19SA70260011-0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT I. SOLICITATION ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. Ai\lE 'DMENT/MODIFICATIO� NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DA TE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (I/ 0002 07/11/2026 PRI 5986684 applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE I 19SA70 7. ADi\JINISTERED BY(// other than Item 6)

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Embassy of the United Stales of America P.O. Box 94309 Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia Tel.: 835-4000 Email: RivadhContractingl@.stale.gov

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO .. street, city, co1111ty, Stale, and ZIP Code) (X) 9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION- NO.

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X 9b. DATED (SEE ITEM l l)

06/11/2026 I0a. MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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11. TIIIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDi\lENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

I I The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in llcm 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers I I is extended, [ ] is not extended Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date speeined in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15 and returning one (I ) copy of the amcndment;(b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each.

copy of the offer submillcd; or(c) By separate lcltcr or telegram 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 TI-IE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire lo change an offer already submillcd, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or lcllcr makes reference lo the solicitation and this amendment and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (/freq11ired)

13. TIIIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES TIIE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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 Tl IE CONTRJ\Cr ORDER NO. IN ITEM IOA.

B. Tl IE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (s11ch as changes in oavinR of/ice. aooropriation 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. OTI IER (Specify type of modification and a111hority}

E. IM PORT ANT: Contractor [X] is not, [ ] is required to sign this document and return_ ( ) copy to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AME 'Di\lE T/MODIFICATION (Organi=ed by UCF section headings. including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to respond to official questions submitted via email pe1taining to this solicitation.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or I0A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

Question and Answer for Additional Power Utility Service

Solicitation # 19SA7026Q0011

1. Please confirm if the existing Saudi Electricity meter is 220 or 380 Volts?

Ans: Existing Voltage of the system is 110V 1P/220V 3P

2. Please confirm if we can use closed cable tray to run the electrical cable from SEC room to ATS. This cable tray will run parallel to the security fence.

Ans: Yes

3. Please refer to attached photo for your review. The size of the cable tray will be determined depending upon the new cable size.

Ans: Fully Closed Tray no perforations.

4. The scope calls for completing the project within 45 days from the NTP. This period of performance will depend upon the processing time taken by SEC for the new meter application.

Ans: The 45-day window may be extended only if all processing activities were carried out in a timely manner without delays. If any delays occur due to negligence, an extension may not be granted.

Please confirm the work timing during summer ban?

Ans: Please note that the mid-day work ban remains in effect. Kindly factor this into your planning and adjust schedules accordingly. Work may begin earlier in the day to compensate for the restricted hours.

Kindly provide the existing underground utility as built to ascertain the existing utility lines.

Ans: No as-built drawings are available for the existing utility lines. However, the layout of the existing utility lines is not required since the new line will be installed above ground.

Additional Electrical Power Service (SEC Load Increase)

To assess the requirement for an additional electrical power service from the Saudi Electricity Company

(SEC), kindly provide the following information:

• Existing Electrical Service

Ans: Yes

• Existing connected load (kVA or A).

Ans: The required information can be obtained from SEC by using the provided meter number.

Existing transformer capacity (if applicable).

Ans: Not known.

• Existing meter number.

Ans: See below photo:

• Existing service voltage.

Ans: The existing electrical service is 110V 1P/ 220V 3P.

5. Proposed Load Increase

• Required additional load (kVA).

Ans: Additional load of 100 kVA at 220V 3P

• Total proposed load after the increase.

Ans: 260 A

6. Please confirm the required number of cable cores.

Ans: 4C + G

7. For the grounding conductor size, should the design and installation comply with NEC requirements, or SEC standard?

Ans: NEC standards

8. Please confirm the supply voltage in each phase provided by SEC.

Ans: 110V 1P and 220V 3P

9. Please clarify whether the proposal should be based on: Direct-buried armored cable installation, or Cable installation in underground ducts/conduits with pull boxes/manholes.

Ans: The cable shall be routed through rigid steel conduits or enclosed in non-perforated metal cable ducts.

10. Is exposed metallic conduit installation acceptable for the proposed cable routing?

Ans: Yes

11. Please provide the existing feeder cable size and the breaker ampacity currently serving the freezer load.

Ans: The feeder cable ampacity is 200A.

12. How should the cable be installed? Via conduit, cable tray, PVC pipe, or direct underground burial?Ans:

Please refer to the answer for questions: 1, 3, and 9

13. Are there any specific utility requirements regarding the cable type? Armored or unarmored, Flexible or rigid cable?

Ans: Cu/PVC/XLPE cable unarmored.

14. What is the system nominal voltage?

Ans: 110V 1P/ 220V 3P

15. Please confirm if the nominal voltage is 13.8 kV (or provide the correct value).

Ans: 110V 1P/ 220V 3P

16. What is the transformer rating (kVA/MVA)?

Ans: SEC can provide the details of the feeder transformer by providing the meter number.

17. What is the ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) rating (A)?

Ans: 200 A

18. What are the required cable specifications?

Ans: Review the SOW to determine the cable size requirements based on the expected load from question number 5, and the distance mentioned in the SOW.

19. Number of cores?

Ans: Refer to question number 6.

20. What is the total cable length required (meters)?

Ans: Refer to the SOW.

21. What is the SEC main breaker rating (A)?

Ans: Refer to question number 5.

22. Please provide technical specifications of USG supplied ATS & Generator (Brand name &

Model). Ans: Refer to the photos below:

23. Please provide the existing electricity account number or service details required for coordination with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).

Ans: Refer to question 4.

24. BOQ / Quantity Information

• Is there a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) available for any of the referenced solicitations?

Ans: The Bill of Quantities (BOQ) shall be prepared strictly in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Scope of Work (SOW) and the observations gathered during the site visit.

If so, kindly provide the BOQ or quantity schedule.

Ans: Nothing to share.

25. Drawings / Layouts / Design Package

• Are there any drawings, layouts, sketches, single-line diagrams, or design packages associated with these requirements?

Ans: The bidder is required to provide the necessary information based on the Scope of Work

(SOW) as well as observations and details gathered during the site visit.

If available, please provide the applicable documents.

Ans: Nothing to share.

26. Material Specifications

• Are there specific material specifications, approved manufacturers, equipment schedules, or technical standards that must be used for pricing and execution?

Ans: Refer to the SOW.

• If available, please provide the relevant specifications.

Ans: Nothing to share.

27. The Performance Work Statement references installation of an additional electrical power utility service from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). Please confirm whether any SEC-approved design package, load calculations, utility coordination documents, or related technical documents are available for offerors.

Ans: The winning bidder must be able to provide all required documentation necessary for the application of the additional electrical power utility service, as specified in the Scope of Work (SOW).

Any supporting documents needed for the application will be supplied by USG.

Please confirm if the existing Saudi Electricity meter is 220 or 380 Volts.

Ans: Refer to question number 1.

28. Please confirm if we can use closed cable tray to run the electrical cable from SEC room to ATS. This cable tray will run parallel to the security fence. Please refer to attached photo for your review. The size of the cable tray will be determined depending upon the new cable size.

Ans: Refer to question number 2.

29. The scope calls for completing the project within 45 days from the NTP. This period of performance will depend upon the processing time taken by SEC for the new meter application.

Ans: Refer to question number 4.

30. Please confirm the work timing during summer ban?

Ans: Refer to question number 4.

31. Kindly provide the existing underground utility as built to ascertain the existing utility lines?

Ans: Refer to question number 4.

32. Please Confirm that additional power requirement from SECO is 200KVA?

Ans: Refer to question number 5.

33. Please confirm Canopy for diesel generator will be done by client or contractor?

Ans: Not part of the SOW.

34. Please Confirm that 3000Ltr diesel tank will be supplied by contractor or client?

Ans: Not part of this SOW.

35. Kindly provide the proposed drawings for this project to ensure better understanding and proper coordination?

Ans: These items form part of the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) provided to all bidders.