UST_Solicitation_Q A1.docx

AMERICAN EMBASSY NICOSIA

UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS

SOLICITATION NO.: S-CY600-15-R-0034

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NO.: 1

The following questions have been asked regarding this Solicitation:

1. Is it possible to have better quality drawings than the ones attached in the solicitation document?

A separate document with the drawings that are included in the solicitation document is available as a pdf document on the internet via Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov).

2. The normal working hours are 0730 – 1600 hours. In case the crew is working on the project and there is an unpredicted delay on a particular day, how quickly can approval be obtained in order to allow the crew to work longer/after hours?

A decision can be made immediately on the same day, pending final approval from our Security Office.

3. Page 40 – Breakdown of Price by Divisions of Specifications. If we need to rent a crane, for example, would this be included in the Breakdown listing?

The crane and other equipment should be included in Division/Description line item no. 11 - Equipment.

4. Will we need new drawings?

The offeror is required to prepare and submit the new drawings.

5. Are the drawings in the solicitation document the new or old drawings?

The drawings in the solicitation document are the existing conditions drawings. The Contractor is required to provide new drawings.

6. The Contractor is required to be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM). Do Subcontractors need to be registered in SAM?

Only the main Contractor that is responsible for the whole project is required to be registered and active in SAM.

7. Do we need Contractor’s All Risk Insurance?

The Contractor is required to have all the necessary insurance as described in paragraph H.2.

8. Offer submission date: Could this be extended to the first 10 days of September due to the fact that most of the companies are closing for August holidays?

Please see Amendment of Solicitation No.: 2.

9. What is the height of the entrance gate which will be used for access to the Embassy?

The height of the gate is approximately 4 meters and 39cm.