Amendment 002 - 19PK4024Q5034 PR12551130 - Installation of FEBR Window
ID: 19PK4024Q5034-002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN CONSULATE KARACHIWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Architectural Services (541310)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OFFICE BUILDINGS (C1AA)
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    The Department of State, through the American Consulate in Karachi, is seeking qualified contractors for the installation of Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistant (FEBR) windows as outlined in Amendment 002 of Solicitation No. RFQ 19PK4024Q5034. The project requires a fixed-price contract that encompasses all necessary labor, materials, insurance, and overhead, with a focus on providing detailed architectural and engineering designs, including structural modifications and compliance with safety standards. This installation is critical for enhancing the security of the consulate, and the project timeline is set for 180 days, divided into pre-construction and construction phases. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by September 20, 2024, at 1500 hours, and can contact Syed Abdus Samad at samadsa@state.gov or the Karachi Procurement Contracting office at krcprocurementcontracting@state.gov for further information.

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    The document pertains to Amendment #002 of the Solicitation No. RFQ 19PK4024Q5034 for the Installation of Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistant (FEBR) Windows at the U.S. Consulate in Karachi. The amendment, effective September 16, 2024, modifies key components of the original solicitation issued on June 12, 2024. The amendment extends the proposal submission deadline from July 29, 2024, to September 20, 2024, at 1500 hours, and makes several adjustments to the pricing table and project sections dealing with design-build work experience, project completion timelines, and scope requirements. The contract demands a fixed-price arrangement inclusive of all labor, materials, insurance, and overhead necessary to complete the work. The contractor is required to provide detailed architectural and engineering designs, including the installation of new teller windows and the associated structural changes. Additional specifications include compliance with safety standards, submission of working and structural drawings, and adherence to a detailed project timeline of 180 days, divided into pre-construction and construction phases. The amendment reinforces the importance of maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency throughout the completion of the project.
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