Embassy of the United States of America
General Services Office
Tel. 82-2-397-4700
Fax: 82-2-796-0516
Date: July 26, 2011
Dear Prospective Quoter:
SUBJECT: Solicitation Number S-KS700-11-Q-0020
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for renovation of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Office (APHIS) of the US Embassy Seoul, located at office No. 303 Leema Building, 146-1 Soosongdong, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section J of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1442 that follows this letter.
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
Quotations are due by August 12, 2011, 10:00.
The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-quotation conference/site visit on August 1, 2011, 14:00 at the GSO conference room, U.S. Embassy Seoul, Korea. If you intend to participate in the conference, please contact Mr. Cho, Yeong Yeon (Tel. 02-397-4679, Fax: 02-796-0516) to make necessary arrangements for access to the GSO compound no later than 13:00, July 29, 2011. Offerors are requested to limit the number of participants to two persons per company.
Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer by letter or by telephone 02-397-4700 during regular business hours.
Sincerely,
Judith H. Semilota
Contracting Officer
SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) / 1. SOLICITATION NO.
S-KS700-11-Q-0020 / 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION
SEALED BID (IFB)
NEGOTIATED (RFQ/RFP) / 3. DATE ISSUED
7/26/2011 / PAGE OF PAGES
1 of 42
IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.
4. CONTRACT NO.
/ 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.
/ 6. PROJECT NO.
7. ISSUED BY CODE / 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO
GSO-PUR
American Embassy, Seoul
10, Namyoung-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea / GSO-PUR
American Embassy, Seoul
10, Namyoung-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea
9. FOR INFORMATION
CALL: / A. NAME
Chung, Eun Sook, Contracting Officer / B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)
(NO COLLECT CALLS) 02-397-4663
SOLICITATION
NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder.”
THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS:
PROJECT NAME: Renovation of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Office (APHIS) of the US Embassy Seoul, located at office No. 303 Leema Building, 146-1 Soosongdong, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea
SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award
A. Price
B. Scope of Work
C. Packaging and Marking
D. Inspection and Acceptance
E. Deliveries/Performance
F. Administrative Data
G. Special Requirements
H. Clauses
I. List of Attachments
- Attachment #1 Breakdown of Price by Divisions of Specifications
- Attachment #2 List of Material Only With Quantity To Be Used
- Attachment #3 Drawings (will be provided at pre-quotation conference)
- Attachment #4 Government Furnished Property
J. Quotation Information
K. Evaluation Criteria
L. Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors or Quoters
11. The Contractor shall begin performance on the start date in the Notice to Proceed and complete it not later than 30 calendar days
after receiving contract award, from the start date in the Notice to Proceed.
This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section E.)
12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE BONDS? (If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)
YES NO / 12B. CALENDAR DAYS
5 days
13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:
A. Sealed offers in original and one copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 10:00 , local time August 12, 2011. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due
B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.
C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.
Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.
NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)
OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)
/ 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)
16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)
CODE FACILITY CODE
17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within ___ calendar days after the date offers are due.
AMOUNTS
18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.
19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS
The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each
A. AMENDMENT NO.
DATE
20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) / 20B. SIGNATURE / 20C. OFFER DATE
AWARD (To be completed by Government)
21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:
22. AMOUNT / 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN
/ ITEM / 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO
10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )
26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE / 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE
28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract. / 29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.
30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)
/ 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
30B. SIGNATURE / 30C. DATE
/ 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY: / 31C. AWARD DATE
Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS - CONSTRUCTION
A. PRICE
The contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all labor, materials, overhead and profit.
______Total Price
B. SCOPE OF WORK
B.1 INTRODUCTION
The American Embassy Seoul requires a qualified Contractor to renovate the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Office (APHIS) of the US Embassy Seoul located at office No. 303 Leema Building, 146-1 Soosongdong, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea.
All the drawings for this project will be provided during the pre-quotation conference.
One new office will be constructed as per the drawings. The contractor shall install tempered glass partition wall at the new office. Fire-alarm, electrical power, communication systems will be installed at the new office as per the drawings.
The contractor shall replace wallpaper, floor carpet, and the ceiling system with new ones in all APHIS space including the new office. The current mechanical duct, sprinkler system will remain without change.
Hardline wall between APHIS office and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) office of the Korea will be improved in accordance with the drawing. The existing metal door will be replaced with hardline wall in accordance with drawing A03, A04, and A07.
The contractor employees will be escorted by Embassy staff members.
B.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
B.2.1 Removal and Demolition Work
B.2.1.1 Prior to any demolition work, the contractor shall protect all furniture and computers/electric items in the rooms to be renovated from construction dust by covering them with clear plastic sheet.
B.2.1.2 Floor carpet
The contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing floor carpet as shown in the drawing A03.
B.2.1.3 Wall
The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing gypsum drywall and metal tube (25mmx25mm) between APHIS and NEMA. The contractor shall remove wallpaper, wall mounted devices at rooms 101,102,103, 104 as shown in the drawing A03.
B.2.1.4 Ceiling
The contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing ceiling system including all the ceiling mounted devices such as ceiling lighting fixtures, exit light, and toggle switches as shown in the drawing E04. Do not remove or modify any sprinkler system or mechanical duct system.
B.2.1.5 The contractor shall move and protect all furniture, electrical and communication outlets, as per the demolition plan, A03, E04, and E10.
B.2.1.6 The contractor shall re-install furniture, electrical and mechanical devices, electrical and communication outlets after the completion of work. The contractor shall repair damages at their own expense in the event that the contractor causes any damage.
B.2.1.7 The contractor shall dispose of all the construction debris upon approval by the COR and submit a certificate of legal disposal of construction debris.
B.2.2 Tempered Glass Wall Partition Installation
B.2.2.1 The contractor shall install 9mm thick tempered glass wall and stainless steel framed door with wood veneer finishes at room 103 as per the drawings A04, A06, A07. All tempered glass will have 8 mil. thick shatter resistant film.
B.2.3 Hardline Wall Improvement Work
B.2.3.1 The contractor shall block door and wall openings with 6mm thick of steel plate at rooms 101,103,104 in accordance with the drawing A05 and A07.
B.2.3.2 The Contractor shall fasten steel tube frame with expansion anchor bolts 6mm dia-90mm long at the bottom and the top as per the drawing A07.
B.2.3.3 The contractor shall provide antirust paint all over the welding spots.
B.2.4 New Gypsum Dry Wall Installation Work
B.2.4.1 The contractor shall install new gypsum drywall from slab to drop ceiling at rooms 101, 103, 104 in accordance with the drawings A04, A07. New gypsum drywall has 12.5mm thick gypsum board, metal stud 45x50.
B.2.5 New Office Ceiling Work
B.2.5.1 The contractor shall install “H bar type” of acoustic ceiling system (600 x1200, Kumkang brand or equivalent) including all the ceiling mounted devices, ceiling lighting fixtures, exit light, toggle switch as shown in the drawings A07, E03, E04, E09, and E10. In order to prevent any falling hazard, all electrical/mechanical conduit hangers, duct, cable tray, etc. shall be properly laterally braced as per the drawing A08.
B.2.6 Painting Work
B.2.6.1 The contractor shall fill cracks, joints and holes on gypsum drywall. Fill the gaps with putty. Fiber mesh tape shall be used for the gaps and cracks to protect against future cracks. Apply sandpaper for smoothing the putty surface after the putty dries completely.
B.2.6.2 The contractor shall remove door hardware and hardware accessories, electrical outlet plates, light fixtures that are not to be painted, or provide them with taping protection prior to surface preparation and painting.
B.2.6.3 The specified types of paint shall be used for the locations as below:
Location / Paint Product / Gloss Level / Color #Wall / SAMHWA / Acro-latex, Flat / TBD
Baseboard / SAMHWA / Semi-Gloss / TBD
Rust-preventing / SAMHWA / SB-P-01 / ISC0908
B.2.6.4 The contractor shall apply primer coat.
B.2.6.5 Two painting coats are required after the primer coat and the contractor shall apply the finish coat of paint.
B.2.7 Floor Carpet Work
B.2.7.1 The contractor shall provide the cut and loop type of the floor roll carpet (“Rubens” brand or equivalent) including a sanitized cushion pad.
B.2.7.2 The contractor will provide metal dividers, nail, adhesive, concrete primer, and tape for the carpet tile installation work.
B.2.7.3 The contractor shall provide the remnants from the installation.
B.2.8 Wallpaper Work
B.2.8.1 The contractor shall provide wallpaper, primer and adhesive. The wallpaper shall be of high quality, formaldehyde free, wallpaper or silk wallpaper.
B.2.8.2 The contractor shall provide surface preparation before primer coating is applied.
B.2.8.3 Surface of walls shall be primed as required by manufacturer's instructions to permit ultimate removal of existing wall covering from the wall surface.
B.2.8.4 Primer shall be allowed to dry completely before adhesive application.
B.2.9 Electrical, Communication and Other Work
B.2.9.1 The contractor shall ensure that the electrical system is solidly grounded. The new conductors shall be in conduit and concealed in the walls or ceiling. The Contractor shall not run any exposed or surface-mounted circuits.
B.2.9.2 The new switch-plates and outlet covers shall match the existing conditions.
B.2.9.3 The contractor shall re-route new conduit and new wiring/cable from the electrical panel.
B.2.9.4 The contractor shall provide electrical duplex outlet (2-220V), LAN line and telephone outlet as per the electrical drawings. The U.S. Embassy, Seoul will provide electrical duplex outlets, 2-110V. (See Attachment #4, “Government Furnished Property”).
B.2.9.5 The contractor shall verify the existing power circuit numbers, circuit breakers in the existing panel board L-3-A.
B.2.9.6 All the LAN and telephone line shall be CAT6, UTP 4 pair cable, wall outlet face plate type with RJ-45 modular (Avaya, Lucent, Systemax brand or equivalent.)
B.2.9.7 All electrical lighting fixtures, CATV, sprinkler and duct shall be laterally braced to meet IBC seismic code.
B.2.10 Fire Alarm System
B.2.10.1 The heat detector, smoke detector and speakers shall be re-used. The contractor shall install additional heat detector, speaker in accordance with the drawing E10.
B.2.10.2 The fire alarm panel shall be relocated to the office 105.
B.2.10.3 The fire alarm reinstallation work shall be performed in accordance with the Korean Fire Protection Code.