Attch 7 - Info For Offerors 1.docx

Roof & Façade Management Program

OBO/CFSM/FMS/PS

INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS No. 1

This Information for Offerors is to provide answers to questions posed by the bidders and to provide supplemental information to the bidders. This information is non-binding and is not part of the Contract Documents.

Existing OBC Roof Deck:

· Existing thickness of roof deck is 8” of two-way flat concrete slab (OBC Upper Roof only).

OBC Elevation Height:

· Approximately 27.8 Meters (91’) from grade to top of parapet.

On-Site Logistics:

· 2-3 20’ containers can be stored on-site for duration of project. Alternative warehouse/storage location for bulk materials cannot be provided by Embassy and will need to be arranged by roofing contractor if needed.

· Weather:

· Dry Season: March-June , August-October

· Wet Season: June-July, November-March

· Motorpool bathrooms may be available for roofing contractor use. Subject to further confirmation closer to mobilization.

· Crane can be used and must be parked on the street next to the Consular CAC (with the police buses). Will require local permit.

GSO Meeting & Shipping Logistics:

· Visa requirements: 90 days in-country, then must depart country in order to reset 90-day clock. Contractor responsibility to fully verify all visa entry/exit requirements. Please note, starting January 2027, an e-visa (K-ETA) must be filled out and submitted before traveling to South Korea.

· General Shipping Timeline: 4 weeks from US on average.

· Customs Clearance Timeline: 7 days to clear South Korean Customs on average.

· Hazmat items can be shipped to South Korea.

· 10% tax on construction goods purchased locally.

RSO Meeting:

· RSO Escort Ratio US Cleared Americans to Uncleared/Locals

· 1:2 on Chancery Upper Roof and CAA spaces.

· 1:5 on Chancery Low Roofs (Consular, Annex, etc.)

· 1:10 in Parking Lot

· Fasteners must be shipped secure. Contractors to procure fasteners in US, send to OBO Roof Program for secure shipping.

· Picture badges will be issued to Cleared American contractor crew members.

· Crane OK to be left in compound parking lot overnight if on weekends.

· Coordination with multiple OBO/Post offices required for temporary moving and relocation of rooftop equipment. Will require two-week look ahead schedules during construction.

POST Provided Information:

· Nearby/Recommend Hotels:

· Westin Josun (within 1 mile of Chancery)

· The Plaza (within 1 mile of Chancery)

· Lotte Hotel (within 1 mile of Chancery)

· Four Seasons (within 1 mile of Chancery)

· Courtyard Marriott Myeongdong

· The Shilla Seoul

· Conrad

· Fairmont

· Dragon City – Novotel Suites & Grand Mercure (1.8km away from Annex)

· Grand Hyatt

· Mondrian (near Yongsan Embassy housing)

· Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun

· Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas

· Sofitel Ambassador

· Local Contractors:

· Forklift and Crane Rental Company:

· Company name: Joonggi Call

· Long-Stay / Serviced Apartments in Seoul:

· Container Laydown / Material Staging Location On-Site:

· Concrete Paver Plant/Manufacturer:

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