19PK4027Q5001 Gravel Pulverization Services

The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, Pakistan, has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. 19PK4027Q5001 for Gravel Pulverization Services. The project requires a qualified contractor to scrape approximately 3 inches of existing gravel across a 131,000-square-foot area (about 950 cubic meters/1,500 metric tons), crush it into stones measuring ½-inch or smaller using an electric-powered stone crusher, and relay the crushed material. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with a 45-calendar-day performance period following the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Offerors must submit initial quotations electronically by November 23, 2026, at 15:00 PKT. The award will go to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. A pre-quotation site visit is scheduled for October 28, 2026, with mandatory registration required by October 26. Key contractor requirements include providing all labor, equipment, and tools, maintaining strict safety protocols under USACE EM-385 standards, and providing personal protective equipment (PPE). Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submission. Vendors entering the competitive range must successfully pass Risk Analysis Management (RAM) security vetting by submitting DS Form 4184 within 3–5 days of request. Taxes such as VAT/GST are exempt, though foreign entities may be subject to a 2% U.S. excise tax under the James Zadroga Act. Complete submissions must include SF-1449, pricing schedules, representations, certifications, and proof of SAM registration.