Questions Answers 19SA7025Q0019.pdf
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- 19SA7025Q0019QA
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for A&E Engineering Services for a B-167 Duplex project, Solicitation #19SA7025Q0019. The solicitation covers architectural and engineering design services for a demolition plan, with a period of performance of 180 working days. Key details include requirements for 3D renderings at 30% and 90% design reviews, compliance with host-country building codes, and provision of Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) including appliances like washers, dryers, and security grills.
The document specifies that the contractor must adhere to OBO Drawing Standards, CAD Standards, and ODR (Deliverable Requirements) conventions, with templates to be provided by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) after award. The project involves designing a new interior plan based on an existing layout, with no changes to the central HVAC system. Vendors are instructed to refer to an attached layout for specific details, and the solicitation emphasizes that only a demolition plan is required at this stage.
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QUESTION* AND ANSWER
A&E ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR B-167 Duplex
SOLICITATION # 19SA7025Q0019
Q1. Can you please send us the approximate size of the villa?
A. Please refer to the attached layout.
Q2. Can you please provide the detailed layout (length and width) for the duplex villas?
A. Refer to the attached layout. The new design should be developed to align with the existing floor plan.
Q3. Will all documentation be provided by the architecture company for demolition and execution of work?
A. Yes.
Q4. Is this solicitation for a demolition plan only, or is demolition not required at this moment?
A. Only a demolition plan is required.
Q5. Should all debris from demolition be disposed of, or should some materials be returned to the embassy or relevant authorities?
A. Not applicable. Please refer to the SOW.
Q6. There appear to be contradictions between Solicitation C.2.2.2 OBO Deliverable Requirements (ODR) and the site visit discussion (which indicated only a demolition plan is required). Can you clarify?
A. Only a demolition plan is required.
Q7. In Section E, the period of performance is listed as 8 months (180 days). Can you confirm?
A. Yes, 180 working days, excluding weekends and official holidays.
Q8. Does this include both demolition and execution, or are these handled separately?
A. This solicitation covers A&E design services only.
Q9. 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 Drawings.
Compliance with the OBO Deliverable Requirements (ODR), including ODR 01 – General Conventions, is required. The template will be provided by OBO/COR to the awarded Contractor.
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Q10. Is there a required drawing layout template (A-3 size, OBO format)? Please provide.
A. Yes. Drawings must comply with OBO Drawing Standards and keys, OBO CAD Standards, and ODR requirements, including ODR 01 – General Conventions. The template will be provided by OBO/COR to the awarded Contractor.
Q11. Are 3D renderings or visual presentations required at the 30% and 90% reviews?
A. Yes. Annotated color renderings (interior and exterior) are required in the finishes e-binder, submitted with early CDs and updated through final. Oral presentations are required at the initial concept review and again at 90% design.
Q12. For the renovation of the 68 residences: is there a target “standard unit” design to be replicated?
A. Not applicable.
Q13. For the B-167 Duplex: what are the zoning or height restrictions on the new construction?
A. All construction must comply with host-country codes (e.g., SBC/RCRC zoning and building regulations). Compliance will be documented in the Host Country Permit & Code Report at 30%.
Q14. Please provide the OBO Drawing Standards, CAD Standards, and ODR 01 documents.
The SOW requires compliance with OBO Drawing Standards, CAD Standards, and ODR 01 – General Conventions.
A. These will be provided by OBO/COR to the awarded Contractor.
Q15. What is the process for handling deviations or exceptions to the solicitation requirements?
A. Not applicable.
Q16. Will the government provide any Government-Furnished 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.
Q17. Please provide a mandatory OBO drawing layout template sample.
A. The template will be provided by OBO/COR to the awarded Contractor.
Q18. We require the old floor plan of this building to prepare the new interior plan and modifications. Can you provide it?
A. Please refer to the attached layout.
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Q19. The HVAC unit is currently located inside the house. Is it permissible to change its location in the new design plan?
A. Not applicable. The unit is a central indoor system and will remain in place.
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