SAPMT has reviewed the subject letter no. KPSS/SA/B/AKR/14/0630 dated June 05, 2014 and has rejected with the following comments:
1.	Bid drawing PA-000103 shows the clearance between Microwaves Transmitter and Receiver for about 20 meters to 160 meters distance, this clearance is within the range of manufacturer recommendations (see CIAS letter dated May 29, 2014).
2.	High Commission on Industrial Security (HCIS) does not mention distance requirements between Fence to MIDS, contractor has to position the MIDS between camera pole and Fence that will meet Bid Drawing PA-000103 and Manufacturer recommendation without extra cost to Saudi Aramco.
3.	Contractor has to ensure 100% compliance to IDAS Functional Specification Document (FSD) PE-000072.
4.	The claim is invalid since the ditch removal has no technical impact in the IDAS System, however changing the locations of the microwave devices to ensure system performance is under the responsibility of the contractor and part of the scope.
5.	Both IDAS FSD and HCIS requirement do not limit the distance between two microwaves at exact 160 meters and it’s mentioned that there will be an option to adjust the detection plus/minus 150m or better (see note no. 1 of PA-000103).
6.	IC is urged to consider the fact that the scope of work has two options for arrangement of security layers, one with IDAS next to wall and one with IDAS away from wall, and it is anticipated that IC has taken both options into account before the award of contract.
Should you have any questions, please contact Ahmed S. Khogeer, Sr. Project Engineer at (012) 422-4423.
