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THE PUSPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 05 IS TO: 1. Provide Responses to Solicitation Clarification Questions. See Attachment A.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

01 07

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

Amendment 05

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

September 28, 2018

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

REQ-656-18-000093

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE

USAID MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

JAT COMPLEX, RUA 1231, NO.41

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

Same as # 6.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

SOL_72065618R00023

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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 copies 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 your 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE 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:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 05 IS TO:

1. Provide Responses to Solicitation Clarification Questions. See Attachment A.

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 AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Eyole Luma, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

RFP SOL_72065618R00023 - Amendment 05

Anexo A- Respostas de Esclaarecimento as Perguntas

Nota: No caso de qualquer discrepância na interpretação entre a versão Portuguesa e Inglesa desta ou outra Emenda ao Concurso, o que prevalence é a versão Inglesa.

Questão 1: Gostaria de perceber se já existe um empreiteiro contratado que está a desempenhar estes serviços ou se é um concurso novo. Se já existe um empreiteiro, pode-nos fornecer o número do contracto?

Resposta 1: Não existe ainda nenhum empreiteiro seleccionado para desempenhar estes serviços.

Trata-se de um concurso novo.

Questão 2: Vimos no anúncio do Jornal, que a vossa instituição lançou os concursos acima referidos.

No entanto fomos ao link em referência e verificámos que o mapa de quantidades existente, não contém quantidades, apenas descreve os trabalhos a serem realizados.

Gostaríamos de saber se existe um mapa de quantidades, incluindo desenhos dos laboratórios?

Se não, como serão as propostas apresentadas? Estará a cargo das empresas apresentar suas quantidades?

Resposta 2: A USAID pretende implementar estas actividades através do método de desenho-construção, isto é, os concorrentes são responsáveis por realizar visitas aos lotes/províncias e providenciar um projecto (desenho) preliminar e os respectivos mapas de quantidades dos trabalhos que são necessários para a reabilitação dos edifícios. Por isso, não existe um mapa de quantidades. Foi providenciado apenas uma lista indicativa dos trabalhos a serem executados em cada um dos lotes.

Questão 3: Em prol do anúncio do jornal notícias, no dia 14 de Setembro de 2018, para Reabilitação e Renovação de Três Laboratórios de Testagem Viral de HIV/SIDA nas Províncias de Tete, Manica

(Chimoio) e Sofala (Beira), baixamos os documentos do concurso no endereço (Federal Business

Opportunities) e constatàmos que deveria se enviar a confirmação do concurso até ao dia 13 de

Setembro de 2018, porém, queremos saber se ainda vamos a tempo de concorrer?

Resposta 3: O prazo para a apresentação das propostas técnicas e financeiras foi prorrogado até ao dia 16 de Outubro de 2018 pelas 17:00 horas. Qualquer empresa interessada em participar neste concurso poderá fazê-lo até à data acima indicada. O prazo a que se refere acima era para as empresas participarem na teleconferência para esclarecimentos, o qual terminou no dia 20 de Setembro de 2018.

Os concorrentes não são obrigados a participar na conferência telefónica para participar no concursos.

A informação adicional compartilhada na teleconferência foi providenciada na Emenda 01.

Questão 4: De acordo com o vosso anúncio para Reabilitação e Renovação de 3 Laboratórios de testagem viral de HIV/SIDA nas províncias de Tete, Manica (Chimoio) e Sofala (Beira), servimos desta para manifestar interesse em prestar o devido trabalho e não obstante pedir os termos de referência (TdR) em português e inglês.

Resposta 4: Os documentos de concurso estão disponíveis no endereço da Internet abaixo mencionado. Os documentos estão só em Inglês.

https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=103d4baa58b03630e24f8ec5e79ef104&tab=co re&_cview=0 https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=103d4baa58b03630e24f8ec5e79ef104&tab=core&_cview=0

Questão 5a: A Lista de quantidades não fornece informações sobre as quantidades, só dá a descrição de tarefas. Como podemos fornecer os preços?

Resposta 5a: Veja a Resposta da Pergunta 2.

Questão 5b: Temos de submeter uma garantia bancária para poder participar?

Resposta 5b: Não é necessário apresentar uma garantia bancária para participar do concurso. Só a empresa que for seleccionada deverá apresentar a garantia de boa execução, 15 dias após a assinatura de contracto.

Questão 6a: Qual é o procedimento para obtenção das quantidades dos materiais a serem usados no projecto executivo?

Resposta 6a: Veja a Resposta da Pergunta 2.

Questão 6b: Como podemos obter o projecto executivo e as especificações técnicas dos materiais a serem usados?

Resposta 6b: Veja a Resposta da Pergunta 2.

Questão 6c: Qual é o prazo final da entrega das Propostas?

Resposta 6c: O prazo final da entrega das Propostas é até ao dia 16 de Outubro de 2018 pelas 17:00 horas.

Questão 6d: Qual a data exacta da realização da teleconferência?

Resposta 6d: A teleconferência já foi realizada. Entretanto, as empresas interessadas em participar no concurso poderão ainda apresentar as suas propostas. A informação adicional compartilhada na teleconferência foi providenciada na Emenda 01.

Questão 7: Represento uma companhia mundial com vasta experiência em design e sua implementação, especificamente em laboratórios. O vosso projecto será executado pela nossa equipa na Africa do Sul. A nossa intenção é apresentar uma proposta mostrando as nossas capacidades em parceria com uma empresa local qualificada para estar a cargo da construção. A minha pergunta é:

podemos avançar com este formato ou é obrigatório ser a empresa local (Moçambique) para ganhar o concurso?

Resposta 7: Deverá ser a empresa local (Moçambique) com Alvará válido a apresentar a proposta.

Contudo, a empresa moçambicana poderá estabelecer sub-contractos com qualquer entidade moçambicana e não moçambicana. A maior percentagem dos recursos e trabalhos deve ser executada pela(s) empresa(s) moçambicana(s).

Questão 8a: Execução de alpendre em formato "U" para servir de bancada para pacientes. É para contemplarmos na proposta?

Resposta 8a: Os concorrentes devem realizar as visitas aos lotes/províncias a que estão interessados para analizar as condições locais. Os concorrentes devem apresentar um desenho preliminar e a lista de quantidades para as actividades a serem realizadas, com base na avaliação técnica dos locais, efectuada pela vossa empresa. As propostas serão avaliadas com base na metodologia técnica e nos critérios de avaliação indicados nos documentos do concurso.

Questão 8b: Os vãos todos são para ser substituídos de madeira para aluminio? E com as mesmas medidas existentes?

Resposta 8b: Veja a Resposta da Pergunta 8a.

Questão 8c: Demolição de parede para colocação de porta para dar acesso ao futuro alpendre (ie: no edificio do Banco de sangue para o futuro alpendre, e construção de uma rampa igual a existente, incluindo corrimão)?

Resposta 8c: Veja a Resposta da Pergunta 8a.

Questão 8d: Em termos de revestimento do pavimento, caso não se encontre tijoleiras iguais as existentes, poderá-se colocar outro tipo de tijoleiras? E se sim, serão apenas nas zonas de intervenção ou subsituir-se todo o edificio?

Resposta 8d: Veja a Resposta da Pergunta 8a.

Questão 8e: Devemos incluir persianas nas novas janelas a serem montadas?

Resposta 8e: Veja a Resposta da Pergunta 8a.

Questão 9: Envio este e-mail para perguntar se é tarde demais para ser considerado para este concurso. Sou um cidadao Americano em processo de estabelecer uma empresa em Mocambique e estabelecer uma parceria com uma empresa local que pode executar o trabalho.

Resposta 9: O prazo para submeter as propostas é dia 16 de Outubro de 2018 pelas 17:00 horas (hora local de Maputo). Favor ver os requisitos de elegibilidade na Secção L.10 (página 57) do concurso e ver Resposta da Pergunta 7.

Attachment A- Responses to Clarification Questions

Note: In case of any discrepancy in interpretation between the English and Portuguese version of this or any amendment to the solicitation, the English version shall prevail and take precedence.

Question 1: I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract number?

Answer 1: There is no incumbent contractor. This is a new requirement.

Question 2: We saw in the local newspaper that your institution advertised the above-mentioned solicitation. However, in the link provided we noticed that the Bill of Quantities does not have quantities. It only describes the work to be performed. We would like to know if there is a Bill of

Quantities, including the labs designs? If not, how will the proposals be submitted? Are the firms responsible for submitting the quantities?

Answer 2: USAID intends to implement these activities through design-build mechanism. As a result, Offerors are expected to conduct site visits to the lots/provinces they are interested in to analyze the site conditions. Based on the Offeror’s analysis of the site, the Offeror will submit a preliminary design and the respective bill of quantities, for the works to be performed for the rehabilitation of the buildings. There is no Bill of Quantities. The list of the activities to be performed at each lot is provided in the solicitation for illustrative purposes only.

Question 3: According to the advertisement in the local “Noticias” newspaper dated September 14, 2018 for the Rehabilitation and Renovation of Three HIV/AIDS Testing Labs in Tete, Manica

(Chimoio) and Sofala (Beira) provinces, we downloaded the solicitation documents from Federal

Business Opportunities internet address and we noticed that the deadline to register for the conference call was September 13, 2018. However, we would like to know if we are still able to submit our proposal?

Answer 3: The closing date to submit technical and financial proposals was extended to October 16, 2018 by 05:00 pm (Maputo time). Any Offeror interested in submitting their proposal must do so electronically before the October 16 th deadline. The deadline to register for the conference call was extended to September 20, 2018. An Offeror does not have to participate in the conference call to submit a proposal. A written transcript of the conference call is provided in Amendment 01.

Question 4: According to the solicitation advertisement for the Rehabilitation and Renovation of the 3

HIV/AIDS testing labs in Tete, Manica (Chimoio) and Sofala (Beira) provinces, we would like to participate and request the solicitation documents in English and Portuguese.

Answer 4: The solicitation documents are available in the following website. The documents are available in English only.

https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=103d4baa58b03630e24f8ec5e79ef104&tab=co re&_cview=0

Question 5a: The Bill of quantities does not give information on the quantities, it only gives scope of work. How can we price it?

Answer 5a: See Response to Question 2.

Question 5b: Do we need to submit a bank guarantee to participate?

Answer 5b: Submission of a bank guarantee is not required participate in this solicitation. Only the selected awardee(s) will be required to submit a performance bond, 15 days after signature of the contract.

Question 6a: What is the procedure to obtain the Bill of Quantities of the materials to be used in the executive project?

Answer 6a: See Response to Question 2.

Question 6b: How can we obtain the executive project and the technical specifications of the materials to be used?

Answer 6b: There is neither an executive project nor technical specifications of the materials to be used. Please see response to Question 2.

Question 6c: What is the final closing date to submit proposals?

Answer 6c: The closing date to submit proposals is until October 16, 2018 by 05:00 pm. (Maputo time).

Question 6d: What is the date for the teleconference?

Answer 6d: The teleconference calls already took place. It is not necessary to participate in the conference call to submit a proposal. A written transcript of the conference call is provided in

Amendment 01.

Question 7: I represent a worldwide company with vast expertise in layout design and its implementation, specifically in laboratories. Your project would be executed by our team in South

Africa. Our intention is to present a proposal showing our capabilities in partnership with a local and qualified company to be in charge of the construction. Can we proceed with this format or it is mandatory to be a local company (Mozambique) in order to win the BID?

Answer 7: The firm submitting the proposal must be a local firm (Mozambican) with a valid construction license. However, the local (Mozambican firm) can arrange sub-contracts with

Mozambican and non-Mozambican entities. Please note that the majority of the work and resources should be performed by the local Mozambican firm(s) to be responsive to the solicitation.

Question 8a: Can construction of the patio/porch be in a "U" shape to serve as a waiting area for the patients. Is this required to include in the proposal?

Answer 8a: Offerors are expected to conduct site visits to the lots/provinces they are interested in to analyze the site conditions. Based on the Offeror’s analysis of the site, the Offeror will submit a preliminary design and the respective bill of quantities, for the works to be performed for the rehabilitation of the buildings. Proposals will be evaluated based on the proposed technical approach and evaluation criteria in the solicitation.

Question 8b: Are the wood window frames to be replaced by aluminum frame? with the same existing sizes?

Answer 8b: See Response to Question 8a.

Question 8c: Demolition of the wall to install the access to the future patio/porch (ie: in the blood bank building to the future patio/porch, and construction of a ramp like the existing one, including handrail)?

Answer 8c: See Response to Question 8a.

Question 8d: In terms of floor tiles, in case we do not find same tiles similar to the existing ones, can we install another type of tiles? If so, can we install only where necessary or do we have to replace in the entire building?

Answer 8d: See Response to Question 8a.

Question 8e: Do we have to include blinds in the new windows to be installed?

Answer 8e: See Response to Question 8a.

Question 9: I’m emailing to inquire if it is too late to be considered to bid on the above referenced project. I am an American citizen in the process of setting up a company in Mozambique and I am partnering with a local company who can perform the work.

Answer 9: The closing date to submit the proposals is October 16, 2018 by 5:00pm (Maputo time).

Please see eligibility requirements in Section L, L.10 (page 57) of the solicitation and the Response to

Question 7.

[END OF AMENDMENT 05]

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