The Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations awarded a $83,823 definitive contract to Construcciones Vinpar S.A.S. for supply and installation of a CMR ABA lift system at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2026, with no set-aside.
The originating sealed-bid solicitation, posted August 21, 2026 with quotations due September 11, 2026, sought lift system supply and installation under firm fixed price terms. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete within 120 calendar days. Place of performance is Colombia. The contract ceiling is $83,823.
The contractor bears all importation, customs, and domestic transport costs. An English-speaking supervisor must remain on-site throughout performance. Personnel are subject to security vetting within 10 days of award and require Diplomatic Security Officer clearance before work begins. The contractor must furnish a 50 percent performance/payment bond or alternate security, maintain general liability insurance at USD $15,000 per occurrence and USD $30,000 cumulative, wage payment and social benefits insurance at 30 percent of contract value, and work quality/stability insurance at 50 percent of contract value for three years post-completion. Liquidated damages are COP $700,000 per calendar day for delays beyond 120 days. Progress payments are allowed 30 days after NTP based on verified completion percentage. Ultimate completion date is September 30, 2027. NAICS code is 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors); PSC is 3960 (Freight Elevators).