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Section C – Statement of Work

Design-Build Services

USA Pavilion

International Exposition – Expo 2027 Belgrade

C.1 General

C.1.1 Project Title

Design, Build, Fit-Out, Facilities Maintenance, and Decommissioning, of the USA Pavilion for

U.S. participation at Expo 2027 Belgrade.

C.1.2 Project Summary

C.1.2.1 The Expo Unit within the Office of the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs – Policy, Planning and Resources at the U.S. Department of State requires turnkey delivery of a USA Pavilion for U.S. participation at Expo 2027 Belgrade, including pavilion design and construction, exhibit design and fabrication, installation, operations-period facilities maintenance, and post-Expo decommissioning and final disposition.

C.1.2.2 The Pavilion Design and Construction Framework defines an integrated, disciplined approach for delivering a fully coordinated, buildable, and operationally effective USA Pavilion that meets U.S. Department of State objectives, Expo Organizer requirements, Serbian authority approvals, and applicable international best practices. The Contractor shall manage the end-to-end lifecycle from design through construction, fit-out, testing, commissioning, handover, operations & maintenance support, and final decommissioning, supported by Building

Information Modeling coordination, phased design reviews, and value engineering to ensure constructability, cost and schedule certainty, and operator readiness.

C.1.3 Authority

C.1.3.1 Overall authority for Department of State support for U.S. participation in international

Expositions is contained in Section 102(a)(3) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange

Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2452(a)(3)), also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act. Pursuant to this authority, the Secretary of State has authorized the Under Secretary of State for Public

Diplomacy and Public Affairs to provide for U.S. participation in international Expositions abroad.

C.1.3.2 The Expo Unit, in the Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public

Affairs – Policy, Planning and Resources, will represent the U.S. Government in dealings with the organizers of Expo 2027 Belgrade and serve as the primary point of contact with the selected

Contractor.

C.1.4 Background

C.1.4.1 Expo 2027 Belgrade is a specialized exposition registered by the Bureau of International

Expositions (Bureau International des Expositions). The Government of Serbia has invited the

United States to participate in Expo 2027 Belgrade.

C.1.4.2 Expo 2027 Belgrade is planned for 93 days, opening 15 May 2027 and closing 15 August

2027, in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. The Expo site is located in the municipality of Surčin, approximately 5 kilometers west of Nikola Tesla International Airport and approximately 13.5 kilometers from Belgrade city center.

C.1.4.3 Organizers project approximately 4 million total visitors over the planned 93-day duration (May–August 2027). This projection equates to an average of roughly 40,000–45,000 visitors per day, with higher volumes expected on weekends and during major programmed events. (This planning figure is provided for operational readiness and capacity planning and may be updated by the Organizer.)

C.1.5 Expo 2027 Belgrade Theme

C.1.5.1 The Expo 2027 Belgrade theme, “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All,” is grounded in the belief that play is a universal language that transcends cultures and generations.

The theme highlights how play—through sport, music, and creative expression—can foster social cohesion, mental and physical well-being, and community building, and can help bridge divides and unite people.

C.1.6 USA Pavilion Purpose and Experience Requirements

C.1.6.1 The USA Pavilion will serve as the official representation of the United States at Expo

2027 Belgrade. The pavilion shall be of the highest possible quality, balanced and representative of American cultural, scientific, technological, artistic, and commercial achievement, and designed to engage foreign audiences through an entertaining, immersive, and interactive experience.

C.1.6.2 Aligned with the Expo 2027 Belgrade theme, the USA Pavilion will emphasize the sub-themes “Play for Progress” and “Power of Play.” Exhibit designs are expected to include both a queue-generating immersive experience and a dynamic free-flow public exhibition space to ensure broad appeal and impactful engagement.

C.1.7 Major Contract Components

C.1.7.1 Pavilion: façade design and treatment, permitting support, interior fit-out, site interface works, commissioning and handover, operations-period facilities maintenance, and post-Expo decommissioning and site restoration.

C.1.7.2 Exhibits: exhibit design, fabrication/construction, transportation and logistics, installation, exhibition maintenance during the 3-month Expo event, and post-Expo removal and disposition.

C.1.8 Project Site Description and Context

C.1.8.1 The Expo 2027 Belgrade complex forms part of a broader urban masterplan including a new National Stadium (approximately 52,000 capacity), an Aquatic Center, and the Expo Village, connected by a central landscaped urban promenade.

C.1.8.2 The Expo site is organized into the International Participant Pavilion Area, the Thematic

Area, and the Best Practice and Corporate Area, interconnected through integrated transportation and pedestrian circulation systems.

C.1.8.3 The USA Pavilion is designated as a Large Country International Participant Pavilion with an approximate gross area of 972 square meters, located on a prominent corner plot with three visible façades. The architectural treatment and cladding of these visible façades form part of the Contractor’s design and installation responsibility.

C.1.8.4 Setbacks and occupancy limits shall be coordinated with the Expo Organizer and local authorities. The pavilion plot is provided base infrastructure connections by the Organizer including air conditioning services, electrical power, potable water, wastewater, high-speed data connectivity, and connections to fire detection and sprinkler systems. Commercial uses, including food and beverage and retail, are permitted up to a maximum of twenty percent of the pavilion’s total floor area in accordance with Organizer regulations.

C.2 Scope of Work

C.2.1 The Contractor shall provide turnkey design-build services for the USA Pavilion at Expo

2027 Belgrade, including design, permitting support, interior fit-out and façade treatment within the Organizer-provided pavilion shell, exhibition and show systems, testing and commissioning, handover and operational readiness support, facilities maintenance during the Expo event operational period, and full decommissioning and site restoration at Expo close.

C.2.2 The USA Pavilion shall be a temporary modular pavilion. The Contractor shall prioritize speed of delivery, modularity, lightweight construction, and full removability. Design decisions shall consider the full lifecycle, including construction, operations, visitor circulation, staffing, maintenance access, dismantling, and material recovery.

C.2.3 Unless otherwise directed by the Expo Organizer, planning assumptions include approximately seventy-five percent of the pavilion area for front-of-house public functions and approximately twenty-five percent for back-of-house operational functions. Back-of-house planning shall support operational staffing requirements, including management, exhibition operations, security, and support services.

C.3 Contract Line-Item Numbers

C.3.1 CLIN 001 – US Pavilion Design & Fit-Out Construction, Exhibit

Design, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning, and Exterior Site

Work

C.3.1.1 USA Pavilion Full Design

• Building design package that incorporates:

o Delineating relationship to Expo 2027 Belgrade theme and sub-themes (“Play for

Humanity: Sport and Music for All,” “The Power of Play,” “Play for Progress,” and

“Play Together”).

o Building functionality and organization; contextual, cultural, and aesthetic response appropriate to the Expo 2027 Belgrade site and International Participant Pavilion Area.

o Research and response to site conditions and plot constraints, including setbacks, access points, service approach, and interfaces with Organizer-provided infrastructure.

o Temporary construction and modular/removable solution suitable for a fit-out within the

Organizer-provided pavilion shell.

o Materials strategy incorporating circular economy principles, recyclability, and end-of-

Expo reuse/repurpose planning.

• Design deliverables shall include, at minimum:

o Creative Concept → Concept Design → Schematic Design → Detailed Design → Issued for Construction drawing sets.

o Building Information Modeling model at Level of Development 300–400, including multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection.

o Visitor flow and capacity analysis supporting queueing, circulation, and operational throughput.

o Fire and life safety package suitable for Organizer and authority review.

o Security and accessibility package (including contract-specified accessibility requirements and local compliance coordination).

o Exhibition intent documents identifying interfaces between building, exhibitions, and show systems.

o Operations and Maintenance design input package to support operator readiness and maintainability.

• Marketing and communications materials shall include:

o One three-dimensional model suitable for digital presentation.

o Up to twelve rendered images.

C.3.1.2 Exhibit Concept Design

• Exhibit concept design aligned to Expo 2027 Belgrade theme and sub-themes.

• Exhibit functionality, organization, visitor journey, operational flow, and staffing concepts

(front-of-house and back-of-house).

• Preliminary operational requirements for exhibition management staffing during Expo operations, including a baseline plan for six staff managing the exhibition at any given time

(subject to final operator staffing model).

• Preliminary interface requirements with building systems (power, data, heating, ventilation and air conditioning tie-ins, life safety, and maintenance access).

C.3.1.3 Permitting and Authority Approvals

• Coordination with Expo Organizer permitting processes, technical milestones, inspections, and required submissions.

• Coordination with Serbian authority having jurisdiction requirements through a locally licensed Architect of Record, including translation and formatting of permit submissions where required.

• Civil grading and drainage documentation required for permitting and site interface, to the extent required for the USA Pavilion plot and Organizer infrastructure tie-ins.

• Code compliance approach documentation, including life safety, accessibility, and sustainability requirements, aligned to Organizer regulations and Serbian approvals.

C.3.1.4 Construction Documents

• Phased construction drawings and specifications to support procurement, fabrication, and installation sequencing, including: (i) core infrastructure and interface package; (ii) interior fit-out documents; (iii) façade treatment documents; and (iv) submittal and shop drawing requirements.

• Technical construction documentation and document translation process to support Serbian building permit review, prime contractor execution, and subcontractor packages.

• Building Information Modeling coordination deliverables accompanying construction documents, including coordinated model exports and clash resolution logs.

C.3.1.5 Construction Administration

• Coordination of construction activities across interior fit-out, façade treatment, exhibition readiness, and Organizer-provided shell interfaces.

• Project safety and quality plans, including product submittal log, substitutions log, approvals schedule, and inspection and test planning.

• Daily and weekly site reporting, including schedule updates, logistics planning, and issue tracking.

C.3.1.6 Construction Mobilization and Early Site Interface Works

• Site establishment including temporary facilities and utilities (if necessary), and secure storage/staging as permitted by the Organizer.

• Survey verification and layout coordination to confirm pavilion boundaries, setbacks, servicing access, and connection points.

• Utility connection coordination to Organizer-provided service risers (power, water, wastewater, data, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning services).

• Early testing and readiness planning as required by the Organizer (for example fire flow verification and life safety integration testing).

C.3.1.7 Core and Shell Interface Procurement

• Procurement of interface components necessary to integrate the USA Pavilion fit-out with the

Organizer-provided shell and site infrastructure.

• Procurement of façade treatment systems and visible façade cladding elements designed for temporary installation, removal, and reuse where feasible, including lighting, signage, and wayfinding interface components.

• Procurement of back-of-house access and service interface elements required for exhibit installation and operations.

C.3.1.8 Organizer Shell Integration and Exterior Works

• Integration works required to connect the interior fit-out and façade treatment to the

Organizer-provided shell, including attachment strategies, weathering interfaces, and safety compliance.

• Installation of external safety lighting, accent lighting, directional lighting, wayfinding, and building signage consistent with Organizer regulations.

• Installation of protective measures at entrances and service points as required for operations and security compliance.

C.3.1.9 Interior Fit-Out Construction Administration

• Project schedules for interior design completion, fit-out documentation, procurement, mobilization, delivery, storage, staging, and installation.

• Interior safety and quality plans including product submittals, substitution requests, approvals schedule, and installation inspection planning.

• Installation, testing, inspection, and operational readiness planning consistent with temporary pavilion obligations.

C.3.1.10 Interior Fit-Out Procurement and Build

• Interior partitions, doors, hardware, glazing, movable partitions, and built-in non-exhibit furnishings required for operations (staff areas, offices, storage, changing rooms, cleaning, waste handling, and back-of-house support).

• Interior finishes for walls, floors, and ceilings, including sustainable and durable materials suited to high visitor throughput.

• Food and beverage service area equipment delegated design package, including storage, preparation, service line equipment, and required utility connections, consistent with the

Organizer allowance that food and beverage and retail uses shall not exceed twenty percent of the pavilion floor area.

• Building systems tie-ins required for interior fit-out, including fire protection interfaces, heating, ventilation and air conditioning interfaces, plumbing interfaces, and electrical distribution supporting building and exhibition functions.

• Furnishings, fixtures, and equipment procurement and installation for non-exhibit needs, including office furniture, staff support areas, and public area loose furniture as required.

C.3.1.11 Exhibit Full Design and Fabrication

• Confirm fabrication methods and material sources align with circular economy, removability, and end-of-Expo disposition requirements.

• Review and approve fabricator shop drawings for compliance with exhibit design intent, visitor journey, and operational requirements (sequencing, dwell planning, integrated lighting/audio/special systems, wayfinding, accessibility, and emergency egress).

• Authorize exhibit construction, delivery, installation readiness, and placement sequencing aligned with the overall pavilion schedule.

C.3.1.12 Exhibit Logistics, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning

• Procurement and logistics planning for exhibit components, including delivery, staging, and protected storage.

• Installation connections, testing, adjustment, and operational completion of exhibit systems, including audiovisual systems, networking, show control interfaces, and interactive devices.

• Commissioning and certification of satisfactory operation and performance, coordinated with pavilion life safety and accessibility requirements and with the appointed Operator for readiness.

C.3.1.13 Exterior Site Work

• Exterior accessories including fixed tables, benches, waste receptacles, planters, charging points, railings, bollards, and directional markings.

• Wayfinding signage supporting exhibit entry, hospitality access, and controlled circulation routes.

C.3.2 CLIN 002 – Value Added Tax

Value Added Tax: Applies only if not reimbursed by government of Serbia per EXPO 2027 guidance and instructions.

C.3.3 OPTION CLIN 003: Facilities Maintenance and Operational Support during Expo

C.3.3.1 Facilities Maintenance Scope (Three-Month High-Uptime Window)

• Provide preventive and reactive facilities maintenance services for approximately three months covering the Expo operational period and immediate ramp-up/ramp-down as required.

• Maintain and support pavilion systems within Contractor scope, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning tie-ins; electrical distribution and lighting; plumbing; fire detection and sprinkler interfaces; and exhibition support infrastructure interfaces.

• Implement preventive maintenance schedules and daily/weekly checklists; provide reactive maintenance workflow including triage, response, and escalation.

• Manage a lean spare-parts approach appropriate for temporary operations.

• Provide an operations and maintenance tracking and reporting system accessible to the U.S.

Department of State and the Operator.

• Deliver an end-of-operations facilities maintenance closeout package to support decommissioning and site restoration.

C.3.4 OPTION CLIN 004: Pavilion Decommissioning

C.3.4.1 Pavilion Decommissioning (To start at the conclusion of the Expo event)

• Develop a decommissioning plan aligned with Organizer protocols and site handback requirements.

• Inventory and tag removable assets (furnishings, fixtures, and equipment; audiovisual equipment; scenic components; graphics; temporary façade elements).

• Safe dismantling, removal, and segregation of materials for reuse, resale, recycling, or return to supplier (if applicable), with documented waste streams and environmental closure reporting.

• Site restoration and handback to the Organizer, including make-good works and documented site inspection closeout.

C.4 Contractor Requirements

C.4.1 Governance and Division of Responsibilities

C.4.1.1 The Contractor is responsible for all work required by this Statement of Work, whether performed directly or through subcontractors. The Contractor shall coordinate with the U.S.

Government, the Expo Organizer, and the appointed Operator to ensure technical compliance, schedule control, and operational readiness.

C.4.1.1 Key roles and interfaces include:

C.4.1.1.1 U.S. Government: provides program direction, approvals, and oversight through the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative team.

C.4.1.1.2 Contractor: accountable for end-to-end delivery (design, procurement, construction, fit-out, testing, commissioning, handover, facilities maintenance, and decommissioning).

C.4.1.1.3 Operator (Separately contracted): provides operational requirements and accepts handover for live operations; coordinates operational staffing, guest experience, and day-to-day operations.

C.4.1.1.4 Expo Organizer: provides plot-level utilities and the pavilion shell (as applicable) and enforces technical regulations, inspections, health and safety requirements, and site logistics.

C.4.2 Project Requirements

C.4.2.1 The Contractor shall provide complete turnkey design and shall be responsible for all aspects of providing the USA Pavilion and individual exhibits for U.S. participation in Expo 2027

Belgrade, including design, fabrication, delivery, construction, disassembly, and final disposition.

C.4.2.2 The Contractor shall not assume that design criteria provided in this solicitation alleviates the Contractor of producing complete construction documents and fully coordinated deliverables.

C.4.2.3 The Contractor shall develop and submit a project-specific Deviation Matrix documenting any proposed deviations from contract requirements and Organizer requirements, including justification and cost/schedule impact.

C.4.2.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other documents upon which construction is based.

C.4.2.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for logistics and insurance for transportation of materials, exhibits, and artifacts to the Expo site, including packaging, shipping, customs clearance, local transport, and associated fees.

C.4.2.6 The Contractor shall retain a locally licensed Serbian Architect of Record and, as required, local engineering and construction resources to support permitting, code compliance, and local coordination; the Contractor remains fully responsible for performance.

C.4.3 Exhibits Design Requirements

EXPO 2027 Belgrade Theme: “Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All”

C.4.3.1 Purpose and Strategic Intent

The design and delivery of free-flow, non-linear exhibits for the USA Pavilion at EXPO 2027

Belgrade is required. The exhibits shall advance U.S. public diplomacy objectives by presenting the United States as an open, innovative, and collaborative society, and by fostering meaningful people-to-people engagement with international audiences.

The exhibits shall align with U.S. Government policies and priorities related to innovation, sustainability, education, opportunity, cultural exchange, and global partnership, while avoiding political or partisan messaging.

C.4.3.2 Alignment with EXPO 2027 Theme

All exhibit concepts must be clearly and demonstrably aligned with the official EXPO 2027 theme, “Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All.”

The exhibits shall interpret “play” as a universal human language and a catalyst for:

• Human connection and shared experience

• Creativity, innovation, and self-expression

• Collaboration, teamwork, and resilience

• Social inclusion and opportunity

Sport and music shall be used as conceptual and experiential drivers, not as isolated showcases, to communicate broader U.S. values, capabilities, and contributions to global progress.

C.4.3.3 Experience Format and Visitor Flow

The exhibits shall be designed as a continuous-entry, free-flow environment, allowing visitors to:

• Enter without scheduled showtimes or timed tickets

• Navigate content in any order

• Engage at varying depths and durations

Designs shall avoid linear circulation, fixed routes, or queue-dependent experiences, and must support high daily visitor volumes with smooth, intuitive movement throughout the space.

C.4.3.4 Content Organization and Storytelling

The Exhibits content shall be organized into non-sequential thematic zones, each capable of standing independently while contributing to a cohesive overall narrative. Content should emphasize:

• Innovation and future-oriented solutions

• Education, entrepreneurship, and opportunity

• Creativity

• International collaboration and partnership

Each zone shall deliver clear messaging within short engagement windows, while offering optional deeper interaction.

C.4.3.5 Engagement and Interaction

The exhibit shall prioritize active, participatory engagement, incorporating:

• Interactive and hands-on installations

• Immersive environments using light, sound, rhythm, and movement

• Multi-sensory experiences inspired by sport and music

The design shall minimize reliance on text and passive media, ensuring accessibility and engagement for diverse international audiences.

C.4.3.6 Accessibility, Sustainability, and Operations

The exhibits shall:

• Fully comply with ADA and EXPO accessibility requirements

• Employ universal design principles

• Be durable, maintainable, and operationally efficient for the full Expo duration

C.4.3.7 Performance Outcomes

The exhibits shall demonstrate how the exhibits:

• Advances U.S. public diplomacy objectives

• Clearly and creatively embodies the EXPO 2027 theme

• Enables high-throughput, high-quality visitor experiences

• Presents the United States as a constructive, forward-looking global partner

C.4.4 Work by Others

C.4.4.1 The Contractor shall afford other entities reasonable opportunity for access to the site, introduction and storage of their materials and equipment, and performance of their activities.

Any work by others will be identified in the contract documents. Where a telecommunications scope is performed by others, the Contractor shall coordinate pathways, spaces, and interfaces during design.

C.5 Deliverables and Documentation

C.5.1 Deliverables shall include all design, coordination, construction, commissioning, handover, and closeout documentation necessary to deliver a fully compliant, buildable, and operator-ready pavilion. Commissioning deliverables shall include Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance

Testing, Integrated Systems Testing, and soft opening readiness documentation, as applicable. All deliverables shall be incorporated into a master schedule and referenced in progress reporting.

See attachment J.2 Expo 2027 Design and Build Guide for more information on the deliverable requirements (Note: Any updated Expo Design and Build guidelines released may supersede the attachment J.2 version provided. Adherence to Expo guidelines is required).

Deliverable Category Description

Issued for Construction Drawings Construction

Documents

Issued for Construction packages for all disciplines.

Approved for Construction

Drawings

Construction

Documents

Authority-approved revisions after required approvals.

Building Information Modeling

Model (Level of Development

300–400)

Building Information

Modeling

Coordinated model for clash detection, coordination, and construction.

Shop Drawings Technical Detailed contractor drawings for fabrication and installation.

Method Statements Health, Safety, and

Environment /

Technical

Execution plans for each work package.

Quality Assurance / Quality

Control Plan and Logs

Quality Procedures, inspection and test plans, inspection logs.

Fire and Life Safety Package Life Safety Fire strategy, evacuation, and equipment layout.

Accessibility Compliance

Package

Compliance Accessibility documentation and sign-off per contract and local requirements.

Information and Communications

Technology / Network Drawings

Information and

Communications

Technology

Data and wireless layouts and equipment room layouts.

Security System Package Security Video surveillance and access control layouts and specifications (as applicable to pavilion scope).

Commissioning Checklists Commissioning Pre-commissioning and commissioning checklists for building and exhibit systems.

Factory Acceptance Testing / Site

Acceptance Testing / Integrated

Systems Testing Reports

Commissioning Acceptance testing results and corrective action status.

Soft Opening Readiness Report Commissioning Readiness validation, operational scenarios, and punchlist closure plan.

As-Built Drawings and Final

Building Information Modeling

Model

Handover Record drawings and final coordinated model.

Operations and Maintenance

Manuals and Warranties

Handover Manuals, warranties, training records, and asset information.

Final Handover Dossier and

Closeout Report

Closeout Handover package to Operator and Government, including final defect resolution.

Decommissioning Plan and Site

Handback Certificate

Closeout Plan, inventory, waste stream documentation, and handback confirmation.

C.6 Schedule and Milestones

The following timeline is provided for planning purposes and may be updated by the Government and/or the Expo Organizer. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a detailed integrated master schedule consistent with Organizer milestones and contract requirements.

Date Phase Milestone / Activity

Mar–May 2026 Mobilization Governance setup; project controls; master schedule baseline.

Mar–Aug 2026 Concept and Schematic

Design

Concept package; schematic design drawings; Building

Information Modeling Level of Development 200; visitor flow study.

Sep–Dec 2026 Design Development Design development 100%;

Building Information

Modeling Level of

Development 300;

compliance reports.

Jan 2027 Construction Start Site mobilization; early works; procurement and quality plans.

Jan–Mar 2027 Construction and Fit-Out

(Core)

Interior core works and rough-ins; coordination of organizer interfaces.

Mar–Apr 2027 Fit-Out and Exhibits Audiovisual, scenic, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment; device installation; signage and wayfinding.

May 2027 Commissioning and

Readiness

Site Acceptance Testing;

Integrated Systems Testing;

training; soft opening readiness validation;

handover dossier.

15 May–15 Aug 2027 Expo Operations Pavilion open; facilities maintenance; operations support.

Sept–Nov 2027 Post-Expo Decommissioning; removal;

site restoration; handback.

C.7 Permits and Licenses

C.7.1 The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits and licenses required to execute the work, including building, utility, construction, occupancy, demolition, excavation, and any other permits required by Serbian authorities and the Expo Organizer. Permit documents shall be sealed and signed by the Architect of Record and Engineers of Record as required by local regulations.

C.7.1.1 Anticipated permits may include, as applicable:

C.7.1.1.1 Building permit(s) for temporary facilities.

C.7.1.1.2 Certificate of occupancy or equivalent approval for operation.

C.7.1.1.3 Excavation and utility permits (if required).

C.7.1.1.4 Hot work permits and hazardous materials permits (if required).

C.7.1.1.5 Demolition and site restoration approvals (post-Expo).

C.8 Technical Requirements for Facility C.8.1 The governing codes and standards for the USA Pavilion shall follow applicable Serbian laws and regulations, local ordinances of Belgrade, and Expo 2027 Belgrade technical regulations and guidelines. Where U.S. Government standards are expressly required by the contract

(including accessibility requirements), the Contractor shall comply and shall coordinate any equivalency or conflict resolution through the Contracting Officer.

C.8.2 Organizer-provided plot utilities are anticipated to include water and wastewater connection points, electrical power connection with metering, heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct connection and regulation, and connections to fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

The Contractor shall design and execute all internal distribution and tie-ins within the pavilion scope.

C.9 Design Submittals and Reviews

C.9.1 Submittals shall be submitted in ProjNet (or other Government-designated system) for

Contracting Officer’s Representative review prior to submission to the Expo Organizer by dates stated in the Expo design guidelines. Each milestone submittal shall be reviewed by the Expo

Unit project team. Comments will be submitted through ProjNet, evaluated by the Contractor, and backchecked by the Expo Unit. Outstanding comments shall be resolved in a resolution meeting.

The Contractor shall participate in an Integrated Design Review resolution meeting for each

Integrated Design Review milestone.

C.9.1.1 Required milestone submittals shall include, at minimum:

C.9.1.1.1 Permitting Package.

C.9.1.1.2 Early Site Work Package (if required).

C.9.1.1.3 Pavilion Design Package.

C.9.1.1.4 Exhibit Design Package.

C.9.1.1.5 Issued for Construction Documents.

C.9.2 Risk Register. The Contractor shall provide and manage a risk register of key risks associated with the project that includes anticipated timing as well as potential mitigation strategy to be reviewed and discussed with DOS.

C.10 Construction Requirements C.10.1 The Contractor shall execute construction and fit-out of the USA Pavilion in accordance with Expo Organizer requirements for a Large International Participant pavilion and all applicable Serbian codes. The Organizer is anticipated to provide the pavilion shell; the

Contractor is responsible for the interior fit-out, façade treatments, building system tie-ins within scope, and all exhibition and show systems.

C.10.2 Unless modified by the Organizer, the Contractor shall plan for completion of interior fit-out and pavilion readiness for exhibit installation by March 2027, and completion of exhibit installation by 30 April 2027.

C.10.3 The Large International Participant pavilion gross floor area is approximately 972 square meters, with a height limitation of approximately 10 meters. Any upper level/mezzanine shall comply with Organizer requirements (including any area limitations) and local codes.

C.11 Decommissioning, Removal, and Closeout

C.11.1 The Contractor shall execute the decommissioning, dismantling, and removal of the USA

Pavilion fit-out, exhibitions, and temporary façade elements, and for site restoration (as required by Expo Guidelines) after conclusion of Expo 2027, in accordance with Expo Organizer requirements. Participants must return plots to the Organizer in a condition equivalent to that when plots were handed over, subject to documented existing conditions.

C.11.2 The Government has the right of first refusal to take ownership of removable components including signage, exhibits, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment. The Contractor shall propose an asset disposition plan consistent with Government direction, Organizer requirements, and applicable laws.

C.11.2.1 Decommissioning activities shall include, at minimum:

C.11.2.1 Return of curatorial items and freight to point of origin (as applicable).

C.11.2.2 Removal and disposition of site-built or placed materials for reuse, resale, recycling, or return to supplier, if necessary.

C.11.2.3 Removal of show technology, kitchen equipment, telecommunications and information technology equipment, and other installed systems within scope.

C.11.2.4 Removal of all installed furnishings, fixtures, and equipment within scope.

C.11.2.5 Waste segregation and documentation in accordance with Organizer requirements.

C.11.2.6 Final site inspection, make-good works, and handback documentation.

C.11.3 As-built drawings, final Building Information Modeling models, and closeout documentation shall be delivered to the Expo Unit as part of the permanent project record. The

Contractor shall provide operations and maintenance manuals and warranty documentation sufficient for the Government and Operator to exercise warranty rights.

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