SAQMMA17R0034_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

SAQMMA17R0034 – Questions & Answers

No. Question Answer

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?

No, there is no incumbent.

Please send the autocad drawings. The AutoCAD documents will be uploaded to www.fbo.gov. Offerors shall note that these documents will not be incorporated into the solicitation. In the event that there is a conflict between the AutoCAD documents and the provided solicitation attachments, the solicitation and its attachments supersede all other provided documents.

It is recommended that Offerors save the files in the same folder, as files are linked.

Please, provide information about the heigth of ceramic tile to install in the walls of the kitchen and the restrooms.

Height= 2.0 m.

Drawing HS-01 shows that all downspouts shall be connected to the underground water storage tank, but this tank does not have an overflow drainage. Shall it be considered for quoatation purpose?. If so, please, indicate where to take the overflow.

The Offeror shall provide a piping Diameter=4" type Novafort or equivalent L= 36 m. 0.5% slope and include 4" check valve with accessories. The pipe shall be installed according manufacturer instructions.

Please, provide the distance between the last sewage handhole and the septic tanks, as shown in drawing HS-01

The distance is 12 m. See Attachment J-3-2, drawing HS-01 sewage system.

Please, confirm the type of the welded wire mesh to reinforce the concrete slab. As per detail shown in drawing S-01 it shall be 150x150x10 mm.

The welded wire mesh dimension are 150x150x8.5

mm. Drawing S-01 (Attachment J-3-2).

Is concrete slab to built of the following dimensions: 19,70 x 21,05 m?. Are there inside this area some sections where there will not be concrete slab for gardening purposes?. Please clarify.

The areas hatched with dots are the sodded areas including embankment slopes. See drawings A-01 and A-02 (Attachment J-3-2).

8 Please clarify details of metal roof structure. The only information is shown in drawing S-02 where typical section axis http://www.fbo.gov/

1-2 calls for roof purlins made of “Stud PHR C 120x60x3 mm”.

Information on drawings does not allow to clearly establish the following structural conditions:

• Are above mentioned purlins to be supported directly over the masonry walls?. If so, walls shall be built up to the level of the roof structure. And how shall be managed the gap between walls along axis (C-D)x(1-8)?.

• The walls shall be built on axis B', D', E, F', G and 4 up to the level of the roof.

The axis C,D, 1 and 8 have one purlin between tie beam and roof.

• Drawing S-02 shows the roof structure plant including Stud PHR C 120x60x3 mm all along axis 3 and 7, but not along the other ones. Please, clarify.

• The axis 1, 3, 6, 7 and 8 have purlin between axis A-H.

• Please, indicate how roof overhangs will be supported in the four sides of the building. Besides, the overhang along axis A and H, as per typical section axis 1-2 on drawing S-02, calls for

0.90 m overhang, but the dimension of the overhand along axis 1 and 8 is not indicated. Please, clarify.

• The purlins between axis 1 to 8 shall be continues including overhangs of L=0.90 m.

The overhangs in axis 1 and 8 are welded and the length is 0.55 m.

• Generator Room/Electric Room and Hydro flow Room roof structure is not established on drawings. Please, indicate how it shall be built.

• The roof structure shall be built with purlins made of “Stud PHR C 120x60x3 mm”. The layout is indicated in drawing S-02.

9 Are construction permits required for the site? No.

Is there any design required under this contract? No, however, the Contractor shall provide all necessary technical documentation required by the COLNAV to obtain electrical and other permits.

Are any utilities available for use at the site? Electrical temporary utilities are available for use by the Contractor. However, no other utilities are available.

12 Where is the electrical connection found? On the road, see drawing E-15 (Attachment J-3-2).

13 Will the project connect to existing sanitary system? No. A new system is required under this project.

Will the tides cause flooding in the project area? No, however, the rainy season may lead to flooding.

15 What materials are required for the antenna field? Please refer to E-09 Key note number 1 (Attachment J-3-2).

What is the level for the conduit on the antenna field? It should be at a level that allows for the pipes to enter the building above the concrete slab, but below the technical floor. Refer to E-09, and E-08 Key note 2 (Attachment J-3-2).

What is the finish on the interior hall, and will it be considered external conditions?

If you are asking about the area named “corridor” in the architectural drawings, the finishes are indicated in the specifications chart in the drawing A-01 (Attachment J-3-2).

Where does portable water come from? Via collected rainwater in an underground tank. This tank is provided via the contract.

Who provides the designs for the substation that the electrical company requires?

The Contractor provides this. Refer to answer to question number 10.

What is the approximate timeline for personnel vetting by the client?

Five (5) days.

21 Does the scope include building an access road? No.