30. Projnet Questions and Answers 16 April 2022.pdf

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Bid Inquiry Contractor Report All Inquiries

Project: KAZCENT CONFERENCE CENTER Review: Bidder Inquiry (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 56 inquiries.

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9642974 Other bid letter ratio

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

According to the KAZCENT 's SOW

A.1-Would you clarify the validity of the required bid letter (be twenty percent of the bid price)'?

a.2-Would you provide the bid guarantee template?

B.1-Please clarify the % ratio of the performance bond letter which will be required from the successful bidder.

On: Mar 15 2022.

Government Response. . A.1 Yes, the Bid bond (guarantee) is 20% as required by FAR 28.101-2(b).

However, we will be issuing an amendment, where there will be options other than a bid guarantee.

A.2 If Applicable, will be issues as an attachment to the solicitation in the forthcoming amendment.

B-1. That percentage will be updated information in the forthcoming amendment. On: Apr 03 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9644820 General N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

As the Government did not schedule any site visit, I would like to see if there is a possibility that we be able to do a site visit by our own? This is critical for us to prepare an accurate proposal.

On: Mar 16 2022.

Government Response. . na On: Apr 03 2022

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The facility is not open to the public. Additional site pictures will be uploaded with forthcoming amendment.

On: Apr 03 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9651103 General N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Due to Navruz Holiday starting by March 21, we will have couple of days delay requesting material prices. Therefore we kindly request 10 days of extension for bid submission

On: Mar 21 2022.

Government Response. . na On: Apr 03 2022

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The proposal submission date will be extended in the forthcoming amendment. On: Apr 03 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9651367 Contracting 67 & 68 Bid Guarantee

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

According to our experience the value of 20% is high for bid bond and performance bond. Could you please decrease the value to 10% so that more companies which have required experience can participate the tender?

On: Mar 21 2022.

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Government Response. . n/a On: Apr 03 2022

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The percentage will be updated in the upcoming amendment. On: Apr 03 2022

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The percentage will be updated in the upcoming amendment. On: Apr 03 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9652810 Contracting bid letter validity

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify the validity of the required bid letter after bid submission date?

On: Mar 22 2022.

Government Response. . Bonding information is updated in Amendment 0003. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9652951 Contracting General

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Could you please clarify that whether bidder should be registered in Kazakhstan at the date of bid submission?

On: Mar 22 2022.

Government Response. . Yes. On: Apr 16 2022

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

YES, you will need to be registered in Kazakhstan On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9652956 Contracting 23 Past Performance

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Can we submit CPARS instead of PPQ form?

On: Mar 22 2022.

Government Response. . n/a On: Apr 03 2022

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Yes On: Apr 03 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9652971 General 100% Drawings

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

In 100% drawings, brands have been specified for equipment and materials. Could please clarify that should we use same brands, or can we use equivalent brands?

On: Mar 22 2022.

Government Response. . n/a On: Apr 03 2022

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Equivalent brands are acceptable. On: Apr 03 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9656648 Architectural TE and GP N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

1- Could you please confirm the scope of "Optional Furniture and Equipment" is all items under "11. 100 Design

KAZCENT - TE"?

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2- Could you please confirm the scope of "Optional Landscaping" is all items under "8. 100 Design KAZCENT - GP, sheet GT4"?

On: Mar 24 2022.

Government Response. . 1- Optional Furniture and Equipment is the following items from "11. 100 Design KACENT-TE" Sheets TE.SO: 1,2,3,4,5,7, 7a, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 15a, 16,32, 33, 34, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 56. 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 70

2-"Optional Landscaping" is all items on "8. 100 Design KAZCENT-GP, Sheet GT4" with the exception of Linear Warning Strips, Detectable Warning Tiles, and Handrails On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9656650 Architectural GP and RC N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

1- There are no dimensions provided "Sheet GP-10, detail RETAINING WALL DETAIL -7". Please provide.

2- GP drawing, Sheet GP-10 detail1/2/4/5 indicate 150x150mm wire mesh in slab, but the material quantity table in GP13 states "?12 A-III deformed rebar". Please clarify.

3-"15. 100 Design KAZCENT - RC, Sheet RC-1.1, Structure notes" indicate slab-on-grade concrete to be B25 but the table in Sheet RC-18 indicates 58m3 B12,5 concrete. Please clarify.

On: Mar 24 2022.

Government Response. . 1- See sheet GP-3 for wall height at the various locations (TOW and BOW).

2- The Contractor may use either the rebar or mesh.

3- The Contractor shall use B25. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660420 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

a. Since Russia is under sanctions by the U.S. GOVT, and Kazakhistan is dependent on many Russian construction products, will the contractor be allowed to use Russian-made products for this project?

b. Please advise for the customs/tax/local duties exemption for the project.

On: Mar 27 2022.

Government Response. . These sanctions do not to apply to contractors conducting official business of the United States in third countries.

There is not a customs/tax/local duties exemption for this project. If you asking if they are allowable, then the answer is yes provided that they are explicitly not unallowable. FAR 31.205 (https://www.acquisition.gov) On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660421 Architectural AR-3/AR-4 Floor Plans N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

There is a wall schedule in Architectural Drawings, starting with sheet AR-32, but these numbered wall types are not indicated in the floor plans on AR-3/AR-4. Can you please revise the floor plans to include wall types on them?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Response to this question is being worked on by the Government. The response will be provided in the next amendment On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660426 Architectural AR53/MS1.1 Drawing Notes N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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Note #2 on page AR-53 states "All metall structures has to be painted with anti-rust primer and with two layers of enamel PF-115 according to State standart GOST 6465-76 applied primer layer of GF-021 according to State standart GOST 25129-82.... Semi-gloss exterior high-performance coating paint.". However, paragraph 11. Fire protection of metal structures on sheet MS-1.1 states "The metal structures shall be coated with the fire retardant coating, with fire-resistance rating of R-60.". And, paragraph 08 on sheet MS-1.1 states "Measures for corrosion and fire protection of steel structures, apply two layers of enamel PF-115 GOST 6465-76 on two layers of soil GF-021 GOST 25129-82." Please confirm two layers of PF-115 on two layers of soil GF-021 is satisfactory.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Two layers of PF-115 on two layers of GF-021 is acceptable. On: Apr 16

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660429 Materials AR-47/RC-1.1 Drawing Notes N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

1- Notes on RC-1.1 and RC-8 requires vertical waterproofing to be two layers of hot bitumen." However, details on AR-47 states "Waterproofing emulsion Sika Igasol BA6510". Please clarify.

2- Please provide the thickness of "XPS rigid insulation" on AR-47.

3- If the XPS is for the protection of waterproofing, is it also required at the inner face of steam walls?

4-Notes on RC-1.1 states "Horizontal waterproofing of a layer of cement-sand mortar composition 1:2 thickness of 20 mm." Drawings don't indicate any horizontal waterproofing. If required, please provide the location and quantity of horizontal waterproofing.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . 1-The contractor shall utilize two layers of hot bitumen.

2-100mm 3-No XPS isn't required on the inner face of stem walls.

4-Horizontal waterproofing is required under the foundation slab and under the slab on grade. The Contractor shall use B7.5 lean concrete. See RC-18 and RC-15 for quantities of B7.5 concrete. On: Apr 16

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660523 Contracting Solicitation Permits

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Contractor is responsible for all permits and permitting processes required by the local, regional and Country of Kazakhstan. If the design needs any revision according to permitting processes will the contractor be responsible for the revisions? If yes, what shall be design company qualifications?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . This project was permitted previously, so we do not anticipate any revisions. If minor revisions are necessary due to extending permit dates or re-permitting, contractor shall utilize a design company that meets Kazakhstan laws for the type of work necessary. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660526 Contracting Solicitation Site Provisions

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Can you please confirm the services such as power, generator, diesel, gasoline, drinking water, site water, porta john, meals, debris removal will be provided by the contractor?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, power, generator, diesel, gasoline, drinking water, site water, porta johns, meals, debris removal shall be provided by the contractor. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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9660531 Architectural 21.100 Steel Designs

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The structural steel designs call for custom built sections, is the contractor allowed to revise the design and prepare shop drawings utilizing equivalent European sections per the existing design? If so, is the revised design needs to be stamped by Engineer Of Record?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Yes the contractor is allowed to revise the design, but the contractor shall submit structural drawings and calculations. The structural submittal must be approved by the government.

The drawings must be stamped by a Structural Engineer. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660534 Geotechnical Solicitation Permits

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please confirm if the existing underground utilities will be marked by others prior to demolition

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The contractor shall be responsible for marking of utilities, whether that is through themselves or through local utility companies. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660535 Construction Management Solicitation Commissioning

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please confirm if there is any commissioning process or accreditation.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . See amended documents for commissioning information On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660539 Contracting Solicitation VAT

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

VAT; Please clarify if the Contractor will be required to pay VAT on local purchases, and whether or not the Bidders should include this VAT in their price proposal? VAT: Please clarify if the Contractor will be required to include VAT on its monthly invoices to the U.S. Government, and whether or not the Bidders should include this VAT in their price proposal.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . It is unknown if local purchases have VAT (value added tax?)Please review FAR 31.205-41 Taxes for taxes that are allowable and unallowable. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660541 Cost Engineering Solicitation Duty Free

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Import Duties; Please clarify if the Contractor will be required to pay import duties on all materials and construction equipment imported for use on the project, and whether or not the Bidders should include this cost in their price proposal

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The government is not involved import duties on materials, unknown. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660545 Contracting Solicitation Licences

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Please confirm if the contractor is required to be a locally registered company in Kazakhstan.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Yes On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660547 Architectural Solicitation Steel Designs

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please confirm that no intumescent coating is required for steel structure.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . All steel structure will be painted by 2 layers of fire rated primer and 2 layer of fire rated On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660553 Architectural 21.100 Foundation

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please confirm if damp proofing of foundation is required or not?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Under the foundation lean concrete shall be poured 100mm thick, class B7,5.

Under the slab on grade damp proofing is required. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660558 Interior Design 14.100 Steel Designs

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Is steel nosing required for stairs? Please clarify.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, steel nosing is required. The Contractor shall submit proposed steel nosing for approval after award. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660563 Architectural Solicitation Anti-Slip Rung

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Anti-slip rung is required or not? Please clarify.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . No, anti-slip rung is not required. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660565 Structural 14.100 MS-17

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

It is mentioned in drawing number MS-17 that 'Apply anti-corrosion coating with two layers of enamel PF-115 according to GOST 6465-76 on two layers of primer GF-021 according to GOST 25129-82'. Is it allowed to utilize approved equivalent high performance coating system?

On: Mar 28 2022.

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Government Response. . Yes, it may be allowed. After award, the Contractor must submit to the Government showing the equivalence and the submittal must be approved by the government. On: Apr 16

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660566 Geotechnical Solicitation Geotechnical Study

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

If available, could you please provide geotechnical study that this design is based on

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, all background information, including the geotechnical study shall be provided in the next amendment. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660569 Fire Protection/Life Safety Solicitation Fire Suppression

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

It is mentioned in the SOW that full fire suppression system designs are not required unless required by Kazakhstan codes. Can you please clarify how shall the contractor consider fire suppression system requirements?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Full fire suppression system is not required. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660571 Electrical 9.100 EOM 2.2

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

"9. 100 Design KAZCENT - EOM" Layout Sheet=EOM-2.2" states ATS. Assumed Input-1 for city power however there is no information for Input-2. Can we assume input-2 of ATS for generator?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, assume input-2 is for a generator. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660572 Electrical 9.100 EOM 2.5

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

"9. 100 Design KAZCENT - EOM" drawing Layout Sheet=EOM-2.5" states 2.7kW UPS. The UPS kW rate is not enough to feed for all low-current system. Will be revised the capacity of UPS? If not (What is the purpose of the

UPS?)

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The Contractor shall bid on the design as provided. If after award a change to the design is required then a modification shall be submitted. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660574 Electrical 9.100

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Lighting layouts state KNX (Lighting Automation) system purpose the general, public area and conference room.

However KNX or lighting control modules have not shown on the Panel layouts / diagrams. Shall be added KNX modules for panel boards? or KNX Panels will be provided by others?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . KNX modules shall be provided by the contractor. The contractor shall bid on the plans as provided, if a change is required after award a modification can be issues. On: Apr 16 2022

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660575 Electrical 9.100

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

There are no CCTV layouts. Will there be a CCTV system?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . CCTV system is not part of this project. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660578 Electrical 9.100

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

There is no internal voice / phone system design. Will be structural cabling for voice/phone system?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . No, all voice/phone systems will be wireless. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660579 Electrical 9.100

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Stated heat trace cable for downspout and main domestic line entry point which is exposed. Layouts states time schedule relay for start-up. However, there is a combined termic sensor on the cable. Can we follow trace cable which termic sensor is combined on the cable?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, the contractor can utilize the trace cable with combined thermic sensor.

On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660580 Electrical 9.100 EOM

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

There is no internal voice / phone system design. Will be structural cabling for voice/phone system?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . No, all voice/phone systems shall be wireless. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660583 Electrical 9.100 EOM

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

LAN / Telecommunication system distributed with PoE switch. Will other active equipment be provided?

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The Contractor shall bid based upon the plans provided. The Contractor shall include in the bids what the bid was based upon if there are any assumptions used. In the event different or additional equipment becomes necessary a modification may be issues. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660585 Electrical 9.100 EOM

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Wi-Fi access points are on the layout, but specification is not available for Access Point. Will the contractor be required to include Access Point equipment?

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On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . No, Contractor is not responsible for access point equipment. On: Apr 16

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660588 Electrical 9.100 EOM

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Data / Telecommunication Layouts state Cat 5e cable. All power cable indicated ZH (zero halogen) type cable. Verify data cables Cat 6 and LSZH or keep as it is on the layouts.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The Contractors shall bid on the plans as submitted, if changes are required after award a modification may be issued. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660590 Electrical 9.100 EOM

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Only mark is given on the Audio Video system layouts. There is no specific model number, capacity, amplifier, or zone line etc.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The Contractors shall bid on the plans as issued. The Contractors shall state in their bids the basis of the bids and any assumptions made. If after award there are any changes necessary that are different from the Contractors assumptions, then a modification may be issued. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660592 Electrical 9.100 EOM

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Regarding the audio video (A/V) system, collecting all cable in one center which cabling between Conference room 3 and Mezanning. HDMI cables are not run on that length. Verify

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The Contractors shall bid on the plans as submitted, if changes are required after award a modification may be issued. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660597 Electrical 9.100 EOM

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Regarding the audio video (A/V) system, collecting all cable in one center which cabling between Conference room 3 and Mezanning. HDMI cables are not run on that length. Verify to cabling for visual system (HDMI) by CAT6 and with a CONVERTER or another solution.

On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The Contractors shall bid on the plans as submitted, if changes are required after award a modification may be issued. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9660603 Electrical 9.100 EOM

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

There are no utility work plan and outdoor layouts for low current system, access control system, CCTV, fiber optic, telecommunication system.

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On: Mar 28 2022.

Government Response. . The Contractors shall bid on the plans as submitted, if changes are required after award a modification may be issued. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9662390 Civil HS-8 and GP-10 - N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Sheet GP-10 indicates different road section and materials than sheet HS-8. Please clarify.

On: Mar 29 2022.

Government Response. . For roads the contractor shall construct per HS-8. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9667369 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide the official holidays to prepare the work schedule.

On: Mar 31 2022.

Government Response. . US. Official holidays are: New Year's Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9667520 Contracting N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide the deliverables/submitt als submission dates.

For example, Defense Base Act Insurance to be submitted within 21 calendar days of contract award.

On: Mar 31 2022.

Government Response. . Please see updated scope of work in amendment 0003 On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9667530 Contracting N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

There are more than 40 inquiries, and none of them has been answered yet and some of them are critical to preparing the proposal. We kindly request an extension for bid submission to April 29, 2022.

On: Mar 31 2022.

Government Response. . Proposal is extended to 30 April 2022 in amendment 0003 On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9667535 Contracting N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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Receiving the permits from local authorities, constructing new underground utilities, demolishing the existing utilities, connecting existing utilities to new lines under local authority supervision/acceptan ce, constructing the building and exterior works will drive the schedule. Many activities are not dependent on the contractor for this project. Since the estimation of the award is in summer, most of the work months will be in severely cold weather, which will be affecting the work schedule. Hence, the project cannot be completed in 270 calendar days. Please revise the project duration to 365 days.

On: Mar 31 2022.

Government Response. . The duration will not be changed. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9667625 Contracting - Solicitation

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

According to the solicitation A.3.3.2.b, the preliminary work schedule shall be associated with the base and all option CLINs.And, according to paragraph 3.4/3.5, the government reserves the right to exercise these option items within 180 days from the award date of the contract. There are two issues:

a. Planting cannot be done in cold weather, in frozen soil.

b. The furniture package is a key long-lead procurement item. Submittals/Manufactu ring/importing to Kazakhistan will take more than 130 days.

Therefore these options cannot be completed in the total project duration, 270 days.

1- If the government estimates these options to be completed at the same time with other CLINs, the project completion needs to be in the summer of 2023.

2- Indicating the options in the preliminary work schedule is not possible at this stage. Please remove this requirement from the solicitation.

On: Mar 31 2022.

Government Response. . The project duration and options will not be changed. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9672496 Contracting Solicitation

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The solicitation states 20 pages front and back for maximum on the Technical proposal including Table of Contents.

The project past performance questionnaires are included in this number as they are several pages long each it will mean no space for any of the other sections within this page limit.

On: Apr 03 2022.

Government Response. . Pages revised to 50 pages in amendment 0003. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9672497 Contracting Solicitation

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Project schedule that is to be provided with the proposal should be in which format? Is this included in the page limit of the technical proposal?

On: Apr 03 2022.

Government Response. . Project Schedule information shall be provided in the next Amendment. On:

Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9672498 Contracting Solicitation

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

As most of technical questions have not been answered yet, and these answers affect pricing and scheduling, will there be an extension for the proposal submission?

On: Apr 03 2022.

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Government Response. . updated to 30 April 2022 in amendment 0003 On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9672893 Communications LC.SO-2 N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

1-For the Audio/Video system, BOSCH Interpretation& Central equipment have been selected. Only system layouts are given, there is no detail for these equipment. Please provide the system details and models.

2-On the same page, the Projector devices are selected the same model for all wall screens but the big wall screen (#37 in TE list) will need a better projector. Please clarify.

3-On the same page, the touch screen device (portable) is selected from BOSCH. Please provide the model number.

4-How many microphone set is required for the chairman table?

5-How many microphones will be connected to the Bosch Interpretation equipment?

6-How many different languages will be translated simultaneously?

On: Apr 04 2022.

Government Response. . 1- The Contractor shall provide what model they are basing their bid on. If during the course of construction a different model is requested, the contractor can submit that a modification is required with the difference in price.

2-The Contractor shall base their bid on the projector prices for what is in the plan. If after award a different projector is requested, then a modification may be required.

3- The contractor shall document the model of touch screen device their bid is based upon, if after award a different touch screen device is requested, then a modification may be required.

4, 5, 6- The Contractor shall document what they based their bid on (numbers of microphones, etc), if after award different equipment is requested that differs from what the contractor based his bid on, then a modification may be required. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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Can an offeror with no prior project experience utilize a key subcontractor's experience to meet the requirement for Factor 1 Past Performance and Factor 4 Relevant Experience with Similar Construction? As the solicitation file, Page 27 reads "c. Key Subcontractors. Identify the potential Key Subcontractors chosen, describing the extent of their involvement in the project. Submit no more than three (3) Relevant Experience Forms (Attachment # 1) for each Key Subcontractor. Subcontractor forms to demonstrate relevant experience are in addition to the minimum three (3) required for the prime contractor." However, the Evaluation Criteria for mentioned factors state that "In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacce ptability "UNKNOWN" shall be considered "ACCEPTABLE". Please clarify?

On: Apr 05 2022.

Government Response. . See amendment 0003, the page that you are referencing page 27, is factor 3 which has been removed as an evaluation factor. See Par .5.3.2 in revised 00 22 00. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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Since the project is located outside the U.S, will the Government exclude the Bid Guarantee requirement for this project?

On: Apr 05 2022.

Government Response. . BLA/BLG is now required, see amendment 0003. On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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We request a time extension to be able to prepare and submit our proposal.

On: Apr 05 2022.

Government Response. . Extended to 30 April 2022 in amendment 0003 On: Apr 16 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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