Provision of three (3) Armored Containers to Bangui, Central African Republic
UNOPS
Provision of three (3) Armored Containers to Bangui, Central African Republic
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2016/282
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Central African Republic
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
22-Nov-2016
Deadline on:
07-Dec-2016 11:00 (GMT 0.00)
Description
Tender description: Provision of three (3) armored containers in Bangui, Central African Republic
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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Armoured Container
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Freight forwarders services
New clarification added: Due to your schedule of requirements I would like to know which size is necessary for the double door? We would replace the satndard container door by Saelzer Series 4FB-7 double door.Yes it is necessary to have a double door on 2.4 mm side. Kindly send the specs/pictures of the door by Saelzer Series 4FB-7 double door.
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02-Dec-2016 13:22
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 1.As per delivery timeline in the ITB units muts be dleivered DAP Bangui wihtin 12 weeks from the PO date. Since these are custom made units it will take 6-8 weeks to produce them then min 10-12 week sto deliver to DAP Bangui. Will it be possibel to extend teh delivery timelien to 18-20 weeks? Delivery time is changed to 14 weeks DAP Bangui2.The base of the storage vault must be constructed to have fork-lift pockets the same in dimension and placement of an ISO 9001 20ft, in dependency to the overall weight of the armoured container, fork-lift pockets according to ISO 1496-1 probably not possible to carry the container can you suggets alternatives? Why do you think the forklift will not be able to handle this container3.Due to your schedule of requirements I would like to know which size is necessary for the double door? We would replace the standard-container door by Saelzer Series 4 FB-7 double door-Please refer to the schedule of requirements4.Further on, I would like to know, which flooring do you prefer? Is standard wooden floor ok? Must the container floor also be protected/armoured? Must the container floor protected/armoured by steel or cement? No the floor does not need to be armored- Ciment will not be recommended5.The armoured container has the same protection (Level 1 according to NATO STANAG 4569) at the side-walls and for the roof.Due to the fire-resistance, we would use mineral wool (incombustible according to Euro class A1 fire resistance to DIN EN 13501-1). Do you have further requirements for the isolation of the container? No6.Do you have total weight requirements? Maximum 14 tonnes7.To achive required delivery timeline, can we suggest ready-made units that can satisfy all technical requirements except flooring and container size (i.e. steel flooring and 10ft)? No the container must be 20ft8.In tender there is a requirement of air conditioner but nothing mentioned about power system how AC will run. Could you please confirm, does it require any power source like generator to run AC. HVAC unit is no longer required. However, please ensure there is an air vent system installed to allow for air circulation in the container and to allow dangerous vapor to exit9.Under the delivery time it is stated : Bidder shall deliver the goods within 12 weeks DAP Bangui, Central African Republic after Contract signature-Delivery to Bangui takes 13-14 weeks and building of these containers will take 7-8 weeks. Is it possible to revise the delivery time? 1) Documents - Section I_Instructions to Bidders.docx: Is Bid Security required or not required for this award? Delivery is extended to 14 weeks DAP to Bangui, CAR10. Tech Requirement 4: The minimum dimensions of the double door are not specified. We currently assume that the double doors are to be a standard commercial door width, such as a 60 inch (nominal) wide door. The assumption is that the total width of the double door does not require to be the full width of the ISO container. We also assume that there is only one entryway, which is the double door, and that there is no secondary entry/exit as in other similar designs. Please confirm these assumptions are correct. The door width shoud be about 2 meter on the smaller side of the container11.Tech Requirements 7 & 9: Is there an expectation that the doors will have door bars in addition to the mortise locks, as found in similar ammunition container systems? Double door locking system- High security lock system adaptable to the door.12. Tech Requirement 10: Please confirm the requirement for 7mm thickness of paint, in many paint systems this thickness would increase the probability of chipping, or other paint problems related to maximum thickness of many paint systems. If the 7mm requirement is the minimum thickness does that specification include the thickness of the primer, or is the primer thickness in addition to the paint thickness? If the 7mm is in error or negotiable, is it acceptable to provide details of the paint and primer thicknesses that will provide the maximum known durability from common paint products as historically determined in our construction of steel containers as an alternative? The 7mm thickness of paint includes the primer.
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02-Dec-2016 13:13
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Sir,1- In tender there is a requirement of air conditioner but nothing mentioned about power system how AC will run. Could you please confirm, does it require any power source like generator to run AC. No we do not require a power source to run the generator. However, the electrical panel for safe connection must be present.2-Under the delivery time it is stated : Bidder shall deliver the goods within 12 weeks DAP Bangui, Central African Republic after Contract signature.Please note delivery to Bangui takes 13-14 weeks and building of these containers will take 7-8 weeks. Is it possible to revise the delivery time? I will get back to you by the end of the week with an answer.We have significant experience in this market and would like to submit an offer; however, the lead time to supply an Amoured Container product from the US to Africa is typically >20-23 weeks. Would our bid be acceptable with this lead time? I will get back to you by the end of the week with an answer.
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29-Nov-2016 21:47
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: In UNOPS tender documents" Section I: instruction to bidders" there are a few references to "Section I: ITB Particulars". I apologize but I've not been able to find a document named " Section I: ITB Particulars" in the four tender documents I have uploaded from the web site. Thankyou for your clarification. The ITB Particulars are part of the content of the solicitation documents. There is no section I: ITB Particulars.
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28-Nov-2016 19:11
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: dear Sirs in the process of the RFQ tender document evaluation, in the Section I: instruction to Bidders, we should need the following clarifications/confirmations :§10 (a) Bid Submissions form included in Section V. We couldn't find Section V, but we found in Section III: FormF (only item 1 we assume is requested), and forms: A,B,C,E.G,J.K. Please confirm these forms are the requested ones. § 31 there is mention to Section IV Schedule of Requirements. We assume we should make reference to Section II last line of (c). Please confirm. The forms to be filled out are in section III- Returnable bids forms § 31 should reference section II- Schedule of requirementsIn Section II, we shall mark if we are compliant or not and in the right block of the item line we shall provide technical information . Since the block is small we assume that only a very short technical explanation will be requested by UNOPS. Only in few cases ( if it will be necessary) we will have to attach a paper with details. Is it the correct habit for the UNOPS tenders? That's correct. If you need to add more details, please provide as additional attachment documentsThankyou and best regards.R. Scaroni
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28-Nov-2016 18:51
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 1-In the Section I: instruction to Bidders, we should need the following clarifications/confirmations :§10 (a) Bid Submissions form included in Section V. We couldn't find Section V, but we found in Section III: FormF (only item 1 we assume is requested), and forms: A,B,C,E.G,J.K. Please confirm these forms are the requested ones. § 31 there is mention to Section IV Schedule of Requirements. We assume we should make reference to Section II last line of (c). Please confirm.- The forms to be filled out are in Section III- Returnable bidding forms. § 31 should reference Section II- Schedule of Requirements.2-In Section II, we shall mark if we are compliant or not and in the right block of the item line we shall provide technical information . Since the block is small we assume that only a very short technical explanation will be requested by UNOPS. Only in few cases ( if it will be necessary) we will have to attach a paper with details. Is it the correct habit for the UNOPS tenders? That's correct. If you need to add more details, please provide as additional attachment documents.3-In UNOPS tender documents" Section I: instruction to bidders" there are a few references to "Section I: ITB Particulars". I apologize but I've not been able to find a document named " Section I: ITB Particulars" in the four tender documents I have uploaded from the web site. Thankyou for your clarification. There is no section I called ITB particulars.The ITB particulars are embedded in the body of the sollicitation document.
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25-Nov-2016 18:00
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: If available, would it be possible to obtain plans/drawings/pictures of the solution required? Kindly refer to the specifications as requested in the bidding documents. No drawings/plans/pictures will be provided.Thanks,
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25-Nov-2016 14:50
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 1. Can you please supply us with a complete drawing unit required? No drawing will be provided. Kindly refer to the specifications as detailed in the bidding documents.2. Are you asking us to include cost of delivery to Bangui? Yes the cost should include the delivery to Bangui. 3. Are you asking for the HVAC? It says “if required”. I wasn’t thinking this would be necessary. Our products are ventilated, which helps regulate temperature. Yes we require AC unit. A 21000 BTU air conditioning unit to prevent excessive and/or frequent changes in temperatures and maintain dry condition in the storage vault. Bidder's unit price for the storage vault must be inclusive of the AC unit.
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25-Nov-2016 14:47
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Can you please supply us with a complete drawing unit required? A complete drawing will not be provided. Please refer to the schedule of requirements for the specifications on the armored containers.Thank you
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25-Nov-2016 10:03
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear bidders,Kindly find below answers to your questions:1.Deadline as it is very tight leaving us too little time to prepare a compliant offer. The deadline for submission remains Wednesday, 7th December 2016 at 11:00 UTC2. Please advise the purpose of buying these container/end use of these container ? The containers are for ammunition storage3. If you're planning to use these containers for a long term basis & in a harsh weather condition then we would advise you to go for steel in place of 2" hardwood requested. There is high chance of woods to rot in the harsh & extreme weather conditions hence its better use steel. We can offer ballistic steel in place of hardwood which double the security of goods or persons inside the container. But obviously price will much higher compared to the one you requested.Please refer to our schedule of requirements outlined in the bid documents.4. Please note the container requested falls under ITAR hence we might need a end user certificate stating the containers are bought by UN. No, the specifications outlined in our requirements do not fall under ITAR and does not require an end user certificate.5. Can we offer a containers with standard equivalent to UL 752 Level 5 like NATO AEP-55 STANAG 4569 level 2 category. Yes6. Would You like to have pitched roof to ensure long lasting utility? We can provide module unit structure using non-burning uretan insulation. Proposing to use here 50-140 mm insulation. Insulation layer is protected by metal sheets (3 mm) on both sides. Aluminum can also be used to decrease weight.No, please refer to the specifications outlined in our schedule of requirements. 7. Do you have a need for Military lights when opening the door. No need for military lights.Thank you
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24-Nov-2016 16:29
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webservice@unops.org