2026.02.10_PR15515497_Pre Solicitation Notice.pdf

U.S EMBASSY QUITO, ECUADOR

Avigiras E12-170 y Eloy Alfaro

Quito, Ecuador

E-Mail: ruedavj@state.gov

February 10, 2025

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation No.: PR15515497

The U.S Embassy in Quito, Ecuador provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

REFURBISHMENT OF A BUILDING– FIRST PHASE AT PORTOVIEJO,

MANABI- ECUADOR

The U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, through its International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

(INL) Office, intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Type Contract in the second quarter of

Fiscal Year 2026.

The offeror shall provide a refurbishment of a building in Portoviejo, including but not limited to the management and construction service necessary to meet the requirements of this contract within the established timeframe.

The successful offeror shall perform all construction services including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services required to complete the Refurbishment of a building in

Portoviejo, Ecuador including renovation of dormitories and office spaces, to strengthen the operational capacity of the unit.

PR15515497 – Refurbishment Building in Portoviejo – 1st Phase

The complete Scope of Work, specifications and drawings will be provided in the solicitation. The estimated magnitude for the entire project is to be determined. Qualified companies interested in the solicitation shall express their interest by written correspondence to the attention of Ms. Valeria Rueda at ruedavj@state.gov no later than February 13, 2026, using the solicitation number RSVP

PR15515497 Refurbishment Portoviejo – 1st Phase in the subject line.

DO NOT TELEPHONE. All requests for a copy of the solicitation MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm, Unique Entity Identifier

(Former Dun’s #), Point of Contact Name, Telephone and Email Address of Point of Contact.

The solicitation package/documents shall not be placed on SAM.gov as the documents contain

SBU information. Only companies submitting a letter of interest and complete “Application for

Solicitation Document” check list attached hereto may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.

mailto:ruedavj@state.gov

RFQ Number: PR15515497

The solicitation package will only be available in the English language. All requirements for translations will be at the expense of the Contractor. Additionally, you are required to complete and include in your expression of interest the below checklist. All requests for the solicitation document that are submitted without the checklist, or with an incomplete checklist, will be rejected.

Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English and possess all appropriate permits and licenses to perform construction work in Ecuador.

A pre-proposal conference and site visit is to be determined. Precise dates will be provided to interested offerors with the solicitation package

RFQ Number: PR15515497

APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST SOLICITATION

NO. PR15515497

COMPANY NAME:

In checking the boxes of this check listing, 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 work in the country of Ecuador. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified. The US Government will not provide any assistance with Visas.

Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOC): You shall show by way of a letter from a financial institution that your company will be provided with ILOCs totaling 40% of the value of the contract. The amounts being approved by your bank will need to be written into the documentary proof.

If you have a Unique Entity Identifier* and have been SAM** registered, please include below. Please note that the requirement to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and for your company to be SAM registered, shall be a mandatory requirement before contract award.

Unique Entity Identifier: SAM Registered: ( ) Yes ( ) No

* Unique Entity Identifier: www.sam.gov

** System for Award Management: www.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 discussion.

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

The Procurement Agent for the administration of this contract is Ms. Valeria Rueda, email:

ruedavj@state.gov.

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