SF30 Amendment to RFQ 19TC1225Q0013 QA.pdf

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 | 4

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

May 16, 2025

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR15326178

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

19TC12 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

19TC12

U.S. Consulate, DUBAI United Arab Emirates

U.S. Consulate, DUBAI United Arab Emirates

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19TC1225Q0013

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

May 05, 2025

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICTATIONS

[X] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended, [X] Is not extended Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1copies of the amendment;(b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or(c) By separate letter 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 THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE 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

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation 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:

X D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority): Described in item#14

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [x] is required to sign this document and return soft copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Purpose of this amendment to solicitation # 19TC1225Q0013:

Questions and Answers from interested offerors submitted.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Danielle Aldawood

15B. NAME OF

CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

May 16, 2025 Signed

U.S Consulate General, Dubai Date: May 16, 2025

Dear Prospective Offeror:

Subject: Amendment to Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 19TC1225Q0013 for Fabrication, Supply, Assembly and Installation of Mezzanine Floor in SPX.

This document provides answers to questions received regarding the solicitation 19TC1225Q0013. The responses are intended to clarify the solicitation requirements and provide additional information to potential offerors.

Number Question as submitted by bidders Answer from the Contracting Office

1 Site Conditions & Access

What are the exact dimensions and layout of the installation area?

Are there any site restrictions like ceiling height, wall access, or floor load limits?

What are the access points for bringing in materials and equipment?

The dimensions of the rooms are provided in the SOW. The awardee shall have the opportunity to measure for exact dimensions.

The height of the proposed mezzanine is mentioned in the SOW. The existing slab thickness is 200mm.

We will arrange access for bringing materials and tools.

2 Structural & Engineering

Are structural drawings of the building available?

What are the required load capacities for the mezzanine (live and dead loads)?

Are there any special anchoring or foundation requirements.

Drawings are unavailable.

Load limit is mentioned in the SOW.

Anchoring should be designed and bolted in the existing floor

3 Utilities & Obstructions

Are there any existing utilities (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinklers) in the installation area?

Will any of these need to be relocated?

The following electrical works shall be included in your contract

1. Raise the existing hanging lights to the bottom level of beams.

Install new lights and electrical circuits to ensure adequate lighting for the space below the mezzanine floor.

4 Compliance & Design

What building codes or standards must the mezzanine meet?

Are there any fire safety requirements for the mezzanine?

Are there specific design preferences (e.g., railing, stairs, decking type)?

Contractors should use international standard and code for designing mezzanine.

Fire safety is not part of the SOW.

Handrails are required along all open edges of the mezzanine floor.

5 Schedule & Coordination

What’s the target start date and deadline?

Are there ongoing operations during installation?

Who is the main site contact for coordination?

Within 10 days from the date of the award.

No

Facility Maintenance Foreman

6 Safety & Equipment

What site-specific safety requirements or orientations are needed?

Is temporary power available for tools and equipment?

Can we use lifting equipment (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts) on-site?

All tools must be UL/equivalent rating. All personnel on site should wear proper PPE’s while working.

Before commencing the project, consulate safety officer shall provide a safety briefing.

Yes, the Consulate will provide 230V/1PH/50 power supply.

Contractor must submit details of the equipment’s in advance to get permission to bring inside the consulate compound.

7 Existing floor structural drawings (As built drawings) can be provided?

As built drawings will not be provided. The existing slab thickness is 200m.

8 Please confirm the Chequered plate /Gratings which need to be considered for the Mezzanine steel structure top platform? (existing ones are chequered plates)

Consider Gratings.

9 Work related Permits (work at height, general permits...etc.) will be issued by the Consulate?

Yes, Consulate safety office will inspect and issue the permits

10 Only DBA insurance is required or any other specific insurance required related to this project? Please confirm

DBA Insurance is a must for the employees who will perform work inside US Consulate parameters.

Workmen’s compensation insurance is required. If the workmen’s compensation covers terrorism risk coverage a DBA will not be required.

Ref. solicitation Sec.B, Sec. H, Sec. L

11 Water, electricity, site access, etc. will be provided by the consulate related to the works?

Yes, the Consulate will provide water and 230V/1PH/50 power supply.

12 Working Hours for this work can be specified?

Detailed working hours are mentioned in solicitation Ref# Section C, Section F.

13 How many stairs are required for each space and the total will be 1,2 or 3?

As per SOW they stated that they need Two separate floors in room S102, please confirm, if yes then do they need two stairs?

In conclusion if they need for each area stairs please mark on the drawings the required locations with an X mark so we can cooperate in our design (the one has to be submitted alongside the Quote)

S102: has 1 stair already and does not required additional stair to be installed.

S104: will require 1 stair only.