19PE5025Q0027_Questions Answers(Final).pdf

19PE5025Q0027 – Lima DCMR Accessibility Updates Project

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Q: Confirm if there is a template available that includes the list of work items included by scope of work, and their respec�ve quan��es (General)

The contractor must submit with the proposal summary (Atachment 2) his suppor�ng price breakdown with all items according to the design.

2. Q: Confirm whether the work area will be completely empty, without ligh�ng fixtures, furniture, or any other furnishing. (General

All furniture will be moved by the Embassy.

3. Q: Please confirm if the whole area will be free of furniture at the beginnigs of works or if this will be by sec�ons (General

The furniture will be moved out of the workplace by the Embassy when it is required.

4. Q: Confirm whether the Client is directly responsible for the reloca�ons and reinstatements of the furniture (returning to intervened areas).

(General)

The Embassy will move back the furniture when the areas are concluded.

5. Q: Confirm whether, in cases where non-commercial specifica�ons are included in the provided items, these can be replaced with similar commercial products available locally. (General)

The contractor must quote according to the design package.

6. Q: Confirm the specifica�ons and model of the door handle and hydraulic arm presented in the ADA Compliant Security Doorknob drawings (Architecture)

On Door Handles:

Grip Design:

• Must allow use with one hand, without �ght grasping, twis�ng, or applying force with the wrist.

• “Lever,” “D-type,” or tubular handles are acceptable.

• Tradi�onal round knobs are NOT acceptable.

Opera�ng Force:

• Must not require more than 22.2 N (5 pounds) of force to operate.

On Hydraulic Arms:

Opening Force:

• For interior doors: No more than 22.2 N (5 pounds).

• For exterior doors: Higher force is permited, but it is recommended to adjust it as low as possible without compromising func�onality.

Closing Speed:

• The door must take at least 5 seconds to close from 90° to 12° before latching.

ADA compliant models will be suggested by the security door manufacturer according to the above specifica�ons.

7. Q: Is there a defined execu�on sequence or schedule by area or specific milestones? (Construc�on Planning)

The contractor must propose the schedule.

8. Q: Will there be a designated space on site for material storage, considering the work will be carried out sequen�ally by area?

(Construc�on Planning)

It will be available outside in the yard.

9. Q: What is meant by “LANDSCAPE PROTECTION ZONE”? Will any type of temporary or permanent protec�on be installed during construc�on?

(General)

The landscape protec�on area must be installed for the dura�on of the exterior works. It involves a protec�ve barrier around the trees with plas�c covering in the indicated areas.

10. Q: Drawing AE-02: The legend indicates “Removal of exis�ng elements,” but it does not specify which elements. During the site visit, several condensers were observed. Are all these elements condensers? If so, does the scope include only the removal of the condenser units, or also the associated piping? (General)

Yes, they are condensing units and associated installa�ons such as the electrical box supplying them on the exterior garden wall.

11. Q: During the site visit, it was observed that the installa�on of the new bathroom will require modifying the ligh�ng outlet of the adjacent room.

No as-built or interven�on drawings were found that reflect these changes. Should this interven�on be considered part of the scope? If so, please confirm whether it includes only the light fixture or also other electrical components such as switches, outlets, and associated conduits.

(General)

Yes, reloca�on of the light fixture should be considered. The associated electrical components will remain.

12. Q: Drawing SE-10 – Node C: The connec�on detail of beam V1 is not shown. Could you please provide this detail? (Structure)

It is a tongue-and-groove assembly joined with a 5/8” pin. The possibility of reinforcements is le� to the contractor’s discre�on.

13. Q: Drawing SE-10 - BOX 1: – For anchoring the ∅ 5/8” bars to the plate on the exis�ng wall, will a recess in the wall be required? If so, what will be the wall patching procedure? (Structure)

Epoxy sealant must be applied to the connec�on with the anchor bars, and the wall will be patched with cement.

14. Q: During the visit, it was indicated that all areas to be intervened would be painted; however, the TV Room, New Hall, and Office are not included in the pain�ng legend on the plan. Are these areas excluded from the pain�ng scope? (Architecture)

All intervened areas must be considered for repain�ng.

15. Q: The new pedestrian ramp will raise the level over the exis�ng grass area. How will the transi�on between the new levels and the exis�ng garden be resolved? (Architecture)

The ramp should follow the terrain’s topography with a height difference no greater than 15 cm

16. Q: Please confirm that only the areas marked on Drawing AE-01 will be painted. (Architecture)

As a reference, all interior areas that are intervened must be repainted due to the nature of the work.

17. Q: Drawing AE-01 indicates that the floor finish will be replaced with wood throughout almost the en�re residence (according to the legend).

However, during the visit, it was men�oned that only carpeted areas would be replaced. Could you please confirm the scope? (Architecture)

The marked area must be considered, replacing both carpeted and wood areas. However, unit prices should be proposed per m² in case a budget reconsidera�on is necessary.

18. Q: The specifica�ons for the new drywall par��on is not detailed. Will it be a standard par��on with light or heavy gauge studs? Will it include cross bracing profiles? Are there any reinforcements included, or only those necessary for safety-related elements? (Architecture)

It must be considered heavy gauge 90x25x0.9 drywall tracks, with reinforcements indicated for moun�ng grab bars. Addi�onal reinforcements are at the contractor’s discre�on.

19. Q: Drawing P-02 does not include construc�on details. Could you please provide the configura�on? (Architecture)

The pipes will be embedded in the wall and distributed within the slab.

20. Q: The note on Drawing P-02 men�ons “Wood finish matching the house.”

Could you please specify the type of finish being referred to?

(Architecture)

Any wood finish must match the tones used in the exis�ng details and ornaments according to the intervened area

21. Q: The design and installa�on details for the new bathroom sink are not provided. Could you please include this informa�on? (Architecture)

The bathroom sink must be Kohler brand, Caxton model, and embedded in a countertop with Snow White quartz finish.

22. Q: Drawing AE-02 – Regarding the electrical panel to be removed: will the circuits be le� inac�ve, completely removed, or rerouted to a new panel?

(Electrical)

Per design package, the panel will be removed. However, the contractor must consider extending the exis�ng power supply from the removed panel to a new electrical panel located next to the new VRV unit. The size of electrical feeder will be according to the size (KW) of the approved equipment and drop voltage.

23. Q: Circuits C-29 and C-30 are not marked as “exis�ng.” Should they be considered new and connected to panel TD110V? Please confirm the installa�on route (ceiling, floor, surface-mounted, or embedded).

(Electrical)

Yes, they have to be connected to panel TD110C. It must be included differen�al breakers 2x25A/10mA. The installa�on must be done through the ceiling.

24. Q: Circuits C-02 and C-03 are also not labeled as “exis�ng.” Should they be routed to panel TG2? Please confirm the installa�on route (ceiling, floor, surface-mounted, or embedded). (Electrical)

C-02 and C-03 are coming from a new Sub-Panel. Therefore, those circuits are new, and their installa�on must be through the ceiling.

25. Q: Please confirm whether grounding system PAT No. 1 BT will be used exclusively for the subpanel located in the Service Room. (Electrical)

Yes.

26. Q: The entrance terrace roof does not appear to have a drainage point.

Will the installa�on of a new drainage system be considered, or will the exis�ng condi�on remain unchanged? (plumbing)

The design remains unchanged.