QnA Interior Floor Restoration 19MX5324Q0034.pdf

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

Q1. To avoid damage to elements such as doors, shuters, closets and fixed furniture, who Will you be responsible for the removal and installa�on, before and a�er the installa�on of the floor?

Para evitar daños a los elementos como puertas, chambranas, closets y mobiliario fijo, ¿Quien será el responsable del re�ro e instalación, previo y posterior a la instalación de piso?

A1. Embassy staff will be responsible for moving any furniture or appliance. The awarded contractor will be responsible for move and/or protect any necessary element that interferes for con�nue with their execu�on.

Q2. If the new floor to be installed has a thickness greater than the exis�ng floor to which it is going to finish, what solu�on is proposed to absorb the possible differences?

¿En caso de que el nuevo piso a instalar tenga un espesor superior al piso existente al cual se va a rematar, que solución se propone para absorber las posibles diferencias?

A2. A fast se�ng leveling mortar type Sika Level Residen�al, or equivalent is contemplated. Where there is a difference in floors, a molding piece is required.

Q3. What areas will be intervened with the dismantling and change of floor?specify within the architectural plan or in the finishing plan.

¿Qué áreas serán las que se intervendrá con el desmantelamiento y cambio de piso?, especificar dentro de planta arquitectónica o bien en plano de acabado.

A3. Star�ng from the entrance to the living room, dinning room; the hallways that leads to the bedrooms, the bedrooms and the floor underneath the closets and the service room. The areas excluded from the SOW are all the bathrooms, the kitchen, and the service area (not the room).

Q4. Provide an exploded view and start-up plan for the porcelain floor?¿proporcionar plano de despiece y arranque de piso porcelánico?

A4. The requested informa�on is not available as of now. COR and awarded contractor will work to determine best exploded view.

Q5. How many weeks will be granted for the execu�on of dismantling and floor installa�on?

¿Cuántas serán las semanas que se otorgaran para la ejecución de desmantelamiento e instalación de piso?

A5. The en�re contract (8 units) shall be completed within 6 weeks.

Q6. To carry out the work plan as well as the workforce, we request the work program.

¿Para realizar el plan de trabajo así como fuerza de trabajo, solicitamos el programa de obra.

A6. Offerors are requested to submit their own developed work program as part of their technical proposal.

Q7. How many housing units will be released once the no�ce to proceed is issued?

¿Cuántas unidades habitacionales, serán liberadas una vez emi�do el aviso de proceder?

A7. Building will be emp�ed by the �me the execu�on starts.

Q8. Will the contractor who will lay the floor be responsible for the supply and applica�on of paint, or is there an addi�onal item that includes said work?

¿El contra�sta que colocara el piso, será el responsable del suministro y aplicación de pintura, bien existe una par�da adicional que incluya dicho trabajo?

A8. The flooring contractor it is responsible for the supply and installa�on of floor solely.

Q9. Will the toilet service be provided within the work?

¿Se prestara el servicio de sanitario dentro de la obra?

A9. Yes, a designated restroom for contractor personnel will be available in the building.

Q10. Where will the material for floor change be stored?

Dónde se almacenara el material para cambio de piso?

A10. A designated area or unit for lay or storage material will be provided to the contractor.

Q11. Where will the debris and garbage be collected?

Dónde se realizara el acopio de escombros y basura?

A11. A designated area in the basement will be use as collec�on point.

Q12. What area will be assigned to make the necessary cuts of the porcelain floor?

¿Qué área será asignada para realizar los cortes necesarios del piso porcelánico?

A12. A designated area in the basement will be use for these purpose.

Q13. Will water and electricity be provided by the embassy per unit or Will you place a temporary board?

¿Se proporcionara agua y corriente eléctrica para por parte de la embajada por unidad o se colocara un tablero provisional?

A13. Water and electricity supply will be provided by the Embassy. Embassy staff will indicate where appropriate connec�ons can be made.

Q14. What will be the days and �mes for garbage and debris removal?

¿Cuáles serán los días y horarios para el re�ro de basura y escombros?

A14. At the convenience of the awarded contractor, being required at least once a week during normal working hours.

Q15. What will be the hours and days of work?

¿Cuáles serán los horarios y días de trabajo?

A15. Monday through Friday, from 08:30 to 16:30.

Q16. What will be the guidelines for construc�on personnel?

¿Cuáles serán los lineamientos para el personal de obra?

a. All personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of the respec�ve services shall be supervised by the contractor.

b. There shall be no employer employee rela�onship between the USG and the contractor's personnel.

c. Subcontractors may only be employed with the express writen consent of the

COR.

d. The Contractor shall provide skilled and qualified personnel to develop any type of the project requirement, as personnel, managers, supervisors, workers, and techs.

e. To access the building, an official ID might be needed as well as a Company uniform or any element that iden�fies the person as part of the company.

Q17. Will there be a warehouse or place to house the tools of the construc�on staff?

¿Se contara con almacén o lugar para alojar la herramienta del personal de obra?

A17. A site can be designated for contractor to storage their tools or equipment, without any responsibility for the Embassy of its supervision.

Per atachment 5 Quan�ty Survey 1.2 Supply and installa�on of cau�on signs in both languages (English and Spanish) at the entrance to the work area. Signals.

Q18. How many cau�on signs is required for each set ?

A18. A “work in progress” sign should be place at each unit as the performance executes, and delimita�on of the area under works with cau�on tape.

Per atachment 5 Quan�ty Survey 1.4 Supply and applica�on of fast se�ng leveling mortar type Sika Level Residen�al or equivalent. Includes material, labor, tools. Leveling Mortar Sika.

Q19. What is the thickness to consider for leveling work ?

A19. A 2 cm thickness or less.

Per atachment 5 Quan�ty Survey 1.6. Supply and installa�on of 10 cm baseboard of interceramic porcelain �le flooring of the Boost White or Lims Ivory model in extra large size 75x150. Baseboard height.

Q20. Can we consider 15 cm of baseboard ? This to avoid unnecessary waste from the �le A20. No , please consider 10 cm of baseboard.

Per atachment 5 Quan�ty Survey 1.7. General cleaning for delivery of work.

Includes: labor, tools and equipment, hauling, stockpiling and removal of debris or le�over material off site.

Q21. How far is the landfill for debris transfer?

A21. A designated site in the basement will work as debris or collec�on point for the contractor. Awarded contractor is responsible for the transfer and disposal of the debris outside the building.

Q22. Regarding the flooring requested in the bid. The Interceramic company has informed us that the Lims Ivory model is currently out of stock. For the Boost White model, there is just enough production available, but there is a risk that the required quantity may not be available when the purchase is made.

Interceramic has offered us an alternative model: Meteora Taupe, which comes in the same matte format (75 x 150). This alternative meets the same specifications as the original request.

We would like to know if you would be agreeable to using this option in case the requested models are not available from Interceramic.

A22. Please consider the specified models for your proposal. In the event of something as men�oned above, yes alterna�ves can be discussed and accepted by the COR if the floor complies with the specifica�ons, quality and price.

Q23. I have a ques�on regarding this statement: This is a firm, fixed- price contract payable en�rely in Pesos, Mexican Currency.

Can the USA Embassy help me open a bank account for my company at Inbursa?

I'm okay with ge�ng paid in Pesos if I win the contract. I don't know how or what paperwork I need to open a business and person bank account in Mexico. Can you please help?

A23. Please revised Amendment 001 to clarify this.

Q24. Per Atachment 3. Statement of Work. A. Introduc�on.

The United States Government (USG) requires a professional contractor with general services to “Repair by replacement of an average of 166 sqm of floor space and 156 meters of baseboard in each of the eight (8) units, for a total of one thousand three hundred and twenty-four (1324) sqm of floor and one thousand two hundred forty-eight (1248) meters of baseboards for the whole project.”

Can you please verify the total number of baseboards, whether Square meters or Linear meters?

A24. 1248 linear meters are considered for baseboards.

Q25. May you please clarify the term "Bond guarantee", does that mean payment and performance bond and a "bid bond"?

A25 Yes, that mean performance and payment bond but how it is stated in G1.1.

BONDS/IRREVOCABLE LETTERS OF CREDIT REQUIRED (2) you can submit a Irrevocable Leter of Credit.

Q26. I am wri�ng to ask if the Irrevocable Leter of Credit (ILOC) can be issued in Spanish from any of the following banks in Mexico?

BBVA Bancomer Banco Santander Mexico Banorte HSBC Mexico Ci�banamex A26. Yes, the ILOC can be issued in Spanish by any of those banks.