1. It may take from 2 to 4 weeks to announce the winner (in RFQ it is indicated that the prices are valid for 90 days so that should be considered as a time for decision making) 2. We do not have exact time schedule of the project. Our request as it was stated in RFP of mall renovation is 8 months, it will be provided from contractor company who will be awarded for renovation works. Major scope of works in brief is the following: Phase 1: Floor tiles replacement (about 20000sqm) – old tiles demolishing, surface repair/preparation, new tiles placing and grouting, expansion joints arrangements (in tiles), dust distribution prevention measures, waste removal; Phase 2: vertical elements decorations – tile + metal works (including FB hiding), dust prevention measures; Phase 3: gypsum board works (ceiling (selected areas) + vertical panels) – installation, plastering, painting – dust distribution preventive measures; Phase 4: lighting replacement (including cabling) (selected contractor). Phase 5: columns’ aluminum cladding replacement (alucobond panels). All phases can be done in parallel way, Phases 1-3 and 5 can be under one contractor, works to be done in maximum number of shifts (to save the time), noisy works to be done at night time. 3. The budget is a subject of negotiations with a contractor. 4. This will be either three parties FIDIC contract (“red book”): contractor – consultant – employer or separate contract for construction supervision with bid winner. 5. Tiles for the Renovation are procured by mall and it’s in progress, materials will be delivered during January 2023 on site, one contractor will perform all Construction works including procurement of consumable materials etc. and another contractor will organize light fixture installation works 6. Affected Plans are the drawings attached to tender. Details of the plan will. Be developed together with a contractor 7. Georgian Standards and codes must be used 8. Drawings were developed by architect company. Variations to be performed by supervision of the Consultant together with Architect company. Construction company who will perform the works will be responsible for as-built documentation. Consultants’ role is to make notes, prepare sketches etc. regarding the changes which must be delivered to contractor for further update of as-built documentation. 9. Main target of consultant is to finish mall renovation within 8 months and within approved budget. Fee payment structure should motivate Consultant for the best performance with regard the time of the project and budget. Proper formula should be offered by the bidder. 10. 2.4.1 is the main responsibilities of the Consultant. If there will be some delays from the side of the construction company, consultant should compare the data and escalate it to the client for further actions. Yes, Consultant will be fully responsible for the actions and it’s consequences that are under full control of the Consultant. It will require deep communications of the Consultant with Client and Contractor both on daily basis. 11. Any specialist required for the project realization (study, expertise, etc.) to be hired by Consultant after approval with the Client (Employer). 12. Contractor will present to the Consultant a volume of performed/completed works. This activity will allow Consultant to monitor the time of project realization and the budget of the project. Consultant will control and confirm the volume of performed works to the Client (Employer) for payment purposes. Any delays to be immediately reported to the Client / Employer. In addition Consultant together with a Contractor should propose the measures to reduce the delays 13. 2.4.16 clearly states that contractor should minimize the risks for prolongation of the project and prevent additional costs requirements from contractor’s 14. 2.4.16 – the service of the Construction Consultant for the Client, in case of litigation, to analyze necessary and sufficient measures had been taken to avoid negative consequences on the project.