CMR Perimeter Wall Upgrade 2025
ID: 19RW6025Q007Type: Presolicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY KIGALIWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE) (Y1QA)

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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified contractors for the "CMR Perimeter Wall Upgrade 2025" project at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda. This project involves the construction, installation, and restoration of the southeast side of the security perimeter wall at the Chief of Mission Residence, aimed at enhancing both security and aesthetic features. The work includes wall brick cladding, privacy panel installation, and site preparation, with a mandatory performance period of 60 calendar days starting within 10 days of award. Interested contractors must demonstrate technical and financial capability, have prior construction experience, and provide a 10% performance payment protection. Offers are due by August 21, 2025, and the award will be based on the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact James Adams at adamsjr3@state.gov or Eva Noelle Mpunga at MpungaEN@state.gov.

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    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the construction project titled “Upgrading South East Side of Security Perimeter Wall - 2025” at the American Embassy Kigali in Rwanda. This RFP, OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042, outlines the scope of work, which includes wall brick cladding, privacy panel installation, and site preparation and restoration. The project has a mandatory performance period of 60 calendar days, commencing within 10 calendar days of receiving the award. Key requirements for offerors include demonstrating technical and financial capability, having prior construction experience, providing a 10% performance payment protection, and maintaining specific insurance coverages. Offers are due by August 21, 2025. The award will be based on the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter, with responsibility determined by factors like personnel qualifications, proposed work methods, adherence to schedule, and ethical conduct. The document also details administrative data, special requirements, and incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) clauses by reference, emphasizing compliance with local laws, safety, and security protocols for personnel.
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