2018-06-05_PACKING_AND_UNPACKING_QUESTIONNAIRES_(002).docx

SOLICITATION #19BN1518Q0006

PRE BID CONFERENCE: Questions & Answers

1. There are two closing hour in the solicitation 3 pm and 9am.

What needs to be taken into consideration?

Answer The time that needs to be considered is 3pm.

1. It has come that 40” container sometimes is not enough to pack out some items Can the container 40” high cube be used.

Answer Us Embassy Cotonou has never used so far a container high-cube.

In one way or another, the type of container 40” will be selected during the site visit.

1. What will happen if the packing is over and the forwarder is not able to bring the container out in the timeframe?

Answer The mover and the forwarder will work closely and will set together the date the container will be at the residence for loading.

1. We are talking about removal of household effect but the solicitation refers to incoming and outgoing shipment.

How will the form filled out?

Answer When filling the form out tick N/A where incoming or outgoing shipment are pointed out.

1. Some specials items as art object, mala kit can never be shipped without customs duty been paid What to do if those forbidden items are found in a pack out?

Answer If there are such items in a pack out, they will be shipped separately after customs duty is paid

1. At last the a special point has been put on the safety at the working place the minimum age to accept regarding the workers and it has been said that :

Answer No worker will be allowed if he is not at least 18 years old .

Moreover Us Embassy Benin encourages the wearing of uniforms, the safety shoes and safety Gloves. But a participant confirmed that the wearing of gloves was not required by the Federation of International Movers ( FIDI).