Pre-Solicitation Notice.doc

December 17, 2021

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation No.: 19GE5022R0027 The American Consulate General, Frankfurt provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

Chief of Mission Residence Roof Replacement in Gaborone, Botswana The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Type Contract, on behalf of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations and the U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana.

The project includes, but is not limited to:

· Removal and disposal of existing “Harvey Tile” roof panels, IBR metal roof sheets and flashings to wood framing.

· Removal, storage and reinstallation of existing hot water solar panel.

· Removal of existing fiberglass insulation.

· Repair/Replace existing damaged wood purlins and framing.

· Temporary removal and reinstallation of roof mounted hot water heater.

· Installation of wood plank decking or approved equal.

· Installation of modified bitumen underlayment

· Installation of new metal roof panels.

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

· Installation of new gutters and downspouts.

· Installation of all new fascia boards.

· Installation of new R-30 Batt insulation in attic space

· Painting of all new work.

A pre-proposal conference, and visit to the site, is tentatively scheduled in January 2022, actual time and place shall be determined. The estimated price range for this project is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 U.S. Dollars for the entire project. Proposals will be due in February 2022, and it is intended to award the contract shortly thereafter.

Companies interested in the solicitation and intend to participate in the Pre-Proposal Conference, should express their interest by written correspondence, AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN January 7, 2022, using the solicitation number 19GE5022R0027 in the subject line, to the above email address, DO NOT TELEPHONE, and MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Telephone and Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm, the names of those attending the conference, limited number of one person per company, including a copy of each attendee’s passport.

Please include the completed Application for Solicitation Documentation Check-List with your interest in this solicitation.

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

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

APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION

CHECK LIST

In checking the boxes of this check listing, you are acknowledging that your company is able to reach compliance with the following requirements included in the solicitation.

Business Licenses to Work in Foreign Country: In accordance with

DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

you will be required to provide written certification that authorization to operate and do business in Botswana, has been obtained.

You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in the country of Botswana and conduct business there, taking into consideration any current COVID-19 related restrictions and the cost of compliance with any quarantine requirements. Any entry or work visa issues must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.

Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOC): You shall show by way of a letter from a financial institution that your company will be provided with

Two ILOCs each totaling 20%, which amounts to 40% of the value of the contract.

These amounts must be approved by your bank will need to be written into the documentary proof.

AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL

Regional Procurement Support Office

Giessenerstrasse 30

60435 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Tel: (49) 69 7535 3335

E-mail: MacDougallM@state.gov

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