DESIGN AND BUILD SECURITY UPGRADES (28 ELLERSLIE)

This project outlines a comprehensive design/build, permitting, renovation, and improvement project for a residence at 28 Ellerslie Park, St. Clair, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. The scope includes extensive site and landscape work, removal of trees, and improvements to utility entrances. Exterior work focuses on repaving, installing new pool fencing, constructing a new pump room roof, replacing the driveway, and making exterior washrooms ABA compliant. Interior renovations cover plumbing, ceilings, walls, and flooring, with specific updates to the kitchen, powder room, and second-floor subfloor. Utility system upgrades encompass structural modifications for seismic and life safety requirements, new HVAC and exhaust systems, plumbing repairs and upgrades, and a complete electrical renovation. Significant security enhancements are planned, including a 9-foot perimeter wall with anti-climb features, a fully enclosed guard booth, secure perimeter gates with access control, and 360-degree security lighting.

The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain is requesting qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for a property at 28 Ellerslie, due April 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. local time. Firms must demonstrate experience and technical capability, with submissions evaluated based on these criteria. A pre-submission conference will be held on April 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Embassy; interested firms must contact posprocurement@state.gov by April 8, 4:30 p.m. Submissions must be electronic, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, not exceeding 30MB per file. Required documents include SF-330 and proof of SAM registration, with immediate registration encouraged to avoid disqualification. The solicitation details specific instructions for completing the SF-330, covering contract information, team proposed, resumes of key personnel, example projects, and additional information.