QA HSI Office Renovation.pdf

Embassy of the United States of America Bogotá D.C., Colombia GSO/ Contracting Unit

Item Questions & Answers

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Confirmation of scope for EMT 1-1/4" and EMT 2". Annex 4 includes quantities of EMT piping of 1-1/4" and 2", along with associated terminals and couplings. However, on drawings E01/E02 the visible routes mainly indicate EMT 3/4".

Could the Embassy confirm whether the EMT 1-1/4" and 2" piping are part of the electrical lighting/power scope or correspond to existing main routes, spares, or another system?

A1 It is part of the electrical lighting/power scope, specifically required at the panelboard outlets, while the remainder of the distribution — as shown on the drawings — uses 3/4" EMT.

Q2

Confirmation of cable tray. Annex 4 includes Cable Tray – 182 m and Cable Tray Shackle – 145 units, but in the attached electrical drawings the route and the system to which it corresponds are not clearly identified. Could you provide a drawing or detail of the cable tray route and confirm whether this tray corresponds to the lighting/power scope or to another system?

A2 It corresponds to the lighting scope, an it states in spanish as: guaya (cable tray) and grilletes (cable tray shackle)

Q3 Confirmation of armored conduit. Annex 4 includes Armored Conduit – 110 m and Armored Conduit Terminal – 79 units.

Could you confirm the location, application, and associated system of the armored conduit indicated in Annex 4?

A3 They are specifically for the final connection between junction boxes and lighting fixtures.

Q4

Single-line diagrams and panel schedules. Drawings E01/E02 indicate connection to existing panels L2E, CU2E, CU2EA, and R2E2, but single-line diagrams and complete load/available capacity schedules are not included. Could you provide the single-line diagrams, schedules, or updated load schedules for panels L2E, CU2E, CU2EA, and R2E2, including available capacity, existing breakers, spare spaces, and current loads?

A4 "The panel complies with the required capacity

Q5 Breakers and protections. The scope indicates connection to existing panels, load balancing, and directory updates. Will the breakers required for the new circuits be supplied by the Contractor within the scope, or are they considered existing/available in the panels?

A5 The embassy will provide them if necessary.

Q6 Criterion for pricing Annex 4. Annex 4 indicates reference quantities and notes that must be verified by the Contractor. For purposes of the economic offer, does the Embassy expect the bidder to price strictly the quantities in Annex 4 or to adjust quantities based on the drawings and validation during the site visit?

A6 The quantities are resposanbility of the contractor, quantity chart provided by the embassy serves as reference.

Q7 What is the floor-ceiling height?

A7 2.80 m - 2.90 m Q8 What would be the Debris Removal Route and the removal schedules?

A8 Once the project start, we will reference the route and the area for debris. Schedule will coordinate in the intial planning phase, as we depend on multiple factor within the embassy

Q9 What is the Collection Point?

A9 Inside the compound, area that will be shared with the contractor once the planning phase start

Q10 If a worker arrives outside the time of entry, would he be allowed to enter?

A10 Schedules must be respected. If, for any reason, a worker experiences a delay in arrival, this will affect the work process, given that, since we have escorts assigned, we must stop activities in order to go and bring in the missing worker.

Q11 What is the Capacity of the electrical panel?

A11 "The panel complies with the required capacity Q12 Could the staff (workers and professionals) access in their vehicles?

A12 No

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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Item Questions & Answers Q13 Must the contractor or the contractor adapt the freight elevator for the transport of materials?

A13 No Q14 The materials that do not fit in the freight elevator through which the entry would be made?

A14 The project does not have any elements that will exceed this capacity

Q15 How can the use of cameras/cell phones be handled on site for the photographic record and to be able to deliver the corresponding reports?

A15 No camaras or cellphones are permitted. For this records, you will support on the embassy personnel.

Q16 How will service interruptions be managed, for example if for x reason they do not give authorization to enter the work that day of work is going to be replaced?

A16 In a specific case, due to a contingency or force majeure reason causing a worker's delay, that worker may be allowed to enter. However, it should be considered that this has an impact on the progress of the work, given that — due to escort management — activities may need to be paused in order to allocate personnel to process the entry of the worker.

Q17 How will service interruptions be managed, for example if for x reason they do not give authorization to enter the work that day of work is going to be replaced?

A17 In a specific case, due to a contingency or force majeure reason causing a worker's delay, that worker may be allowed to enter. However, it should be considered that this has an impact on the progress of the work, given that — due to escort management — activities may need to be paused in order to allocate personnel to process the entry of the worker.

Q18 Is the fresh one that is required fresh with foil or without foil?

A18 Insulation with foil 3 1/2 Q19 For the rubble can, the waste heap certificate is requested A19 Yes

Q20 Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) personnel must necessarily have the SHEM certificate or, if possible, it can be homologated with the Colombian occupational health and safety license

A20 It can be homologated with the Colombian code Q21 How much DBA insurance would it be? How does a Colombian company obtain a DBA?

A21 DBA insurance can be obtain with a Insurance Company in the United States, please refer to SECTION J – INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION, however with the following insruance companies you can obtain a quote : Gallagher - colin_winkler@ajg.com, Worldwide Allied: allenj@worldwiderisk.com

Q22 Is the temperature of the luminaires 4000 k?

A22 Yes

Q23 Are any modifications required to the existing active fire suppression system (e.g., relocating sprinklers or adding additional sprinklers)? If possible, please send us the current layout plans for the sprinkler system and the fire protection system

A23 Yes, you will need to relocate and add sprinklers, as state the will need to be provided brand new, no reusing. The principle lines will stay.

Q24 During the technical site visit, it was mentioned that only the door opening should be left, according to the door opening schedule that will be provided later. However, the technical document states: "Supply and installation of metal door frames (the existing design must be preserved)." What should be done in this case?

A24 There are two doors in the layout: one will be retained, and the other requires a new frame. The contractor must supply the new frame, matching the existing design, while the Embassy will provide the door leaf/slab. Total: 1 new unit of metal door frame.

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