 4, page 99 of 106: Business Authorization
Question: Can the Gov’t please advise if we are allowed to use our subcontractor's license?
No
Section L.18.4.4 Subfactor 4, page 99 of 106: Business Authorization
Question: Could you please allow contractors to submit the Business Authorization before commencing work?
No
3 Is this project Tax Exempt?
For materials purchased in the Bahamas, the Embassy will provide a letter to the vendor which can be taken to Bahamas Customs to request reimbursement of VAT and customs taxes. For materials purchased outside the Bahamas, the Embassy will stamp appropriate shipping documents which will allow VAT and Customs exemptions on items shipped into the country.
L.18.4.4. SUBFACTOR 4: BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION requires the Contractor to provide current copy of license/certificate/accreditation which demonstrates that the Offeror is licensed/certified/accredited or otherwise authorized by the government of the Bahamas or its agent to provide construction services within The Bahamas. Is the Government willing to accept the Offeror to obtain the license/authorization after the Proposal submission before performing work ?
No
H.32 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL has a requirement of the Key Personnel to have a Valid Bahamian engineering license. Are all key positions required to have this license ? Is it acceptable to have Key personnel with Civil Engineering Bachelor’s degree from non- Bahamian countries and No Bahamian engineering license ?
Both Project Manager and Site Superintendent require at a minimum a BS degree in an engineering or construction related field and a minimum of 10 years experience. At least one member of the team proposed by the bidding firm is required to hold a valid Engineering License from either The Bahamas or a country recognized by the Bahamas.
What are the requirements for the disposal of Hazardous materials such as Asbestos, Mercury etc. if observed any ?
It is the Contractor's responsibility to determine and comply with all Bahamain regulations and requirements related to hazarodus materials.
7 What building standards will apply to the construction of this project? Refer to the solicitation SOW, Section 6.
It was observed during the site visit that some portions of work which are part of the scope of this Contract are already being performed by others. Is there going to be a revision on the scope changes ?
INL is attempting to obtain this informtion from the Ministry. If received, an Amendment will be issued. If not received, the bidder will bid the design documents as shown.
9 Will the government provide a list of site visit attendees? No
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