QA19SA7025Q0018.pdf

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QUESTION* AND ANSWER

A&E ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS OF GOH

SOLICITATION # 19SA7025Q0018

Q1. Can you provide the official OBO Drawing Standards, CAD Standards and ODR – General Conventions?

A. The SOW requires adherence to OBO Drawing Standards and key for Design-Intent drawings, and OBO Drawing Standards and CAD Standards for Construction (Working) Drawings.

Compliance with the OBO Deliverable Requirements (ODR) is also required, with specific reference to ODR 01 – General Conventions for file naming and table of contents.

The template will be provided by OBO/COR to the awarded Contractor.

Q2. Is there a required drawing lay out template (A-3 size, OBO format? Please provide.

A. Yes. All drawings must be prepared in A-3 format (hard copy, AutoCAD, and PDF) and use the official OBO drawing layout and design key (title, scale, drawing number, design %, classification, notes; metric units, English language).

The template itself will be provided by OBO/COR to the awarded Contractor.

A. Are 3D renderings or visual presentations required at the 30% and 90% reviews?

A. Annotated color renderings are required in the digital finishes e-binder, first submitted with early CDs and updated through final.

Oral presentations are required at the initial concept review and again at the 90% design stage.

B. For the renovation of the 68 residences: is a target “standard unit” design that will be replicated?

A. There are 12–13 slightly different floor plans (2–4 bedrooms). The design must maintain consistency across similar unit types while allowing for minor layout variations.

C. FortheB-167Duplex:whatarethezoning or heightrestrictionsonthe new construction?

A. Compliance must follow host-country requirements (e.g., SBC/RCRC zoning and building codes) and be documented in the Host Country Permit & Code Report at 30%.

D. Please provide the OBO Drawing Standards, CAD Standards and ODR O1 documents.

A. These reference standards will be provided by OBO/COR to the awarded Contractor.

E. What is the process for handling deviations or exceptions to the solicitation requirements?

A. Maintain a Decision and Deviation Matrix (DDM) documenting all justifications and agreements. Please note this is a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract.

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F. Will the government provide any government - Furnised Equipment (GFE) such as appliances?

A. Yes. Each unit will be equipped with: washer, dryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, range + hood, freezer, Wi-Fi unit, video intercom, and RSO security grills & locks.

G. Please provide mandatory OBO drawing layout template sample.

A. Not included in the SOW. Requirement is to use the OBO-provided drawing design layout and keys (see Q2). Coordinate with OBO/COR for the sample file.

H. Could you please provide the old floor plan or CAD file of the building? This is essential for us to develop the new interior plan and modifications.

A. Original construction drawings are not available. The Contractor must survey existing conditions and develop the design set.

I. We note the requirement for a mezzanine floor in the upper part of the hall. Can the concreting work for this mezzanine be included in our design proposal?(Screed) A. Any additional structure must undergo structural verification, comply with applicable codes, and be coordinated during the Structural Coordination Workshop. We have requested to include it wherever feasible, as this added feature would enhance the functionality of our space.

J. When designing additional houses in the same style, are we expected to show different design variations for each?

A. Designs should maintain stylistic consistency across unit types, allowing only slight variations in layout. Multiple alternatives are not required unless specifically directed.

K. Can you please send us the Approximate sizes of the villas

A. The SOW identifies 68 units, 12–13 plan types, and 2–4 bedrooms.

Refer to the attached layouts for more accurate estimation.

L. How many types of these villas are (as eng discussed during site visit there are 12 places).

A. There are 13 slightly differing floor plans.

See the attached list of government houses.

M. These villas contains gypsumboard walls or there are blocks walls in these villas, we can change block walls if required?

A. The SOW does not specify wall construction materials, though most walls are gypsum board.

Conditions must be verified on-site, and any changes must comply with structural and code requirements.

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N. For SKYLIGHT closure area, is there any space available inside the Gypsum board wall to make columns for the rcc slabs?

A. Not specifically addressed. Any such modification must undergo structural verification and be coordinated in the Structural Coordination Workshop.

O. Underground Seweragelines replacement is the part of this Solicitation?

A. Yes. All existing water and sewage lines are to be replaced up to the city connection points.

P. Is this possible to send us the all types of villas current layout Aprox?

A. Not available in the SOW. Layouts must be developed from the existing-conditions assessment.

Q. Marble will be placed on the stairs or ceramic?

A. The SOW does not specify stair finishes. It requires replacing ground-floor stone and 1st-floor carpet with LVP. Other finishes will be determined in the design/finish schedule and subject to COR approval.

R. Complete Electrical system should be replaced inside and after the cabinets or cables needed to be replaced from the sec meter also?

A. All electrical service components (panels, breakers, wiring, outlets, etc.) must be upgraded to 220V/60Hz. Power-quality monitoring is required after the meter;

S. Exterior photos from 4 perspective views of the buildings (for similar buildings focus on one building and take photos covering the various changes in shape for exterior views) A. Not required at this stage. However, a photo survey and professional architectural photography before, during, and after construction are required once the contract is awarded.

T. Interior photos covering the various rooms and any physical changes in room heights orientation and elevation on grade) A. These are part of the photo survey/professional photography requirement and must be completed once the contract is awarded.

U. Exterior dimensions capturing the changes in overall shape including verandah sections where applicable (take note to include the entry porch and exterior kitchen verandah if not part of floor plan)

A. The Contractor must survey existing conditions and produce accurate site and floor plans (scales at 30%), which includes all necessary dimensions.

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V. Interior dimensions of the various rooms explicitly stating the room annotation and room dimensions. This should also include a sketch depicting the orientation and placement of the room in floor plan view ensuring all openings and their dimensions are clearly captured.

(Include photos for rooms with additional inclusions like cabinets and wardrobes)

A. While not explicitly prescribed, the Contractor must collect all interior room dimensions, openings, and annotations to produce compliant DI/CD submissions.

W. A master plan layout sketch of all the above in one sketch.

A. The Contractor is required to provide a site plan (scaled at 30%) based on the survey of existing conditions, which will serve as the master layout.

X. Roof plan sketch and photos showing locations of ridge caps valleys and rainwater down pipe section.

A. Roof details must be captured during the survey of existing conditions and reflected in the required site/floor plans.

Y. Any other exterior extensions included in the structure like water collection points if applicable and locations of other auxiliary elements deemed important in the development of the as built drawings.

A. The Contractor must document all existing exterior extensions and reflect them in the site, floor, and utility plans as appropriate.

Z. A master layout plan of the entire establishment showing locations of the total 68 buildings showing the type and accommodation capacity of each building. When similar buildings are located together show them in clusters i.e cluster 1 (3 bedroom units number 23 structures etc).

A. The Contractor must assess existing conditions and prepare a comprehensive master layout.

Some drawing sets may be provided, but for cost estimation purposes, treat them as unavailable.

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