Request for AE Qualifications Firms.pdf

December 27,2024

U.S. EMBASSY FREETOWN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

The US Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone requests corporate qualifications for ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING

(A&E) services for project development and design.

The selected firm shall develop designs and support construction efforts consistent with the Department of State Overseas

Building Operations design standards to create or modify safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities which embrace project specifics, local and cultural influences, sustainable priorities, constructability, as well as diplomatic context, visibility, and scrutiny. The selected firm shall develop designs and support construction of mechanical, structural, and electrical systems in need of modification or repair on the U.S. Embassy compound. The firm shall provide professional

A&E services in support of a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project solicitation.

Firms responding to this announcement on or before closing date will be considered for selection using the following evaluation criteria in descending order of importance:

• The firm must have a business presence in Freetown, Sierra Leone

• The firm must have current access to the Department of State ProjNet design and construction management software.

• The firm must have relevant professional qualifications in the type of work required for this project having a value of at least $50,000.00-250,000.00 in the past three years.

• The firm must have specialized experience and technical competence in commercial building design and engineering.

• The firm must demonstrate success on similar projects in terms of quality of work and compliance with performance schedules, cost/schedule controls and program/project management techniques. Briefly describe internal quality assurance and cost control procedures and indicate effectiveness by listing budget/estimated construction cost, award amount, final design estimate and construction changes for five recent projects. Although previous or ongoing performance of a similar U.S. Government contract is not required for firms responding to this solicitation, if such contracts have been performed, the offeror must have performed at a satisfactory level; and

• The firm must have personnel capacity to accomplish the work in the required time.

The Embassy will select for negotiation the licensed firm that demonstrates the best qualifications. Responses must be received not later than 4pm on January 11, 2025.

Interested firms must submit the following.

1. Completed SF330 form (please request for this form through ContractFreetown@state.gov )

2. Detailed company or firm profile.

3. Copies of relevant business registrations, certificates, and licensees.

4. Evidence of tax compliance.

5. Last two years of certified financial reports (audited accounts if available).

6. Current resource capability.

7. Experience showing significant past projects including residential, commercial, office space and master planning.

8. Proof of Sam.gov registration prior to submission per FAR 4.1102.

Please address your response to:

Contracting Officer

US Embassy Freetown

Southridge, Hill Station

Freetown, Sierra Leone.

ContractFreetown@state.gov mailto:ContractFreetown@state.gov mailto:ContractFreetown@state.gov