Amendment 1 and Q&A

Amendment no. 1 – Attachment 6 - Specifications STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) ADA/ABA Accessible Bathroom Renovation Location: Madrid, Spain Project Type: Renovation / Accessibility Upgrade 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Post Madrid has conducted a thorough assessment and determined that none of the existing restroom facilities in the CMR meet the requirements outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). In light of this, and to ensure accessibility for those with reduced mobility, the decision is to renovated the ground floor bathroom. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and services necessary to renovate one existing bathroom to improve accessibility in accordance with U.S. ADA/ABA standards (to the maximum extent feasible) and applicable Spanish building codes. The objective is to deliver a safe, functional, and accessible bathroom within an existing footprint, incorporating life-safety features, accessibility improvements, and durable high-quality finishes. 2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS The Contractor shall comply with the most stringent applicable requirements of the following: U.S. Standards • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design -- 1 of 12 -- • Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) / UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards) • National Fire Protection Association 70 (National Electrical Code – NEC) • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) Spanish / EU Standards • Código Técnico de la Edificación (CTE) including: o DB-SUA (Safety of Use and Accessibility) o DB-HS (Health – plumbing/sanitation) o DB-SI (Fire Safety) • Reglamento Electrotécnico para Baja Tensión (REBT) • UNE standards applicable to accessibility, slip resistance, and materials • International Building Code (ICBO) • Mechanical Systems - ASHRAE and SMACNA Standards. • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 101) Life Safety Code. • 2024 OBO Design Standards SRP-Ms • OBO Project Standard Requirements Signage & Wayfinding Standards • In Section 5 "Codes and Standards", add NFPA 72 (2019 Edition) to the list of codes and standards. • OBO Specification 284626 Conflict Resolution Where conflicts exist, the Contractor shall apply the more stringent requirement, subject to Contracting Officer (CO) determination. 3. SCOPE OF WORK -- 2 of 12 -- 3.1 PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION Required site visit and survey. The contractor shall be responsible for researching the existing conditions and matters that affect the cost or performance of the services. Contractor is required to attend a site visit to confirm all measurement and survey existing layout prior to submission of BOM and quotation. Measurements provided are approximate and US Embassy shall not be held responsible for inaccurate dimensions. All the design must follow the 2024 OBO Design Standards SRP-Ms and meet approx. the requirement for the components as the sketch below. All the design must follow the 2024 OBO Design Standards SRP-Ms and meet approx. the requirement for the components as the sketch below. DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL PACKAGE. Product Data: • Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: Submit manufacturer’s installation instructions, including preparation, storage and handling requirements. • complete description of performance and operating characteristics. Shop Drawings: • Show typical details of assembly, erection and anchorage. • Include wiring diagrams for power, control, and signal systems. • Show complete layout and location of equipment, including required clearances. After contract award, and before the work starts, the Contractor shall provide the following: Selection Samples: For each finished product specified, provide two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns. -- 3 of 12 -- Verification Samples: For each finished product specified two samples, minimum size 1-3/4” x 2-1/4”, representing actual product, color, and patterns. Bill of material to be installed. Materials provided by the contractor must be approved before installation. Complete finalized Work Plan including Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule. 3.2 Description of the project 3.2.1 Demolition and dismantling Dismantling of sanitary appliances, taps and accessories, by manual means. Dismantling of carpentry of any type in partitions, including frames, leaves and accessories, by manual means, including cleaning and removal of debris at the foot of the load, loading and transport to the landfill and with auxiliary means. Demolition of continuous false ceilings made of plasterboard, gypsum, cork or similar material, by auxiliary means. Removal of electrical installation and lighting equipment affected by the renovation, Removal of plumbing and drainage installation affected. Demolition of hydraulic tile, terrazzo, ceramic or stoneware floors, by mechanical means, including plaster. Drilling concrete slab with 30 cm thickness using a 90-100mm diameter hollow drill bit with widia crown. Includes equipment installation, work area preparation, drilling execution, proportional transport of machinery, dismantling, pit cleaning, and debris removal to the loading dock for drainage. NOTE: The property will provide a list of items to be recovered. All demolition and dismantling must include cleaning and removal of debris at the foot of the load, loading and transport to the landfill and with auxiliary means. -- 4 of 12 -- 3.2.2 Masonry Framing the rectangular enclosure against the two existing walls, ensuring the structure is, then rough in the plumbing supply lines along the top wall to feed the showerhead and handheld spray fixtures, and position the floor drain at the center of the shower pan with the floor sloped ¼" per foot in all directions toward it. Next, install a mortar bed and waterproof liner for the shower pan,…