CANCELLED Ground Improvement Works at Cap Haitian Port in HAITI (ret)
UNOPS
CANCELLED Ground Improvement Works at Cap Haitian Port in HAITI (ret)
Request for proposal
Reference:
RFP/2017/2721
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Haiti
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
28-Dec-2017
Deadline on:
29-Jan-2018 19:00 (GMT 0.00)
Description
Tender description: UNOPS is seeking qualified firms for the works required for Ground Improvement by Compaction Grouting to mitigate risk of Liquefaction at the Cap Haitian Port in HAITI, as further described in the document titled Section III: UNOPS Measured Price Construction Contract, included in the Documents section.
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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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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
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS.
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Soil improvement
New amendment added #1: The tender is hereby amended as follows:1) Document: MINUTES - RFP-2017-2721(GM) Ground Improvement Works - Clarification-Site Visit-Queries-Answers (under the Document tab) has been added accordingly.2) Document: 001_ARCHITECTURE PLANS 170811 (under the Document tab) has been added in support of the MINUTES in point 1 above.3) Document: 003_STRUCTURE PLANS 170811 (under the Document tab) has been added in support of the MINUTES in point 1 above.4) Document: ACAD - Cap-Haitien_Port Facility Survey_15 March 2017 (under the Document tab) has been added in support of the MINUTES in point 1 above.5) Document: SCHEDULE 4A - BOQ - 02_POB AND GAB_BOQ_NOT VALUED_171226 (under the Document tab) has been replaced with "SCHEDULE 4A - BOQ - 02_POB AND GAB_BOQ_NOT VALUED_171226-MOB" accordingly.6) Document: SCHEDULE 4B - BOQ - 02_POB_BOQ_NOT VALUED_171226 (under the Document tab) has been replaced with "SCHEDULE 4B - BOQ - 02_POB_BOQ_NOT VALUED_171226-MOB" accordingly. All other information and/or documentation provided remains in full force and effect.
Edited on:
24-Jan-2018 17:26
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: Is there any equivalent standard for the UNE-EN-1015-6 and the UNE 83313 and UNE-EN-1015-11 in the ASTM that we can apply?Answer: Any equivalent ASTM is valid, should be listed in methodology.UNE-EN 1015-6:1999/A1:2007 Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of fresh mortar.UNE 83313:1990 CONCRETE TESTS. DETERMINATION OF THE CONSISTENCY OF FRESH CONCRETE. SLUMP METHOD.UNE-EN 1015-11:2000/A1:2007 Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 11: Determination of flexural and compressive strength of hardened mortar.
Edited on:
23-Jan-2018 17:17
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Regarding the Proposal Security, we need to clarify some points due our bank requirements:Question#1: We are working with BBVA Bancomer at Mexico, we need to know the eligible banks because BBVA has no operation in Haiti.Answer: The Proposal Security may be issued by a Bank with no operation in Haiti. A list of "eligible banks" is not readily available. Your bank should be able to guide you with this process.Question#2: In wich country shall the Proposal Security must be executed?Answer: If by executed you mean 'prepared by a bank,' then it may be prepared by the Bidder's country in a language to that as found in our Proposal Returnable Schedule 2 being also irrevocable and unconditional. Please refer to the "Returnable Proposal - Schedule 2."Question#3: Please clarify Who orders the proposal security? and Who are the beneficiariesAnswer: It is the bidder's responsibility to provide the Proposal Security. The beneficiary is UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR PROJECT SERVICES (UNOPS) (HTOC Country Director: FELIPE MUNEVAR)Question#4: Please give us a detailed text about what is guaranteed.Answer: Please refer to the "Returnable Proposal - Schedule 2."Question#5: Please give us a detailed text about triggers of non-compliance.Answer: Please refer to the "Returnable Proposal - Schedule 2"Question#6: For being clear with the carrier, shall we send the Proposal Security to: B5406 - LCR, HTOC, Haiti? Could you please give us a detailed address?Answer: Please refer to the "Returnable Proposal - Schedule 2." (UNOPS / 3, rue Marion, Peguyville, Petion-Ville, HAITI)Question#7: We need to consider a fixed date for the Proposal Security´s ending.Answer: The date is fixed to 120 days (90 days Proposal Validity + 30 days beyond + as may be extended) This is based on the Bid Submission Deadline. Please refer to 'Returnable Proposal Schedule 2' where it states "....This bank guarantee is valid and will continue to be valid from the date of this letter until 30 days beyond the proposal validity period, as may be extended..." The "Proposal validity period in days = 90 days ias found under the Particulars Tab.Question#8: We propose an extra week to submit our proposal, that means February 5th.Answer: Unfortunately due to constraints we are currently unable to provide any additionnal time.
Edited on:
23-Jan-2018 16:42
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: Is it imperative to use a datalogger or any other computerized system?Answer: The SOW specify that it is a requirement to have an automatic monitoring system during the implementation of the soil improvement.Question: On the “17_02_001_SOIL IMPROVEMENT_POB”, part 7. It talks about computired systems. As well as in section 8 near the last paragraph.Answer: It is referred to an automatic monitoring system to control and monitor the parameters involved in the system (for example push forces and/or torque of the drilling machine during the drilling process). This will allow to correlate the parameters obtained with the soil characteristics during and on the field test, extrapolating the results to the remaining part of the works.
Edited on:
23-Jan-2018 16:08
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: First, we have not received minuts of the meeting clarification. When can we expect to get it?Answer: The Minutes were be provided on 22 January 2018 with link to additional documents related to question #6. All additional documents are to be found under the Document Tab in eSourcing when posted.Question: In the second hand, can you precise what you mean by site clearing? Indeed, we can see buildings and asphalt in the aerian photo.Answer: Site Clearance: It involves removing obstacles from a site, as well as levelling and preparing land for any planned worked construction or landscaping to make the space conducive for work.
Edited on:
23-Jan-2018 15:52
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: First, we have not received minuts of the meeting clarification. When can we expect to get it?Answer: The Minutes were be provided on 22 January 2018 with link to additional documents related to question #6. All additional documents are to be found under the Document Tab in eSourcing when posted.Question: In the second hand, can you precise what you mean by site clearing? Indeed, we can see buildings and asphalt in the aerian photo.Answer: Site Clearance: It involves removing obstacles from a site, as well as levelling and preparing land for any planned worked construction or landscaping to make the space conducive for work.Question: Could you indicate precisely the site borders in a plan? Answer: Please refer to "001_ARCHITECTURE PLANS 170811" (under the Document tab) for work area and delimitations.
Edited on:
23-Jan-2018 15:50
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: Are we receiving a summary of the questions asked in the pre-bidding meeting?Answer: Bearing in mind that the Clarification Meeting being MANDATORY, please note that the Minutes of the Meeting held in Cap Haitian will be communicated to those having participated.Question: Is it imperative to use a datalogger or any other computerized system?Answer: Please elaborate the question and provide specific reference where this is mentioned.Question: On the RETURNABLE PROPOSAL SCHEDULE 2 FORM OF PROPOSAL SECURITY BANK GUARANTEE FOR PROPOSAL, who should it be address to?Answer: Please address it to UNOPS as indicated on the form however directly to the Director as “Dear Felipe MUNEVAR.”Question: What are the No Objection Certificates (NOC) on schedule 14 Outline Statement of Proposed Methods. Answer: The NOC refers to various type of “permits” which may be needed for and prior to exection for the works from the competent local authorities. It is the bidders responsibility to ensure they obtain them as and when may be necessary.
Edited on:
19-Jan-2018 18:39
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: What exactly should we include on this schedule? "Returnable Proposal Schedule 13 Proposed Sources of Naturally Occurring Materials"Answer: Bidders shall provide details of their proposed sources of naturally occurring materials, including aggregates. Where (locality) and from whom (company) they will be sourced (obtained) and any other relevant details as requested on the form.
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19-Jan-2018 18:37
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question: What need to be included on Returnable Proposal Schedule 18? Answer: Returnale Proposal Schedule 18 shall include any “addenda, Minutes, or additional (new) documents provided to the bidder. It serves to indicate that the additional documents have been received by the bidder and as such have been considered in submitting their offer/proposal.
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19-Jan-2018 18:35
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webservice@unops.org