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Posted Query For View At Supplier End


Tender Title: DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION OF DUAL- Start Date & Time: 11-09-2017 End Date And Time: 16-11-
Tender No : 9/2017/SEZAD CARRIAGEWAY ROAD &
11:00 2017 15:00
BRIDGES FOR NR 32 AT
DUQM

Posted Queries Query Type

Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

There are no drawings and


16-11-2017 Other General details regarding existing
Tender telecommunication and
10:14 Vendor
Query electrical works. Please
provide more details.

There is a work item for a


relocation of existing telecom
cables of Omantel, Ooredoo
General etc. to the utilities corridor in
16-11-2017 Other Volume-1 Primary Document
Tender
10:14 Vendor which has an estimated
Query
length of 16 km each.
However, we could not find
the related work in BOQ.
Please clarify.

Please provide more details


and drawings of Item
General
16-11-2017 Other 18.2.6(i)c which describes
Tender
10:14 Vendor “remove and dispose of
Query
existing 33kV overhead
electrical transmission line”.

Please provide more details


or cross section about the
16-11-2017 Other General fiber optical cable to be used
Tender
10:14 Vendor of Item 18.2.6(iii)b which
Query describes “provide, install and
laying FOC”.

Please provide more details


General or cross section of Item
16-11-2017 Other Tender 18.2.6(iii)a which describes
10:14 Vendor Query “provide and install 2x2 Way
100mm diameter uPVC duct
and cables”.

Item no. 15.3.6(i)b in BOQ,


package substations are
shown 11kV/415V, 100kVA
16-11-2017 Other General whereas in the drawing C19-
10:14 Vendor Tender R032-CEL-701 the package
Query substations are shown as
11kV/415V, 200kVA. Please
clarify.

It is our interpretation the


existing NR32 road pavement
16-11-2017 Other General removal is limited to sections
10:14 Vendor Tender that are overlapped by the
Query new road and bounded by the
new road POB (PK 2+000)
and POE (PK 16+211).
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Please confirm if Bridge 2B


(over Dangert channel) is in
the scope of works, as
16-11-2017 Other General several drawings as ref. C19-
Tender
10:14 Vendor Query A001-STR-106-03, 106-04,
107-01, 108-01 and 109-01
classifies this bridge as “not
in scope”.

16-11-2017 Other General Please confirm if Bridge 2A


10:14 Vendor Tender (over Dangert channel) is not
Query in the scope of works.

Please confirm if the


16-11-2017 Other General seawater intakes, located
10:14 Vendor Tender near the Dangert channel, are
Query not in the scope of works.

Where are located the


16-11-2017 Other General pedestrian underpasses
10:14 Vendor Tender mentioned in Tender
Query Document – Volume 1 -
section 3, item 3.2.2 (3) (s)?

Where are located the two (2)


box culvert cells for
General
16-11-2017 Other Tender vehicles/buses (Service
10:14 Vendor tunnels) mentioned in Tender
Query
Document – Volume 1 -
section 3, item 3.2.2 (3) (r)?

Are the typical road sections


General shown in drawing ref. C19-
16-11-2017 Other
Tender R032-CRW-303 indicative of
10:14 Vendor Query the secondary road’s
dimensions?

Does the scope of work


comprise the secondary
roads execution? If so, please
confirm if those roads are
limited to following references
and extensions:o N-122, from
PK 0+000 to 0+400 o N-201,
General from PK 8+950 to 9+392 o
16-11-2017 Other
10:14 Vendor Tender ROAD 130, from PK 0+000 to
Query 0+086 o N-202, from PK
9+200 to 9+678 o Gate 5
Road, from PK 0+000 to
0+118 o N-204, from PK
1+651 to 1+980 o N-205,
from PK 0+000 to 0+458 o N-
203, from PK 10+549 to
10+158

According to the NR32 road


plan drawings, the scope of
work comprises the main
road (NR32) execution
between PK 2+000 and PK
16-11-2017 Other General 16+211, 14,211 km, whereas
Tender the “detailed scope of works”
10:14 Vendor
Query description, in Tender
Document – Volume 1 -
section 3, refers to sixteen
(16) kilometers of road.
Please confirm which
information is correct.

Can you provide the cross


16-11-2017 Other General section along the alignment of
Tender
10:14 Vendor the road with cut/fill
Query information?
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

For the post tensioning


system, the tensioning of
cables seems to be done
General from one side and the other
16-11-2017 Other side is shown as dead end.
Tender
10:14 Vendor Query For such long spans it may
be required to be tensioned
from both ends. Please kindly
specify the tensioning
method.

In the anchorage blocks of


the post tension bridges, the
stirrup rebar is shown as
General
16-11-2017 Other rectangular in the plan
10:14 Vendor Tender drawings but in the sections it
Query
is shown as circular. Can you
please clarify which detail will
be used?

In the bridge construction


drawings general notes, the
16-11-2017 Other General diameter of the cable strands
Tender are given as 15,2 mm but in
10:14 Vendor
Query the post tension tables the
diameter is given as 15,7
mm. Please clarify.

Ref. Clause 18.2.5 – Basis of


Payment to the Utilities under
the Sultanate of Oman
Standard Specifications for
General Road and Bridge
16-11-2017 Other
Tender Construction-2010, we
10:14 Vendor Query understand that the payments
of the some items in the Bill
of Quantities will be paid on
unit price basis. Please
confirm.

At the end of “General


Summary” tab inside “Bill of
Quantities” table covers the
value of
preliminaries+measured
General works+provisional sum+ day
16-11-2017 Other
Tender works +contingencies. Do all
10:14 Vendor Query these values stand only to
show the budgets seperately?
Is there any difference
between “Grand Total”
section and “Total of General
Summary” section?

General Will there be any limitations


16-11-2017 Other
Tender for the working hours during
10:14 Vendor
Query construction period?

Please kindly confirm that


General
16-11-2017 Other “Professional Indemnity
Tender
10:14 Vendor Insurance” is only required
Query insurance type or not

Please provide conditions of


General
16-11-2017 Other establishment of a joint
10:14 Vendor Tender venture. Will there be any
Query
regulations or restrictions

General Please provide standard


16-11-2017 Other conditions of contract and
Tender
10:14 Vendor specific conditions of
Query
contract, if exists.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

There are some price entries


in the BOQ file such as
landscape, heritage etc. We
16-11-2017 Other General understand that landscape
Tender design and scale of heritage
10:14 Vendor
Query works is not yet clear. Please
clarify these prices may
change after the scale of
these works are identified

Will the calculation of


payments be done on unit
price basis such as utility
General
16-11-2017 Other relocation and temporary
Tender
10:14 Vendor road relocations which can
Query only be measured after the
actual work on site is
completed

Will the government address


any mobilization area for the
use of contractor and if so will
the government charge any
General fee to the contractor for
16-11-2017 Other
Tender mobilization area? If the
10:14 Vendor
Query contractor is free to mobilize
anywhere suitable, will the
government charge any fee
for mobilization area such as
land rent,etc

Tender Document Volume-1


Prime Document section 1.17
item (5) states that “The
Bidder shall submit in his
Tender a detailed breakdown
of all lump sum items in the
General Bill of Quantities giving
16-11-2017 Other Tender description, quantity, unit
10:14 Vendor
Query rates and amount.” Please
confirm that the breakdown of
the lump sum items will be
submitted as a separate
document instead of inserting
these items to the provided
client BOQ

We refer the construction


Sequence of Bridges are
shown in the drawing
No.C19-J001-STR-111,C19-
J001-STR-112,C19-J001-
STR-113,C19-J001-STR-114.
16-11-2017 Other General We presume that these
Tender
08:27 Vendor sequence are provided only
Query
for the reference. Kindly
clarify/confirm, whether
contractor can adopt his own
construction steps for the
project or follow the provided
sequence.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

We refer to prime documents,


page 36, terms of agreement
clause 2.2, “The bidder shall
follow the Oman Highway
Design Standards (vol. 1, 2 &
3 June 2010 Edition.)”
However, it has come to our
attention that in near future
the new edition of Oman
Highway Design Standards
16-11-2017 Other General and Specifications (HDS) are
Tender going to be released. Please
08:08 Vendor
Query confirm if the tenderer has to
follow the new edition if it is
released before the tender
submission date. If yes, then
we request you to extend the
submission deadline
adequately in order to allow
us to review and analyse the
new edition of HDS and take
it into considerations for the
preparation of this tender.

BOQ Item No. 4.5.14(ii) &


4.5.14(iv) :- Bituminous
wearing courses - As per
Highway design standard,
Standard specification for
Roads and Bridge
Construction June 2010 , the
aggregate used for
General bituminous wearing course
15-11-2017 Other
17:36 Vendor Tender should consists of 100%
Query crushed stone from a hard,
high quality Gabbro and/ or
non vascular basalt. Since
gabbro materials are not
available in duqm area, can
we use the available
aggregates in duqm for
wearing course. Please
clarify.

Part B - Bridges, Culvert &


Approach Roads Bill No.B3 :
9 SLOPE PROTECTION
AND STABILIZATION Item
General No. 9.1.6(iii) : Granular filter
14-11-2017 Other Tender to Rip rap any thickness
09:34 Vendor
Query Please provide thickness of
granular filter since the unit
indicated as Sq.m. Shall the
bidder consider thickness is
500mm?. Please confirm.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Part A - Roadworks BOQ Bill


No.2 : Earthworks : 2.2
Removal of Structures and
Obstructions Item No. 2.2.5(i)
: Removal of existing building
(various size) Please provide
approximate size of existing
buildings. Bill No.6 :
INCIDENTAL
CONSTRUCTION : 9.1
Riprap Item No. 9.1.6(iii) :
Granular filter to Rip rap any
thickness Please provide
thickness of granular filter
since the unit indicated as
Sq.m. Shall the bidder
consider thickness is
500mm?. Please confirm. Bill
No.7 : ROAD LIGHTING AND
ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION: 15.17 Civil
Works for Electrical
Installations (Cont'd.) Item
No. 15.17.6(xiii) : Cable
marker as drawings and
specification Please provide
cross-sectional drawings with
dimensions. Bill No.7 : ROAD
LIGHTING AND
ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION: 15.17 Civil
Works for Electrical
Installations (Cont'd.) Item
No. 15.17.6(xiv) : Manhole as
per drawings and
specification Item No.
15.17.6(xv) : Hand hole /
General draw pit as per drawings and
14-11-2017 Other
Tender specification Please provide
09:34 Vendor
Query cross-sectional drawings with
dimensions for the above 2
items. Bill No.9 : UTILITIES,
Water utility Item No.
18.2.6(iii)d : Provide and
install new underground
water utility less than 300 mm
diameter, including all fittings,
valves, accessories, including
sand filling, cable cover tiles,
caution tape and
disconnection / connection
with exiting line as per
requirement of the concerned
authority and other
associated works as directed
by Engineer. Please provide
the following details since
bidder cannot assume for this
item. a) Type of pipe (
UPVC/HDPE/RCC/DI Pipe)
b) Pressure Rating of pipe c)
Number of fittings d) Number
of valves & accessories e)
Depth of sand filling f)
Dimensions of cable cover
tiles Bill No.9 : UTILITIES,
Water utility Item No.
18.2.6(iii)e : Provide and
install new underground
water utility from 300 to 600
mm diameter, including all
fittings, valves, accessories,
including sand filling, cable
cover tiles, caution tape and
disconnection / connection
with exiting line as per
requirement of the
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

BoQ states 4m arms for


street light poles. This is
unusually long for street
lighting poles and will involve
a much larger pole diameter
General to accommodate. This will be
14-11-2017 Other
Tender aesthetically unpleasing and
08:22 Vendor
Query overly costly to manufacture.
Kindly confirm that if the
lighting levels can be
achieved with shorter arms,
the 4m arm requirement will
not be enforced.

Please Clarify whether "R-32-


SS-MAIN" substation shown
General
13-11-2017 Other in drawing no. C19-R032-
Tender
15:33 Vendor CEL-701 Rev 1 is "Indoor
Query
Substation" or "Outdoor
Substation"

Please clarify whether, we


have to consider " Factory
General
13-11-2017 Other Acceptance Test" cost for
Tender
15:32 Vendor switchgears, Package Sub
Query
Station & Feeder Pillar in our
offer.

In Drg no. C19-R032-CEL-


701-rev 1, 33Kv and 11Kv
switchgear are shown in SLD.
General However please clarify
13-11-2017 Other
Tender whether these switchgears
15:30 Vendor
Query are "Gas Insulated Swithgear"
or Air Insulated Switchgear".
Also please provide detailed
specification for the same.

1. Mentioned - 15.3.6(i) a
Main Substation, 33kV/11kV,
3000kVA a) Please provide
clarity on the Switchgear type
33KV (AIS or GIS). b) 11KV
panel needs additional
dummy panel or not. c)
Please provide technical
specification for 33KV
switchgear, 33KV protection
& metering panels. d) Please
provide technical specification
General
13-11-2017 Other for 11KV switchgear, 11KV
Tender
13:29 Vendor protection & metering panels.
Query
e) 415V LVAC panel
specification with marshalling
panel. 2. Mentioned -
15.3.6(i)b Package
Substation, 11kV/415V,
100kVA a) BOQ says 100KVA
Transformer, Drawing its
200KVA 3. DC battery
System - Battery capacity in
Ah. Please provide all
electrical drawings &
technical specifications.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Refer to above-mentioned
Tender, kindly clarify the
following: 1. Mentioned -
15.3.6(i) a Main Substation,
33kV/11kV, 3000kVA
a)Please provide clarity on
the Switchgear type 33KV
(AIS or GIS). 11KV panel
needs additional dummy
panel or not. Please provide
technical specification for
33KV switchgear, 33KV
protection & metering panels.
General
13-11-2017 Other Please provide technical
Tender
13:21 Vendor specification for 11KV
Query
switchgear, 11KV protection &
metering panels. 415V LVAC
panel specification with
marshalling panel. 2.
Mentioned - 15.3.6(i)b
Package Substation,
11kV/415V, 100kVA BOQ
says 100KVA Transformer,
Drawing its 200KVA 3. DC
battery System - Battery
capacity in Ah. Please
provide all electrical drawings
& technical specifications.

Tender documents says the


Performance bond to be
provided by a successful
bidder from a bank registered
12-11-2017 Other General in Oman. Our Query is
Tender
11:39 Vendor whether the performance
Query
bond can be issued by a
Insurance Co instead of a
local bank, is it acceptable to
SEZAD.

Electrical Bill Queries- Please


clarify the followings:- 1.Item
No. 15.3.6(i)a – Main
substation 33kV/11kV,3000
kVA is a package substation
1.This is main substation33KV/11KV
or a Primary Substation with
3000KVA and 11KV/415V 1000KVA as
separate 33kV,11kV and LV
shown in single line diagram, which is for
panel rooms along with
information only. The Contractor has to
control and protection panels. design the substation be based on BOQ,
2.Item No. 15.3.6(i)b –
General scope of works, specifications and RAECO
09-11-2017 Other 11kV/415V.100kVA Package
Tender requirements. 2.It is 100KVA substation.
10:00 Vendor Substations.In SLD it is
Query The tender drawings are for information
shown as 200 kVA
only. The Contractor has to design the
substations. 3.Item No.
substation based on BOQ, scope of works,
15.7.6(i)j – 11kV MV 4way
specifications and RAECO requirements. 3.
switch – No specification or
The cable size of 33KV cable is
technical details available for 3Cx300mmsq.
this item. 4 Bill No.9, Item No.
18.2.6(iii)c, Size of 33 kV
cable (13,000 Mtr) is not
specified in the B.O.Q.
Waiting for your prompt reply

Question: 2. The quantity to


this item 18.2.6(iii)a is 48 000
lin. is 1,663,390 Kg seems to
General
08-11-2017 Other be unproportioned in
Tender
14:47 Vendor comparison to similar BOQ
Query
items (i.e. Prime Coat and
Tack Coats). Could you
please confirm this quantity?

General Please refer to: i) “Volume III


08-11-2017 Other
Tender – Bill Of Quantities”, Bill No.9, Query is unclear
14:46 Vendor
Query Page 9/4, Item 18.2.6(iii)a
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

We refer to the drawing ref no


C19-R032-GEN-100rev1,
which states the scope of
General
08-11-2017 Other works starts from STA1+450,
Tender
12:32 Vendor if we consider the said
Query
chainage as starting point
then the scope will be only
14.76 km, kindly clarify

With reference to the prime


The Client will appoint an Engineering
document, clause 3.2.3 point
Consulting Firm as “Engineer” for the
No.4. (page no.50). the
Project to review the EPC Contractor’s
design work shall complete
design, and supervising and managing the
within the mobilization period.
Works. The EPC Contractor shall plan his
General We presume that, the
06-11-2017 Other activities (including design) so as to
Tender complete design details
11:36 Vendor complete the Project within the Contract
Query required to submit the client period. The time taken by the Engineer to
on or before end of
review the Contractor's design is typically
mobilization period, kindly
between 2 and 4 weeks depending on the
clarify. Also, please provide
type, complexity and quantity of
the time required for the client
submissions.
to approve the design.

We are unable to find a street


light pole manufacturer that
can provide a 25 year Bidders shall source for the best local
General
06-11-2017 Other warranty on the marine grade and/or international vendors, who can
Tender
11:35 Vendor coating. Kindly advise comply with the specifications as required
Query
acceptable manufacturers in the Project.
that can comply to this
requirement.

For bridge design the typical


load in Oman would be
217KN/M, whereas for the
The design of the project including roads,
General design vehicle the load would
05-11-2017 Other bridges, culverts, etc. shall comply with
Tender come to 540KN/M. Please
11:50 Vendor clause 3.2.2 (4) of Volume 1 for loading
Query confirm that the tenderers
requirements.
should consider this extreme
case for the design of the
bridges.

Please clarify the extend of


bridge and columns
General This has to be proposed by the successful
05-11-2017 Other decorative elements, such as
Tender Bidder for the Client and Engineer's
11:50 Vendor ornaments, column ladders
Query approval.
etc. that Tenderers have to
consider.

General If maximum settlement of


05-11-2017 Other This is a EPC Contract and the Contractor
Tender 50mm is exceeded, what are
11:50 Vendor is fully responsible for the design.
Query the consequences?

How many members of the


design team are really
General The EPC Contractor shall deploy sufficient
05-11-2017 Other required during the
Tender number of staff and resources to complete
11:50 Vendor construction phase to be
Query the Project within the Contract period.
stationed at site, please
clarify.

Refer to Prime Document


Page 40, Para 3.2.2(g) “(g)
Culvert crossings for buses/ For the number of culvert crossings for
services tunnels and buses, refer to Clause 3.2.2 (3) (r ) of
General underpasses for pedestrians” Volume 1. For the number and location of
31-10-2017 Other
Tender Bidder kindly request to culvert crossing for pedestrians, the
08:35 Vendor
Query confirm: 1. the size of Contractor shall consult the stakeholders
culvert/tunnel crossing for along the Project alignment on their
buses to the designed. 2. the requirements.
number of pedestrian
crossing to be designed.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Refer to Prime Document


Page 39, Para 3.2.1 The
Design Consulting Firm shall
provide a special report
providing the following: (a)
Potential funding plans and
terms for the project; (b)
Details of current conditions
in terms of studies and
designs completion, available
technical reports, tenders
floating, implementation plan
(implementation approach,
expected implementation
timeline, purchase
procedures, implementation
supervision); (c)
Environmental impact of the
project; (d) Maintenance and
utilization of the project (e)
Future development plans
and programs within the
projects range and specialty;
(f) Vehicles operation costs
(g) Data of annual and
periodic maintenance costs
The successful Bidder shall develop and
General expected for the period from
31-10-2017 Other submit all the reports mentioned in TOR
Tender 2017 to 2040 (h) Capital
08:35 Vendor Volume 1 Clause 3.2.1 during the design
Query costs details, economic
phase.
benefits of the projects for the
period from 2017 to 2040 and
calculation principles; (i)
Details of direct economic
benefits such as savings in
vehicles operation and
savings in time value for the
period from utilization of the
project until the year 2040
including calculation
principles of these benefits (j)
The economical outcome of
the project which resulted by
comparison of cost series
with economic benefits for the
period from 2017 to 2040,
including sensitivity tests for
this outcome (k) Other
economic and social benefits
of the project Bidder kindly
request to confirm that report
on (a) to (k) are not relevant
during the construction stage
therefore will not be part of
scope of the design
consultant.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Refer to Prime Documents


Page 39, Para 3.2.1 “The
Design Consulting Firm shall
prepare traffic models for the
anticipated future traffic
based on master planning
and review, update and
integrate with other traffic
models, if available, related to
this Project and provide a
comprehensive report.”
Please clarify: a. Please
confirm the availability of
traffic model? b. Confirm the
requirement of the Traffic
Study and what is the The Bidder's Designer shall collect the
available traffic reports, if any, from the
General purpose of this study
31-10-2017 Other authorities and stakeholders and prepare
Tender considering there is an
08:33 Vendor traffic models for the anticipated future
Query existing design? c. Please
traffic based on master plan, traffic studies
confirm the status of the
etc. and incorporate into the design.
existing traffic study from the
original design consultant.
Will this be made available to
the tenders at this stage as
this could alter the fee for this
element of the scope? d. If a
new traffic model is required,
please confirm if acceptance
of a new traffic model is
required before design and
construction is started for if a
new traffic model is required
then the extent of the
highway scheme could
change?

Refer to Prime Document


Page19 1.22(1)(n)(o)(p)(q) 1.
Please provide the prescribed
31-10-2017 Other General form " List of products and Bidders can generate theirs own prescribed
08:32 Vendor Tender materials to be used in the format if not available in the TOR.
Query project" mentioned in (p); 2.
Are there prescribed forms of
the lists mentioned in (n), (o),
and (q)? Please Clarify.

Culvert crossings for


buses/services tunnels and For the number of culvert crossings for
underpasses for pedestrians.- buses refer to Clause 3.2.2 (3) (r ) of
General Please confirm the size of Volume 1. For the number and location of
31-10-2017 Other Tender culvert/tunnel crossing for culvert crossing for pedestrians, the
07:53 Vendor
Query buses to be designed. Also Contractor shall consult the stakeholders
please confirm the number of along the Project alignment on their
pedestrian crossing to be requirements.
designed.

The Design Consulting Firm


shall provide a special report
provide the following as
General mentioned in Clause (a) to The successful Bidder shall develop and
31-10-2017 Other Tender (k). Please confirm that report submit all the reports mentioned in TOR
07:46 Vendor Query on (a) to (k) are not relevant Volume 1 Clause 3.2.1 during the design
during the construction stage, phase.
there will not be part of scope
of the design consultant.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

The Design Consulting Firm


shall prepare traffic models
for the anticipated future
traffic based on master
planning and review, update
and integrate with other traffic
models, if available, related to
this Project and provide a
comprehensive report. a.
Please confirm the availability
of traffic model? b. Confirm
the requirement of the Traffic
Study and what is the
purpose of this study The Bidder's Designer shall collect the
considering there is an available traffic reports, if any, from the
31-10-2017 Other General existing design? c. Please authorities and stakeholders and prepare
07:38 Vendor Tender confirm the status of the traffic models for the anticipated future
Query existing traffic study from the traffic based on master plan, traffic studies
original design consultant. etc. and incorporate into the design.
Will this be made available to
the tenders at this stage as
this could alter the fee for this
element of the scope? d. If a
new traffic model is required,
please confirm if acceptance
of a new traffic model is
required before design and
construction is started for if a
new traffic model is required
then the extent of the
highway scheme could
change?

Please confirm that report on


(a) to (k) are not relevant
during the construction stage
therefore will not be part of
scope of the design:(a)
Potential funding plans and
terms for the project (b)
Details of current conditions
in terms of studies and
designs completion, available
technical reports, tenders
floating, implementation plan
(implementation approach,
expected implementation
timeline, purchase
procedures, implementation
supervision) (c)
Environmental impact of the
project (d) Maintenance and
utilization of the project (e)
Future development plans
and programs within the
projects range and specialty The successful Bidder shall develop and
30-10-2017 Other General (f) Vehicles operation costs submit all the reports mentioned in TOR
Tender (g) Data of annual and
11:42 Vendor Query periodic maintenance costs Volume 1 Clause 3.2.1 during the design
expected for the period from phase.
2017 to 2040 (h) Capital
costs details, economic
benefits of the projects for the
period from 2017 to 2040 and
calculation principles (i)
Details of direct economic
benefits such as savings in
vehicles operation and
savings in time value for the
period from utilization of the
project until the year 2040
including calculation
principles of these benefits (j)
The economical outcome of
the project which resulted by
comparison of cost series
with economic benefits for the
period from 2017 to 2040,
including sensitivity tests for
this outcome (k) Other
economic and social benefits
of the project
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

The Design Consulting Firm


shall prepare traffic models
for the anticipated future
traffic based on master
planning and review, update
and integrate with other traffic
models, if available, related to
this Project and provide a
comprehensive report.(a)
Please confirm the availability
of traffic model? (b) Please
confirm the status of the The Bidder's Designer shall collect the
General existing traffic study from the available traffic reports, if any, from the
30-10-2017 Other Tender original design consultant. authorities and stakeholders and prepare
11:42 Vendor Query Will this be made available to traffic models for the anticipated future
the tenders at this stage as traffic based on master plan, traffic studies
this could alter the fee for this etc. and incorporate into the design.
element of the scope? (c) If a
new traffic model is required,
please confirm if acceptance
of a new traffic model is
required before design and
construction is started for if a
new traffic model is required
then the extent of the
highway scheme could
change?

Dear Sirs, Please be


General informed that Query No. 1
30-10-2017 Other Tender and 2 is uploaded. Regards, Irrelevant Query
11:03 Vendor Query Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al-
Kharafi & Sons LLC

Refer to Jurf-Syyy Channel


Crossing drawing C19-J001-
STR-121 it is mentioned 2
bridges 1st starts from
Chainage 2+588.57 to
3+092.57 and 2nd start from
General 3+288.971 to 3+876.971. One set of bridges (i.e. two bridges) are
30-10-2017 Other Kindly clarify both bridges are across the Sayy Channel and another one
08:36 Vendor Tender included in Jurf bridges or set of bridges (i.e. two bridges) are across
Query one is Jurf bridge and other is the Jurf Channel.
Saay bridge. Your earliest
action to provide/clarify the
above details would be highly
appreciated and we are
thankful to you for giving us
good cooperation.

BOQ, Page B3 / 10, Item This is an EPC contract. It is the


General 15.3.6(i)b and item 15.6.6(i) responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
29-10-2017 Other Tender are not shown in the develop the complete Design on the basis
16:29 Vendor Query drawings, please provide of Design, scope of works, BOQ and
details for the same. specifications of the Client and concerned
authorities.

Drawing C19-R032-CEL-703,
irrigation control panels, we
General understand these for our
29-10-2017 Other Tender reference only while irrigation Confirmed.
16:29 Vendor Query scope of works measure in
BOQ as PS, SO please
confirm.

BOQ, Page 7/1, item 15.6.6(i) All drawings provided are for information
General measure 20 numbers of only. The Contractor shall carry out his own
29-10-2017 Other Tender feeder pillars, but it shown 17 design as per scope of works, BOQ,
16:29 Vendor Query numbers in drawings” C19- specifications and requirements of
R032-CEL-701 & C19-R032- authorities/Client
CEL-702”, So please clarify.

Drawing C19-R032-CEL-701,
29-10-2017 Other General Shown11/0.433 kV, 1000kVA, This item is part of Main Sub Station and to
16:29 Vendor Tender but not measure in BOQ. So be included in BOQ Item Page 7/1 Item
Query please clarify. 15.3.6(i)a
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Drawing C19-R032-CEL-701, All drawings provided are for information


General Shown 7 numbers 11 kV only. The Contractor shall carry out his own
29-10-2017 Other Tender package substation “ 200 design as per scope of works, BOQ,
16:29 Vendor Query kVA, but BOQ Page 7/1, item specifications and requirements of
15.3.6(i)b mention 100kVA, authorities/Client. This 11 KV Package
So please clarify. substation shall be designed for 100 KVA.

This is an EPC contract. It is the


Drawing C19-R032-CEL-701, responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
Shown 7 numbers 11 kV develop the complete Design on the basis
29-10-2017 Other General package substation, but BOQ of Design, scope of works, BOQ and
16:29 Vendor Tender Page 7/1, item 15.3.6(i)b specifications of the Client and concerned
Query measure 8 numbers, So authorities. The quantities to be paid based
please clarify. on the approved design and actual work
done.

In the drawings, space is required for future


DrawingC19-R032-CEL-701, transformers. The 33KV switch gear shall
shown 33 kV main package be provided as shown in the drawing. The
substation 33/11 KV, 2 X drawings provided in the Tender Document
29-10-2017 Other General 3MVA, but BOQ Page 7/1, is for information only. The Contractor shall
16:29 Vendor Tender item 15.3.6(i)a mention Main carry out his design based on BOQ, Scope
Query Substation 33kV/11kV, of works and tender specifications and
3000kVA, So please clarify concerned authority specifications. This
substation needs to have one 33KV out
the correct capacity. going Feeder and one 33KV incoming
Feeder.

Tender documents, PART-2,


09-Electrical, List of drawing Confirmed. All drawings provided are for
29-10-2017 Other General shown C19-R032-CEL-701 information only. The contractor shall
16:29 Vendor Tender and C19-R032-CEL-701rev1, design as per scope of works, BOQ,
Query specifications and requirements of
We consider Rev1, So please authorities/Client.
confirm

Please provide the location The successful Bidder shall propose and
General and layout of contractor’s obtain approval for the location, layout and
29-10-2017 Other Tender office, laydown area, labour for all other facilities as per TOR, Oman
16:29 Vendor Query camp area. Also advise the Regulations. Bidder can approach SEZAD
fee charged by the Authority ( One Stop Shop for the Land fee and other
if any ) . fee (if any).

Please provide the following


specifications (referred in
special specification):
“Standard Specifications for Bidders are expected to possess all the
29-10-2017 Other General Road and Bridge related codes, standards and specifications
Tender (local and international) related to the
16:29 Vendor Query Construction, Volume 3, June projects. The Bidder can check with his
2010”; “Highway Design Design Consultant.
Standard Volume 1 and
Volume 2, June, 2010,
Sultanate of Oman”

Provide the layout and detail


drawings for BOQ Page 6/2 Drawings are to be designed and prepared
General Item 9.9.6 (i) – concrete by the Contractor's Design Consultant as
29-10-2017 Other Tender lining, also confirm that this is an EPC Contract. All the payments
16:29 Vendor Query related earth work shall be for items shall be as mentioned in Method
measured and paid of Measurement of OHDS.
separately.

Provide the layout and detail


29-10-2017 Other General drawings for BOQ Page 6/1 Drawings are to generated by the
16:29 Vendor Tender Item 9.6.6 (i)a – “reinforced Contractor's designer as this is an EPC
Query concrete ….”including the Contract.
details of steel reinforcement.

Provide the layout and detail


29-10-2017 Other General drawings for BOQ Page 6/1 Drawings are to generated by the
Tender Item 9.2.6 (i)a – Gabions, Contractor's designer as this is an EPC
16:29 Vendor Query including size of stone and Contract.
size of gabion boxes

General Provide the layout and detail Drawings are to generated by the
29-10-2017 Other Tender drawings for BOQ Page 6/1 Contractor's designer as this is an EPC
16:29 Vendor Query Item 9.1.6(iii) Granular filter: Contract.

29-10-2017 Other General BOQ page 6/1 Item 9.1.6(iii) Drawings and details are to generated by
16:29 Vendor Tender Granular filter……… Please the Contractor's designer as this is an EPC
Query provide the thickness. Contract.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

BOQ item 2.3.6 (i) If the cut material comply with the
29-10-2017 Other General unclassified excavation, specifications and standards, they can be
16:29 Vendor Tender excavated material shall be re-used for embankment. Any extra
Query used for backfilling or quantities for embankments have to be
disposed. Please clarify. purchased from other sources.

General Please advise the location It is the responsibility of the Bidder to


29-10-2017 Other Tender and distance of source of explore the available options in Duqm for
16:29 Vendor construction water and
Query charge ( if any ). construction water

In the specification clause


4.2.6, 1 , it is mentioned that
“The Bituminous Prime Coat
shall be measured by weight
General of material applied in
29-10-2017 Other Tender kilograms. The weight shall Please refer to Section 7 of Volume 1 of
16:29 Vendor Query be calculated from the actual TOR.
rate of material applied on
site. and hence it is our
understanding that this is a
re-measured contract. Please
confirm.

Provide the location and


29-10-2017 Other General distance from the site of The Client will assist the Contractor to
16:29 Vendor Tender disposal of unsuitable dispose unsuitable material within Duqm.
Query excavated material.

Please provide the location


29-10-2017 Other General and distance from the site of Refer to Volume 1 clause 1.1 (3) and
16:29 Vendor Tender borrow pit also advise the fee Volume 2 Clause 1.4.1-9(k)
Query charge by the Authority ( if
any ) .

Please confirm that the traffic All diversion works will be paid under
29-10-2017 Other General diversion roads shall be relevant BOQ Item. The Contractor shall
16:02 Vendor Tender measured and paid under propose the drawings for diversion of main
Query BOQ items. Also provide traffic for the approval of authorities and
drawings for the same. Client.

In prime document Vol.I page


48, under item (8) it is
mentioned that “The Client
reserves the right and at any
time and at its own discretion
29-10-2017 Other General to increase or decrease the
16:02 Vendor Tender Scope of Works”. Please
Query advise the percentage in
reduction / increase in scope.
Also advise how the
contractor’s overhead shall
be adjusted and paid in this
case.

In the BOQ last page of


General Summary, after
GRAND TOTAL it is shown to
add VALUE OF
PRELIMINARIES, VALUE OF
MEASURED WORKS,
VALUE OF PROVISIONAL
SUM, VALUE OF DAY
WORKS, VALUE OF
29-10-2017 Other General CONTINGENCIES @ 10%
16:02 Vendor Tender OF SUB-TOTAL EXCLUDING Confirmed
Query BILL ( 1, 8 & 11 & 12). In this
case amount to be carried to
form of tender shall be
repeated to double. Please
confirm that above VALUES
shall not be added to GRAND
TOTAL to reach to TOTAL OF
GENERAL SUMMARY -
CARRIED TO FORM OF
TENDER.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

In prime document page 41


clause 3.2.2 (3) (c)(ii)
requirement of bollards and
29-10-2017 Other General on page 44 clause 3.2.2 (3) Refer to BOQ for this item. Drawings are to
16:02 Vendor Tender (d ) requirement of removable generated by the Contractor's designer as
Query bollards and chain are this is an EPC Contract.
mentioned. Please provide
BOQ items, specification and
drawings for the same.

On drawing no. C19-J001-


STR-141,142 and 143, All drawings provided are for information
wearing course is shown only. This is an EPC contract it is the
General 110mm thick, however on responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
29-10-2017 Other Tender drawing no. C19-J001-STR- develop the complete Design and propose
16:02 Vendor the appropriate layer thickness on the basis
Query 213,Deck surface detail, It is of Design requirements of the client ,
50 mm thick. Please advise Standards and specification and to
the thickness to be Engineers approval.
considered.

In prime document Vol.I page


47, under item (t) it is
General mentioned that “removal of
29-10-2017 Other Tender the existing NR 32 across the This whole activity will be paid under
16:02 Vendor Query completed channel…”. individual relevant item of work of BOQ
Please advise the BOQ items
for the same.

In prime document Vol.I page


40 clause 3.2.2 (1) (g) Scope
of work includes “ Culvert
crossings for buses/ services
tunnels and underpasses for
pedestrians”. No drawing and
General details are available. We The basis for payment and Method of
29-10-2017 Other Tender understand that these Measurement shall be as stated in OHDS,
16:02 Vendor Query structures shall be designed TOR, Specification and BOQ.
at post tender stage and shall
be measured and paid under
the items of earth work,
concrete, steel reinforcement
etc mentioned in BOQ on the
basis of remeasurement
contract. Please confirm.

In prime document Vol.I page


25 item (b) last para, it is
mentioned that “ ……….. The
Bidder shall provide
preliminary design on ground
improvement over the
Sabkha soil for road This is an EPC Contract and the
construction and on Contractor's designer shall propose the
foundations for the bridges” It methodology for soil improvement in
is our understanding that the accordance with the Client's provided
General soil improvements under the approach. Payment for ground
29-10-2017 Other Tender road is replacement of soil improvement over sabkha soil for road
16:02 Vendor Query and shall be measured and construction shall be considered as a re-
paid under the provided BOQ measurable item as per BOQ. Whereas
items on remeasurement payment for ground improvement for
contract basis ( at tender bridges shall be priced under BOQ Item B1
stage it is not possible to as a lumpsum.
carry out survey and
geotechnical investigation,
design to reach to exact
quantity) , if else ( type of
improvement) please advise
and provide detail.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Under Technical proposal in


In prime document Vol.I page
19 item (t), it is mentioned
that “ Bidder shall complete In Technical Submission the bidder has to
the form of tender, schedules, submit all the Tender Documents and it's
29-10-2017 Other General Appendix to form of tender, Amendments only with bidders company
Tender the bill of seal. In Financial Submission the bidder
16:02 Vendor Query quantities………………...and shall comply with TOR Volume 1 Clause
standard for of bonds…” and 1.22 (2) to submit the duly filled, sealed and
submit. However the same signed documents
documents are mentioned to
be submitted with Financial
proposal. Please clarify.

This is an EPC contract. It is the


General Please provide the drawings responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
29-10-2017 Other Tender for 16m pole foundation ( develop the complete Design on the basis
16:02 Vendor Query BOQ page 7/8 item 15.17.6 of Design, scope of works, BOQ and
(ix)a. . specifications of the Client and concerned
authorities.

Reference to the street


lighting drawing legends
Drawing. No. C19-R032- All street lighting design shall be based on
CSWL-030 and street lighting LED lighting fixtures. Please note that the
layout drawings sheet 2 to 15 HPS luminaries shall not be considered in
29-10-2017 Other General drawings read 12m column the design. This is an EPC contract. It is the
16:02 Vendor Tender with 1.5m bracket with 100W responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
Query HPS and 150W HPS develop the complete Design on the basis
luminaires but the BOQs read of Design, scope of works, BOQ and
specifications of the Client and concerned
16m with 4m and 2m bracket authorities.
with 275W LED. Please
clarify.

This is an EPC contract. It is the


Reference to BOQ Part A responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
page 7/5, item No. 15.8.6(ii)a develop the complete Design on the basis
General & b for 16m street light pole of Design, scope of works, BOQ and
29-10-2017 Other Tender the 4m arm is too long specifications of the Client and concerned
16:02 Vendor Query outreach. Please confirm the authorities. The Contractor shall ensure that
requirement 4m arm or 1 to the lighting level on the road shall be
2m arm. achieved without any loss of lighting in the
medians.

Design NOC – Please All drawings provided are for information


confirm that, obtaining NOC only. This is an EPC contract it is the
for the modification/ responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
General improvement in design is the develop the complete Design and the
29-10-2017 Other Tender EPC Contractor /Design specification and obtain all necessary
16:02 Vendor Query Consultant’s responsibility NOC's/approval from the concerned
and, NOC for the original authorities on the basis of Design
design is the responsibility of requirements of the Client , Standards and
the Client / original Design
Consultant. Specifications and to Engineer's approval.

All drawings provided are for information


Design Drawings & only. This is an EPC contract it is the
Calculations : Please confirm responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
29-10-2017 Other General that in the event of an award, develop the complete Design and the
16:02 Vendor Tender soft copy of the design specification, calculation, drawings on the
Query models & drawings, including
calculation, shall be made basis of Design requirements of the Client ,
available to us by the Client. Standards and Specifications and to
Engineer's approval.

In prime document Vol.I page


25 it is mentioned that “ The
Design Work shall complete
within the mobilization period
( which is 90days). Design
General Consulting Firms are advising The EPC Contractor shall plan his activities
29-10-2017 Other Tender us that for topographical (including design) so as to complete the
16:02 Vendor Query survey, geotechnical survey, Project within the Contract period.
complete design review,
modification, preparation of
drawings, approval etc. at
least 6 month time is
required. Kindly advise.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Dear Sir, Refer to Dengart


Bridge drawing C19-A001-
STR-103-01, there are 4
bridges mentioned in this
drawing layout 1A, 1B, 2A &
2B. Kindly clarify Bridge 2B is As per Drawing No. C19-A001-STR-103-01
in our scope of work or not.
29-10-2017 Other General Your earliest action to rev.01, Bridge 2B has to be designed and
09:23 Vendor Tender provide/clarify the above constructed as a Culvert. Refer the
Query details would be highly mentioned and related drawings for
appreciated and we are reference.
thankful to you for giving us
good cooperation. Best
Regards, For: Combined
Group Contracting Co.
(K.S.C.C)

The LED Street Light is


supposed to have inbuilt
devices to control On/ Off ,
Dimming and Maintenance –
This is part of Tele
management I. Is there an
existing Tele management
which is proposed to be
29-10-2017 Other General linked to these street lights II. Tele-management is not part of the Project
13:16 Vendor Tender If it is a new proposal, do you requirements. But LED lighting fixtures shall
Query have Specifications for the have the option for dimming.
Tele Management and if yes,
kindly forward the same III.
Any other data available
regarding the same which
links the Proposed Light
Fittings to Lighting Solutions
and Tele Management

Specification reference
5.8.2.5-18-1.9 requires quote
"There has to be built in
devices with all accessories
used to control the lighting
fixture at least monitoring,
on/off, dimming and
maintenance status of lighting
fixture. The control has to be Tele-management is not part of the Project
through Wi-Fi and/or GSM requirements. But LED Lighting fixture has
29-10-2017 Other General network from remote server to be equipped with NEMA P7 Socket for
13:16 Vendor Tender without the need for future interfacing with lighting control
Query additional cabling works. system. LED lighting fixtures shall have the
Lighting fixture has to be option for dimming
equipped with NEMA P7
Socket for future interfacing
with lighting control system."
unquote. Kindly reconfirm this
requirement as these features
are generally not installed on
streetlighting and will incur
unnecessary expense to the
Employer
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Following announcements on
the 21st October 2017 in the
local print media that Duqm
Quarries Company are to
manage, regulate and
operate quarries in the
Economic Zone how will this
affect this Tender and the
Contract when awarded. It is
clearly stated in the Tender
Documents including Clause
76 of the Conditions of
Contract and Special
Specification Clauses
29-10-2017 Other General 2.4.1.2a, 2.4.2.5a as well as It is the responsibility of the Bidder to
13:16 Vendor Tender the General Specification explore all available options inside and
Query where it states that it is not outside Duqm for borrow material.
the responsibility of the Client
to provide borrow/quarry pits
and that the Contractor will be
solely responsible for the
locations of such borrow
areas. Please provide the
location of the Duqm Quarries
Company, quarry and borrow
pit Sites, for the various
materials and aggregates and
the costs of such materials
and aggregates to enable the
Tenderers to provide
competitive Tenders.

Bill No.B2 , Item No.


18.2.6(ii)a ( page B2/9)-
25-10-2017 Other General Remove and relocate of The successful Bidder shall liaise with the
12:22 Vendor Tender telecom cable, ducts etc - concerned authority to determine the size
Query Please provide the details of and location of the existing cables.
existing telecom cables and
existing ducts details.

Bill No.6 , Item No. 14.1.7(viii)


( page 6/6)-Road Name sign
25-10-2017 Other General Board - Text as " Sultan Said The size of the road name sign board shall
12:17 Vendor Tender Bin Taimur" - Please provide match with those existing ones in the other
Query segments of the road
the detail of sign board and
total area per number.

Bill No.5 , Item No. 5.10.6(iii)


( page 5/2)- Epoxy coating to This is a EPC Contract. The Contractor
25-10-2017 Other General internal surface of concrete ( shall design the type of epoxy coating to be
12:13 Vendor Tender 3 coats) - Please clarify used as per the requirements of the
Query whether it is decorative epoxy Standards and Specifications, and
coating or abrasion resistant Engineer's approval.
epoxy coating.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Subject: Tender Query No. 01


Dear Sir, With reference to
the above mentioned tender
project, please be informed
you that below mentioned
drawings missing in tender
documents. 1. Refer drawings
no. C19-R032-GEN-002 Rev.
01 Road 32 List of Drawings
Sheet 2 of 3, i) Water profile
CR19-R032-CPW-201 to 209
ii) TSE profile CR19-R032-
TSE-201 iii) Waste water
profile CR19-R032-CWW-201
to 202 & 211 to 214 iv) Waste
water standard details CR19-
R032-CWW-501 to 520 v)
Waste water schedule CR19-
R032-CWW-601 vi) Electrical
CR19-R032-CEL-101-115 vii)
Electrical standard detail
CR19-R032-CEL-520-522
viii) Electrical single line
diagrams CR19-R032-CEL-
701-703 2. Refer drawings The drawings and documents provided in
no. C19-R032-GEN-003 Rev. the Tender Document is strictly for the
23-10-2017 Other General 01 Road 32 List of Drawings Contractor’s reference only. The Contractor
11:01 Vendor Tender Sheet 3 of 3, i) Irrigations shall carry out his own detailed design on
Query the basis of the design approach adopted
CR19-R032-CIW-002 to 009 by the Client as well as design
ii) Standard details CR19- requirements
R032-CIW-500 to 504 iii)
Landscape general CR19-
R032-LSC-001 to 009 iv)
Landscape general
arrangement CR19-R032-
LSC-101 to 119 v) Landscape
planting plans CR19-R032-
LSC-401 to 419 and 421 to
424 vi) Landscape key plan
area and sections CR19-
R032-LSC-801 vii)
Landscape details CR19-
R032-LSC-901 to 904 Your
earliest action to
provide/clarify the above
details would be highly
appreciated and we are
thankful to you for giving us
good cooperation. Best
Regards, For: Combined
Group Contracting Co.
(K.S.C.C) Engr. Watheq
Basuni Head of Tendering
Department

Part A- Road Work BOQ ( Bill


No.9 / Utilities Works / Page
9/4) :- Item No. 18.2.6(iii)a-
Provide and install 2 x 2 Way This is an EPC Contract and the design
General 100mm dia upvc duct for shall cater the requirements of the
22-10-2017 Other Tender telephone utility. Quantity :- concerned authorities. Refer to OHDS
15:31 Vendor Query 48000 linear meter. - The Section 18 and clause 18.2.4 for method of
item is including the measurement.
manholes . Please provide
the details of manholes and
number of manholes coming
in this item.

Part A- Road Work BOQ ( Bill


No.10 / Miscellaneous Works
/ Page 10/1) :- Item No. D -
Culvert head structure with rip This is an EPC contract. It is the
22-10-2017 Other General rap protection :- The unit of responsibility of the Contractor to quantify
15:20 Vendor Tender measurement indicated as the relevant quantity for this item and price
Query
"item" and the quantity as 1. accordingly as stated in the BOQ.
Since it is a re-measurable
contract , we request you to
provide the rip rap quantity.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Powder coated & marine


plated Galvanised steel
lighting pole 16m high with 4
nos. of 2 m arms 4 x 275 W
LED Luminaires complete This is an EPC contract. It is the
General with weather proof and dust responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
22-10-2017 Other Tender proof cut out box control gear develop the complete Design on the basis
13:51 Vendor Query and sets of anchor bolts with of Design requirements of the Project/
double nuts, washers etc as Client.
shown on drawing.Drawings
are not available with tender
document.Please provide the
particular drawings

Powder coated & marine


plated Galvanised steel
lighting pole 16m high with 2
nos. of 2 m arms 2 x 275 W
LED Luminaires complete This is an EPC contract. It is the
General with weather proof and dust responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
22-10-2017 Other Tender proof cut out box control gear develop the complete Design on the basis
13:50 Vendor Query and sets of anchor bolts with of Design requirements of the Project/
double nuts, washers etc as Client.
shown on drawing.Drawings
are not available with tender
document Please provide the
particular drawings

Powder coated & marine


plated Galvanised Decorative
steel lighting pole 16m high
with 4 nos. of 2 m arms 4 x
275 W LED Luminaires This is an EPC contract. It is the
General complete with weather proof responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
22-10-2017 Other and dust proof cut out box
13:49 Vendor Tender control gear and sets of develop the complete Design on the basis
Query anchor bolts with double nuts, of Design requirements of the Project/
washers etc as shown on Client.
drawing.Drawings are not
available with tender
documentPlease provide the
particular drawings

Powder coated & marine


plated Galvanised Decorative
steel lighting pole 16m high
with 2 nos. of 2 m arms 2 x
275 W LED Luminaires This is an EPC contract. It is the
General complete with weather proof responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
22-10-2017 Other and dust proof cut out box
13:48 Vendor Tender control gear and sets of develop the complete Design on the basis
Query anchor bolts with double nuts, of Design requirements of the Project/
washers etc as shown on Client.
drawing.Drawings are not
available with tender
documentPlease provide the
particular drawings.

This item to be used in main substation to


11kv Mv 4way switch feed the power to street lighting
including earthing system, substations. The 11 KV MV switch will be
General foundation and related civil used to supply power to 11KV /415V
22-10-2017 Other Tender works etc, complete including package substations as shown in C19-
08:26 Vendor Query cable terminations,testing and R032-CEL-701.Rev 1 . All drawings
commissioning, Please clarify provided are for information only. The
where this item is used, contractor shall design as per scope of
please provide the drawings. works, BOQ, specifications and
requirements of authorities/Client.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

We have purchased tender in


the name of C&C(OMAN)LLC
but our company has also
registered as foreign branch
in Oman as C&C
21-10-2017 Other General CONSTRUCTIONS The Bidder can submit experience from
07:57 Vendor Tender LIMITED(OMAN) and C &C elsewhere as long as the bidding company
Query CONSTRUCTIONS LIMITED had carried out the works
has done many project in
India. Can the experience of
C&C CONSTRUCTION
LIMITED in India be counted
for C&C(OMAN)LLC

Please confirm if the Jurf and The scheduled completion date for channel
Saay Channels under
construction by others will be project is end of 2019. The successful
General excavated/completed before bidder shall coordinate and takeover the
19-10-2017 Other bridge site locations from the existing
09:22 Vendor Tender or during the construction channel contractor when ready. The
Query period and that the existing successful Bidder has to liaise with all other
Road N32 will remain until the contractors working in the vicinity of the
bridges over the Channels Project.
are constructed.

General Please confirm that from Please refer to the Scope of Works in the
19-10-2017 Other 0+000 to 1+460 including
09:22 Vendor Tender Roundabout No 1 is not part Tender Document for the detailed scope of
Query of this Contract works.

These drawing detail MSE


walls either side of the
Dangert Bridge approaches. This is an EPC contract. It is the
There are no BOQ items for responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
General develop the complete Design on the basis
19-10-2017 Other Tender MSE walls. As the outer of Design requirements of the Project/
09:22 Vendor Query Dangert Bridges have been Client. The Item MSE wall for Bridges /
either been or will be Culverts are deemed to be included in the
constructed as culverts, are lump sum item in Bridges / Culverts.
MSE walls required at these
locations ?

According to page 11 (item


1.8 (1) (2)) the bidder is not
allowed to alter the tender
documents. Page 13 (item
1.16) Instructs offer to free
from qualification Page 15
(item 1.18) states that no
19-10-2017 Other General alternative tender is allowed
09:22 Vendor Tender According to page 65 (item
Query 7.3.1.8 (f)) No Amendment to
the BOQ is allowed However,
page 65 (item 7.3.1.8 (i))
States that any works not
covered by the BoQ should
be listed separately in the
BoQ. Does this not contradict
the preceding items?

Page 6 (item 2) States that


this is an EPC Contract. Page
36 (item 2.1 (1)) States that
the Standard Conditions of
Contract shall be the fourth
19-10-2017 Other General edition September 1999. This
09:22 Vendor Tender is not a suitable form of No change
Query
contract for a design and
build or an EPC contract.
Please consider using FIDIC
1999 Yellow or Silver which
would be more appropriate.

The drawings and documents provided in


the Tender Document is strictly for the
18-10-2017 Other General In BOQ PMB used asphalt is Contractor’s reference only. The Contractor
Tender shown and in which location shall carry out his own detailed design on
16:17 Vendor Query PMB has to apply the basis of this design approach adopted
by the Client as well as design
requirements of the Project.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

It is seen 1.7.6 Prime coat


18-10-2017 Other General application rate is given as
16:17 Vendor Tender 0.1 – 0.4 whereas this coal Comply to the specification and the BOQ.
Query
sore 0.8-1.2 kg/sqm

To certify the final account


and in the finalize the things, Any work which is deemed necessary for
General the Resident Engineer and the Project which the Bidder consider is not
18-10-2017 Other Tender Quantity Surveyor should covered by any item in the Bill of Quantities,
16:17 Vendor Query stay after the contract period it shall be considered that the price of all
at least 3 months more. In the
BOQ there is no allocation for works included in his tender rates.
such.

General In the BOQ, Bill No. 9, Page


18-10-2017 Other No. 9/11. There are two items Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
16:17 Vendor Tender with the same item number No.03
Query 18.3.6(i)n – Please clarify.

General In the BOQ, Bill No. 6, Page


18-10-2017 Other Tender No. 6/6. There are two items Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
16:17 Vendor Query with the same item number No.03
14.17(iv) – Please clarify.

General There is no “EXCEL” format


18-10-2017 Other Tender of BOQ in the attached tender Please follow the e-tendering procedure.
16:17 Vendor Query documents. – Please provide.

In Volume I – Prime
Document, Page No. 1 – The
submission shall be delivered
to physical address,
submitted through the e-
tendering and Page No. 21
18-10-2017 Other General under 1.24 Electronic Tender Please follow the Volume 1 Clause 1.24 for
16:17 Vendor Tender Submission “Except for the tender submission procedure.
Query BID BOND, no hard copy
submission shall be
entertained - The “Technical
Proposal & Financial
Proposal” Do we have to
submit both ways or only on
e-tendering system?

Refer to BOQ-PART A 2.4


Borrow Materials “Borrow
excavation to embankment, If the cut material comply with the
18-10-2017 Other General Dykes & utilities”, if all specifications and standards, they can be
Tender reused for embankment. Any extra
15:30 Vendor Query materials shall be obtained quantities for embankments have to be
from excavation materials or purchased from other sources.
purchased from suppliers for
qualified backfilling materials?

Refer to Prime document Sewage and solid waste disposal are at the
General Page 56 - Existing Services local STP and Main Dump Site both located
18-10-2017 Other and Utilities, please clarify the
15:30 Vendor Tender locations of sewage and near the Project Site. The Bidder has to
Query waste disposal and the obtain all information related to fees at his
relevant cost. own.

The ground level at the Saay and Jurf


Channels below the proposed bridges will
General In order to calculate BOQ, be the completed levels. The Contractor
18-10-2017 Other Tender please clarify the ground level shall take over the completed channels at
15:29 Vendor Query for the area under bridges. the bridge locations for his works. When
completed, the Contractor shall reinstate
the ground and embankment to the original
condition.

This is an EPC contract it is the


responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
General Please clarify if acoustic pipe develop the complete Design and the
18-10-2017 Other Tender should be considered in construction and testing methodology on
15:28 Vendor Query structure design for future pile the basis of Design requirements of the
sonic test. client , Standards and specification and to
Engineers approval.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Refer to Drawings no. C19-


A001-STR-106 for Dangert
General bridge, it is shown “Riprap 5- All drawings provided are for information
18-10-2017 Other Tender 10kg protection around pile only. The contractor shall design as per
15:28 Vendor Query cap” and “Riprap 50-100kg scope of works, BOQ, specifications and
protection around pile cap”. requirements of authorities/Client.
Please clarify the thickness of
layers.

Refer to Drawings no. C19-


J001-STR-141 for Jurf &
Saay bridge, it is shown All drawings provided are for information
18-10-2017 Other General “Riprap 5-10kg protection only. The contractor shall design as per
15:27 Vendor Tender around pile cap” and “Riprap scope of works, BOQ, specifications and
Query 50-100kg protection around requirements of authorities/Client.
pile cap”. Please clarify the
thickness of layers.

All drawings provided are for information


only. This is an EPC contract it is the
General Please clarify the typical responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
18-10-2017 Other Tender section drawings of subgrade develop the complete Design including the
15:26 Vendor Query excavation. typical and detailed sections of subgrade
excavation on the basis of Design
requirements of the client , Standards and
specification and to Engineers approval.

This is an EPC contract it is the


responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
18-10-2017 Other General Please clarify the specific develop the complete Design and
15:26 Vendor Tender material of 15mm*15mm filler specification on the basis of Design
Query for bridge approach slab.
requirements of the client , Standards and
specification and to Engineers approval.

Refer to Drawings no. C19- This is an EPC contract it is the


General J001-STR-151-01 for Jurf & responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
18-10-2017 Other Tender Saay bridge, please clarify develop the complete Design and
15:25 Vendor Query the specific situation of “MSE specification on the basis of Design
Wall with 50mm compressible requirements of the client , Standards and
filler as shown in drawings”. specification and to Engineers approval.

This is an EPC contract it is the


General Please clarify the specific responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
18-10-2017 Other develop the complete Design on the basis
15:25 Vendor Tender location of pavement, kerb, of Design requirements of the client ,
Query and interlocking segment. Standards and specification and to
Engineers approval.

Regarding to Bridge’s pile


18-10-2017 Other General foundation concrete, please This is an EPC Contract. The contractor
15:24 Vendor Tender clarify if the pile foundation shall determine all the ground conditions
Query concrete is underwater and design accordingly.
concrete.

Refer to Drawing no. C19-


A001-STR-108-01 for All drawings provided are for information
Dangert Bridge, there is no only. This is an EPC contract it is the
18-10-2017 Other General specific layout of Φ100mm responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
15:24 Vendor Tender DRAIN PIPE and 150mm develop the complete Design on the basis
Query SEMI-CIRCULAR OPEN of Design requirements of the client ,
DRAINAGE CHANNEL. Standards and specification and to
Engineers approval.
Please clarify.

Refer to Drawing no. C19-


J001-STR-251-01 for Jurf & All drawings provided are for information
Saay bridge, the size of 15 only. This is an EPC contract it is the
THICK EPOXY GROUT responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
18-10-2017 Other General EQUAL AND APPROVED, develop the complete Design and the
Tender WATERPROOFING
15:22 Vendor Query MEMBRANE EQUAL AND specification for material and construction
APPROVED and 25 THICK methodology on the basis of Design
EPOXY GROUT EQUAL requirements of the client , Standards and
AND APPROVED are not specification and to Engineers approval.
clear. Please clarify.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

All drawings provided are for information


Refer to Drawing no. C19- only. This is an EPC contract it is the
18-10-2017 Other General J001-STR-151-01 for Jurf & responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
15:21 Vendor Tender Saay bridge, there is no develop the complete Design on the basis
Query specific size of MSE WALL of Design requirements of the client ,
FOOTING. Please clarify. Standards and specification and to
Engineers approval.

All drawings provided are for information


Refer to Drawing no. C19- only. This is an EPC contract it is the
General J001-STR-141-01 for Jurf & responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
18-10-2017 Other Tender Saay bridge, the level of P26 develop the complete Design on the basis
15:20 Vendor Query bridge pier does not comply of Design requirements of the client ,
with the drawing, please Standards and specification and to
clarify. Engineers approval.

All drawings provided are for information


only. This is an EPC contract it is the
General Refer to Drawing no. C19- responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
18-10-2017 Other Tender A001-STR-110-06, please develop the complete Design and the
15:20 Vendor Query clarify the material of wearing specification for material and construction
course. methodology on the basis of Design
requirements of the client , Standards and
specification and to Engineers approval.

All drawings provided are for information


Refer to Drawing no. 1538- only. This is an EPC contract it is the
responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
18-10-2017 Other General DAN-CUL01-004, please develop the complete Design and the
15:19 Vendor Tender clarify the material of layer at specification for material and construction
Query the upside of culvert
structural. methodology on the basis of Design
requirements of the client , Standards and
specification and to Engineers approval.

Refer to Drawing no. C19- All drawings provided are for information
J001-STR-143 and C19- only. This is an EPC contract it is the
J001-STR-213, 1. the responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
General thickness of wearing course
18-10-2017 Other Tender is shown as 50mm and develop the complete Design and propose
15:19 Vendor Query 110mm differently, please the appropriate layer thickness on the basis
clarify which one is correct; 2. of Design requirements of the client ,
Please clarify the materials of Standards and specification and to
wearing surface. Engineers approval.

Refer to Prime Document


P14 1.17(5) & (6), bidder
understands to submit a
detailed breakdown for all
General lump sum items with separate
18-10-2017 Other Tender prices. Please clarify if Confirmed
15:18 Vendor Query bidder’s measurement
standard of breakdown shall
bind to “Standard
Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction” in
Oman.

Please confirm that obtaining All drawings provided are for information
only. This is an EPC contract it is the
NOC for the modification/ responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
General improvement in design is the develop the complete Design and the
18-10-2017 Other Design Consultant's
09:09 Vendor Tender responsibility and, NOC for specification and obtain all necessary
Query the original design is the NOC's/approval from the concerned
responsibility of the Client authorities on the basis of Design
original Design Consultant. requirements of the client , Standards and
specification and to Engineers approval.

As per the TOR, Design


Consultant is required to
prepare BOQ Cost Estimate. It is the responsibility of the Design
General Please clarify if EPC Consultant, who is engaged by the EPC
18-10-2017 Other Tender contractor require us to Contractor, to work out with the EPC
09:09 Vendor Query provide this services ? if yes , Contractor regarding their roles in the
please provide further details Project.
of our scope with regard to
QS & Specifications.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Please confirm that this sort


of study/ analysis is not Socio Economic benefit analysis is not
18-10-2017 Other General required at this stage as this required during Tender Phase. The
09:09 Vendor Tender might have been carried out successful Bidder shall develop and submit
Query by the Original Design all the reports on Socio Economic Benefit
Consultant under Feasibility Analysis during the design phase.
Study, or please clarify.

Please confirm that a detailed


environment study is not
required at this stage and, the EIA report is not required during Tender
General Design Consultant scope is
18-10-2017 Other Tender limited to preparation of an Phase. The successful Bidder shall develop
09:09 Vendor Query environment report based on and submit all the EIA reports during the
review of the previous EIA design phase.
report to be provided by the
Client Or, please clarify.

It is stated that for lighting


poles, manufacturer has to
provide warranty for 25 years
for any deterioration in Bidders shall source for the best local
18-10-2017 Other General powder coating /marine and/or international vendors, who can
Tender coating. Could you please
09:09 Vendor Query advise which manufacturers comply with the specifications as required
produce such kind of lighting in the Project.
poles since we have not been
able to identify any
manufacturer willing to do so.

Drone operation is only


permissible by trained
employee of the license
18-10-2017 Other General holder; 3rd party personnel is The license of the drone shall be taken on
09:09 Vendor Tender not allowed to operate the the name of client and it will be operated by
Query drone. Please confirm that client.
the drone will be owned and
operated only by the
Contractor.

It is stated that the Contractor


shall pay all fines imposed by
General SEZAD should the Bidder shall co ordinate with SEZAD One
18-10-2017 Other Tender cleanliness and fire safety stop shop and Environmental Department
09:09 Vendor Query rules were flouted. Please for fees and fine.
provide details of all fines and
dues.

Please confirm our


General understanding that the
18-10-2017 Other Tender Contractor is required to Confirmed
09:09 Vendor Query submit the various standards
mentioned only after award of
the Contract.

It is mentioned that the rock


fill layer shall be compacted
using Bulldozer D10 or larger
in size and weight. However,
Bulldozer D10 is neither
available in Oman nor in the
General wider Middle East region. We The other contractors working for SEZAD
18-10-2017 Other Tender therefore request you to are currently using BullDozer D10. The
09:09 Vendor Query provide us the required force contractor can propose other compacting
in a given area (i.e. required equipment as per their design requirement.
pressure) so that the
Contractor will be able to
propose an alternative
suitable equipment to achieve
this required pressure or
compactive effort.

General It is mentioned that a


18-10-2017 Other manually operated
09:09 Vendor Tender bituminous paver shall not be Confirmed
Query used; please clarify.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

The specified 9m placing


width is not suitable to
18-10-2017 Other General achieve minimum placing
09:09 Vendor Tender speed. Please confirm that Please comply with the specification.
Query the Contractor may use a
smaller placing width to
achieve the required quality.

The Bidder shall propose only one Design


Please confirm who will be Consulting Firm for the Project. Any bids
with more than one Design Consulting Firm
the Engineer on the project. proposed for the Project will not be
18-10-2017 Other General Since Contractor can only awarded any points. Incase, the proposed
09:09 Vendor Tender nominate one choice, and Design Consulting Firm of the successful
Query selection of this designer bidder is appointed by the client as the
would result in
disqualification. Engineer for the project, successful bidder
shall propose another design consulting
firm for client approval.

Saay bridge on
18-10-2017 Other General Karwa/Wangfung road is not Yes, confirmed. The bridge on location #3
09:09 Vendor Tender in scope of works. Please over saay channel for Karwa Road is not
Query clarify wether this bridge part of this subject Tender.
forms part of this Contract.

For the number of culvert crossing for


Please advise the number of buses refer to Clause 3.2.2 (3) (r ) of
General culverts and crossings for Volume 1. For the number and location of
18-10-2017 Other Tender pedestrians and buses that culvert crossing for pedestrian, the
09:09 Vendor Query shall be considered by the contractor shall consult the stakeholders'
Tenderer in the design of the
road. along the project alignment for their
requirement.

Please confirm that


excavation works in the
existing Saay & Jurf Channel
project will not interfer until For Interference of work Refer to Clause
General Contractor completes the 3.2.1 (6) of Volume 1 of TOR. It is
18-10-2017 Other Tender bridge work over this section responsibility of the contractor to protect his
09:09 Vendor Query of Saay & Jurf Channel, with works, plant, materials, equipment from the
sufficient areas left and right flooding etc.
to prevent flooding of the area
and to provide for laydown
area.

It is mentioned that the


existing discarded road shall Refer to clause 3.2.2 (5) of Volume 1 "The
General be demolished as per existing discarded road shall be demolished
18-10-2017 Other Tender Engineer's instruction; please as per Engineer’s instruction" depending
09:09 Vendor Query confirm that the existing road upon the Land use requirement of the
will be removed by the Client.
Contractor after completion of
project.

Please clarify if the heavy-


General load vehicle of about 2000
18-10-2017 Other tons is expected to pass over Refer to clause 3.2.2 (4) of Volume 1 for
09:09 Vendor Tender bridges, and that the bridges loading requirements.
Query have to be designed to carry
and sustain such heavy load.

Please clarify if the heavy-


load and exceptional vehicles
were considered in the
provided design in tender All drawings provided are for information
18-10-2017 Other General documents. If these heavy- only. The contractor shall design as per
Tender load vehicles were not
09:09 Vendor Query considered in the provided scope of works, BOQ, specifications and
design, for example for roads, requirements of authorities/Client
the geometrical design of
roads (such as number of
lanes, etc) might change.

General Please provide us the Design This is an EPC contract it is the


18-10-2017 Other Tender Criteria for the design of the responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
09:09 Vendor Query roads and bridges including develop the Design Criteria on the basis of
Design Life, Loads, etc. Design requirements of the client.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

General Could you please provide us This is an EPC contract it is the


18-10-2017 Other Tender the complete design including responsibility of the Contractor's designer to
09:09 Vendor Query the Bridges? develop the complete Design on the basis
of Design requirements of the client.

Please clarify whether An Engineering Consulting Firm will be


Parsons / KEO will be appointed as Project Manager hereinafter
reviewing the design called “the Engineer” to review the EPC
18-10-2017 Other General submissions of EPC Contractor’s design, and supervising and
09:09 Vendor Tender contractor? If so, let us know managing the Works. The experienced
Query the tentative review period to bidder is expected to prepare schedule
be included in our proposed including review period by the consultant for
schedule. similar types of projects.

Please share the master plan


and clarify the extend of traffic
projection to be done? What
is the growth anticipated on
General road NR 32 or refinery area ?
18-10-2017 Other Tender It is assumed that most of the Please refer to Clause 3.2.1 (2) of Volume
09:09 Vendor Query development will take place 1.
on the south side of the start
of road NR32 and only
construction traffic will be
potentially using the road
NR32. Please clarify

With reference to tender


documents, we presume that
General Pre-design details are not
16-10-2017 Other Tender required to submit with Confirmed.
14:27 Vendor Query technical proposal, only the
design firm technical details
are to submitted. Kindly
confirm

The revised Bill No.2 -


16-10-2017 Other General Earthwork , the attachment is There is no change/amendment in the hard
Tender not with the addendum no.2.
08:06 Vendor Query Please provide the copy. So, no attachment is provided.
attachment.

Type 2 combined utilities


future crossing ducts with
concrete surround class
25/20 laid and joint in Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
15-10-2017 Other General trenches beneath carriage No.03(This drawing is only for reference.
17:17 Vendor Tender way including end caps, draw The contractor shall design the concrete
Query rope and duct marker, surround for the future ducts)
drawings are not available
with the tender document,
Please provide the particular
drawing

Provide & install new


underground water utility less
than 300mm to 800mm dia
including all fitting,valves,
General accessories, including sand The contractor shall propose the type of
15-10-2017 Other Tender filling, cable cover tiles, materials to be used and approved by the
17:15 Vendor Query caution tape and concerned authorities.
disconnection/connection with
existing line as per
requirement of concerned
authorities. Please the type of
material to be relocated.

Remove & Relocate of the


existing underground water
utility less than 600mm to
15-10-2017 Other General 800mm dia including all The bidder has to verify the existing utilities
17:12 Vendor Tender accessories and other from the concerned authorities.
Query associated works, Please
clarify the type of material to
be considered.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

With reference to the said


BOQ item is Storm Sewer
UPVC pipe (dia 600, 900 &
15-10-2017 Other General 1200), but as per standards Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
17:09 Vendor Tender UPVC for the said sizes are No.03
Query not available in the marker.
Please advice whether we
shall consider HDPE or
please clarify in this regard.

General Arrangement Plan to


Interchange 1 to 4,Planting
plan-Interchange 1 to 4, Land Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a
15-10-2017 Other General scape section-Round about Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:31 Vendor Tender section A & B, Typical Land consider the related drawings mentioned in
Query scape details,drawings are the drawing list.
not available with the tender
document, please provide the
particular drawing.

General Arrangement Plan to


Interchange 1 to 4,Planting
plan-Interchange 1 to 4, Land
General scape section-Round about Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a
15-10-2017 Other Tender section A & B, Typical Land Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:30 Vendor Query scape details,drawings are consider the related drawings mentioned in
not available with the tender the drawing list.
document, please provide the
particular drawing.

General Legends, symbols and key Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a
15-10-2017 Other Tender plan drawings are not Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:23 Vendor Query available, please provide the consider the related drawings mentioned in
particular drawing the drawing list.

Irrigation standard installation


General details, drawing are not Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a
15-10-2017 Other Tender available with the tender Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:20 Vendor Query document, please provide the consider the related drawings mentioned in
particular drawings the drawing list.

Irrigation drawings and key Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a


15-10-2017 Other General plan, drawing are not Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:19 Vendor Tender available with the tender consider the related drawings mentioned in
Query document, please provide the the drawing list.
drawings

Road 32 Schedule of Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a


15-10-2017 Other General Manhole, drawings are not Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:16 Vendor Tender available with tender consider the related drawings mentioned in
Query document, please provide the
particular drawings the drawing list.

Waste water standard


General drawings of manhole and Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a
15-10-2017 Other chamber. drawing are not Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:14 Vendor Tender available with the tender consider the related drawings mentioned in
Query document, please provide the the drawing list.
particular drawings

Treated Sewage Effluent Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a


15-10-2017 Other General profile drawings are not Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:12 Vendor Tender available with the tender consider the related drawings mentioned in
Query documents, please provide the drawing list.
the drawings

Water Profile dwg from


General station 7+000 to 9+392 Landscape and Irrigation (Bill no. 8) is a
15-10-2017 Other drawings are not available Provisional Sum Item. The Bidder need not
16:10 Vendor Tender with tender document,please consider the related drawings mentioned in
Query provide the particular the drawing list.
drawings

Please clarify whether the The bidder shall note that for
General slope protection on the bridges/culvert crossing Dangert channel;
15-10-2017 Other Tender embankment and around the any other works that are not mentioned in
16:02 Vendor Query pile cap to be considered as Bill No. B2 shall be included in the
lump sum quantity of the respective lump sum items in Bill No. B1
Bridge or included in the BOQ
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

On our site visit, we have


understood that the existing
Gabion, Riprap at the
Dargent Bridge & Culvert to The bidder shall note that for
General be removed and reinstated . bridges/culvert crossing Dangert channel;
15-10-2017 Other Tender In this regard, please clarify any other works that are not mentioned in
15:58 Vendor Query whether the removal and Bill No. B2 shall be included in the
reinstatement are included in respective lump sum items in Bill No. B1.
the BOQ Quantity or It should
be consider as the lump sum
item.

The typical objects at Heritage sites are


graves and stone Structures. Bidders can
Please clarify, the scope of obtain information from SEZAD
15-10-2017 Other General work in heritage site & type of Environmental Dept. and SEZAD GIS Dept.
15:55 Vendor Tender objects to be relocated and In the event of heritage site affected by the
Query storage location. project, and need to be relocated, details
and procedure and relocation has to be co
ordinated with Ministry of Heritage and
Culture.

In our site visit, we have


understood that boreholes for
15-10-2017 Other General water sources are strictly Treated effluent from STP can be used only
Tender prohibited.Please clarify for purpose of compaction and dust control
15:51 Vendor Query whether sewage treated during road construction.
water can be used for the
construction purpose.

The referred boq items are in


General Lump sum, please clarify if This is an EPC contract. So, for Bill item B1
15-10-2017 Other Tender the quantity increase or (Lump-sum) no variation in quantities will
15:48 Vendor Query decreases by 10% how shall be entertained.
we operate the lumpsum
item.

15-10-2017 Other General Please confirm the Spare parts list is already given in special
Tender requirement of spare
08:45 Vendor Query materials. specifications

15-10-2017 Other General Kindly confirm the RAECO All fees including RAECO power connection
08:45 Vendor Tender power connection related fee Fee are to be paid by the Contractor
Query by Client.

General Please clarify/ confirm that


15-10-2017 Other Tender the requirement of any LED shall have the options for dimming as
08:44 Vendor Query Dimming system for street per Volume 2 (Special Specifications)
lights.

Please refer to the Bridge


crossing drawing details, All drawings provided are for information
dwg. Ref. no.C19-RO32-CSL-
General 500, Inside the Bridge deck is only. The contractor shall design as per
15-10-2017 Other Tender shown as Cable ladder /tray, scope of works, BOQ, specifications and
08:44 Vendor Query the same is not shown in the requirements of authorities/Client.. Cable
BOQ and scope of work, tray/Ducts are already in BOQ Bill B2 items
15.17.6(vii)d to f
Please clarify the Bridge deck
area electrical scope of work

Please refer to the BOQ, part- This 11 KV MV switch will be used supply
A, Bill no.7, item no.15.7.6 (i) power to 11KV /415V package substations
General j, measured as 5nos 11kV MV as shown in C19-R032-CEL-701.Rev 1 . All
15-10-2017 Other Tender 4way switch including drawings provided are for information only.
08:43 Vendor earthing system, the same is
Query no details in SLD and Layout The contractor shall design as per scope of
drawing. Please confirm the works, BOQ, specifications and
scope / provide the details requirements of authorities/Client.

Please provide the approved


Vendors list and lighting
15-10-2017 Other General schedule details for the Bidders shall source for his own suppliers
08:43 Vendor Tender Powder coated & Marine for the project
Query plated Galvanized and
Decorative Street light Pole
and luminaires.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Please refer to the Section-3,


description of work, Clause
no.(o) LED Street lighting,
described that Contractor
shall prepare drawings based
on LEDs and 16M pole for
General main carriageways and 12m All Street Light poles for this project shall be
15-10-2017 Other poles for service roads,
08:42 Vendor Tender whereas the main carriage designed for LED luminaries considering
Query way tender design drawing the specification, BOQ and scope of works.
indicates HPS based 12mtr
Street light pole, Please
clarify the requirement and
provide the main carriageway
and service road street lights
distribution drawings.

Please refer to the Legend


drawings ref. no. C19-R032-
CSL-030, Rev.01, indicates
6mtr Street light Column with
50W HPS luminaires and
12mtr Street light Column
General with 100W /150W HPS All Street Light poles for this project shall be
15-10-2017 Other Tender luminaires, whereas the BOQ designed for LED luminaries considering
08:42 Vendor Query measured 12mtr and 16mtr the specification, BOQ and scope of works.
powder coated/ decorative
street light pole with 200W
and 275W LED Luminaire,
Please clarify we need to
follow with BOQ ratings or
Street lighting Legend ratings.

Please refer to the BOQ, part-


A, Bill no.7, item no.15.6.6 (i),
measured 20nos of 200A, 8
General way Feeder Pillars and All drawings provided are for information
15-10-2017 Other Schematic drawings provided only. The contractor shall design as per
08:42 Vendor Tender for 17nos of 8 way Feeder scope of works, BOQ, specifications and
Query Pillars, Please provide the requirements of authorities/Client.
missing Feeder Pillar
schematic diagram as per the
BOQ.

Please refer to the BOQ, part-


A, Bill no.7, item no.15.3.6 (i)
b, measured as 8nos of
11kV/415V, 100kVA Package
General Substation, since the All drawings provided are for information
15-10-2017 Other Schematic diagram (Ref. only. The contractor shall design as per
08:41 Vendor Tender Drawing No.C19-R032-CEL- scope of works, BOQ, specifications and
Query 701, Rev.01) indicates 7nos requirements of authorities/Client.
of 200kVA, 11kV/415V
Package Substation . Please
confirm which we need to
follow.

Please refer to the Drawing


No.C19-R032-CEL-701,
Rev.01, Tender design dated All drawings provided are for information
20-04-16, indicates “33kV only. The contractor shall design as per
15-10-2017 Other General Main Package Substation”, scope of works, BOQ, specifications and
08:41 Vendor Tender whereas the same requirements of authorities/Client. It shall
Query Dwg.ref.no, Tender design be 33KV Main sub-station based on C-19-
dated 29-09-16, indicates R032-CEL-701 Rev 01
“11kV Main Substation”,
Kindly clarify which is the
project requirement.

11KV MV 4-way switch


including earthing system, This 11 KV MV switch will be used supply
foundation and related civil power to 11KV /415V package substations
15-10-2017 Other General works etc., complete as shown in C19-R032-CEL-701.Rev 1 . All
08:32 Vendor Tender including cable termination, drawings provided are for information only.
Query testing and The contractor shall design as per scope of
commissioning.Please send works, BOQ, specifications and
the detailed drawing and requirements of authorities/Client.
specification
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

General Please clarify whether it is


15-10-2017 Other Tender 33KV or 11KV as 33KV,3x185 It shall be 33KV cable and cable size shall
08:31 Vendor Sqmm cable not available in be 3Cx300mmsqCu/XLPE/SWA/PVC
Query market.

Detailed drawing for S/S,


General layout, Breaker All drawings provided are for information
15-10-2017 Other Tender details(Primary & Secondary), only. The contractor shall design as per
08:30 Vendor Query Type of busbars on primary & scope of works, BOQ, specifications and
Secondary. Etc requirements of authorities/Client.

12-10-2017 Other General Please provide the size of the Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
12:14 Vendor Tender 33KV underground cable No.03
Query

12-10-2017 Other General Please provide the size of The Bidder has to liaise with the concerned
Tender authority to determine the size and location
12:11 Vendor Query 11KV underground cable of the existing cables.

The 11 KV MV switch is used to supply


Please provide the details / power to 11KV /415V package substations
General specifications for the same. as shown in C19-R032-CEL-701.Rev 1 . All
12-10-2017 Other Tender Further, the switch is not drawings provided are for information only.
12:10 Vendor Query shown in the SLD (Single The Contractor shall design as per scope of
Line Diagram) . Please clarify works, BOQ, specifications and
requirements of authorities/Client.

It is mentioned that the Bidder


should propose only one
design consultant firm for the The Bidder shall propose only one Design
project otherwise there will Consulting Firm for the Project. Any bids
not be awarded any points. If
the contractor selected with more than one Design Consulting Firm
General consultant is appointed as proposed for the Project will not be
12-10-2017 Other Tender supervision consultant from awarded any points. Incase, the proposed
12:08 Vendor Query the Client side, the same Design Consulting Firm of the successful
clause is applicable or not? In bidder is appointed by the client as the
this case please allow the Engineer for the project, successful bidder
bidder to submit an shall propose another design consulting
alternative name of design firm for client approval.
consultant during the tender
time

It is mentioned that, if the


design consultant is changed
after award of work, there
would be a penalty of RO. Incase, the proposed Design Consulting
General 100,000/= will be deducted Firm of the successful bidder is appointed
12-10-2017 Other Tender from the contractor. If the by the client as the Engineer for the project,
12:06 Vendor Query contractor selected consultant successful bidder shall propose another
is appointed as supervision design consulting firm for client approval.
consultant from the Client
side, the same clause is
applicable or not?

Can we propose KEO The selection & proposal of the design


12-10-2017 Other General International as contractor's consultant firm is at the sole discretion of
12:04 Vendor Tender design consultant from the bidder. There is no conflict of interest for
Query Bidder’s side? Is it any the said design firm.
conflict of interest?

We could not download the


Addendum No. 2 to Tender
12-10-2017 Other General Documents (Bill No, 2 – There is no change/amendment in the hard
10:26 Vendor Tender Revised Earthwork) as copy. So, no attachment is provided.
Query mentioned in Amendment ID:
0003. Please don the needful.

1. Please provide the location


11-10-2017 Other General and distance from the site of Refer to Volume 1 clause 1.1 (3) and
15:54 Vendor Tender borrow pit also advise the fee Volume 2 Clause 1.4.1-9(k)
Query charge by the Authority ( if
any )
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

It is mentioned that the Bidder


shall propose only one
Design Consulting Firm for The Bidder shall propose only one Design
the project. Please extend the Consulting Firm for the Project. Any bids
number of Design Consulting with more than one Design Consulting Firm
General Firm in the Technical proposed for the Project will not be
18-10-2017 Other Tender Submission to at least two awarded any points. Incase, the proposed
09:09 Vendor Query (02); in case one of the firms Design Consulting Firm of the successful
is selected by Employer as bidder is appointed by the client as the
'Engineer' for managing the Engineer for the project, successful bidder
shall propose another design consulting
project, the Bidder can firm for client approval.
appoint the second firm as his
Design Consulting Firm.

It is mentioned that the Bidder


shall propose only one The Bidder shall propose only one Design
Design Consulting Firm for Consulting Firm for the Project. Any bids
the project. Please extend the with more than one Design Consulting Firm
General number of Design Consulting proposed for the Project will not be
09-10-2017 Other Firm to at least two (02); in awarded any points. Incase, the proposed
15:06 Vendor Tender case one of the firms is Design Consulting Firm of the successful
Query selected by Employer as bidder is appointed by the client as the
'Engineer' for managing the Engineer for the project, successful bidder
project, the Bidder can shall propose another design consulting
appoint the second firm as his firm for client approval.
Design Consulting Firm.

18-10-2017 Other General Please advise CSA of 33kV Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
09:09 Vendor Tender cables measured under BoQ No.03
Query item 18.2.6(iii)c

Please advise if BoQ item


18.2.6(iii)a, measurement of
18-10-2017 Other General 48,000 lin.m. refers to linear Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
09:09 Vendor Tender meterage of single 100mm No.03
Query dia duct or linear meterage of
2x2x100mm dia ductbank.

Drawing No. C19-R032-CTL-


503 details concrete
General encasement on the Omantel /
18-10-2017 Other Tender Ooredoo ductbanks. Please The encasement is required only for road
09:09 Vendor Query advise this is encasement crossings.
required for the entire length
of ductbank or only for road
crossings.

These bill items are missing


in the excel downloaded from
General the etendering website which
18-10-2017 Other Tender is a replica of final bill for Refer Amendment No.03/Addendum No.02
09:09 Vendor Query submission, we request you
to amend these items in the
final bill

18-10-2017 Other General We presume these are HDPE Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
09:09 Vendor Tender pipes and not Upvc, please No.03
Query confirm

Refering to Folder
TENDER_2818_0_1735_1_3,
General drawing 01 Bridge Location Yes, confirmed. The bridge on location #3
18-10-2017 Other SOW, please confirm our
09:09 Vendor Tender understanding that the bridge over saay channel for Karwa Road is not
Query on Location #3 over Saay part of this subject Tender.
Channel for Karwa Road is
not part of the subject tender.

Due to Design & Build nature


of this tender, we need more
time for finalization of Design,
09-10-2017 Other General Vendor Selection, Rate
09:15 Vendor Tender Analysis etc. Request you to Refer to Amendment No.04.
Query extend the date of submission
by another eight (8) weeks
from present date of
submission.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

In the SLD drawing C19- Bidder to note that tender drawings were
08-10-2017 Other General R032-CEL-701Rev 01 shows given only for reference. Bidder has to
Tender 7nr of 200KVA, 11/0.415KV design the electrical power distribution
17:13 Vendor Query Package Substation. Please system for street lighting and others. BOQ
clarify which one is correct. and specifications will take precedence.

Please Clarify which Bidder to note that tender drawings were


substation is to be given only for reference. Bidder has to
General considered. If the Main design the electrical power distribution
08-10-2017 Other Tender Substation is to be system for street lighting and others. BOQ
17:10 Vendor Query considered as 33KV, do the and specifications will take precedence.
contractor has to build a REV 1 drawings are latest updated.
Primary Substation? Please Existing power overhead line is 33KV
confirm.

Bidder to note that tender drawings were


In the SLD drawing C19- given only for reference. Bidder has to
General R032-CEL-701Rev 01 shows design the electrical power distribution
08-10-2017 Other Tender 200KVA, 11/0.415KV system for street lighting and others. BOQ
17:07 Vendor Query Package Substation. Please and specifications will take precedence.
Clarify REV 1 drawings are latest updated.
Existing power overhead line is 33KV

In this case we would like to


inform you that, the tenderer
cannot fully depend on local
suppliers since the volume of
work involved is high, the
quality of materials and the Bidders shall comply with the contents in
cost of materials etc to be addendum 1. The successful bidder can
General checked. As such we request apply to the relevant authorities for the
08-10-2017 Other you to allow the successful setting up their own Batching plant, crusher
16:12 Vendor Tender contractor to set up their own plant, asphalt plant and RO plant etc. at
Query Batching plant, crusher plant, site specifically for the project purpose. It is
asphalt plant and RO plant bidders' responsibility to obtain any or all
etc at site specifically for the information required for the tender
project to make the bid more
competitive.. Otherwise, we
suggest you to provide the list
of local suppliers including
the rates.

The existing road profile is The existing NR 32 road profile Is not


08-10-2017 Other General not indicated. Please indicate indicated in the mentioned drawings as it is
16:10 Vendor Tender the details of existing road in varied from the new alignment. The bidder
Query the section details. shall verify the exact location and alignment
of the existing road.

It is mentioned that migrating


08-10-2017 Other General corrosion inhibiting admixture The Contractor has to comply with the
Tender should be used in all steel
16:09 Vendor Query reinforced concrete works. specification.
Please confirm.

We request you to provide the During construction the contractor shall


08-10-2017 Other General exact locations where the soil carry out the soil investigation works. Based
16:08 Vendor Tender improvement is required on the report the contractor shall propose
Query (details of chainages). suitable soil improvement methods as
required.

General Please provide the details of


08-10-2017 Other ducts coming in Type 2 Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
16:07 Vendor Tender (diameter, number of ways, No.03
Query UPVC pipe or not) duct.

08-10-2017 Other General Please provide the details of Bidders has to liaise with Oman Tel and
Tender
16:06 Vendor Query FOC cable (size etc). Ooredo for details.

08-10-2017 Other General Please provide the details of Bidders has to liaise with Oman Tel and
16:05 Vendor Tender FOC cable (size etc) Ooredo for details.
Query

General This is an EPC Contract. The contractor


08-10-2017 Other Tender Please provide the diameter shall liaise with the concerned authority for
16:04 Vendor and type of duct their requirements and to design
Query accordingly
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

General This is an EPC Contract. The contractor


08-10-2017 Other Please provide the diameter shall liaise with the concerned authority for
16:04 Vendor Tender and type of duct. their requirements and to design
Query accordingly

General This is an EPC Contract. The contractor


08-10-2017 Other Tender Please provide the diameter shall liaise with the concerned authority for
16:01 Vendor Query and type of duct. their requirements and to design
accordingly

General Polymer modified tack coat Polymer Modified Tack coat is not provided
08-10-2017 Other Tender item is not indicated .Please in B2. If the contractor's design requires
16:00 Vendor Query provide. Polymer modified tack coat the rate quoted
in B3 shall be applicable.

Please provide the details of


08-10-2017 Other General ducts included in Type 2 Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
15:59 Vendor Tender (diameter, number of ways, No.03
Query UPVC pipe or not) duct.

General
08-10-2017 Other Tender Please provide the grade of Bidders shall refer to Oman Highway
15:58 Vendor Query concrete to be used Design Standard

General We presume that the sewer


08-10-2017 Other Tender pipes are HDPE pipes Refer to Amendment ID : 0005/Addendum
15:57 Vendor Query instead of UPVC pipes. No.03
Please clarify

General Please provide the details of


08-10-2017 Other Tender Geo composite / Geo textile Refer Volume 2 Special Specifications as
15:56 Vendor Query fabric to be used specified.

In accordance with Standard


documents for Building and
General Civil Engineering works
08-10-2017 Other Tender Fourth Edition September There is no maximum limit for penalty for
15:54 Vendor Query 1999, Sultanate of Oman the this project.
maximum limit of penalty is
limited to 10% of Contract
value. Please clarify

Based on the scope of works


General involved, the period of design EPC Contractor shall plan his activities
08-10-2017 Other is too short and we request
15:53 Vendor Tender you to consider a minimum (incl. design) so as to complete the project
Query period of 180 days for design within the contract period.
(6 months).

During the site visit, it is


noticed that the construction
works of Saay and Jurf
channel works ( awarded to The scheduled completion date for channel
General another contractor) had just project is end of 2019. The successful
08-10-2017 Other Tender commenced.We presume that bidder shall coordinate and takeover the
15:46 Vendor Query the channels works bridge site locations from the existing
interfacing with Saay and Jurf channel contractor when ready.
bridges will be completed and
handed over to the contractor
immediately after award of
the contract. Please confirm.

The project drawings/documents provided


in the Tender Document is strictly for the
Do the bidders require to Contractor’s reference only. The Contractor
submit the Lump sum (LS) shall design the six (6) cast-in-situ concrete
08-10-2017 Other General price based on the given post-tensioned multi-cellular box girder
15:39 Vendor Tender design or any alternative bridges and one (1) reinforced concrete
Query design be considered while
submitting LS price?Please multi-cellular box culvert. The Contractor
confirm. shall carry out the detailed design on the
basis of this design approach adopted by
the Client.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Bidders can obtain information from SEZAD


Request you to provide the Environmental Dept. and SEZAD GIS Dept.
General In the event of heritage site affected by the
02-10-2017 Other Tender details of objects to be project, and need to be relocated, details
18:40 Vendor Query removed from Heritage sites and procedure and relocation has to be co
and relocated. ordinated with Ministry of Heritage and
Culture.

There are a few concrete/blockwork


buildings within the project ROW which are
02-10-2017 Other General Request you to provide the visible at site. Bidders should visit site to
18:40 Vendor Tender details of buildings to be collect the details of the existing buildings.
Query demolished. The contractor has to obtain permission
from the relevant authorities for their
removal.

Existing Overhead Electrical and


Request you to please underground cables (route marker) are
02-10-2017 Other General provide the locations and visible at site. Bidder shall visit the site to
18:40 Vendor Tender details of services for the said determine the exact location of all existing
Query works services. Bidders shall obtain the details of
services from the concerned authorities.

Request you to please clarify


the scope for this item.
Whether our scope of work is
only limited to supply and
erection of LED street lighting
or it also includes all other Confirmed. All available drawings are
General related works like providing
02-10-2017 Other Tender foundation, cabling, provided in the tender documents. During
18:40 Vendor Query connections, feeder pillars, construction the contractor shall design the
transformers, testing & Street Lighting system.
commissioning etc. Please
confirm Also request you to
provide the details/drawings
of the location for the said
works.

Please clarify if this clause


applied to setting up of
dedicated Crusher, Screening
units, Concrete Batiching
Plant and Asphalt Plant for
General this project. Considering the
02-10-2017 Other quantum of work involved in Bidders shall comply with the contents in
18:40 Vendor Tender this project, and the time addendum 1
Query schedules, using the existing
facilities in Duqm may not be
practical and viable, and may
be difficult to meet the
stringent quality requirements
of this project.

We understand that these 7


lumpsum items are only for
the structures. All other items
in bridge areas like earth
work, Bituminous courses, B1 & B2 are related to Bridge and culvert
services etc are covered works. B2 comprises measurable items
General under part B2 and B3 of necessary for the function of bridge and
02-10-2017 Other BOQ. Please confirm. We culverts. In case any items are not
18:40 Vendor Tender also note that the bridges are mentioned in particular shall be deemed to
Query already designed and be included in B1. B3 is only for Approach
detailed in the tender road works and they are measurable items.
drawings. Do we need to only Refer to clause 3.4(3) of Volume 1
vaidate the design or can we
carry out our design with
different dimensional
parameters of the structure.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Since the form of contract is


an EPC contract, we
understand that the complete
design responsibility rests
with the Contractor. Except
for Part B1 of the B.O.Q, This is an EPC Contract. The contractor
General (Bridges and Dangert culvert) shall be responsible for the full design and
02-10-2017 Other Tender all items have been provided construction works of this project. Refer to
18:40 Vendor Query with quantities. After award of clause 3.4(3) of Volume 1 Refer to clause
contract and as per the final 3.4(3) of Volume 1
approved design the
quantities may vary.
Therefore, request you to
please confirm that the
quantites mentioned in the
BOQ shall be remeasurable.

Request you to please


provide the details of land Bidders can locate their facilities near the
General allocated for Contractor's site
02-10-2017 Other Tender facilities viz., site office, proposed project and obtain approval from
18:40 Vendor Query laydown area etc. Will there SEZAD One Stop Shop and pay the
necessary fee.
be any lease/rental charges
for the land, from SEZAD

Request you to please


General provide the details of the
02-10-2017 Other Tender Burrow pit/Quarry locations Bidder can directly approach Duqm
18:40 Vendor Query approved by SEZAD and also Quarries Company
the charges levied for using
the same.

1. Can we get permission to


dig a bore hole for
construction usage, if not,
then from where we get the 1. Digging a bore hole to extract water is
water and what is the charges not allowed. Contractor shall search for a
:? 2. Can we get the suitable source of water. 2. SEZAD have
permission of quarry for formed new Company DUQM QUARRIES
Aggregates production near to take care of all Aggregates materials
SEZAD area , if yes then Contractor shall seek approval from the
what is the procedure ? 3. said company and comply with their
Can we get the electricity regulations and prices. 3. Yes through
General supply from SEZAD or Govt RAECO, tariff is available in their Duqm
01-10-2017 Other Tender Electric department, if yes, office. 4. Land for Camp or Site office will
12:55 Vendor Query then what is the charges ? 4. be through SEZAD OSS (One Stop Shop
What is the procedure to get muscat office) all the payment procedure
the land for camp are available with them. 5. Tender
establishment near to the Document and Standard Documents for
Proposed project alignment Building and Civil Engineering works 4th
and what is the charges ? 5. if Edition 1999 prevails. Bidders are expected
there is any change in to consider the future tax
Legislation, levy, tax, subsidy proposal/implementation that are long
like VAT, Imposition of pending with government to enforce.
personal tax, change in
Custom duty, shall be
compensated to Contractor

Dear Sirs, with reference to


Tender Document Volume I –
Prime Document, as per
clause 1.20 the Bid Bond can
be issued from the 1.‘Tender Document Volume 1 Clause 1.20
(International) Company’s
country of domicile and in remains. 2.Form of Bid Bond “to be issued
USD (United States Dollar) by locally registered bank…”; is being
denomination to the superseded/canceled; if Bidder is an
General equivalent amount (1% of the International Company. 3.Hence if
28-09-2017 International Company/Bidder, the Bid Bond
11:10 Self Tender Tender Value) in Omani as issued (and submitted in the tender) by
Query Currency however in “Form of Bidder’s country of domicile and in USD
Bid Bond” attached, it is denomination (to the equivalent 1% of the
stated that the bid bond is to Tender Value) is accepted and meets the
be issued by a locally tender requirement; in so far as Bid Bond is
registered bank. Please concerned.
kindly confirm the statement
in prime document. Your
earliest response in this
regard would be highly
appreciated.
Posted Date Posted By Query Type Message Reply

Item 7 states there shall be


no maximum cap to the
amount of Penalties for Delay
levied in accordance with
clause 47 (1) of the Standard
Conditions of Contract.
General Whereas, the corresponding
25-09-2017 Other Tender clause in the Standard Item 7 of Appendix to Form of Tender shall
10:00 Vendor Query Conditions of Contract states prevail
that the sum for such
penalties shall not exceed
10% of the Contract Value.
Please clarify the above as it
is standard industry practice
to include a cap on such
penalties

It is not clarified in the tender


documents whether JV
formed by two locally JV is allowed to submit the BID, provided
General registered companies allowed they are registered as a JV in Oman Tender
20-09-2017 Other Tender for submission of the BID Board and Oman Chamber of Commerce.
14:13 Vendor Query invited by SEZAD. If it is OK Technical evaluation will be carried out
then the technical evaluation cumulatively for JV.
shall be done cumulatively or
individually. Request for your
kind Clarification

Dear Sirs, You are kindly


requested to provide the
location map of venue of the
General site visit ( on 26-09-2017 ) in
19-09-2017 Other Duqum including name of
15:43 Vendor Tender contact person and mobile c
Query telephone number. Best
Regards, Mohammed
Abdulmohsin Al-Kharafi &
Sons

Dear Sirs, With reference to


the Tender, as per the Tender
Announcement the date of
Tender Submission is due on
16-09-2017 Other General 31.10.2017, whereas, the e- Submission date shall be 7th November
12:39 Vendor Tender portal shows the submission 2017 as mentioned in E-Portal.
Query date is on 07.11.2017. Kindly
clarify. Regards, Mohammed
Abdulmohsin Al-Kharafi &
Sons LLC

We have noticed that only a


14-09-2017 Other General PDF format of the BOQ was Both BOQs are available at E- Portal . Any
16:45 Vendor Tender uploaded. Please arrange to issue regarding E - Portal, Please contact
Query provide us with the Excel ITA Help desk.
format as well. Thank you

14-09-2017 Other General where is the BOQ in the BOQs are available at E- Portal . Any issue
Tender regarding E - Portal, Please contact ITA
08:53 Vendor Query tender documents Help desk.

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