Supply & installation of metal guardrails & handrails for a U.S Mission Residence in Marseille.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 19FR6326Q0098, issued by the Department of State, American Embassy in Paris, France. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the bid submission deadline. The original due date of September 10, 2026, has been extended to September 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM local French time. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised deadline to prevent their proposals from being rejected.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for fabricating and installing custom carbon steel guardrails and handrails at the U.S. Consulate General’s Residence in Marseille, France. Because the property is on the Secretary of State's Register for Culturally Significant Property, all work must align with historic conservation standards, including the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Properties. The project involves custom fabrication, hot-dip galvanizing, and powder-coating of railings designed to withstand a C5 marine environment. Specific tasks include installing new Art Deco-style guardrails on the main terrace, adding pathway and staircase handrails, modifying existing upper terrace guardrails, and upgrading safety elements. All products and installations must comply with the International Building Code (IBC) and French safety standards (NF P01-012/013), ensuring no openings permit a 10 cm sphere to pass. Eligible contractors must hold a valid French Qualibat certification for structural and architectural metalwork. Bidders must submit a comprehensive health and safety plan (PPSPS) complying with OSHA, EM-385-1-1, and local French occupational laws, alongside a detailed site protection plan to safeguard the historic stone surfaces. Working hours are restricted to weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00, excluding U.S. and French holidays. Deliverables include design drawings, material certifications, and paint samples, with quality assurance maintained through workshop and site inspections.

This Request for Quotes (RFQ), solicitation number 19FR6326Q0098, issued by the U.S. Embassy in Paris, seeks proposals for the supply and installation of metal guardrails and handrails in the garden of the Consulate General residence in Marseille, France. This is a negotiated, firm-fixed-price construction contract that will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the lowest acceptable price. The selected contractor must begin work within 20 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete the project within 90 calendar days. The scope of work includes preparation work, guardrail and handrail supply and installation, painting, corrosion protection, and final site cleaning. Key milestones and requirements include: - **Pre-proposal Site Visit:** Scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 13:00 (local time). Registration with JC ROYER (pariscontracting@state.gov) is required by September 2, 2026, at 12:00. - **Proposal Submission Deadline:** September 10, 2026, at 18:00 (local time). Submissions must be in English, sent electronically, and not exceed 30MB per email. - **Registration Requirement:** Offerors must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting their proposal. - **Required Submission Documents:** Standard Form (SF) 1442, Section A (Pricing), Section K (Representations and Certifications), Section L (Additional Information), and proof of SAM registration. - **Insurance:** The contractor must maintain general liability insurance, including €9,000,000 for bodily injury and €2,000,000 for property damage per occurrence.