QA 19KE5022R0001.pdf
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- LOCHAB Perimeter Wall and Gate House Construction Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 19KE5022R0001
- Issued by
- Department of State
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This document contains a federal solicitation for construction services. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is seeking a contractor to construct a perimeter wall and guard house with the work estimated to cost between $250,000 and $500,000. The contractor will be responsible for construction activities including demolitions, excavations, concrete works, construction of retaining walls and structures, and installation of power and lighting systems. Interested firms must request a copy of the solicitation documents by emailing nairobigso-contracts@state.gov by the proposal due date of March 11, 2022. Offerors must demonstrate technical qualifications and financial responsibility relevant to performing the work, as well as meeting licensing, insurance, bonding or security requirements. The selected contractor must complete all construction by September 30, 2022.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LOCHAB SOLICITATION MOD 1 SF30_COV1.pdf | ||
| Minutes_Pre-Solicitation19KE5022R0001_Construction of a Perimeter Wall and Gate House for LOCHAB Residence v2.pdf | ||
| QA 19KE5022R0001 v2.pdf | ||
| Minutes_Pre-Solicitation19KE5022R0001_Construction of a Perimeter Wall and Gate House for LOCHAB Residence.pdf | ||
| 5.0 Site Photos.docx | DOCX document | |
| 3.0 Civil and Structural Drawings (Final).pdf | ||
| LOCHAB Solicitation 19KE5022R0001 Mod 1 SF30_CO signed.pdf | ||
| 4.0 Architectural Drawings (Final).PDF |
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NO QUESTION ANSWER REFERENCED SECTION IN
CONTRACT
1. I have an enquiry in regards to one of the documented clauses
52.204-8. What do you mean by 'The small business size standard is &36.5 million dollars?
A size standard, which is usually stated in number of employees or average annual receipts, represents the largest size that a business (including its subsidiaries and affiliates) may be to remain classified as a small business for
SBA and federal contracting programs.
Aug 19, 2019
K.5 52.204-8 ANNUAL
REPRESENTATIONS AND
CERTIFICATIONS (SEP 2021)
2 Are we able to submit our bid in U.S Dollars?
The solicitation provides for pricing in
Kenya Shillings. Any other currency bids must be justified.
G.3.2 DETAIL OF PAYMENT
REQUESTS.
M.3 52.225-17 EVALUATION OF
FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS
(FEB 2000):
3 Are proposals allowed electronically only or they have to be physically mailed also?
Proposals must be submitted in electronically and physically also.
Per instructions on the cover letter of the solicitation, “Your proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal Enclosed Solicitation number 19KE5022R0001" to Aisha
O’Neal, also via email nairobigso-contracts@state.gov on or before
March 11, 2022 at 10:00 am. No proposal will be accepted after this time.
See L.5 Submission of Offers instructions.
4 Will there be a physical site visit.?
Only a virtual site visit has been provided for in this solicitation
L.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (FEB
1995)
5 What flowers are to be supplied for landscaping?
See solicitation reference B.1.2.7 line item P States to be assorted tropical short shrubs to be planted.
6 Please clarify, whether or not the complete design will be provided by the
Government. If the contractor shall provide a complete design package how long would be the design submission and approval process.-
Design and approval has been done by the local
Architectural &
Engineering vendor.
SECTION C – PG 29
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS
STATEMENT OF WORK
C.1 CHARACTER AND SCOPE OF
WORK
The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials required by this contract. The contract drawings are mailto:nairobigso-contracts@state.gov mailto:nairobigso-contracts@state.gov set forth in Section J as Attachment 5 and the Specifications are set forth in
Section J as Attachment 6.
7 Please clarify, whether the progress payments can be done to an international bank account or the contractor shall have a bank account in Kenya.
Payments by EFT in
Kenya Shillings must be paid to a bank account in
Kenya
G.3.2 DETAIL OF PAYMENT
REQUESTS.
M.3 52.225-17 EVALUATION OF
FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS
(FEB 2000):
8 Please clarify, whether or not a phasing plan should be required during the demolition of the existing wall and construction of the new perimeter wall.-
A phasing plan is required to allow partial demolition and reconstruction of the boundary wall.
L.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF
OFFERORS PG 147
ITEM 7) The offeror’s strategic plan for perimeter wall and construction services to include but not limited to:
(a) A work plan taking into account all work elements in Section 1, Performance Work Statement.
9 Please inform how will the security will be provided at the demolished parts of the wall. Shall the contractor provide any kind of protection/barrier etc at the areas, where the wall is demolished or the new wall is not completely constructed.-
Embassy will provide additional security on demolished sections.
L.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF
OFFERORS PG 147
ITEM 7) The offeror’s strategic plan for perimeter wall and construction services to include but not limited to:
(a) A work plan taking into account all work elements in Section 1, Performance Work Statement.
10 Please clarify how the coordination with the neighbors will be done during the performance of the work, especially with the neighbor, who is sharing the same perimeter wall.-
The U.S. Embassy facility team will be the point of contacts with the neighbors and will communicate all disruptive instances where necessary.
N/A
11 Shall the contractor provide concertina wire and its posts on the new perimeter wall.-
NO- SECTION C – PG 29
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS
STATEMENT OF WORK
C.1 CHARACTER AND SCOPE OF
WORK
The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials required by this contract. The contract drawings are set forth in Section J as Attachment 5 and the Specifications are set forth in
Section J as Attachment 6.
12 Shall the trees be cut or moved to another place, which are very close to the existing perimeter wall.
No. The trees are to be cut into small logs B.1.2.3.1 Boundary Wall & Gate
Clearing -pg 12 Cut down trees, grub up roots, fill with selected soil and burn debris, allow for cutting into small logs and stacking on site as directed exceeding 600mm but not exceeding 900 mm girth
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