Q A 19GE5023Q0059.pdf

Question and Answers

Gardens Paths and Basement Slabs

US Embassy London, United Kingdom

19GE5023Q0059

Q1. We would like to request photos of the required pallet racking and the manufacturer that produces them.

A1. Photos are provided in the new added Attachment 3 - Pictures. Details also on Drawing # 4 and in the Statement of Work.

Q2. We would like to request photo of the required Loading Bay Gate.

A2. Photos of basement & paths have been included in Attachment 3.

Q3. Will it be possible to put Toi-Toi toilet there?

A3. This will not be necessary; The Contractor can use the toilet facilities at the Service CAC

(SCAC) but must contribute to keep clean at all times.

Q4. We would like to request photos of the current floor and basement slab.

A4. Photos of basement & paths have been included in Attachment 3.

Q5. There doesn’t seem to be any entrance for concrete lorries is there an alternative route in that can be used that we didn’t see on the site visit? Also taking into consideration the weight of a fully loaded lorry

A5. The concrete lorries will be unable to drive down into the basement. The Main Entrance

Port (MCAC) & adjacent vehicle circulation area, inside and outside to MCAC has been designed for a live load of 20Kpa.

For the concrete lorries to enter through the MCAC and park adjacent to it the Contractor is to verify and confirm in writing that the concrete lorries do not exceed this live loading, otherwise the concrete lorries will be unable to enter the Embassy compound.

In either of the situations the concrete can be pumped via a staircase adjacent to the MCAC.

Q6. Does there need to be warning color painted onto the new concrete slab as the step will be 150mm or over?

A6. This will not be required.

Q7. Is there a detail drawing for how you wish us to connect the two slabs to each other for expansion?

A7. Please see Detail A and notes on drawing # 2.

Q8. It was discussed on site the existing slab to be cut back 100mm by the hydro cutting machine for a clean edge can this be confirmed?

A8. This will not be required, please see Detail A & notes on drawing 2.

Q9. Do we need to provide our own welfare facilities on site or will we have sufficient escorts to allow a member of staff on site to use existing facilities while the others can work?

A9. This will not be necessary; The Contractor can use the toilet facilities at the Service CAC

(SCAC) but must contribute to keep clean at all times.

Q10. Has your racking drawing been designed to accommodate your forklift or do we need to amend the drawing to suit?

A10. The objective is to fit as many racking units as is possible in this area. The forklift that will circulate in this area is the CAT DN/GP18N and the racking is to be identical to the existing racking in this area. Five levels of shelving for each unit should be provides.

Q11. Can we have any photos taken on site please?

A11. Photos of the basement and paths have been attached FYI.

Q12. It was discussed about doing the pathway on weekends due to logistics but tarmac plants aren’t always guaranteed to be open on weekends especially Sundays?

A12. Both projects can be carried out simultaneously however the area of the Consular Services traffic area can be accessed Monday through to Fridays after 15.30.

Q13. Will we need a hot works for the pathway works?

A13. Yes, a hot permit will be required.

Q14. Will all members of the team need to be vetted before work can commence?

A14. Yes, all the Contractor`s team members will need to be cleared by the RSO for red badges .

The submittal form for security clearance has been attached.

Q15. Is there any parking on site for work vehicles?

A15. Parking for one vehicle will be available.

Q16. The spill from the water jetting machine can it be put in the drains or are you wanting it stored and removed off site?

A16. Water free of solids and material in suspension can be disposed in the basement drains.

Q17. Do you have a sufficient water and power supply in the basement for these works?

A17. Power: Single phase 20Amp supply is available in the basement, should the Contractor require a 3 phase supply the Contractor will need to provide their own generator.

Water: available in basement, but Contractor needs to quantify `sufficient`.

Q18. Will these jobs be run simultaneously?

A18. Both projects can be carried out simultaneously however the area of the Consular Services traffic area can be accessed Monday through to Fridays after 15.30.

A19. Do we have to allow for any visits/holidays where we might not be able to get access to site?

A19. Please refer to Section F.2 -Working Hours of the RFQ.

Q20. Is the Government planning to extend the deadline for the submission of proposals?

A20. The deadline for submission of proposals has been extended to the 08/03/2023.