MTY_RFQ 19MX56-22-Q0002 QUESTIONS Published.pdf

RFQ 19MX56-22-Q-0002 QUESTIONS / Parking Garage Roof

Maintenance and Repair Coating

• 02/22– Received Questions

• 02/28– Publish answers

1. What type of bonds and insurance are needed?

2. R: Please refer to Section G. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

G.1.0 PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT PROTECTION

Additional Data: Bond is in Mexico known as “libranza” – credit capability to complete works without monetary problems. Per the solicitation amendment, a performance bond or bank guaranty equivalent to 50% of the value of the contract will need to be provided. Bidders can complete the Standard Form 25 for the performance bond or provide a bank letter of guaranty as provided in Attachment 3 of the solicitation. For insurance: MX Local personnel/workers at least IMSS (will be checked), general liability as shown in G.2.1, and for damages as shown in G.2.4.

3. (US VENDOR) Could you provide the sign-in sheet for the Site Visit that occurred on February 15th, 2022 R: Published at Sam.gov

4. If a Vendor is registered at SAM.gov – Do they have to fulfill Section L “Representations, certificates and other statements”?

R: No, they don’t – entity registration at Sam.gov is sufficient provided the registration is up-to-date and current.

5. Can support be provided to complete a DUNS registration process?

R: No. The procurement office cannot assist in the DUNS registration process.

However, a guide can be provided upon request.

6. The proposal has to be presented Itemized. ?

R: Itemized quotes with breakdown of materials, labor costs, overhead, profit, etc. are not required. Refer to Section A. Price which states ‘This price shall include all labor, materials, all insurances, overhead, and profit.’ Section A. Price describes four CLINS dividing the works into two sections (West and East) and two stages of works for each section. Bidders must also complete Attachment 2 – United States Department of State Breakdown of Prices by Division of Specifications and Attachment 3 – Quantity Survey.

7. From Walk-thru – Will the Scope of work be modified to add the Non considered surface/lining) R: No modifications,

8. How can the service be warrantied if certain areas were not considered in the

SOW?

R: C.1.1 SUMMARY indicates in part 2 - Perform minor repairs where the concrete slab has been damaged or showing signs of stress cracks, if this question refers to the joint between building structures, please consider this is part of the requirement and must be included in the warranty.

9. What type of Warranties are requested for Supplies/Material – is a 5 Year/ 10 Year warranty valid?

R: There are no material warranties provided/needed. There would only be the Contractor's Workmanship Warranty, expected for at least 3 years.

10. Is This RFQ limited to only local contractors?

R: No.

11. How does a vendor present substitutions and different product Options?

R: Please refer to Section C C.1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS: RFQ

12. Can a Vendor rent a Portable Sani-Pottie?

R: Yes, portable sani-pottie must be considered since there is no bathroom near the job site and access to compound is not considered.

13. Will the on-site workers be able to access a Compound bathroom?

14. R: No, access to compound is not considered.

15. Can an alternative access to the Roof be set up – to avoid workers walking thru the parking lot?

R: Yes, both sides on the exterior can be used for transit.

16. Is Vendor responsible to move the “Ground Wire” located in the side walls?

R: No, Facilities personnel will remove grounding items when possible or provide an alternative to avoid interference of works.

17. What is the total square meter quantity for the total surface ( Roof ) that will require Coating?

R: Total floor area is 2,022 m2 (100x20 + overhang - 8 openings). Parapet total area is 242.4 m2 and MUST BE INCLUDED two hands of TOP COAT ONLY as part of the requirement since is inside the roof structure.

Parapet total area is 242.4 m2 total,

18. The square meters established in the pricing section include the parapet walls, or is this additional?

R: Please, quote according to the work to be performed and consider answers of questions 7 and 16. (refer to Section C.6.1 ROOF PHOTOGRAPHES for parapet reference)

19. Where will the material and equipment be storage?

R: Please refer to Section C . C.1.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS: RFQ Page 7

20. What services are provided at the building? ( such as water, electricity) R: Please refer to section C.1.6 TEMPORARY FACILITIES , RFQ page 7

21. Are there restrictions for equipment or voltage ?

R: Available electrical power in the area is 120V 60Hz

22. What type of data must be provided in regards of workers? Names- backgrounds?

R: Please refer to Section G - G.5.0 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL RFQ Page 30

23. Regarding the following clause: WORKING HOURS All work shall be performed during 08:00 – 17:00 Monday through Friday?

Other hours, if requested by the Contractor, may be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contractor shall give 24 hours in advance to 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.

Can Working hours be modified/adjusted for better working conditions and application of the products? **According to the specs and instructions, the material should be applied in hours in which the temperature is not too high or too low reason why the hours might be different to the proposed ones depending on the weather/season in which this contract is awarded.

R: Hours can be adjusted but Consulate personnel working hours are 8am-5pm, we don’t consider this could be a problem during job execution, but contractors should consider their workers overtime availability to complete the works on time.

24. Is Safety equipment limited to what is requested in the Scope of work?

R: Please refer to section C.1.8 PROJECT SAFETY, clause 652.236-70 ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES (OCT 2017), Attachment 4 Safety Management Plan.

Safety considered is the minimum requirement but not limited, the safer the better.