RESPONSES_TO_QUESTIONS_FROM_INDUSTRY_17-R-0007.pdf

W912CL-17-R-0007 QUESTIONS FROM INDUSTRY:

1. On clause 1 General of the SOW; on the second paragraph it indicates that the contractor is responsible to construction permits; my question is if the "construction permit" referred to here on this clause it the permit that has to be paid city council for the actual building construction?

Response: Refer to Sections 1. General and 1.5.18 Licenses and Permits. Contractor shall request and pay for all required construction permits as dictate Belize City ordinances and Government of Belize.

2. It was discussed that at the first site meeting that a probable bench mark to define the finish floor level of the lower level would be the height of the existing adjacent building; can you confirm this level?

Response: Refer to Section 5.4.1 Surveying and Leveling. Contractor shall keep the same finished floor level of the lower level story as the adjacent existing building.

3. For the design phase we understand that contractor is only responsible for the a). Soil Test and b). Foundation Design. All other structural information is to be provided by CSB. Do we understand correct?

Response: Refer to Sections 1.1. Scope of Work, 5.1.1.2 Foundation Design, 5.3 Required Studies. Contractor is responsible for conducting soil study, validate project design (i.e. foundation, structural, architectural, site utilities, drainage, electrical, water, sewer, and mechanical designs) based on the results of the soil studies. Contractor shall ensure to include Belize Building Occupancy requirements in the revised designs.

4. Item 5.5.1.1 indicates strip footing foundation for the building. We know the area and Belize City in a whole requires piled foundation (end bearing). we design for what is required correct?

Response: Refer to Sections 1.1. Scope of Work, 5.1.1.2 Foundation Design, 5.3 Required Studies. Contractor shall conduct soil study and validate project design (i.e. foundation, structural, architectural, site utilities, drainage, electrical, water, sewer, and mechanical designs) based on the results of the soil studies.

5. Mentioned is made that design is to accommodate a third level on this building. We do not see any provision to allow for flight of stairs for future development. Do we take any into consideration?

Response: Refer to Sections 5.1.1.2 Foundation Design and 5.1.1 Designs. Structural designs shall allow for the future construction of a third story to include access stairs.

6. What would be the required material for the bathroom partitions?

Response: Refer to Section 5.11.2 Partition walls.

7. Who will pay for BEL (Belize Electricity Ltd); BWSL (Belize Water services Ltd) connection for permanent use in the building?

Response: Refer to Section 1.1 Scope of Work. At this location power, water, and sewer utilities are available, and it is the contractor’s responsibility to identify the location of the utility to connect to, make all necessary connections, and request and pay for these utilities until project is completed. The Contractor shall coordinate with the local authorities of Belize City to arrange for the connections if needed.

Work executed by the contractor shall include the followings plus any other related works for the construction of the school building.

Connection charges, consumption/use, and additional power company charges for the building are Belizean Ministry of Education responsibility once project is completed.

8. What will be the limits of our staging area in the school compound?

Response: Refer to Section 4.1 General. The Contractor shall coordinate with school director for staging area. He also needs to verify existing conditions prior to actual staging of the equipment.

9. Is this a tax exempted Project? (GST, ET, Import Duties and Business Tax)

Response: Project is tax exempt. Once contract is awarded, 410th Contracting Support Brigade will provide a copy of the contract to the U.S. Embassy representative. U.S. Embassy representative will request tax exempt memo to Belizean Ministry of Finance. Contractor will submit invoices and will get tax exemption. A memo will be provided to the contractor to get tax exemption.

10. According to the site visit I took the measurements for the existing building 100’ Length by 35’ Wide. The drawings provided shown building 126’8” length by 47’10” wide.

Is necessary check the design because the distance between the building to be demolish and the small construction by south side is just 20’.

Response: Refer to Section 5.1.1 Design. 5.1.1 DESIGNS. The Contractor is required to site adapt design and shall comply with all Belizean construction codes, laws, and regulations.

11. Scope of work included soil test, design, or just construction?

Response: Refer to Section 5. This section provides details on project requirements to include tests, designs, demolition, site prep, and constructions.