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Contractor Questions – Solicitation No. SCO150-17-R-0012 – The Construction of the perimeter chain link fence for three (3) Colombian Army (BRCNA) bases.

Contractor Questions

For

Solicitation No. SCO150-17-R-0012

The Construction of the perimeter chain link fence for three (3) Colombian Army

(BRCNA) bases at the Rifles battalion in Caucasia-Antioquia, Joaquin Paris battalion in

San Jose del Guaviare- Guaviare and Julio Londoño battalion in Las Animas-Choco, Colombia.

Following is a list of the questions that were submitted by prospective offerors for the above solicitation. Each question is followed by the Government’s response.

Question #1: In the visits mentioned lengths for the enclosures different from those mentioned in the scope, what is the measure that should be followed?

Answer: Please, see Amendment A001.

Question #2: In the battalion of las animas it was mentioned that the army is going to level the ground of drainage of water (5 und), must take into account the above mentioned or we must present the proposal with a different solution without taking into account the aforementioned?

Answer: The contractor shall quote the requirements of the scope of work.

Question #3: In some bases is going to level the ground to the levels that are in the buildings under construction, should be taken into account this level? Since in some points the difference varies from 80cm to 1.50 mt approximately?

Answer: The fence shall follow the existing ground profile.

Question #4: Should the joints of the pipes be made in the reinforcement zones and the corners with welding as the scope says, or can you present a solution that does not compromise the galvanizing of the tubes when welding them in these zones?

Answer: The contract shall fulfill with specifications indicate in the scope of work and drawings.

Question #5: I request the sending of the drawings in AutoCAD for the three sites.

Answer: The drawings will be sending to the contractors whom requested them.

Question #6: En el literal 1.2.1, el Oferente es el único responsable del estudio geotécnico, se debe realizar estudio de suelos y/o diseño de cimentación?

Answer: No, the contractor shall not make soil studies.

Question #7: En el numeral 1.2.1, método recomendado de programación, diagrama de Gant, se puede utilizar otro método?

Answer: The Gantt chart is a type of bar chart that show project schedule. You can use the any software but the schedule shall be submitted in Gantt.

Contractor Questions – Solicitation No. SCO150-17-R-0012 – The Construction of the perimeter chain link

Question #8: En el numeral 1.4, Necesidad de un Ingeniero certificado en el tema hidro sanitario, se debe anexar Hoja de vida de éste profesional?

Answer: No.

Question #9: En el numeral 2.0 Entrega del material en la obra: En el caso de proveedores, hay inconveniente en que El proveedor sea el que entregue directamente el material?

Answer: The paragraph 2.0 Delivery Location and Time mean that the contractor shall deliver all works on the date and time specified.

Question #10: En el numeral 4.1 Calidad de la soldadura: Hay que entregar pruebas de soldadura?

Answer: No.

Question #11: En el numeral 4.2 y 4.3 Mantenimiento y Garantías: Habla de mantenimiento en

10 años, hay que hacer y entregar programa de mantenimiento, y éste en que se enmarcaría?

Answer: The warranty of 10 years is applied to materials used in the fence only.In the final report the contractor shall deliver the O&M manuals.

Question #12: En el numeral 6.1 Saneamiento y Limpieza: Se permite el uso de guadaña?

Answer: Yes.

Question #13: Localización y diseño: Hacer el plano de topografía, en que programa se debe realizar? CAD? Asistido por computador, se deben entregar Licencias del programa?

Answer: The As-Built drawings shall be done in AutoCAD version 2010 or upper.

Question #14: Para el botadero de material, se permite carro o volqueta en el área interna de cada base?

Answer: Yes but all materials resulting from earthworks shall be located on an authorized dump, where the interests of the base, third parties and the environment will not be affected (the contractor shall follow the parameters established in Resolution 541/94 and the subsequent that modify it). Material from excavations shall be deposited in such a way as to avoid blocking the entrance to the site at all times or occupying public roads while the material is being loaded into trucks for removal.

Question #15: Dónde la topografía del terreno presenta hundimientos, cómo se debe realizar la construcción, elevada?, se debe realizar relleno?, mayor cantidad de ciclópeo?

Answer: This will be defined on site according to existing conditions.

Contractor Questions – Solicitation No. SCO150-17-R-0012 – The Construction of the perimeter chain link

Question #16: Donde el ciclópeo debe ser mayor en altura, cómo se toma esa mayor cantidad de obra?

Answer: Please, see answer to question #16.

Question #17: En el sitio que el nivel freático es relativamente muy pequeña su profundidad, se debe optar por un sistema técnico en construcción, adicional a lo contemplado en los detalles técnicos?

Answer: Please, see SOW paragraph named “Drainage”

Question #18: En los puntos que sobre la línea de cerramiento pasan filtros y salidas de agua, que tratamiento constructivo se debe realizar?

Answer: Please, see answer to question #16.

Question #19: Solicitar planos en AUTO CAD, de levantamientos realizados.

Answer: Please, see answer to question # 13.

Question # 20: Si el cerramiento es interno dentro de las Bases Militares, hay que pagar seguridad y vigilancia?

Answer: Please, see SOW paragraph named “Security”

Question #21: Además del cerramiento, hay alguna garita especial a construír?

Answer: No.

Question #22: el tipo de programación de obra, requiere un programa especial?

Answer: Please, see answer to question # 7.

Question #23: Para la realización de trámites para el servicio de puntos de agua, electricidad y sanitaria, a nombre de quien se debe realizar tal solicitud?

Answer: If the requirement is before the Government entities shall be to the contractor.

Question #24: cuando por razones externas al contratista, se presenten novedades que impliquen suspensión de obra, es tenido en cuenta este tiempo?

Answer: Please, see paragraph F.6 Notice of delay in the contract.

Question #25: Cuando en las diferentes ciudades no se maneje la misma marca de material, se debe anexar por cada obra, la ficha técnica?

Answer: Yes. All materials shall be submitted for approval.

Contractor Questions – Solicitation No. SCO150-17-R-0012 – The Construction of the perimeter chain link

Question #26: El control de entrada y salida de material y personal, requiere un horario especial?

Answer: Please, see paragraph F.8 working hours in the contract.

Question #27: Los permisos y solicitudes en cada Base Militar, a nombre de quién debe dirigirse?

Answer: Please, see SOW paragraph named “Access Authorization and Entry Control Points”