SF-30 Amendment- 0002-.pdf

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Stone facade restoration in an U. S. Mission Residence, Paris
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This is Amendment 0002 to a federal solicitation (19FR6326R0006) issued by the Department of State, American Embassy in Paris, France, for cleaning and restoration services of the Ambassador's Residence street façade and main entry.

The solicitation is for complete facade restoration work at 41 rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, 75008 Paris, a UNESCO-protected, historically significant property. The main scope includes site preparation, hazardous material testing (lead), scaffolding installation, facade cleaning using hydrogomming method, masonry repair with specific stone types (hard stone from Saint Pierre d'Aigle quarries and Bretigny quarries), painting work on windows, doors, grids, lanterns, and roof elements, and site restoration. Two optional services are available: site protection and preparation for hazardous material treatment (CLIN0012) and mitigation of all hazardous materials (CLIN0013), both contingent on positive testing results. Work must comply with EM-385-1-1 safety standards, OSHA requirements, and local French regulations. The contractor must possess qualifications including the EPV label or one or more Qualibat certifications (2194, 2121, 2171, or 2183) for historic property restoration.

The amendment extends the bid due date to Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. French local time. The contract signing deadline is no later than August 14, 2026, with work completion required by January 14, 2027 (150 calendar days from notice to proceed). Working hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pricing is in Euros excluding VAT, with 10% VAT applied, including separate subtotals for main services and optional services. The contractor must submit detailed schedules, design drawings, material certifications, color mockups, and product data within specified timeframes for Contracting Officer approval.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 / 15

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

August 25, 2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR#16074328

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

Department of State

American Embassy

Contracts Office – AM8

2 avenue Gabriel

75382 Paris Cedex 08

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19FR6326R0006

X

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

July 8, 2026

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ X ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

[X ] is extended until Monday August 31, 2026 – 11am (local time) [] is not extended

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning ____1__ copies of the amendment;(b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers.

FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF

OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [ ] is required to sign this document and return ___ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is:

(1) To update the requirements on optional services as highlighted in yellow in the revised SOW, pages 2 to

14.

(2) To update the pricing schedule as shown in page 15 of this document and reflect the revised SOW

(3) To extend the bid due date for this revision to Monday August 31, 2026 at 11:00am (French local time)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Craig N. Deatrick

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 Standard Form 30 (revised 10/83)

Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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REVISED ATTACHMENT 1- Scope of Work

I – General

The US Embassy, Paris, France requires cleaning and restoration of the street façade and main entry (porche) of the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to France, located at 41 rue du Faubourg Saint Honore 75008 Paris. It is a

US Government property. As an option priced separately, work shall include the cleaning and restoration of the secondary entry (porche poubelles). The work shall be done per the scope of work, the specifications, and general contract conditions.

The residence falls withing a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) boundary. The property on the U.S. Department of State’s Secretary of State’s Register for Culturally Significant

Property. Work on this property shall align with globally accepted best conservation practices, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and local requirements as applicable.

All work shall be performed in accordance with:

1. The safety requirements of the EM-385-1-1 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf;

2. The safety requirements within the Occupational Safety and Health Standards https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=

1910;

3. Local French occupational safety and health requirement laws and regulations;

4. When there is a difference with the minimum requirements the more stringent requirement shall be followed.

II – Site organization

The Contractor shall:

- Obtain right-of-way permits for occupying the public way.

- Furnish and install scaffolding on the facade

- Furnish and install barricades, subject to approval by the C.O.R., to determinate passage of person and/or vehicles.

- Conduct testing for hazardous materials such as lead on all surfaces to be treated.

Note: If the testing for hazardous materials comes back positive, the contractor shall then:

▪ Furnish and install on the scaffold mesh or containment sheathing according to the results of the hazardous materials testing. This shall be quoted as an option in CLIN0012 of the below table.

▪ mitigate all hazardous materials using means, methods, and disposal in accordance with local laws and regulations. The contractor shall provide the C.O.R. all documentation pertaining to testing results and means of removal. This shall be quoted as an option in

CLIN0013 of the below pricing table.

These options shall be applied only if hazardous materials are found after testing surfaces.

- Furnish and install all protections needed to prevent dust and water penetrations into the building, such as white silicon joint around the windows. The protections installed by the Contractor shall obtain the approval of C.O.R., before the start of the cleaning work.

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=1910 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=1910

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After the cleaning of facades, the Contractor shall remove protections and shall clean the windows

(exterior side) including frames.

- Furnish and install plastic protections for the light fixtures, and cameras.

Note: at each end of work’s day, the Contractor shall remove the protections of cameras.

- Furnish and install permanent scaffolding around the chimneys.

Notes: the Contractor shall furnish and install protections (wood and plastic) in order to avoid any damage at the zinc roof. The material and tools will be dispatched by a winch furnished and installed by the Contractor.

- Remove the scaffoldings and all elements, and protections at the completion of the work and after acceptance by C.O.R.

Notes: Water and electricity are available on the site and will be used by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, making necessary extensions of utility service for temporary use during the contract time.

The Contractor shall clean the site after each day’s work.

III – Cleaning of facades

Description of the method: hydrogomming

The method consists of projecting very fine powders with low-pressure compressed air. The process starts with an ultra-fine non-abrasive powder dispersed under low pressure along the surface. By moving with the airflow, these low mass particles slowly diminish the dirt.

- Clean the facades and chimneys

Notes:

The cleaning will be executed from the top to the base, At the completion of cleaning, the Contractor shall verify the surfaces with the C.O.R. The acceptance will be done by the C.O.R.

The Contractor shall clean the work site at each end of day work.

IV – Masonry repair

The masonry work will be done after the cleaning of facades and mineralization.

- Furnish and apply a mineralization product type Pro Roc from Pelicoat or equal and approved, Note: the areas will be selected by Post and Contractor

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4.1 Products:

Cement: the Contractor shall provide white cement as follows: Portland or equal and approved , ASTM C150, except complying with the staining requirements of ASTM C91 for not more than 0.03% water soluble alkali.

Provide type 1.

Hydrated lime: ASTM C207, type S.

Sand: ASTM C144, except graded with 100% passing the No. 16 sieve for ¼’ and narrows joints.

Setting mortar: use a non-staining Portland lime mortar mix

- 1 part non-staining Portland cement,

- 1 part lime,

- 6 parts of sand,

- Coloring material as approved by C.O.R., Water: clear and free of deleterious material which would impair the work.

4.2 Type of stones:

- First row of stone (front façade): hard stone (c.h. 17) Saint Pierre d’Aigle quarries,

- Balusters: Bretigny quarries,

4.3 Repair work:

- Remove all deteriorated stones and unused supports of cables, etc.

If the diameter of hole is superior at 10 centimeters:

- Clean the surface in order to eliminate the dust,

- Humidify the stone with clear water,

- Ten minutes after, apply colorless epoxydic resin, Note: the contractor shall submit before this phase of work, the product data for the approval of C.O.R.

- During the preparation of stone mortar, add the epoxydic resin to the mixing, Note: the proportion of resin will be given by the manufacturer’s literature.

- Apply the stone mortar, Note: the texture/color of repair shall be the same as the surrounding stones.

In the other case:

- Clean the surface,

- Humidify the stone with clear water,

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Joint repair:

- Open the joint on 3-cm deep,

- Clean the joint to refill,

- Furnish and apply epoxydic resin on the 3 sides,

- Ten minutes after the application of the resin, furnish and install stone mortar mixed with epoxydic resin, Note: the stone mortar for joint will be leveled as existing.

The Contractor shall, after stones repair/replacement:

- Furnish and apply colorless water repellent product on the entire facades

V – Painting work

This chapter concerns the painting of windows, grids, lantern, roof window surrounds, connecting element between slates and zinc, covers of chimneys and doors.

Ten days before the start of work, the Contractor shall submit the products date of all products used for the approval of C.O.R.

For windows and doors (both sides):

- Furnish and install plastic covering on floor,

- Remove the deteriorated paint,

- Remove the paint on wooden decors

- Furnish and apply two coats of finishing paint

Note: the color will be selected by C.O.R.

For grids and lantern:

- Furnish and install protections

- Remove deteriorated paint

- Furnish and apply one coat of anti rust paint

- Furnish and apply Two coats of glossy black paint

- Remove protection

For roof window surrounds, connecting element between slates and zinc, covers of chimneys:

- Furnish and install protections

- Clean surfaces

- Furnish and apply one coat of primer

- Furnish and apply two coats of a specialized paint for non-ferrous metals

- Remove protections

Note: the COR will be selected the color

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VI. Working Hours

The working hours shall be from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.

The Property will be occupied during the works and the contractor shall take all necessary measures to avoid disturbances and nuisances to occupants.

During American and French holidays, the Property shall be closed unless prior arrangements are made by the contractor for access.

Interruption of Contractor’s activities: The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to interrupt the Contractor’s activities when the needs of the Embassy rake precedence. Upon unspecified occasions, Security may require suspension of all Contractor activity on the site.

Prior to finalizing contract, the US Embassy Paris shall provide a list of US national holidays and the legally observed local holidays.

VII. General Cleanliness

The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials and shall ensure that all materials are neatly stacked and emergency routes and exists are left clear. The contractor shall comply with regulations pertaining to the public right-of-way and shall clean the site at the end of each day’s work.

Upon the completion of the work, the contractor shall remove all rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment and protections from the work site that are not the property of the government. The contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

VIII. Timeline

The contractor shall furnish a detailed schedule 10 calendar days after the contract is awarded.

The contractor shall start the works on site 30 calendar days after contract is awarded.

The contractor shall complete the renovation within 150 calendar days the contract notice to proceed.

• Signing of contract – no later than August 14, 2026

• Completion Date: no later than January 14, 2027

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IX. Deliverables – Contractor shall provide:

Documentation: Contractor shall provide to the COR for approval:

• Design drawings, details, shop drawings, and specifications

• Material certifications and samples, including grout and paint

• Colors: Mockup of colors applied to surfaces of similar material for approval by the COR

• Product data submissions for paint products

• Product data for epoxy resin before masonry repair

The COR Shall review submittals within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt. The Contractor shall incorporate any required revisions and resubmit, if necessary, prior to proceeding with the applicable work

X. Quality Assurance

• Inspection Requirements: Contractor shall allow two visits to the scaffold for visual inspections by the

COR and other embassy personnel. The COR may visit the work site at any time to observe compliance with the requirements of this SOW and to assess progress.

• Acceptance Criteria: Visual inspections aided by tools to assess alignment, finish quality, and structural integrity.

XI. Required Qualibat and other qualifications

Must possess qualifications such as the label Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV), or one or more of these

Qualibat certifications, or the equivalent:

Qualification 2194 – Restauration pierre de taille et maçonnerie des monuments historiques

Qualification 2121 – Ravalement en maçonnerie

Qualification 2171 – Taille et pose de pierre

Qualification 2183 – Restauration pierre de taille et maçonnerie du patrimoine

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Plans and illustrations

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UPDATE OF THE PRICING SCHEDULE – PAGE 4 OF THE RFP 19FR6326R0006

B.1 CONTRACT PRICE

The Contractor shall complete all work (including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services) required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all costs associated in accordance with the scope of work and shall include all labor, materials, overhead (including insurance required), and profit.

CLIN SERVICE QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

IN EUROS (€)

Excluding

VAT

TOTAL PRICE IN

EUROS (€)

Excluding VAT

MAIN SERVICES - Street façade restoration work at the AMB’s Residence

0001 Site preparation 1 All

Testing for hazardous material

(lead on all surfaces) 1 All

Furnish and install of a scaffolding 1 All

Furnish and install barricades for pedestrian and vehicles passage 1 All

Furnish and install plastic protection for light fixtures & cameras

1 All

0006 Cleaning of facades & Chimneys 1 All

0007 Masonry repair 1 All

Furnish and install floor &

Chimneys protections 1 All

0009 Painting work 1 All

0010 Removal of all protections 1 All

0011 Site cleaning 1 All

SUBTOTAL in Euros Excluding VAT-

10% VAT

Total Price in Euros (€) Including VAT- MAIN SERVICES

OPTIONAL SERVICES

Site protection and preparation for hazardous material treatment 1 All

0013 Mitigation of all hazardous materials 1 All

SUBTOTAL in Euros Excluding VAT-

10% VAT

Total Price in Euros (€) Including VAT- OPTIONAL SERVICES

GRAND TOTAL IN EUROS VAT INCLUDED - MAIN SERVICES AND

OPTIONAL SERVICES

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