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[1,"I have one question regarding the documentation to submit: I see an Administrative Folder and an Economic offer folder. \r\n \r\nI do not see a “Technical folder”, should we include the technical description/renders of the BID into the Administrative one, it is not specified anywhere.\r\nAnd in case, what is requested? Only colored renders or also drawings with measurements?\r\nThank you","Pt. 0130159/24\r\nThe bid does not require to upload the \"Technical Folder\", but the offer must be fully compliant with the specifications and requests provided in the Annex 1 Technical description, Annex 2 Special conditions and Annex 3 project.\r\nPictures, catalogues, etc.\" mentioned in the \"Technical Description\" are required to be included in the bid documentation as examples of the materials or furnishings that will be used for the construction of the Italian Pavilion. These should be added to Folder A - administrative documentation.\r\n\r\nItalian Trade Agency Los Angeles."]
[2,"Dear ITA,\r\n\r\nregarding tender CIG B407B5058A we kindly ask you the following clarifications.\r\n\r\nINVITATION FOR BID\r\n•\tIt is necessary to have 3 years of turnover? BASE was set up on July 2023 and we can provide the turnover of 2023\r\n•\tWhat do you mean with “itemized quote”? Can I translate in Italian with “computo metrico”? Usually ICE uploads a document with all the items taken by the “Technical description” and we have to fill in the unitary price and the total one\r\n\r\n\r\nTECHNICAL DESCRIPTION\r\n•\tAt point n.2 “Project layout and guidelines” is written “Pictures, catalogues, etc. must be attached to the bid documentation in order to identify the proposed materials which will be used for the construction of the Italian Pavilion (structures, panels, flooring, furnishings, lights, cubes, shelves, etc.)” but in “Invitation for bid – IFB” they are not mentioned. Are these documents necessary? In which folder?\r\n•\tAt point 2.2 is written “…49 modules hosting our startup companies with temporary small high tables, chairs and vertical backlit signages…” but in “Technical description” the backlit is not mentioned. Do you confirm that the panel 150xh250cm is not backlit?\r\n•\tAt point 2.3 is written:\r\no\t“2 display 100x100cm, 2 display 100x50cm, 3 display 50x50cm”. What do they refer to? What is the third size?\r\no\t“tall lockable cabinet”. What is it?\r\n\r\nPROJECT\r\nOn page 22 are drawn PLANCIA AUTO and BICI: what do they refer to?\r\n\r\nThank you and best regards","Pt. 0130160/24\r\nBelow are the clarifications in response to your questions:\r\nTurnover Requirement: The requirement for 3 years of turnover is mandatory for submitting your offer.\r\nItemized Quote: The \"itemized quote\" refers to a detailed breakdown of the individual costs for each item of supply. \r\nPictures: The \"pictures, catalogues, etc.\" mentioned in the \"Technical Description\" are required to be included in the bid documentation as examples of the materials or furnishings that will be used for the construction of the Italian Pavilion. These should be added to Folder A - administrative documentation\r\nVertical Signage: Please note that the reference to backlit vertical signage was a typographical error. The vertical signage is not backlit. For details about the startup modules, please refer to Annex 1 - Technical Description, and for picture references, please consult Annex 3 - Project.\r\nEach individual start-up station should have the following basic furniture (see project):\r\n- 1 panel cm W 150 x H 250 (W 4,92 x 8,20 ft) white color\r\n- 1 rectangular high table, top MDF white color\r\n- 1 low lockable cupboard\r\n- 1 waste basket grey colour\r\n- 1 company logo’s + number position + company name (see draw)\r\n- 2 stools white colour\r\n- 1 electrical socket\r\n- N.2 arm spot light Led for each Start-up\r\nDisplay Sizes: The \"2 display 100x100cm, 2 display 100x50cm, 3 display 50x50cm\" refer to display stands for the companies to showcase their products. They are simply display units.\r\n\"Tall lockable cabinet\" refers to standard tall cabinets that can be locked, intended for use in the storage areas.\r\nPlancia Auto e Bici: The \"Plancia Auto\" and \"Plancia Bici\" shown on page 22 refer to some of the products that will be brought by the companies. These markings are placeholders in the project layout to indicate where those items will be positioned. No specific action is required from you regarding these placeholders.\r\nItalian Trade Agency Los Angeles"]
[3,"Buongiorno, abbiamo bisogno dei seguenti chiarimenti: \r\n\r\ncosa si intende per display/display windows? \r\n- 2 display 100x100 cm \r\n- 2 display 100x50 cm\r\n- 3 display 50x50 cm\r\n- 1 display window 180x100x50 cm\r\n\r\n1 half-length mannequin: serve la metà superiore del manichino? o quella inferiore?\r\n\r\ndove devono essere posizionati gli information desk nelle diverse postazioni? Devono essere lightbox? O semplici pannelli/pareti divisorie?\r\n\r\ncosa si intende per: 8 plants h 130/150 cm? che tipo di piante sono necessarie? ","Pt. 0130809/24\r\nBelow are the clarifications in response to the questions:\r\n\t1.\tDisplay/Display Windows: The displays are stands for showcasing the products of the companies that requested them. The display windows serve the same purpose but they are closed showcases with glass.\r\n\t2.\tHalf-Length Mannequin: Only the upper half of the mannequin is required.\r\n\t3.\tInformation Desks:\r\n\t•\tAs indicated in Annex 1, Technical Description we require 3 information desks:\r\n\t•\tThe 300 cm wide desk is positioned in the central pavilion with four chairs. This desk is backlit.\r\n\t•\tOne 100 cm wide desk is located in front of storage area A1 in Area 1, and the second desk is beside storage area A in Area 2, each with one chair. These desks are not backlit.\r\n\t4.\tPlants: Decorative plants with a height between 130 and 150 cm."]
[4,"Dear ITA,\r\n\r\nThank you for all the clarifications in response to our questions. Besides, we kindly ask you a further question: as our company does not have a turnover of 3 years, can we participate to the tender with the procedure of the “avvalimento” (we are writing the word in Italian because we are not sure about the proper translation in English)? The company that could provide the “avvalimento” is located in Italy and, before setting up the new company based in the U.S., has provided for years booth building services in the U.S.\r\n\r\nThank you and best regards,","Pt.0131529/24\r\nRecourse to the institution of availment (“Avvalimento”) is possible where the economic-financial or technical-organizational requirements are not possessed on their own by the economic operator.\r\nAccording the Article 104 of the Legislative Decree No. 36/2023 the exclusion of availment guarantee does not imply its inapplicability, as stated by the Procurement Directive No. 2014/24/EU for the equivalent instrument of the contract awarding (\"Affidamento\").\r\nTherefore, the possibility of applying the availment of guarantee or, more precisely,  the availment on the capacities of other entities to acquire certain economic-financial requirements not possessed by the economic operator, is still allowed.\r\nIt is noted on this occasion that for newly established companies, the ANAC (National Anti-Corruption Authority) model notice provides the following precisely in relation to the possession of the economic-financial requirements:\r\n“Where turnover information is not available, for companies that have been in business for less than four years, the turnover requirements should be related to the period of activity.”\r\nItalian Trade Agency Los Angeles"]
[5,"Good afternoon,\r\nIn the technical description the wall panel of the start-up station is requested at 150cmL x 250cmH in WHITE color.\r\nIn the renders the panel is showing also columns in green and red, so not a white color panel as per the description. Which one do we have to follow?\r\n\r\nThank you","Pt. 0131530/24\r\n\r\nThe panel is white with green and red stripes as per the project specifications. Please refer to Annex 3 - Project, page 13 for the detailed specifications regarding the dimensions of the stripes and the panels.\r\nItalian Trade Agency Los Angeles."]
[6,"Dear Italian Trade Agency,\r\n\r\nSome questions came up regarding the 2025 CES tender. \r\n\r\nWe came across some discrepancies between the documents “Annex 1 – CES 2025 - Technical Description” and “Annex 3 – CES 2025 – Project”. They fall under the 2.3 Furniture section. \r\n\r\nDESK POINT / OPEN LOUNGE\r\n-\tUnder “1 information desk (L 300cm / 6.56 ft)…”, the conversion is approx. 10’. Please clarify which measurement to use.\r\n-\tUnder “ 2 information desk (L100cm) (AREA 1) (AREA 2)…”, only the AREA 1 information desk is shown on pg. 22 of the Annex 3 – CES 2025 PDF. Please clarify whether AREA 2 requires an information desk.\r\n-\tUnder “6 stools white color”, these items are not pictured in any of the plans. Please clarify whether these items are still needed.\r\n-\tUnder “6 lockable cabinet”, these items are not pictured in any of the plans. Please clarify whether these items are still needed.\r\n-\tUnder “2 display 100 X 100 (cm)”, there is only one display shown on pg. 22 of the Annex 3 – CES 2025 PDF. Please clarify the quantity and placement.\r\n-\tUnder “3 display 50 X 50 (cm)”, there is only two displays shown on pg. 22 of the Annex 3 – CES 2025 PDF. Please clarify the quantity and placement.\r\n-\tUnder “N 3 Regional Workstation…1 table approx. 5 ft x 3 ft, 5 chairs…”, these items are not pictured in any of the plans. Please clarify whether these items are still needed.\r\n-\tUnder “N 2 Institutions Workstation…1 table approx. 3 ft x 3 ft, 3 chairs…”, these items are pictured six times with two on pg. 22 and four on pg. 09 of the Annex 3 – CES 2025 PDF. Please clarify the quantity and placement.\r\n\r\nSTORAGE (A1, A and B) AND OFFICE\r\n-\tUnder “10 racks with shelf…” these items are pictured seven times with two on pg. 07 and five on pg. 10 of the Annex 3 – CES 2025 PDF. Please clarify the quantity and placement.\r\n-\tUnder “6 lockable cabinets…” these items are pictured five times with one on pg. 07 and four on pg. 10 of the Annex 3 – CES 2025 PDF. Please clarify the quantity and placement.\r\n-\tUnder “3 tall lockable cabinets…” these items are not pictured in any of the plans. Please clarify whether these items are still needed.\r\n\r\nThank you!\r\n\r\n","Pt.0133276/24\r\nAll items are confirmed as required per Annex 1 – Technical Description. Please note that the project images are intended only as a reference for the overall look and layout. The definitive requirements are detailed in Annex 1 – Technical Description.\r\nAs specified in our invitation for bid, it is not necessary to submit an executive project with your bid.\r\nThe information desk measures 300 cm (approx. 10 ft). \r\nArea 2 does require an information desk, as indicated in the technical description, even if it is not shown in the project image on page 22.\r\nRegarding the 6 stools (white color), these items are confirmed as required per Annex 1 – Technical Description. There will be 4 stools for the main information desk and one each for the other two desks.\r\nFor the displays, all of them are to be placed in Area 1.\r\nThe N 3 Regional Workstation and N 2 Institutions Workstation items are confirmed as required.\r\nFor the 10 racks with shelves, the exact placement will be finalized post-award, but the total quantity is confirmed as listed in Annex 1.\r\nThe 6 lockable cabinets are confirmed as required and will also have their location discussed later.\r\nRegarding the 3 tall lockable cabinets, these are still required even if they are not represented in the project images.\r\nItalian Trade Agency Los Angeles"]
[7,"Dear ITA, we need to be sure where the design project and the signed thecnical description, annex 2 and annex 3 have to be uploaded. Does everything need to be uploded in the administrative documentation folder? thank you very much","Thank you for your inquiry regarding tender CIG B407B5058A.\r\n\r\nPlease be informed that the signed annexes should be uploaded to Folder A - Administrative Documentation. Kindly note that you are not required to submit your own design project, as you must adhere to the design project provided by us."]
[8,"Good morning, on the itemizes quotation does we need to specify every single element (for example each chair and each pannel) or can we use macrogroups (materials, graphics, set up etc)?\r\nthank you very much\r\n","Thank you for your inquiry regarding tender CIG B407B5058A. Yes, on the itemized quotation you need to specify every single element cost."]