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This document provides details for a pre-solicitation notice for the remodeling of a building in Panama. The Smithsonian Institution intends to solicit proposals for refurbishing an existing building into maintenance shops located in Gamboa, Province of Colon, Panama. The project is estimated to cost between $0.9 million and $1.2 million and take approximately 300 calendar days to complete.

Contractors must be licensed and registered to operate in Panama, have a presence in the country, obtain a DUNS number, and register in SAM. Proposals are due June 8, 2021 and the RFP will be posted on FBO.gov. The contract will require expertise in remodeling existing structures, including structural, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work. Performance and payment bonds of 50% and 25% of construction costs respectively are required, as well as insurance. The Smithsonian Institution will evaluate proposals based on technical acceptability and cost.