19GE5022R0018 Pre-Solicitation Notice.pdf

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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation No.: 19GE50-22-R-0018

The American Consulate General, Frankfurt provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

Chancery Low Roof Repairs - Continuation, U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Firm Fixed- Price Construction Type Contract during the first quarter of calendar year 2022.

The successful contractor shall provide complete construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of this contract within the established timeframe.

The work includes among other construction activities, the furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, and tools to re-cover the existing roof of the Chancery Low Roof. The three-story Chancery office building [OBC] was constructed in the 1980s of reinforced and pre-cast concrete slab, column and beam. The facades are pebble faced pre-cast concrete panels which continue above the roof to form the parapet.

In 2019, repairs were made to the existing low roof PVC seams, base flashings, expansion joints, and penetrations. During the recent rain season, leaks were reported below the roof. Upon investigations, it was found the PVC membrane has reached the end of its service life and requires additional repairs.

The Chancery Low Roof shall receive a single ply PVC recover membrane, the Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Removal and salvage of existing concrete pavers for reuse.

2. Removal and disposal of existing filter fabric.

3. Cleaning and power-washing of existing membrane to prepare for recover.

4. Installation of loose laid PVC membrane recover over existing PVC membrane.

5. Installation of new flashings at penetrations, curbs, walls, and perimeters.

6. Installation of new termination bar and sealant.

7. Repair and reuse of existing bellows expansion joints.

8. Installation of new drainage mat, filter fabric and salvaged concrete pavers.

The magnitude of this project is anticipated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 U.S.

Dollars for the entire project.

Companies interested in the solicitation should express their interest by written correspondence, no later than Monday, December 6, 2021, at both of the following email addresses Christeh@state.gov and FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov and MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Name of Point of Contact, Telephone, Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm. DO NOT TELEPHONE.

Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.

mailto:Christeh@state.gov mailto:FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov

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APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST

In applying for the solicitation material, you are acknowledging that your company is able to reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation.

In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract will be performed. Contractors shall be required to provide:

a. A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the given country,

b. Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will actually be required to undertake to obtain licensing, and

c. Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization.

You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and conduct business there considering any current COVID-19 related restrictions. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.

Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOC): The successful contractor will be required to provide the government with surety in the form of Irrevocable Letters of Credits totaling 40% of the value of the contract.

If you have a Duns number* and have been SAM** registered, please include below. Please note that the requirement to obtain a Duns number and for your company to be SAM registered, will be a mandatory requirement upon contract award.

Duns number:_______________________ SAM Registered: ( ) Yes ( ) No

* Dunn and Bradstreet: www.dnb.com/get-a-duns-number.html ** System for Award Management: SAM.gov

The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions.

Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.

The Contract Specialist for the administration of this contract is Mr. Hartmut Christe, Tel. +49 69 7535 3343, email Christeh@state.gov .

http://www.dnb.com/get-a-duns-number.html mailto:Christeh@state.gov