Q A_for_Camp_Condor.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. Is the transportation of 64 containers from ERBIL to BAGHDAD part of Scope of Work or

Not?

A1. Please see Section I: 1. Background and Purpose and 2. Scope of Services: lifting, moving and transporting containers will not be required.

Q2. Who will be responsible for containers transportation from ERBIL to BAGHDAD?

A2. Please see Section I: 1. Background and Purpose and 2. Scope of Services: lifting, moving and transporting containers will not be required.

Q3. Will the Embassy provide official documentation to allow contractor to dispose of the furniture outside the International Zone?

A3. Yes, the Government will documentation to allow the contractor to dispose of the furniture.

Q4. Please provide rough magnitude of this project?

A4. Rough magnitude information is provided only in case of construction solicitation FAR36.203

Q5. Is the currency of bid must be in US Dollard or in IQD?

A5. Please see Section I, Paragraph, Pricing ( c) – offeror to identify currency

Q6. Is the old furniture will be contractor’s property?

A6. Please see Section I, Paragraph 2- Scope of Work -2.4 Disposal of excess property. The contractor shall dispose of the used furniture removed from CHUs as part of this requirement. An inventory list of the items to be disposed of is including in Attachment 1, Inventory list.

Q7. Are the items which mentioned in paragraph #1.3 (U.S. Government Furnished Property

(GFP) for all the 64 containers or for the 6 containers which be furnishing weekly

A7. Paragraph #1.3 U.S. Government Furnished Property (GFP) provides total amount of items for all

64 containers

Q8. Is it required to dispose all items of the old furniture?

A8. Please see Section I, Paragraph 2- Scope of Work -2.4 Disposal of excess property. The

Q9. Who will be responsible for providing food, water and facilities like toilets contractor’s or

USG?

A9. The USG is not responsible for providing food, water and most facilities; however the contractors will be allowed to use the toilet.

Q10. Can vehicles be parked inside site and left after work?

A10. No.

Q11. Can be following items be left inside site after work day: equipment and tools?

A11. Please see Paragraph 1.5.2 Deliverables. Within five (5) working days of notice of move date, the Contractor shall deliver required installation tools, equipment and materials

Q12. Is the US Embassy furnishing the (embassy security form)?

A12. The Security Forms for the contractors will be provided by the Embassy. Each company will be response for completing the security forms accurately.

Q13. Payment will be monthly or after the final acceptance?

A13. Please see Paragraph 13. Invoices and Payment, (a) The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to the COR.

Q14. Will U.S. Government provide furniture?

A14. Please see Paragraph 1.3 U.S. Government Furnished Property (GFP)

Q15. Will U.S. Government provide the vehicles to transfer furniture? If not, A15. Please see Paragraph 2 – Scope of Work

Q16. What about licenses for the vehicles?

A16. Please see Paragraph 2 – Scope of Work

Q17. Will U.S. Government help to get licenses for the vehicles?

A17. Please see Paragraph 2 – Scope of Work

Q18. We will move & install the furniture from site to site within International Zone, is it correct?

A18. Please see Paragraph 1.5 – Work Performance Plan

Q19. The Government will deliver the containers from Erbil to Camp Condor, but we will unload the containers, who will remove the empty containers from the Camp Condor?

A19. The contractor who delivers the containers.

Q20. What we will do with the Old furniture and mattresses?

A20. Please see Section I, Paragraph 2- Scope of Work -2.4 Disposal of excess property. The

Q21. Is furniture coming in pieces ( Wardrobe 48”), and the Contractor is suppose to assemble it and install?

A21. Please see Scope of Work, Paragraph 7 – Duties and Responsibilities. The Contractor shall complete installation of furniture systems in accordance with Government approved manufacturer’s specific drawings and specifications.

Q22. Could you please provide more information regarding furniture: picture/size/weight?

A22. See below:

Total Wt/lbs. – 270; Total Cube – 29

Total Wt/lbs. – 130; Total Cube – 26

Total Wt/lbs. – 142; Total Cube – 26

Total Wt/lbs. – 105; Total Cube - 40

Q23. After removal of existing furniture from CHU’s, where’s the destination of disposal?

A23. Please see Section I, Paragraph 2- Scope of Work -2.4 Disposal of excess property. The contractor shall dispose of the used furniture removed from CHUs as part of this requirement.

Q24. Where will containers be placed after transportation from ERBIL lay-down yard?

A24. Tentatively- in front of the Condor CAC.

Q25. Will government provide escort during working hours?

A25. Please see Scope of Work, Paragraph 3 – Work Hours

Q26. Is it access for first aid (personal or workers injury)?

A26. No there is access to first aid at Camp Condor.

Q27. Will Contractors and Employees receive badges?

A27. Please see Scope of Work, Paragraph 9 – Personnel. The Contractor shall subject its personnel to the Government approval.

Q28. Please provide quantity of rooms to be arranged?

A.28 540

Q29. How many buildings are involved?

A29. 260

Q30. What is distance from lay ground to installation area?

A30. Varies between 10 and 200 meters.

Q31. As night stands and dressers are shown on room layout, but not on list of new furniture, please clarify, posting either a revised new furniture listing or new room layouts?

A31. Disregard the night stand and dress layout, there are none with this order.

Q32. Is the furniture in the containers already kitted and ready for installation?

A32. Please see Scope of Work , Paragraph 7 – Duties and Responsibilities. The Contractor shall complete installation of furniture systems in accordance with Government approved manufacturer’s specific drawings and specifications.

Q33. What degree of assembly will be required for each furniture item?

A33. Please see Scope of Work , Paragraph 7 – Duties and Responsibilities. 7.3 - The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance will all product manufacturers’ installation specifications.

Q34. What is the distance from where the containers are laid down to the CHUs?

A34. Varies between 10 and 200 meters.

Q35. Will containers be grounded and at street level?

A35. Yes.

Q36. What is the maximum number of personnel we can provide each day based on the number of escorts provided by the GSO each day?

A36. 1 to 4 ratio

Q37. Is the diagram, provided in Attachment #2 on the page 17, pre or post installation? (It lists a nightstand, but nightstands are not listed on the items being installed)

A37. Disregard the night stand and dress layout, there are none with this order.

Q38. What is the expected start date of the project?

A38. As soon as possible.

Q39. How many CHUs will require servicing? How many single and how many doubles?

A39. 540

Q40. Is the contractor responsibility to transport the containers from temporary storage of containers at “lay-down yard” in Erbil, Republic of Iraq to The U.S. Embassy IZ, or his work responsibility just in Camp Condor site.

A40. Please see Section I: 1. Background and Purpose and 2. Scope of Services: lifting, moving and transporting containers will not be required.