0002-Amendment - Staircase and Facade Restoration.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 52

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

August 16, 2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U. S. Embassy Mexico City General Services Office/Contracts Paseo de la Reforma No. 305 Colonia Cuauhtémoc 06500 Mexico, D. F.

U. S. Embassy Mexico City Facilities Management Office (FAC) Paseo de la Reforma No. 305 Colonia Cuauhtémoc 06500 Mexico, D. F.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, city, county, State, and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19MX5324Q0042

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

July 18, 2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

CODE: FACILITY CODE:

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

☒ The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers ☒ is extended, ☐ is not extended.

Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15 and returning _1_ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or

(c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM

10A.

☐ B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

☐ C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

☐ D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor ☐ is not, ☐ is required to sign this document and return ________ original(s) to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quotations due date, include additional tasks in the Statement of Work that are required for this project, add photos and include 2 CLINs related to parking area under Attachment 5 – QUANTITY SURVEY. See the enclosed Attachment which is the continuation sheet to this SF-30.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (revised 11/2016) Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Continuation to SF-30, Block 14

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation Number 19MX5324Q0042

1. EXTENSION OF PROPOSALS DUE DATE

Part 4 - SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO

OFFERORS OR QUOTERS.

Offers due date is extended from August 19, 2024, to August 23, 2024.

Therefore, as a result of the above-mentioned due date extension, section L.5.2, Submission Date & Address, is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

“L.5.2 SUBMISSION DATE & ADDRESS

Electronic quotes and offers will be accepted. Submit the complete quotation via e-mail no later than Friday, August 23, 2024, before 13:00 hours, local time, to the electronic address indicated below:

MexicoCityGSOSolicitations@groups.state.gov

No late quotations will be accepted.”

mailto:MexicoCityGSOSolicitations@groups.state.gov

2. CLARIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Part 3 - SECTION J – LIST OF ATACHMENTS, ATTACHMENT 3 – STATEMENT OF

WORK

A. As a result of the Questions submitted by prospective offerors, the following paragraphs under Section J, Attachment 3, Statement of Work, are hereby amended.

J.3.3.2 Phase II – Installation of Replacement Components

J.3.3.2.2 Façade, common areas, parking & guards booth restoration / Staircase restoration

a. Description of materials for entrance floors and stairs (walls for stairs) are hereby added as sub-paragraphs a) & b) under Paragraph 2, Exterior Façade finishings (front & back) – Renovate

b. Description of materials, dimensions and specifications for parking walls are hereby added as sub-paragraphs a), b) and c) under Paragraph 3, Parking area (walls/floors) – Renovate

c. Repairs included to the manhole covers on the parking area, are hereby added as sub-paragraphs d) and e) under Paragraph 3, Parking area (walls/floors) – Renovate

d. Description of materials, dimensions and specifications are hereby added as sub-paragraphs a) under Paragraph 5, Hallway walls/floors to include guard’s booth – Renovate

e. Description of materials, dimensions and specifications are hereby added as sub-paragraphs a) and b) under Paragraph 6, Staircase steps

– Renovate

f. Description of materials, dimensions and specifications are hereby added as sub-paragraphs a) and b) under Paragraph 8, Staircase walls – Renovate

g. Description of materials, dimensions and specifications are hereby added as sub-paragraphs a) under Paragraph 9, Staircase roof door.

As a result, Part 3 - SECTION J – LIST OF ATACHMENTS, ATTACHMENT 3 – STATEMENT OF WORK is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

“J.3 ATTACHMENT 3 – STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

(SOW Restoration of Building Façade, Parking Area, Common Areas & Staircase)

Project Title: Restoration of Building Façade, Parking Area, Common Areas & Staircase

Address: To be provided upon award.

Drafted by: FAC, Project Manager, Fernando Padierna

Cleared by: FAC, Res Ops, Enrique Alvarez

Deputy Facility Manager – Edward Smith

Date: July 2024.

J.3.1 Introduction/background:

The United States Government (USG) requires the services of a contractor to perform works at a U.S. Embassy Mexico City owned housing compound. The scope under consideration includes restoration services of the façade, parking area, common areas and staircase, to include a guard’s booth and hallways of a U.S.

Government owned 4-story building with roof garden.

This document outlines the scope of work (SOW), deliverables, timeline, and responsibilities for the aforementioned restoration activities. The objective is to restore the building components to a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing condition as per drawings. The contractor will be fully responsible for performing all the necessary work including, but not limited to, obtaining any local government permits and license for work in heights an outdoor work, personnel, administration, management, transportation, labor, materials, regular equipment, safety equipment, insurance, overhead, profit, and any other cost required to provide the services.

J.3.2 Objectives

The objective is to restore all building components deteriorated due to normal wear and tear to a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing condition, within a given time frame, meeting quality and safety USG standards. All proposed material must comply with high quality, low maintenance specifications, while achieving compliance with all relevant building codes and regulations, and work is to be executed following best practices. The contractor will perform all the necessary preparation work to include but not limited to temporary partitions or limits to isolate the working area, removal of all debris and disposal of any resulting item from the site for permanent removal. All works are to be coordinated with Embassy staff as required where simultaneous work is to be performed.

All work to be executed must comply with local codes such as Reglamento de Construcciones de la CDMX and its Normas Tecnicas Complementarias for non-structural façade elements.

J.3.3 Performed works in phases:

The awarded contractor will perform all necessary construction work, which divided into two phases, to be completed in ninety (90) business days. First phase will be removal and dismantle of components, second will be supply and installation of replacement components. Each phase shall include preparation and cleaning during and after completion of the work.

The work to be performed includes, but it is not limited to:

J.3.3.1 Phase I – Preliminary

J.3.3.1.1 Site Assessment

1. Conduct an initial inspection to assess the current condition of the building components to be intervened façade front, interiors and back to include perimeter walls, hallways, staircase, main access, parking space and common areas such as hallways.

2. Identify any structural, plumbing, or electrical issues.

3. Evaluate and consider full compliance with local regulations to include obtaining any local permits and license for work in heights an outdoor work.

4. The Contractor shall survey the building to become thoroughly familiar with the existing conditions, facilities, and equipment that will affect construction.

J.3.3.1.2 Design & Planning

1. The Contractor shall inspect and evaluate all available existing drawings and reports for the project.

2. The Contractor shall utilize the building floor plans provided as starting point to later develop as-built, detailed shop drawings before execution.

3. The Contractor shall validate and/or update floor plan drawings, determine all device and equipment locations and ascertain all job requirements such as job difficulty, security requirements, licensing requirements, quality and availability of materials and equipment, shipping, staging, packing, inspecting and storing of materials.

4. Within 10 calendar days upon award, the contractor shall submit updated documents (deliverables) to the COR for approval. This execution package shall contain the following:

a) Project schedule that shows planning activities, construction work breakdown, management oversight activities and associated cost for executing each action (see schedule example).

b) Construction (shop) drawings (showing all building areas, and any required details for better understanding)

c) List of materials (showing line items, item costs, quantities, and associated labor hour quantity and cost),

d) Analysis and calculations,

e) Product Submittals (Cut Sheets).

f) Maintenance and warranty information.

5. Documents shall be provided as required in this SOW, the Project Specification and Contract.

6. The Contractor shall respond to all review comments in writing in English via e-mail (in MS Word and/or MS Excel) or on compact disks if e-mail is not possible or inappropriate for sensitive information. The Contractor shall provide written explanation where he/she does not agree with OBO’s comment/s.

7. After the review is completed, the contractor shall make necessary changes and submit the final construction design/shop drawings for OBO approval (within 5 calendar days). The Contractor shall only proceed with installation upon receipt of shop drawings that bear an OBO approval. Installation of equipment and wiring before OBO approval is obtained shall be at the Contractor’s risk.

8. No work shall begin until OBO approves all shop drawings and submittals.

OBO approval will be indicated by a statement showing approval, date and name of the approving official (FIR representative) on the final drawings and other documents.

9. Construction shall not begin until the contractor completes all project preparation. The Contractor shall provide written notice to the COR that all preparation is complete. The COR will notify the contractor that post has provided clearance for the team and they may begin the project in accordance with the approved project schedule.

J.3.3.1.3 Logistics

1. The Contractor will provide all equipment, materials and tools.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate all logistics actions associated with the shipment of tools, materials and equipment to and from the project site. This includes adequate coordination with US Embassy, Facility Management office and any sub-contractor/s, as required and as applicable.

3. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, and management necessary to perform all logistics services related to this contract.

The Contractor shall also perform and accomplish all logistics activities in accordance with the approved project schedule and/or at COR direction.

4. All Logistics work shall be included in the Contractor’s firm fixed-price for completing all work required by the Contract, in conformance with the contract statement of work, the approved Contractor’s Execution Package and the approved project schedule.

J.3.3.1.4 Façade, common areas, parking & guards booth restoration

1. Demolition and Preparation

a) Removal of any damaged or deteriorated component or surface that is identified as or flag as to be renovated (repair by replacement), remove any debris result from the execution of the work.

2. Exterior Façade finishings (front, back & interior) and perimeter walls – Renovate

a) Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing finishing covering on façade (front, back & interior) and perimeter walls as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

b) Patching and preparing all façade (front, back & interior) and perimeter walls surface for the new finishing as much as required to have a uniform surface.

3. Parking area walls – Renovate

a) Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing finishing covering parking walls as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

b) Patching and preparing all parking walls surface for the new finishing as much as required to have a uniform surface.

4. Parking area floors – Renovate

a) Prepare parking area floor for resurfacing of epoxy finishing, this includes scraping as required or removal of any lose finishing and existing pavement, as well as releveling surface.

b) Patching and preparing parking area floor for resurfacing of epoxy finishing.

5. Guard's booth/ Access glass panes – Renovate

a) Dismantling of existing Guard's boot, access door and glass panes in access area which is comprised of aluminum and glass panels.

6. Hallway walls/floors to include guards booth – Renovate

a) Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing terrazo finishing covering on building’s access hallway and stairs as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

b) Contractor has to consider addressing any structural issues such as cracks or leaks identified in above listed components.

J.3.3.1.5 Staircase restoration

1. Demolition and Preparation:

a) Remove any damaged or deteriorated component or surface that is identified as or flag as to be renovated (repair by replacement), remove any debris result from the execution of the work.

2. Staircase steps – Renovate

a) Delimitation and protection of the area where work is to be performed with thick plastic liner, blue tape, studs, etc. This requirement includes moving furniture and any other tenant belongings near the site of work to prevent it from getting damage.

b) Placement of caution signs, in both English and Spanish at the entrance of the working area

c) Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing terrazo finishing covering on each step surface as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

d) Patching and preparing the surface for the new floor steps covering as much as required to have a uniform surface.

e) Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing terrazo finishing covering on elevator hallway as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

f) Patching and preparing the surface for the new floor steps covering as much as required to have a uniform surface.

3. Staircase handrail – Renovate

a) Remove and disposal of installed handrail in each flight of stairs, composed of tempered glass panes with steel fixation points.

4. Staircase walls – Renovate

a) Removal and final disposal by manual or mechanic means of the existing covering tile surfaces in walls adjacent to steps in each flight of stairs as marked in annex, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

b) Patching and preparing the surface for the new tile covering as much as required to have a uniform surface.

c) Removal and final disposal by manual or mechanic means of the existing covering wood surfaces in walls in the elevator hallway as marked in annex, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

d) Patching and preparing the surface for new wall covering material, as much as required to have a uniform surface.

5. Staircase roof door

a) Dismantle, removal and disposal of existing metal door and debris disposal from the site.

b) Patching and preparing masonry frame for the new door as much as necessary to have a uniform and leveled surface for new door installation.

J.3.3.2 Phase II – Installation of Replacement Components

J.3.3.2.1 Preparation

1. Delimiting the work area and protecting all components and areas not included in this scope such as doors, fences, handrails, and any fix component, with heavy duty plastic, corrugated cardboard and/or kraft paper, using blue (painter's) tape to prevent the spread of dust and mitigate any damage to USG property (furniture, floors or other rooms).

2. Supply and installation of caution signs in both languages (English and Spanish) at the entrance to the work area.

3. Materials are to be USG approved for safe use, easy to maintain and provide extended lifecycle.

4. Installation should be following, best practices and industry standards as required in each case.

J.3.3.2.2 Façade, common areas, parking & guards booth restoration / Staircase restoration

1. Renovation and Restoration

a) Replace (supply and install) listed component or surface that is identified as or flag as to be renovated (repair by replacement).

2. Exterior Façade finishings (front & back) – Renovate

a) Supply and install specified material for finishing covering on façade (front, back & interior) and perimeter walls as marked in attachments. Installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard as required:

FAÇADE

Space area m2 material

Façade columns (front) 55 DALTILE / Alana Blanco ZAA4 60 x 120 cm Rectificado - or equal quality

Façade Base (front only) 15 DALTILE / PURE - Black GPR5 45 X 90 cm Rectificado - or equal quality back façade 76 DALTILE / Alana Blanco ZAA4 60 x 120 cm Rectificado - or equal quality interior 100 mortar (cement&sand) finished with vinylic paint COMEX vinimex paint

- or equal quality

Perimeter walls 79 DALTILE / Alana Blanco ZAA4 60 x 120 cm Rectificado - or equal quality

b) Supply and install specified material (composite aluminum panel mounted on a metal frame) for finishing covering on front façade as marked in attachments (front, up & bottom). Installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly attached to existing structure. (refer to attachment). Material is composite aluminum panel with composition as described, Layers: Protector film / protector enamel / PVDF coat / primer coat / 0.5mm aluminum 5005 / adhesive / core / adhesive / 0.5mm aluminum 3005/3105 / protective primer coat, or equal quality.

Contractors are required to submit tech spec of proposed material for evaluation.

Quote lineal meters as defined in CLIN 23 – drawing included “façade-isometric” for clarification.

3. Parking area (walls/floors) – Renovate

a) Supply and install selected material for parking walls as marked in attachments, installation should follow industry's best practices.

PARKING WALL

Space area m2 material parking walls 250 mortar (cement&sand) smooth-fine finishing to be painted w/ water base enamel COMEX aqua 100 or equal quality.

b) Supply and application of comex Acqua 100 enamel paint or equal quality for parking walls as marked in attachments.

c) Supply and install epoxy finishing for parking floor, as marked in attachments, installation should follow industry's best practices. Contractor is responsible of verifying slopes and levels are adequate for draining. (Epoxy should meet below listed specs)

Table 1. Typical 100% Solids, Semi-Rigid Bisphenol A Epoxy Flooring

Compressive Strength ASTM D-695 11,000 psi filled, 8,000 psi unfilled

Compressive Modulus 300 Kpsi

Flexural Strength ASTM D-790 4,400 psi filled 9,400 psi unfilled

Flexural Modulus ASTM D-790 1,200 Kpsi filled

Tensile Strength ASTM D-638 6000 psi unfilled

ASTM C-307 2400 psi filled Tensile Modulus ASTM D-638 190 kpsi unfilled ASTM C-307: 102 kpsi filled Tensile Elongation ASTM D-638 3 - 15%

Linear Shrinkage (77F) per 0F ASTM D-2566: 2 x 10-4 in./in. filled, 6x10-4 in./in. unfilled

Surface Hardness, Shore D ASTM D-2240 85

Adhesion (to concrete) MIL-D-3134, Para. 4.7.14 335 psi, cohesive failure in concrete

Mar Resistance ASTM D-5178 1.15 kg Heat Distortion Temperature 120 to 1600F

Indentation Characteristics MIL-D-3134, Para. 4.7.3 0.012 in.: No cracking

Slip Resistance (coefficient of sliding friction) Dry Leather 0.49, Wet Leather 0.57, Dry Rubber 0.72, Wet Rubber 0.71

Density ASTM D-792 127 lb./ ft3 filled, 67.5 lb./ft3 unfilled

Abrasion Resistance ASTM C-501 (H-22 wheel, 1000g, 1000 cycles)

28.5 mg filled, 150.5 mg unfilled

Table 2. Typical Characteristics of 100% Solids, Semi- Rigid Bisphenol A Epoxy

Liquid Components Flammability ASTM E-84-75 Average 3 runs

Fuel contribution: Negligible Flame Spread:<25 Smoke generated: <400

Water Absorption MIL-D-31 34, Para. 4.7.8 .04%

Pot Life Techne GT-4 Gelation Timer 20-25 minutes at 77F, 60-70 minutes at 50F

Thin Film Working Time Approx. 1/2 hour at 750F, when mixed with aggregate and troweled onto subfloor

Thin Film Dry Time BK Drying Recorder Light Traffic: 8 hrs. at 75F

11 hrs. at 50F

Normal Traffic: 24 hrs. at 75F

33 hrs. at 50F

Toxicity Non-toxic, USDA accepted

d) Repair by replacement of same in kind (concrete w/steel reinforcement) manhole cover no drain (Parking area)

e) Repair by replacement of same in kind (concrete w/steel reinforcement) manhole cover w/ drain Helvex 5424 or equal quality (Parking area)

4. Guard's booth replacement

a) Supply and install same in kind as existing Guard's boot which is comprised of aluminum and glass panels.

5. Hallway walls/floors to include guard’s booth – Renovate

a) Supply and install specified material for finishing covering floor on access hallway as marked in attachments, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard. DALTILE/ SIENA - White GSI1 60 X 120 cm Rectificado or equal quality.

6. Staircase steps – Renovate

a) Supply and install specified material for finishing cover on each step surface as marked in attachments, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard. Steps will be finished with a single piece (thread 30cm and rise17cm) specified material is Mármol Crema Marfíl Extra Lux (1A.) or similar.

b) Supply and install specified material for finishing covering floor on elevator hallway as marked in attachments, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard.

DALTILE / SIENA - White GSI1 60 X 120 cm Rectificado or equal quality.

c) Supply and install screen panels as side railing per approved design, assure all fixation points are properly attached and secure for safe use of stairs, finishing all parts properly.

7. Staircase handrail – Renovate

a) Supply and install handrail in each flight of stairs, composed of steel rods for handrail, assure all fixation points are properly attached and secure for safe use of stairs.

8. Staircase walls – Renovate

a) Supply and install of new covering tile surfaces in walls adjacent to steps in each flight of stairs as marked in annex, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard. Refer to J.4

b) Supply and install of new covering tile surfaces in walls adjacent to elevator hallway as marked in annex, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard.

9. Staircase roof door

a) Supply and install uPVC door with double glass pane similar to annex pictures. uPVC door 75mm profile at least 5 chambers for weather insulation w/galvanized steel reinforcement w/ perimeter seal & duovent glass 6+12+6mm attached to a masonry wall. Refer to J4.4 B).

b) Protect all components and areas not included in this scope such as doors, fences, handrails, and any fix component.

Space area material reference stair end wall 14 ASPEN - Gris ZAS6 25 X 153 cm Rectificado - DALTILE CLIN 33 stair start wall 17 ASPEN - Gris ZAS6 25 X 153 cm Rectificado - DALTILE CLIN 33 stair lateral wall 70 ASPEN - Gris ZAS6 25 X 153 cm Rectificado - DALTILE CLIN 33

Space area material reference

Elevator door wall 68 MESMERIST - Spirit MM30 7.6 X 30 cm - DALTILE CLIN 34

J.3.3.2.3 Project close out

1. After the award and prior to the start of project, the contractor should provide the punch list of items needed to comply with the project.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction documents, construction and other services furnished under this Construction Contract.

3. Execution of the punch list. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its services.

4. The Contractor is to deliver a report with the as-built quantification of the project derivable.

5. The Contractor shall deliver a logbook which will be provided to the COR on a weekly basis.

6. After completion of work, the contractor shall perform a professional detailed final cleaning of the interior and affected areas in the property.

All work must be performed as per this SOW, the attached quantity survey, drawings, photos, and specifications.

J.3.4 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.

a. Contractor must indicate in their quote proposal that all materials/specifications are those required in SOW. The contractor shall include a complete description and specifications of the materials suggested in their quote proposal if they are different from those specified in this document.

b. The contactor shall consider for this project all labor, tools, equipment, and material to be used to perform a high-quality product and service and shall be included in the overall cost. The contractor shall indicate in their quote proposal that all materials/equipment/tools/specifications are those required in SOW.

c. The contractor shall include a complete description and specifications of the materials suggested in their quote proposal.

d. The COR must approve all deviations in writing and the materials must be Underwritten Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) approved.

e. Contractor’s furnished labor/materials shall include, but not limited to all labor, material, hand tools, electrical tools, mechanical - pneumatic equipment, safety equipment, personal protective equipment, vehicles, consulting, etc. in the amounts required to comply with the scheduled of the project and to professionally and satisfactorily complete and deliver a high-quality product/service.

f. The Contractor shall deliver a detailed acquisition plan and material delivery schedule.

g. The Contractor shall provide a complete list of materials and equipment prior to start the work for COR approval.

h. All designs, elements, finishes, colors and/or accessories must be approved in writing by the COR.

i. There is no place on site to pile debris or materials.

j. Payment will only cover the installed material, and not any generated waste.

J.3.5 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing a project schedule and meeting all the milestones and dates shown. The project milestones shall assure that construction documents, material procurement, product delivery, daily performance and construction are completed.

b. The contractor is responsible for completing the project in accordance with the SOW, specification, drawings, associated contract documents and referenced codes/standards. Completion of work on the project schedule and payment for same does not constitute acceptance of the project nor relieve the contractor from fulfilling the Construction Contract intent.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for collecting all necessary information during the site survey that is required to areas to where restoration activities are to be execute or perform to include but not limited to Post concerns, design recommendations, manpower, project schedule, shop drawings, demolition, equipment/materials, tools, job difficulty, storage, security, quality control, sub-contracts, and licensing.

d. The Contractor shall identify a Project Foreman who shall be responsible for the overall management of the Construction and shall represent the Contractor on the site during construction.

e. The contractor must have a field superintendent/foreman on site to be responsible for and always supervise the work.

f. The superintendent/foreman shall keep a logbook and shall provide the COR with a weekly work report with photographs, describing the work performed, the progress achieved and the scheduled progress, to verify that there are no delays in the work.

g. The Project Site Foreman shall attend all on-site project meetings. A

Progress Report shall be submitted to the COR to notify him of arising concerns and proposed solutions, any proposed changed orders, and any other pertinent information required to report the progress of performance.

h. The contractor shall be responsible to bring the power and/or water service from the connection point provided by the U.S. embassy to the required work site.

i. A copy of Government Approved construction documents shall be kept on site at all times. Any deviations to the approved drawings shall be noted on the approved drawings for examination by the Government.

Any deviations must comply with the specification and Scope of Work.

J.3.6 WORK REQUIREMENTS

J.3.6.1 Technical Requirements/Specific Requirements:

a. The contractor must perform daily cleaning of the work area. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials to complete the project and shall ensure that it has adequate resources to successfully manage and deliver this project on-time and within the quoted amount.

The contractor will use all the necessary precautions to maintain the safety in the workplace.

b. In addition to the daily cleaning, contractor must remove any debris/garbage on a weekly basis off the property compound.

c. The contractor must follow and meet U.S. and local construction codes and procedures as well as OSHA Safety Standards & OSHA Regulations, which are available at www.osha.gov.

d. The contractor must meet the applicable technical criteria codes for the most recent codes including:

I. International Building Code, II. International Fire Code (IFC), III. International Mechanical Code (IMC), IV. National Electrical Code (NEC) and V. All other applicable Local Codes. Code books are available online, in bookstores and/or in libraries.

e. The Contractor shall have limited access to or admission into any rooms or buildings outside the areas designated for the project except with permission by the Post Control Officer.

f. As discussed by the Contractor and PCO (or other designated Post official) during the site-survey, permission will be granted to use the area within the site grounds for operation of construction equipment and temporary facilities.

g. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials and avoid dirt and debris from contaminating non-construction areas. Upon completing construction, the Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities, containers, and debris and leave the project site in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to the PCO. Any repair of damage caused as a result of this project shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

h. The Contractor shall coordinate transfer (to post) of all surplus property (materials, fixtures, articles or equipment) remaining at the completion of the project, if it was included in the contract price. Should post decline any/all materials, the declined materials shall become the responsibility of the contractor and be removed from the work-site along with the contractor's property, before contractor departs from the job.

i. The Contractor shall provide training to post personnel in accordance with the project specification.

J.3.6.2 Commencement, Completion of Work and Working Hours

a. The whole project shall be completed by the contractor within ninety (90) business days from the Notice to Proceed issued by Contracting Officer. The contractor must have the personnel, technical and financial resources to execute the work in the proposed time.

b. All work shall be performed during normal working hours from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday through Friday. The need to work on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday may arise. Other hours, if requested by the Contractor, may be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contractor shall give 24 hours advance notice to the COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified above. Changes in work hours, initiated by the Contractor, will not be a cause for a price increase.

J.3.6.3 Contractor's personnel

c. All personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of the respective services shall be supervised by the contractor.

d. There shall be no employer employee relationship between the USG and the contractor's personnel.

e. Subcontractors may only be employed with the express written consent of the COR.

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

J.3.6.4 USG furnished materials/equipment:

a. The USG shall provide a Facility Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

b. The USG shall provide electrical power within the working area.

c. There is no storage area for tools, except within the working area and during the working time. The Contractor shall remove tools from the building after each phase is completed and keep all equipment and supplies in a locked box when not in use.

J.3.7 Supporting Information

J.3.7.1 Security

a. A U.S. Government Locally Employed Staff (LES) employee is to be always with the contractor’s workers while they are on site.

b. No worker/equipment/material/vehicle will be allowed to enter the compound or any building without written approval from the embassy RSO (Regional Security Office).

c. LES escorts as needed (Ratio of 1 escort for 4 workers). The escort has authority to stop work in case of a safety issue and shall report it to the COR. The workers shall always be within the line of sight from the escort.

d. One American in the site. Not applicable.

e. The entry of the trucks shall be through COR and RSO approval.

f. For the contractors and its employees to enter to work as well as a vehicle to load/unload, an entry permit issued by RSO is required. The contractor shall provide one week ahead a list with the full names of the persons and the vehicles to enter for Facility to request the approval and shall keep it updated.

g. Workers, supervisors, managers, and drivers shall have a valid identification card to enter the building and be able to work.

h. Workers, supervisors, and manager shall always wear the valid entry badge.

i. No cellphones or any other electronic equipment/devices are allowed inside the building.

J.3.7.2 Supporting Photos, Drawings, and Details

a. Please refer to supporting photos, drawings, and details at the end of this document.

J.3.8 Inspection and Acceptance

J.3.8.1 Quality assurance:

The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to conduct quality assurance to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

The contractor shall institute an appropriate inspection system including:

a. Develop and maintain checklists of duties to be carried out.

b. Ensure these duties are closely monitored by the foremen staff and skilled workers.

c. Perform inspections at all work locations to determine whether the various services are being performed according to the contract requirements.

J.3.8.2 Inspection Reports:

a. On a weekly basis, the Contractor must submit project progress reports to the COR, detailing all activities accomplished that week, inspections conducted and their results, and detailing all activities anticipated for the upcoming week.

b. The contractor shall promptly correct and improve the reported shortcomings and/or understand conditions noted in the progress reports at no additional expense to the Government.

c. Once the project is completed, reviewed, and fully approved by the COR, the contractor shall deliver within 10 working days the As-built drawings of the closets and doors, with mechanical guides, specification sheets, warranties and descriptive memory of all materials and accessories used in the project (brand, model, etc.). “

3. Part 3 - SECTION J – LIST OF ATACHMENTS, ATTACHMENT 4 –SUPPORTING

PHOTOS, DRAWINGS, AND DETAILS

Twenty-nine (29) additional photos are added to Attachment 4 Supporting Photos, Drawings, and Detail. Therefore, Attachment 4, Supporting Photos, Drawings, and Detail, is hereby replaced in their entirety to read as follows:

“J.4 ATTACHMENT 4 – SUPPORTING PHOTOS, DRAWINGS, AND DETAILS

Façade, common areas, parking & guards booth restoration

J.4.1 Façade

A.

B.

A

C.

D.

B

C

E.

D

E

F.

G.

G.

F

G

J.4.2 Staircase

C D

Staircase detail on new steps, tis applies for the existing 5 segments, as per CLIN 29.

J.4.3 Handrail & Screen wall

A B

Screen wall to be installed on floors 1 / 2 /3 4 – CLIN 31

D

Handrail drawing and detail for mounting bracket – CLIN 32

Images for reference of handrail

J.4.4 Roof Garden Required uPVC Door & Lock Example

Refer to J.3.3.2.2 8. b) - & J.4 – J4.2 E)

J.4.5 Common Areas

J.4.6 Parking Area

4. Part 3 - SECTION J – LIST OF ATACHMENTS, ATTACHMENT 5 – QUANTITY SURVEY

As a result of changes in (CLIN) 19 regarding to the total quantity unit, the dimensions in SQM are corrected from 68 sqm to 100 sqm, (CLIN) 22 dimensions are corrected from 246 sqm to 325 sqm and (CLIN) 30 dimensions are corrected from 27 sqm to 46 sqm. Additionally new CLINs were added into the Subsection J.5.2.9 to include CLIN 36 & CLIN 37 referring to the manhole covers on the parking area. Therefore, ATTACHMENT 5 – QUANTITY SURVEY, is replaced in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

“J.5 ATTACHMENT 5 – QUANTITY SURVEY

Contractor shall enter the Price per Unit and Total Cost per CLIN (Contract Line- Item Number) based on the description service column. Prices are to be inclusive of all work indicated in the SOW and based on quantities indicated on this quantity survey page. The Contractor shall indicate the Currency and shall include VAT charges (if applicable) as a separate CLIN at the bottom of the total cost amount. No additional line items shall be added to the contract or to this quantity survey, and the quantities stated in the Total Quantity Units column shall NOT be changed.

CLIN DESCRIPTION SERVICE UNIT PRICE PER UNIT

TOTAL

QUANTITY

UNITS

TOTAL COST

J.5.1 Phase I – Preliminary

J.5.1.1 Façade & Common Areas

Site survey of the building façade front and back to include perimeter walls, hallways, staircase, main access, parking space and common areas such as hallways and parking & obtaining any local permits and license for work in heights and outdoor work.

lot $ 1 $

Delimitation and protection of the area where work is to be performed with thick plastic liner, blue tape, studs, etc. This requirement includes moving furniture and any other tenant belongings near the site of work to prevent it from getting damage.

lot 2 $

Placement of caution signs, in both English and Spanish at the entrance of the working area lot 1 $

Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing finishing covering on façade (front, back & interior) and perimeter walls as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

sqm 370 $

Patching and preparing all façade (front, back & interior) and perimeter walls surface for the new finishing as much as required to have a uniform surface.

sqm 370 $

J.5.1.2 Parking Area

Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing finishing covering parking walls as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

sqm 250

Patching and preparing all parking walls surface for the new finishing as much as required to have a uniform surface.

sqm 250

QUANTITY

UNITS

TOTAL COST

Prepare parking area floor for resurfacing of epoxy finishing, this includes scraping as required or removal of any lose finishing and existing pavement, as well as releveling surface.

sqm 480

Patching and preparing parking area floor for resurfacing of epoxy finishing.

sqm 480

J.5.1.3 Guard’s booth / Access Glass Panes Dismantling

Dismantling of existing Guard's boot, access door and glass panes in access area which is comprised of aluminum and glass panels.

lot 1

J.5.1.4 Hallway Walls/Floors to Include Guards Booth – Dismantling

Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing terrazo finishing covering on building’s access hallway and stairs as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

sqm 40

J.5.1.5 Staircase Steps Finishings Removal

Delimitation and protection of the area where work is to be performed with thick plastic liner, blue tape, studs, etc. This requirement includes moving furniture and any other tenant belongings near the site of work to prevent it from getting damage.

lot $ 1 $

Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing terrazo finishing covering on each step surface as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

each $ 80 $

Patching and preparing the surface for the new floor steps covering as much as required to have a uniform surface.

each $ 80 $

QUANTITY

UNITS

TOTAL COST

Removal by manual or mechanic means of the existing terrazo finishing covering on elevator hallway as marked in attachments, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

sqm $ 27 $

Patching and preparing the surface for the new floor steps covering as much as required to have a uniform surface.

sqm $ 27 $

J.5.1.6 Staircase Handrail Removal

Removal and disposal of installed handrail in each flight of stairs, composed of tempered glass panes with steel fixation points.

each $ 5 $

J.5.1.7 Wall Finishing Removal in Staircase

Removal and final disposal by manual or mechanic means of the existing covering TILE surfaces in walls adjacent to steps in each flight of stairs as marked in annex, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

sqm $ 140 $

Removal and final disposal by manual or mechanic means of the existing covering WOOD surfaces in walls in the elevator hallway as marked in annex, once removed, proceed to final disposal of debris from site.

sqm $

J.5.1.8 Roof Garden Door Removal

Dismantle, removal and disposal of existing metal door and debris disposal from the site, each $ 1 $

Patching and preparing masonry frame for the new door as much as necessary to have a uniform and leveled surface for new door installation each $ 1 $

QUANTITY

UNITS

TOTAL COST

J.5.2 Phase II – Installation of Replacement Components

J.5.2.1 Façade & Common Areas

Supply and install specified material for finishing covering on façade (front, back & interior) and perimeter walls as marked in attachments. Installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard as required.

each 325

Supply and install specified material for finishing covering on front façade as marked in attachments. Installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly attached to existing structure.

LM 50

J.5.2.2 Parking Area

Supply and install selected material for parking walls as marked in attachments, installation should follow industry's best practices.

sqm 250

Supply and application of comex Acqua 100 enamel paint for parking walls / ceiling as marked in attachments.

sqm 250

Supply and install epoxy finishing for parking floor, as marked in attachments, installation should follow industry's best practices.

Contractor is responsible of verifying slopes and levels are adequate for draining.

sqm 480

J.5.2.3 Guard’s Booth Replacement

Supply and install same in kind as existing Guard's boot which is comprised of aluminum and glass panels each 1

QUANTITY

UNITS

TOTAL COST

J.5.2.4 Hallway Walls/Floors to Include Guards Booth

Supply and install specified material for finishing covering floor on access hallway as marked in attachments, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard.

sqm 40

J.5.2.5 Staircase Steps Finishings Installation

Supply and install specified material for finishing cover on each step surface as marked in attachments, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard.

each $ 80 $

Supply and install specified material for finishing covering floor on elevator hallway as marked in attachments, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard.

sqm $ 46 $

J.5.2.6 Handrail Installation

Supply and Install screen panels as side railing per approved design, assure all fixation points are properly attached and secure for safe use of stairs, finishing all parts properly.

each $ 6 $

Supply and Install handrail in each flight of stairs, composed of steel rods for handrail, assure all fixation points are properly attached and secure for safe use of stairs.

lm $ 43 $

QUANTITY

UNITS

TOTAL COST

J.5.2.7 Wall Finishing Installation in Staircase

Supply and install of new covering tile surfaces in walls adjacent to steps in each flight of stairs as marked in annex, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard.

sqm $ 140 $

Supply and install of new covering tile surfaces in walls adjacent to elevator hallway as marked in annex, installation should follow best practices to assure new finish is properly settle and level, this includes baseboard.

sqm $ 68 $

J.5.2.8 Roof Garden Door Installation

Supply and install uPVC door with double glass pane similar to annex pictures each $ 1 $

J.5.2.9 Manhole covers (PARKING area)

Repair by replacement of same in kind (concrete w/ steel reinforcement) manhole cover no drain (PARKING area)

Each $ 8 $

Repair by replacement of same in kind (concrete w/ steel reinforcement) manhole cover w/drain (PARKING area) each $ 6 $

J.5.2.10 Debris Cleaning and Disposal

Daily cleaning and removal of debris of working areas.

lot $ 1 $

QUANTITY

UNITS

TOTAL COST

Final deep cleaning of all designated areas within this scope of work for delivery to COR lot $ 1 $

Sub-total $

16% VAT (if applicable) $

TOTAL IN [Insert Currency]” $