Questions and Answers -19KU2024Q0012 - USAGM.pdf

Questions and Answers

RFQ 19KU2024Q0012 - USAGM - Refurbishment of the National Guardhouse.

Please note that data provided in response to below questions are for informational purposes and under no circumstances shall it be construed to change any terms or conditions or requirements within the solicitation. Under no circumstances shall the U.S. Government be liable for this data, or shall it become the basis for a request to adjust the prices once the contract is awarded.

Question(s) Answer(s)

1. Page 44 of the SOW mentions “procurement of US origin materials after Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued”, however in succeeding sections of the SOW, recommended origin manufacturers are mentioned as USA, UK, Germany, or Spain.

Kindly clarify the acceptable countries of origin for the materials.

The contractor should refer to the Specification for details regarding the origin of materials. Note that this does not apply to waterproofing, which is already detailed in the statement of work.

2. Does the main water tank (on the roof of the Guard House) need replacement?

No.

3. Will a secure location be provided to store materials and tools for the project?

USAGM can provide a designated area within the inner perimeter of the facility for contractors to store their materials and tools.

4. Will the contractor need to provide a construction waste bin for the duration of the project?

Yes. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and/or disposal of waste generated from the project.

5. Tile Sizes: Please confirm if the tile sizes specified in the RFQ are correct or confirm the size of the following tiles in millimeters

• Guard Room Floor Tiles: 4”x2”, or is it 1200 x 600 mm?

• Toilet Floor Tiles: 2”x2”, or is it 600 x 600 mm?

• Wall Tiles: 4”x2”, or is it 1200 x 600 mm?

Guard Room Floor Tiles: 4ft x 2ft or 1200mm x 600 mm Toilet Floor Tiles: 2ft x2 ft or 600mm x 600 mm Wall Tiles: 4ft x 2ft, or 1200mm x 600 mm

6. Floor Condition: Please confirm if the raised floor in the guard room and concrete slabs require demolition, leveling, or renovation according to the current design.

Renovate as per the current design.

7. External Wall Scope: Please specify the required work for the external wall: replace red bricks or repair, refill gaps, and repaint

Refer to statement of work pg#44 – pg#46.

Civil Works- Line Item#7,8,9

8. Column and Beam Finish: Please specify the required finish for external columns and beams: epoxy paint or normal wall paint

Normal wall paint. For more details please refer to pg#56.

9. Electrical Line Routing: Please advise on the routing of internal and external electrical lines: concealed within the wall, external GI pipe, or other suitable method.

The preferred method for installation is the concealed type. However, the contractor may use external GI pipe if necessary. The offeror must clearly specify in their proposal the method of routing they intend to use.

10. Waterproofing: Please specify the required waterproofing type and provide any available as-built drawings

1. Supply & coat liquid applied bitumen based bonding material to act as a primer coat between the concrete and the torch applied water proofing membrane.

2. Supply and install 1 layer of 4mm thick torch applied bituminous water proofing membrane reinforced with 200grams of polyester per square meter overlapped from all sides by 100mm as minimum.

3. Water testing of leak detection.

4. Supply & install 2 layers of extruded polyester thermal insulation total thickness of 150mm.

5. Supply and lay protective geo textile fabric made of polyester weight of 100grams/m2.

6. Supply and install 400x400x45mm precast concrete tiles (loosely laid)

7. Keeping a gap around the perimeter of the roof.

8. Gap to be filled with aggregates

9. Fabricate and install 100mm aluminum flashing for protection of water proofing membrane connection terminations.

10. Supply and install joint sealant between flashing and parapet wall.

11. Plumbing Connections: Please confirm if water and drain lines should be repaired and connected to the existing main line or a new line from the MEW main point

Please refer to statement of work pg#45:

Mechanical Works, Line item# 1&2.

12. False Ceiling: Please confirm if a false ceiling is required. If so, the maximum thickness for gypsum tiles should be 12mm

13. Building Height Verification: Please confirm if the building height is 3.5m

4 Meter

14. Storage Area: Please confirm the availability of a storage area or laydown space for materials (sand, cement, tiles, etc.).

USAGM can provide a designated area within the inner perimeter of the facility for contractors to store their materials and tools.

15. Power Supply: Please confirm if we need to provide our own power source or if we can use the existing power supply

Please refer to the statement of work: Work by contractor, Clause#1

16. Water Tank: Please confirm if a new water tank is required. If so, please specify the required capacity.

17. Inspection Procedures: Please outline the required inspection procedures

Refer to Section D; 52.246-12

18. Work Permits: Please specify if work permits are required daily or weekly.

The contractor must notify the facility engineer / plant engineer before commencing any critical work.

19. Personnel Screening: Please specify the timeframe for badge screening or background checks for personnel

Refer to G.5.2

20. External Plumbing: Please specify the routing for external plumbing (water lines and fittings, including pipes, taps, valves, and connectors): concealed within the wall or external GI pipe.

Only the internal piping work is concealed. For materials please refer to specification pg#52-54

21. Insurance Requirements:

• DBA Insurance: Please confirm if DBA insurance is required for both the prime contractor and subcontractor, including the basis for the rate (labor and assets).

Please confirm whether a Group Life Insurance or Workmen Compensation policy issued by a local Kuwait insurance company would be acceptable as a substitute for the DBA insurance, or if it is strictly required that the DBA insurance be obtained from one of the DOL-approved providers listed on the DOL website

Yes, DBA is required. Refer to A.1

22. Construction Fencing: Please confirm if a construction fence is required around the project site

No

23. Bathroom Wall Tiles: Please confirm the height for bathroom wall tiles: up to the ceiling or 2 meters from the ground

2 Meter from the FFL.

24. Cooling Fan: Please confirm if the existing cooling fan needs to be replaced.

Please refer to the statement of work, pg#45

25. Equipment Supply: Please confirm if the supply of a TV, refrigerator, oven, and sofa is within the scope of this project

26. Window Curtains: Is the installation of three window curtains required

27. Water Cooler: Is the supply and installation of one set drinking water cooler with a filter required

Yes.

Please refer to the statement of work,pg#45

28. On page 44, it is mentioned that the wall tile size is given as 4'x2'. Should we consider the same size for the guard room and two toilets? Kindly clarify

Guard Room Floor Tiles: 4ft x 2ft or 1200mm x 600 mm Toilet Floor Tiles: 2ft x2 ft or 600mm x 600 mm Wall Tiles: 4ft x 2ft, or 1200mm x 600 mm

29. On page 44, it is mentioned that the window should be replaced. What type of material should we use? Kindly clarify.

Glass. Maximum thickness –10mm.

30. Please provide an existing typical roofing layers section detail & specification.

The requested information is not available.

31. Please confirm if any waterproofing is required in toilet area.

32. Please provide an existing typical wet area flooring section detail.

33. Please confirm if any exterior paint work is required.

Refer to “Attachment A”, “Paint” paragraph

34. Please confirm the required height for new wall tiles in the toilet area.

2 Meter

35. Please confirm weather the new wall tiles in toilet area required up to bottom of concrete slab. if not, please specify the required tile height and indicate what finish is required for the remaining wall area up to the bottom of the slab.

Height is 2 Meter.

For more details refer specification pg#49

35. Please provide the slab height of the guard room Building height is 4 Meter.

36. Based on the figure below, is it required to fill the highlighted gap with masonry to match the building external design or painting is sufficient?

37. Based on task No. 1 that is mentioned in the mechanical works section, we need to know if there is an underground sump pump that need to be replaced or is the existing system standalone septic tank?

The sewer line is connected to the manholes.

38. Based on task No. 2 that is mentioned in the mechanical works section, how far is the MEW domestic water tie point from the National Guard’s room building?

39. Provide us As Build drawings for the site.

40. Is electricity & water supply provided by the client to execute the work?

Please refer to the statement of work: Work by contractor, Clause#1

The contractor can use water from the nearby hose bib situated within the inner perimeter of the facility.

41. What is the completion period of the project?

Refer to 52.211-10.

42. Is maintenance required after completion of the project? If yes for how many years?

43. Is site office provided by the client?

USAGM will provide temporary dining and toilet facilities.

44. What is the minimum staff required

There is no minimum staff requirement for this project. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide all necessary manpower to complete the work within the specified performance period.

45. Gate passes required to enter the site during execution of work or not.

46. Kindly provide detailed Excel BOQ to price accordingly.

This contract is firm fixed price. Refer to the pg#5 of Solicitation.