QA 19KE5022R0001 v2.pdf
PDF 181 KB Posted
- Attached to
- LOCHAB Perimeter Wall and Gate House Construction Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 19KE5022R0001
- Issued by
- Department of State
About this file
This document contains a federal contract solicitation for perimeter wall and guard house construction services. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya requires a firm to construct a new perimeter wall and guard house per approved design specifications and materials. The construction effort is estimated between $250,000 to $500,000 and must be completed by September 30, 2022. Interested offerors must meet minimum requirements including necessary qualifications, equipment, financial resources, licenses, insurance, and bonding to perform the work. Specialized experience is required in demolitions, excavations, concrete works, retaining walls, power and lighting systems. Offerors should request a copy of the solicitation documents from the point of contact at the specified email address. The solicitation response due date is March 11, 2022.
View the file
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.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 |
On GovTribe
Work with this file on GovTribe
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
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 physically submitted with an electronic copy sent via email as outlined in the Cover
Letter.
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 this solicitation which occurred on Feb 23, 2022. Minutes of the meeting will be posted on Beta.SAM.gov
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
Design and approval has been done by the local
Architectural &
Engineering vendor.
SECTION C – PG 29
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS
STATEMENT OF WORK
mailto:nairobigso-contracts@state.gov mailto:nairobigso-contracts@state.gov complete design package how long would be the design submission and approval process.-
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.
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 as part of the Offeror’s strategic work plan.
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.. Concertina wire is not required.
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.
The trees shall 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
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .