Summary of Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Koror CMR Safety Upgrade Project

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Embassy in Koror, Palau for the Koror Chief of Mission Residence (CMR) Safety Upgrade Project. The solicitation number is 19PS4726Q0008, issued by the General Services Administration, with quotations due by 4:30 PM on July 29, 2026. The Government intends to award a fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial proposals without discussions, though discussions may be held with competitive proposals if necessary. All work must be completed within seventy-five (75) working days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with liquidated damages assessed at USD $560.00 per calendar day for delays beyond the deadline.

The scope of work focuses on safety modifications at the CMR in Omsangel/Beklecchieb, Koror, Palau, including installation of new galvanized steel guardrails along a 174-foot exterior walkway with posts spaced 1.20 meters apart, installation of self-closing and self-latching gate hardware with Plexiglass panels on swimming pool access gates meeting Architectural Barriers Act and IBC compliance standards, and painting works with specified preparation and finishing standards. The contractor must provide a competent English-speaking supervisor on-site, furnish all labor and materials with one-year warranty from completion, maintain site safety per OSHA and local requirements, and comply with security protocols. Contract requirements include performance and payment bonds equal to 50% and 20% of contract price respectively, general liability insurance with USD $2,500 per occurrence and USD $10,000 cumulative limits, proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration, prior construction experience with references, and all required local licenses and permits. Working hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Chief of Missions Residence in Ngetkib, Airai, Palau.