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RFQ No. 19SP5025Q0016

INSTALLATION OF FIRE-RATED DOORS AND CORRIDORS FIREPROOFING AT THE CHIEF OF

MISSION RESIDENCE IN MADRID, SPAIN

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1: Do the ground floor doors need to have the same moldings and design as the existing ones?

Answer 1: Yes, the new doors must match the existing moldings and design, as specified in section 2.2.4.2 of the Statement of Work (SOW).

Question 2: What color should the door frames be painted in the ground floor?

Answer 2: The original references are:

Doors: Valspar R95C, Ode to Joy, Eggshell finish

Trim: Valspar Foxtrot, 7003-3, Eggshell finish

Question 3: Is it necessary to leave access to the ground floor ceiling?

Answer 3: No, providing access to the ground floor ceiling is not required.

Question 4: Application of mesh and spray — is this included in the Scope of Work?

Answer 4: Yes, this requirement is included in the Scope of Work. 2.2.8.3 Apply mineral wool mortar and nervometal mesh to the ceiling, and specified walls around the evacuation hall, covering an approximate area of 65m². Total area shall be verified by the contractor during the site visit.

Question 5: Does the new ceiling on the upper floor need to be fire-resistant?

Answer 5: Yes, the new upper floor ceiling must be fire-resistant. The solicitation will be amended to include this requirement under section 2.2.8.8 of the Statement of Work.

Question 6: What color should the upstairs doors be?

Answer 6: The doors on the upper floor must be white.

Question 7: Do any doors require ventilation?

Answer 7: No, the stairwell doors are not required to maintain ventilation.

Question 8: Are we responsible for installing the light fixtures and detectors in the new upstairs ceiling?

Answer 8: The Embassy team will be responsible for removing the fire detectors.

However, the installation of lighting fixtures falls under the contractor’s responsibility, as specified in section 2.2.8.14 of the SOW. Materials will be provided by the Embassy.

Question 9: Do the access panels need to be retained?

Answer 9: Yes, all access panels must be maintained and must be fire-rated.

Question 10: Can the execution timeline be extended?

Answer 10: The manufacturing period may be extended to 90 days. However, the execution period cannot be significantly extended. The maximum allowable time for on site execution is 45 calendar days. While there may be more flexibility for the upper floor, the timeframe for the ground floor is more constrained. The solicitation will be amended to reflect this change.

Question 11: Can additional images of the doors and ground floor ceiling be provided?

Answer 11: Although images are already included in the SOW, an additional photograph will be incorporated in the solicitation amendment (A3-N5) for further clarity.

Question 12: What are the working hours for the project?

Answer 12: As stated on the SOW, the work schedule will be from 08:00 to 17:00 Monday through Thursday and from 08:00 to 13:00 on Friday. There will be a lunch break from 13.30 to

14.30 Monday through Thursday.