Installation of Engine-Driven Fire Pump

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata is seeking proposals for the replacement of an antiquated engine-driven fire pump, jockey pump, controller, and panel at the American Center building in Kolkata, India. The project, identified by Solicitation Number 191N3025Q0004 - PR15363792, requires a firm-fixed-price contract. The scope of work involves dismantling existing equipment, installing new fire pump engines, modifying existing bases, connecting all piping, valves, fuel tank, exhaust muffler, power and control wiring, and drainpipes. The contractor must also restore civil work and fire alarm connections, testing them per NFPA 72. Additionally, a Back Pressure Calculation is required for the new Tier III driver's exhaust system. Key dates include a site visit on September 4, 2025, technical query submission deadline of September 6, 2025, and quotation submission deadline of September 9, 2025. All submissions must be electronic to specified email addresses.

Solicitation No. 191N3025Q0004 outlines the requirements for contractors to supply, install, test, and commission an Engine Driven Fire Pump at the American Center Kolkata, India. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services for a firm fixed price, with GST listed separately. Key aspects cover packaging and marking instructions for imported materials, inspection and acceptance criteria including substantial and final completion, and a strict delivery and performance schedule with liquidated damages for delays. Special terms and conditions detail performance/payment protection, insurance requirements, document descriptions, compliance with laws and regulations, construction personnel security checks, and warranties. The solicitation also incorporates numerous FAR and DOSAR clauses, with a significant emphasis on cybersecurity supply chain risk management, requiring contractors to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks, provide artifacts, and adhere to strict notification procedures for cybersecurity events.

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata seeks proposals for the replacement of an antiquated engine-driven fire pump, jockey pump, controller, and panel at the American Center building. This firm-fixed-price contract requires the contractor to dismantle existing equipment, install a new UL/FM-approved engine-driven fire pump system (1500 GPM at 125 PSIG) and a jockey pump (6 GPM at 140 psi), and connect all associated piping, wiring, fuel tanks, and exhaust systems. The project includes civil work restoration and integration with the existing fire alarm system per NFPA 72. Contractors must provide detailed pricing, including taxes and any unlisted necessary items, and a Bill of Quantity. Security requirements mandate criminal record checks, vehicle registration, and escorts for personnel. The Consulate will provide temporary power and water. All work must comply with IBC, NFPA, and local safety codes. Submittals include written specifications, material samples, and design drawings. A one-year warranty is required post-commissioning. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00, with adherence to U.S. and Indian holidays.

The U.S. Consulate, Kolkata, issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. 191N3025Q0004 for the replacement of a fire engine at the American Center in Kolkata, India. This is not a small business set-aside. Quotations are due by September 9, 2025, and should include a separate price breakdown for materials, labor, and GST. The delivery terms are FOB Destination, and the service is for the General Services Officer at the U.S. Consulate General, American Center, Kolkata. This RFQ serves as a request for information only and does not commit the government to any contract.

Solicitation No. 191N3025Q0004 outlines a federal government Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of an Engine Driven Fire Pump at the American Center Kolkata, India. The project requires a firm fixed price, including all labor, materials, equipment, and services. Key sections detail pricing, scope of work (via an attached document), packaging, inspection, and acceptance criteria, including definitions for substantial and final completion. Deliverables and performance timelines are strict, with liquidated damages for delays. Special terms cover performance/payment protection (50% of contract price), insurance requirements (including naming the U.S. Government as an additional insured), document descriptions, compliance with local laws, personnel security checks, and special warranties. The RFQ also incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) clauses, notably those concerning cybersecurity supply chain risk management, prohibiting specific telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, and ensuring ethical conduct and fair labor practices.

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata seeks a contractor for a firm-fixed-price project to replace an antiquated fire engine and jockey pump system at the American Center. The scope involves dismantling existing equipment, installing a new engine-driven fire pump, jockey pump, and controller, and connecting all associated piping, wiring, fuel tanks, and exhaust systems. The contractor must restore civil and fire alarm connections to their original condition and perform a Tier III exhaust modification with back pressure calculations. A mandatory site visit will be arranged for prospective bidders. Pricing must include taxes, any additional necessary work, and highlight long-lead items. Security requirements include background checks for all workers and vehicle access notifications. The Embassy will provide temporary power and water. Safety, temporary fire protection, and adherence to IBC, NFPA, and local building codes are critical. The fire pump system must be UL and FM approved, capable of delivering 1500 GPM at 150 PSIG, with a Cummins engine or equivalent. The controller must meet NFPA 20 requirements and be Firetrol or equivalent. The jockey pump should have a capacity of 6 GPM at 140 psi. All work is warranted for one year post-commissioning. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00, with adherence to US and Indian holidays.