Embassy of the United States of America

Bangkok, Thailand

May 22, 2026

Dear Prospective Offeror:

Subject: Request for Quotes Number 19TH2026Q0031 – Office Space Renovation on the 3rd

Floor of Chancery.

Enclosed is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for office space renovation on the 3rd floor of the

Chancery. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section J of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form that follows this letter.

The U.S. government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

The site visit is required and has been scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 10:00AM at 3rd Fl, Chancery, 120-122 Wireless Rd. Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330. Please submit information for personnel joining the site visit by May 27, 2026 before noon (Bangkok local time) to Pinlaorp@state.gov.

Request for questions and drawings regarding this work may be submitted no later than 4:00

P.M. Bangkok Time on June 1, 2026 by email in English to: Pinlaorp@state.gov

Quotations are due by 4:00 PM Bangkok local time on June 16, 2026. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Quotations must be in English and incomplete quotations will not be accepted. Your quotation must be submitted electronically to Pinlaorp@state.gov. Please enter in the subject line: “Quotation Enclosed-RFQ#19TH2026Q0031- Office space renovation on the

3rd Floor Chancery” It is important to make sure the submission is made in a specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size exceeds 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

mailto:Pinlaorp@state.gov

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-18

2. Section A, Pricing

3. Section L Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section J

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.

Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsive and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Sincerely, Ramon Menendez-Carreira

Contracting Officer

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

2. DATE ISSUED 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

PR15991072

1. REQUEST NUMBER

PR15991072

The U.S. Embassy Bangkok,GSO/Procurement,THAILAND

Contracting Officer

To provide materials and labor for office space renovation 3rd Fl., Chancery.

Pricing breakdown is provided separately

The total amount paid in Thai Baht VAT excluded

Pinlaorp@state.gov The U.S. Embassy Bangkok

120 - 122 Wireless Rd., Pathumwan

Bangkok

10330

5/22/2026

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

06/16/2026

1 Job

THB THB

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SF-18

A. PRICING

B. STATEMENT OF WORK

C. PACKAGING AND MARKING

D. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

H. CLAUSES

I. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Sample Letter of Bank Guaranty

J. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

K. EVALUATION CRITERIA

L. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

SECTION A - PRICING

The U.S. Embassy intends to award a contract for office space renovation on the 3rd floor of

Chancery at 120-122 Wireless Rd. Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330.

The contract type shall be firm‐fixed price. The duration of this work shall be 60 calendar days.

A. PRICE

The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services required under this purchase order for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all labor, materials, all insurance, overhead and profit.

Total Price (including all labor, materials, overhead and profit) (THB)

A.1 PRICING

The Contractor shall provide materials and labor to complete all works specified in Section B and reference drawings. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance, overhead, profit, transportation, and all expenses.

Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price

Site preparation 1 sum. ________ ________

Structural and Architect work 1 sum. ________ ________

M&E work 1 sum. ________ ________

Furniture Work 1 sum. ________ ________

Overhead 1 sum. ________ ________

Profit 1 sum. ________ ________

DBA insurance 1 sum. ________ ________

Total Contract Price: (Paid in Thai Baht)

The above items are price summaries. Details of prices shall be submitted in the form of a Bill of Quantity (BOQ) to cover all items listed in Section B. The BOQ consists of descriptions, quantities and unit prices of materials, and labor. Cost of labor may be submitted in either Unit

Price or Lump Sum.

A.2 VALUE ADDED TAX

Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

SECTION B - STATEMENT OF WORK

The character and scope of the work are set forth in the contract. The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials required by this contract.

In case of differences between small and large-scale drawings, the latter will govern. Where a portion of the work is drawn in detail and the remainder of the work is indicated in outline, the parts drawn in detail shall apply also to all other portions of the work.

B.1 Background

The U.S. Embassy intends to award a contract for office space renovation on the 3rd floor of

Chancery at 120-122 Wireless Rd. Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330.

B.2 Objective

The contractor shall perform the work per specified details herein. Required work in detail is in the referenced drawings. The list below of technical requirements is to be completed but should not be used as a substitute for the drawings.

General:

• The contractor shall be responsible for providing construction services including but not limited to the management, and professional design services.

• Provide sufficient technical information (e.g. materials, shop drawings for new construction, etc.) for approval prior to construction.

• Coordinate each submittal with requirements of work and Contract Documents.

• Contractor's responsibility for errors and omissions in submittals is not relieved by COR review of submittals.

• Contractor's responsibility for deviations in submittals from requirements of Contract

Documents is not relieved by the COR's review of submittals unless COR gives written acceptance of specific deviations.

• Notify COR, in writing at time of submission, of deviations in submittals from requirements of Contract Documents.

• Provide submittal information data in English and dimensions in both Metric and English units.

• Provide a complete set of as-built drawings, operating and maintenance manuals (if any) for the project after completion.

Space Protection:

• The contractor shall install approved area protection prior to commence construction/demolition.

Laydown and Storage Area:

• The contractor shall install an approved temporary fence and temporary cover (shed) for laydown and storage area.

• A designated/temporary storage area is located behind the Chancery building.

• The contractor shall protect all materials from the weather. Damaged materials shall be rejected and removed from the site.

Architectural Work

The Contractor shall perform the work per details specified herein. The list below of technical requirements is to be completed but should not be used as a substitute for the drawings. The works shall consist of the following:

• Please see architectural design drawing A-01 to A-09.

• Provide construction/demolition sequences planning (staging plan) to meet the requirements indicated in the Scope of Work.

• Submit detail of materials, colors, finishes and installation techniques to architect for approval before installation.

• The contractor shall prevent smoke, dust, smell and noise which may cause any disturbance. Contractors shall be responsible for cleanliness.

• Repair and repaint the interior walls

• Dispose all waste from this project.

• Provide as-built drawings (5 sets of A3, 1 set of USB thumb drive)

Details of work

• Demolition and preparation work.

• Demolish the wall. Part of the wall is specified in drawings. Patch existing walls that are damaged from demolition work.

• Relocate and remove doors.

• Remove acoustic ceiling tiles and frame, including exhaust fan, lighting fixture, conduit, supply air grille and other accessories above the ceiling.

• Refer to architectural design drawing A-02 and A-03.

Architectural work

• Floor: Finish with carpet tile to match existing floor tile.

• Wall: Built new wall as detail specified in drawings.

• Ceiling: Install new acoustic ceiling tiles in office area that are specified in drawings.

• Doors: install / relocate doors and frame including lockset as specified in drawings.

• Refer to architectural design drawing A-04 to A-09.

Furniture and interior work

• Coordinate with furniture vendor/installer for scheduling and panel outlets installation.

• Refer to architectural design drawing A-06 and electrical design drawing E-02.

Electrical System:

• Electrical installation work shall be conformed the NE Codes or EIT standards (Thai

Electrical Code lasted version).

• The contractor shall provide and install electrical work as shown on the drawings.

• Refer to electrical design drawing E-01 to E-09.

Mechanical (HVAC) System:

• HVAC installation work shall be conformed the ASHRAE Codes or Engineering Institute of Thailand standards (lasted version).

• The contractor shall provide and install HVAC work as shown on the drawings.

• Refer to MVAC design drawing M-01 and M-02.

Site Clearing

• Dispose of all waste and refuse from this project.

• Repair damage caused by installation.

• Provide as-built drawings.

General Notes:

• The contractor shall be responsible for disposing of removed items from the job site. The

Embassy will notify if any obsolete materials, rubbish to be returned to the warehouse

(located at Rajdamri Compound), or to be completely disposed.

• The contractors shall be responsible for maintaining site cleanliness, site clearing, and all cleaning work.

• The contractor shall submit a list of personnel (architect(s), engineer(s), site manager(s), site superintendent(s), and all workers to the U.S. Embassy upon awarding the contract.

Security clearance process is mandatory in all U.S. Embassy’s compounds and leased spaces.

• Contractor must comply with all construction and maintenance activities at the Embassy must conform to EM385 1.1 Standard for Construction and OSHA 1926 Construction

Industry Regulations (2024).

Contractor shall follow U.S. safety standards. Personal protection equipment shall be provided to workers and staff by the contractor.

Security Requirements and Procedures for Contractors:

Contractors who require access to any Embassy offices or facilities are required to comply with the following security procedures:

Criminal Background Checks - Contractor is responsible for obtaining and submitting official criminal background check reports for each individual planning to work onsite. These background checks may be obtained at the Criminal Records Division Building 7, Royal Thai

Police, Bangkok. Contractor shall provide documents to the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

Royal Thai Police

Criminal Division North - Building 7

Rama 1 Road., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Tel : 02-205-1315

Source : https://criminal.police.go.th/documentlfilesallname.php

Work Permits- Contractor shall provide copies of valid employee work permits for all non-Thai workers to the COR, before commencing work.

Coordinate with RSO to have all workers that require access to the Embassy report for fingerprints so criminal record checks can be conducted. All workers must bring a valid identification card. Criminal record checks typically take approximately one month to complete.

Thus, it is important to have contract workers report as early as possible to RSO to start the process.

Notify RSO of all trucks or vehicles that will require access to the Embassy for the duration of contract work. Include vehicle model, make, color, year and license plate number. Notify RSO at least 48 hours in advance regarding any non-routine or new vehicular access requests while delivery and installation is underway.

For contract workers who require access to Controlled Access Areas (CAA) in the Embassy, coordinate equipment and material screening measures with the RSO. A cleared American escort must be presented at all time with Contractors in the CAA. RSO will determine if and when a trained security construction escort is required

To comply with the security requirements and procedures, the Contractor must be escorted by a guard(s) or other personnel with escort privileges at all times. Guard numbers requirement will be determined by the RSO depending on the number of contract personnel, areas accessed and other considerations.

Co-operation and Making Good:

The Contractor shall submit an investigation/construction program in writing to the COR at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of possession of the site. The program should show the sequence of work and the periods within the various stages of the work are to be executed.

All work shall be equal in kind, quality and finish to that expected for high quality international standards.

Where the work affects occupied portions of a building, the Contractor shall ensure continuity of building services and necessary access for personnel and vehicles.

Meetings:

The Embassy or the Contractor may request a meeting (either on-site or off-site) to clarify any part of this contract. The project manager, Contractor’s superintendent, COR, and other required persons will normally attend.

The Contractor will keep minutes of every meeting and provide written copies (within two working days) to the COR for approval.

Project Schedules:

Format:

• Prepare schedules as horizontal bar chart with separate bar for each major portion of work or operation, identifying first workday of each week.

• Sequence of Listing: Chronological order of start of each item of work.

• Scale and Spacing: To provide space for notations and revisions.

Content:

• Show complete sequence of activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element.

• Identify each item by Specification Section number.

• Provide sub-schedules for each stage of work.

• Provide sub-schedules to define critical portions of entire Schedule.

• Coordinate content with Schedule of Values.

• Submit schedule allowing for a 30-day review prior to commencing.

Revision to Schedules:

• Indicate progress of each activity to date of submittal and projected completion date of each activity.

• Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in scope, and other identifiable changes.

• Provide narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on

Schedule. Report corrective action taken, or proposed, and its effect.

Submittals:

• Submit initial Schedules within thirty (30) days after date of Notice to Proceed. After review, resubmit required revised data within ten days.

• Submit revised Progress Schedules with each Application for Payment.

Distribution:

• Distribute copies of reviewed Schedules to project site file, sub-Contractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties.

• Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections indicated in Schedules.

Site Visit (Bid Conference):

The bidders who are interested to submit their proposals shall meet with the COR on the 3rd floor of Chancery, 120-122 Wireless Rd. Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330.

The site visit shall be scheduled and confirmed by Facility Management through Contracting

Officer Representative.

Access to the work site:

The Contractor shall permit the Facilities Manager and COR or any officer authorized by the

COR to have access to the work at all times during the execution of work.

The Contractor superintendent shall meet daily with the COR (unless waived by the COR) to review progress and plans.

Temporary ladders, scaffolds, hoists:

Furnish and maintain temporary ramps, scaffolds, or hoists as required for proper execution of work.

Such apparatus, equipment, and construction shall meet requirement of applicable local safety and labor laws.

Safety:

• If any personnel are injured, the Contractor has sole responsibility for such injury.

• Powered equipment must be in good condition. Electrical and other utility connections must be properly made. Extension cords will be heavy-duty type suitable for the load involved.

Quality Control:

Maintain quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship to produce work of specified quality.

Examine each phase of work and have defective conditions corrected before starting subsequent operations, which include cover, or are dependent upon, work in question.

Utilize qualified personnel who have experience with the specified works to produce workmanship of specified quality. The Contractor personnel responsible for the project must qualify as described below:

Senior engineer: A professional engineer in the related field occupies a second class (level 2-Professional Engineer) or higher issued by Board for the Control of the Engineering Profession, Thailand. Or other International Engineering License.

Engineer: A professional engineer in the related field, occupies a third class (level 1-Associate Engineer) issued by Board for the

Control of the Engineering Profession, Thailand. Or other

International Engineering License.

Foreman: A professional technician, high vocational or diploma education in related field.

Site supervision personnel: The contractor shall submit a certificate of the site supervision personnel with a proposal (for technical evaluation).

The Contractor shall apply technical knowledge and specific equipment/tools for related work in the contract.

Building Codes:

Perform all work in accordance with the Building Codes of Bangkok, (Electrical, Plumbing and all other codes that pertain to trades involved in this specification). In no instance shall meet a standard identified or established within this section be reduced without written permission from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Sub-Contractor:

The awarded Contractor shall not assign this contract or any part of it without the written permission of the Facilities Manager Contracting Officer (CO).

No assignment of the contract shall relieve the Contractor from any obligation under the contract or impose any liability upon the Embassy or the Contracting Officer.

Working Hours:

The contractor shall be bound by religious and national holidays of common local observance.

The Administrative Notice issued by the Embassy showing holidays is attached. The Contractor shall also be bound by the working hours customarily observed by the Embassy (07:00-16:00 hours from Monday thru Friday) of each week unless permitted by the COR.

The U.S. Embassy in Thailand will observe the following Thai and American holidays in 2026:

# Date Day Holiday American or

Thai

1 January 1 Thursday New Year’s Day American

2 January 19 Monday Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. American

3 February 16 Monday Washington’s Birthday American

4 April 13 Monday Songkran Festival Thai

5 April 14 Tuesday Songkran Festival Thai

6 April 15 Wednesday Songkran Festival Thai

7 May 4 Monday Coronation Day Thai

8 May 25 Monday Memorial Day American

9 June 3 Wednesday

H.M. Queen Suthida

Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s Birthday Thai

10 June 19 Friday Juneteenth National Independence Day American

11 July 3 Friday Independence Day (Observed) American

12 July 28 Tuesday

H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra

Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Birthday Thai

13 August 12 Wednesday

H.M. Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s

Birthday and Mother’s Day Thai

14 September 7 Monday Labor Day American

15 October 12 Monday Columbus Day American

16 October 23 Friday

H.M. King Chulalongkorn the Great

Memorial Day Thai

17 November 11 Wednesday Veterans Day American

18 November 26 Thursday Thanksgiving Day American

19 December 7 Monday

Substitution for H.M. King Bhumibol

Adulyadej the Great’s Birthday, National Day and Father’s Day (Saturday 5th December

2026)

Thai

20 December 25 Friday Christmas Day American

21 December 31 Thursday New Year’s Eve Thai

Security regulations require a photocopy of the Thai ID card for each worker to be submitted to the COR at least one (1) week in advance. Workers must have same ID cards to enter the building.

Security regulations require that personnel information be submitted to the COR at least 48 hours prior to gate access to the office building.

All work performed will be under the observation of the COR. The COR will normally assign an escort to observe the day-to-day activities of the Contractor. Working hours must be approved at least two working days in advance to ensure the availability of the required escort.

Communications:

Where any notice, request, direction, or other communications is required, it shall be in writing.

It shall be delivered in person, sent by registered mail, facsimile (FAX) or electronic mail to the

COR.

Storage and Handling Materials/Equipment/Tools:

Special care should be given to handling and storing materials/equipment/tools. The ownership of the items is passed from the Contractor only upon acceptance by the COR. Equipment/tools not accepted by the COR is the Contractor’s sole responsibility.

Unsuitable Workers:

Upon the request of the COR, the Contractor shall remove any person employed by him who, in the opinion of the COR, is incompetent or has conducted himself improperly. The Contractor shall not permit a person who has been removed to return to the work site.

Contractor’s Liability:

The Contractor must have complete insurance coverage for any injuries or damages that may occur during the period of work.

Final Completion:

After completion of the work, the Contractor shall make an appointment with COR for inspection and final acceptance with the signature of COR. The work site and related areas must be in clean and tidy condition.

SUBMITTALS

General:

For each part of work Specified in this Scope of Work, submit the following as applicable, in accordance with Contract Clauses and Conditions.

• The Contractor must include written specifications for the materials and a sample of each material (as required) along with his/her quotation.

• Submit shop drawings showing plans / elevations / sections at not smaller than scale

1:100, and details not smaller than scale 1:20.

Samples:

After award, vendor must submit physical examples to illustrate materials and workmanship; and to establish standards by which completed work is judged, if requested.

Contractor Responsibilities:

• Review shop drawings, material data, and samples prior to submission. Initial, sign, or stamp, certifying the Contractor's review of the submittal.

• Verify:

• Field measurements.

• Field construction criteria.

• Catalog numbers and similar data.

• Coordinate each submission with requirements of work and Contract Documents.

• Contractor's responsibility for errors and omissions in submissions is not relieved by

COR review of same.

• Contractor's responsibility for deviations in submissions from requirements of Contract

Documents is not relieved by the COR's review of same, unless COR gives written acceptance of specific deviations.

• Notify COR, in writing at time of submission, of deviations in submittals from requirements of Contract Documents.

• Begin no work, which requires submittals until return of submittals with COR's stamp and initials or signature indicating review and indication to proceed as noted. Work performed prior to submission and approval of submittals may be subject for rejection.

• Distribute copies after COR's approval.

• Provide submission information data in English and dimensions in both metric and U.S.

Customary units.

Authorized Representative:

The Embassy and the Contractor shall, during the award of the contract, designate authorized representatives as mentioned below. Any changes in the authorized representative must be submitted in writing.

The Contractor is cautioned not to perform work requested by persons other than the

Contracting Officer.

Details of Work

With reference to the attached drawings, Chancery Third Floor: Office Rehabilitation, Bangkok, the following is index of drawings:

▪ G-00 Cover sheet & Drawing list

▪ A-01 Existing Floor Plan

▪ A-02 Wall Demolition Plan

▪ A-03 Existing Ceiling Plan

▪ A-04 New Ceiling Plan

▪ A-05 New Furniture Plan

▪ A-06 Conference room Floor Plan, Wall Type, Elevation, Wall Section

▪ A-07 Wall-Ceiling Detail, Wall-Frame Detail, Wall-Concrete Structural Detail

▪ A-08 Door Detail

▪ E-01 New electrical Outlet Floor Plan

▪ E-02 New LAN & Tel Outlet Floor Plan

▪ E-03 New Lighting Ceiling Plan

▪ E-04 New Fire Alarm, Existing Sign and Emergency Light Ceiling Plan

▪ E-05 Load Schedule PPU3B and PP3B-S2

▪ E-06 Load Schedule PPU3B, Legend and Note

▪ E-07 LAN, Tel Legend and Note

▪ E-08 Typical Details 1

▪ E-09 Typical Details 2

▪ M-01 Existing Ceiling Plan – Supply and Return Air

▪ M-02 New Ceiling Plan – Supply and Return Air

SECTION C - PACKAGING AND MARKING

(RESERVED)

Office space renovation on the 3rd Floor Chancery

SECTION D - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The COR, or his/her authorized representatives, will inspect from time to time the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection.

D.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

(a) "Substantial Completion" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer in writing to the Contractor, on which the work (or a portion designated by the Government) is sufficiently complete and satisfactory. Substantial completion means that the property may be occupied or used for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which:

(1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and

(2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

(b) The "date of substantial completion" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or authorized Government representative as of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

Use and Possession upon Substantial Completion - The Government shall have the right to take possession of and use the work upon substantial completion. Upon notice by the Contractor that the work is substantially complete (a Request for Substantial Completion) and an inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized Government representative (including any required tests), the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a Certificate of Substantial

Completion. The certificate will be accompanied by a Schedule of Defects listing items of work remaining to be performed, completed, or corrected before final completion and acceptance.

Failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use upon substantial completion shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract.

D.2 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

D.2.1 "Final completion and acceptance" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined by the Contracting Officer and confirmed in writing to the Contractor, at which all work required under the contract has been completed in a satisfactory manner, subject to the discovery of defects after final completion, and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

D.2.2 The "date of final completion and acceptance" means the date determined by the

Contracting Officer when final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor.

D.2.3 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS. The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days advance written notice of the date when the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will be started not later than the date specified in the notice unless the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

D.2.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE. If the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the work under the contract is complete (with the exception of continuing obligations), the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Contractor a notice of final acceptance and make final payment upon:

• Satisfactory completion of all required tests,

• A final inspection that all items by the Contracting Officer listed in the Schedule of

Defects have been completed or corrected and that the work is finally complete (subject to the discovery of defects after final completion), and

• Submittal by the Contractor of all documents and other items required upon completion of the work, including a final request for payment (Request for Final Acceptance).

SECTION E - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the

Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and,

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 45 days after NTP issuance.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of

3,000 Baht for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Default clause.

CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

(a) The time for submission of the schedules referenced in FAR 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts", paragraph (a), is hereby modified to reflect the due date for submission as "Seven calendar days after receipt of an executed contract".

(b) These schedules shall include the time by which shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals required by the contract will be submitted for approval.

(c) The Contractor shall revise such schedules (1) to account for the actual progress of the work, (2) to reflect approved adjustments in the performance schedule, and (3) as required by the Contracting Officer to achieve coordination with work by the Government and any separate contractors used by the Government. The Contractor shall submit a schedule, which sequences work so as to minimize disruption at the job site.

(d) All deliverables shall be in the English language and any system of dimensions

(English or metric) shown shall be consistent with that used in the contract. No extension of time shall be allowed due to delay by the Government in approving such deliverables if the

Contractor has failed to act promptly and responsively in submitting its deliverables. The

Contractor shall identify each deliverable as required by the contract.

(e) Acceptance of Schedule: When the Government has accepted any time schedule;

it shall be binding upon the Contractor. The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer. Acceptance or approval of any schedule or revision thereof by the Government shall not:

(1) Extend the completion date or obligate the Government to do so,

(2) Constitute acceptance or approval of any delay, or

(3) Excuse the Contractor from or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to maintain the progress of the work and achieve final completion by the established completion date.

NOTICE OF DELAY

If the Contractor receives a notice of any change in the work, or if any other conditions arise which are likely to cause or are actually causing delays which the Contractor believes may result in late completion of the project, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer. The

Contractor’s notice shall state the effect, if any, of such change or other conditions upon the approved schedule, and shall state in what respects, if any, the relevant schedule, or the completion date should be revised. The Contractor shall give such notice promptly, not more than ten (10) days after the first event giving rise to the delay or prospective delay. Only the

Contracting Officer may revise the approved time schedule.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

(a) After receiving and accepting any bonds or evidence of insurance, the Contracting

Officer will provide the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor must then prosecute the work, commencing and completing performance not later than the time period established in the contract.

(b) It is possible that the Contracting Officer may elect to issue the Notice to Proceed before receipt and acceptance of any bonds or evidence of insurance. Issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government before receipt of the required bonds or insurance certificates or policies shall not be a waiver of the requirement to furnish these documents.

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A preconstruction conference will be held 10 days after contract award with the Facility

Management office to discuss the schedule, submittals, notice to proceed, mobilization and other important issues that affect construction progress. See FAR 52.236-26, Preconstruction

Conference.

DELIVERABLES - The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description Quantity Deliver Date Deliver

To

Section G. Securities/Insurance 1 10 days after award CO

Section E. Construction Schedule 1 10 days after award COR

Section E. Preconstruction Conference 1 10 days after award COR

Section G. Personnel Biographies 1 10 days after award COR

Section F. Payment Request 1

Last calendar day of each month COR

Section D. Request for Substantial Completion 1

15 days before inspection COR

Section D. Request for Final Acceptance 1

5 days before inspection COR

SECTION F – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated;

provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the

COR is a warranted Contracting Officer, and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR for this contract is the Facility Management Office

Payment: The Contractor's attention is directed to Section H, 52.232-5, "Payments Under

Fixed-Price Construction Contracts". The following elaborates on the information contained in that clause.

Requests for payment, may be made no more frequently than monthly. Payment requests shall cover the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit.

After receipt of the Contractor's request for payment, and on the basis of an inspection of the work, the Contracting Officer shall make a determination as to the amount, which is then due. If the Contracting Officer does not approve payment of the full amount applied for, less the retainage allowed by in 52.232-5, the Contracting Officer shall advise the Contractor as to the reasons.

Under the authority of 52.232-27(a), the 14 day period identified in FAR 52.232-27(a)(1)(i)(A) is hereby changed to 30 days.

The invoice collection should be sent to below address for payment

U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Finance Management Center

120-122, Wireless Rd., Lumpini., Pathumwan, Bangkok

10330

The Contractor shall show Value Added Tax (VAT) as a separate item on invoices submitted for payment.

SECTION G - SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

G.1.0 PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT PROTECTION - The Contractor shall furnish some form of payment protection as described in 52.228-13 in the amount of 20% of the contract price.

G.1.1 The Contractor shall provide the information required by the paragraph above within ten

(10) calendar days after award. Failure to timely submit the required security may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government. If the contract is terminated, the

Contractor will be liable for those costs as described in FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price

Construction), which is included in this purchase order.

G.1.2 The bonds or alternate performance security shall guarantee the Contractor's execution and completion of the work within the contract time. This security shall also guarantee the correction of any defects after completion, the payment of all wages and other amounts payable by the Contractor under its subcontracts or for labor and materials, and the satisfaction or removal of any liens or encumbrances placed on the work.

G.1.3 The required securities shall remain in effect in the full amount required until final acceptance of the project by the Government. Upon final acceptance, the penal sum of the performance security shall be reduced to 10% of the contract price. The security shall remain in effect for one year after the date of final completion and acceptance, and the Contractor shall pay any premium required for the entire period of coverage.

G.2.0 INSURANCE - The Contractor is required by FAR 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a

Government Installation" to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall at its own expense provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

G.2.1 GENERAL LIABILITY (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury):

(1) BODILY INJURY, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN U.S. DOLLARS

Per Occurrence USD 9,000 (Baht 300,000.00)

Cumulative USD 30,000 (Baht 1,000,000.00)

(2) PROPERTY DAMAGE, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN U.S. DOLLARS

Per Occurrence USD 9,000 (Baht 300,000.00)

Cumulative USD 30,000 (Baht 1,000,000.00)

G.2.2 The foregoing types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The

Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

G.2.3 The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to any property of the Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, or any other person, arising from and incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract. The

Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising therefrom, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

G.2.4 The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

G.2.5 The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of

America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

G.3.0 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTIONS

G.3.1 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The Contracting Officer shall furnish from time to time such detailed drawings and other information as is considered necessary, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, to interpret, clarify, supplement, or correct inconsistencies, errors or omissions in the Contract documents, or to describe minor changes in the work not involving an increase in the contract price or extension of the contract time. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the supplemental documents, and unless prompt objection is made by the

Contractor within 20 days, their issuance shall not provide for any claim for an increase in the

Contract price or an extension of contract time.

G.3.1.1.RECORD DOCUMENTS. The Contractor shall maintain at the project site:

(1) a current marked set of Contract drawings and specifications indicating all interpretations and clarification, contract modifications, change orders, or any other departure from the contract requirements approved by the Contracting Officer; and,

(2) a complete set of record shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals as approved by the Contracting Officer.

G.3.1.2 . "As-Built" Documents: After final completion of the work, but before final acceptance thereof, the Contractor shall provide:

(1) a complete set of "as-built" drawings, based upon the record set of drawings, marked to show the details of construction as actually accomplished; and,

(2) record shop drawings and other submittals, in the number and form as required by the specifications.

G.4.0 LAWS AND REGULATIONS - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the

Government, be responsible for complying with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those of the host country, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. Host country authorities may not enter the project site without the permission of the Regional Security Office. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the requirements of such laws, regulations, and orders and of the contract. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

G.4.1 The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs, and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

G.4.2 The Contractor shall give written assurance to the Contracting Officer that all subcontractors and others performing work on or for the project have obtained all requisite licenses and permits.

G.4.3 The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer of compliance with this clause.

G.5.0 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL - The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and at all times take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct by or among those employed at the site. The Contractor shall ensure the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against such action. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the

Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government's interests.

G.5.1 If the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately give notice, including all relevant information, to the Contracting Officer.

G.5.2 After award, the Contractor has ten calendar days to submit to the Contracting Officer a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project for the Government to conduct all necessary security checks. It is anticipated that security checks will take 10-15 days to perform.

For each individual, the list shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

Identification number

Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or resubmittal of the application. Once the Government has completed the security screening and approved the applicants, a badge will be provided to the individual for access to the site. This badge may be revoked at any time due to the falsification of data, or misconduct on site.

G.5.3 The Contractor shall provide an English-speaking supervisor on site at all times. This position is considered as key personnel under this purchase order.

G.6.0 Materials and Equipment - All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be new and for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specified. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner that will withstand inspection by the Contracting

Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

G.7.0 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

G.7.1 Any special warranties that may be required under the contract shall be subject to the stipulations set forth in 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction", as long as they are not in conflict.

G.7.2 The Contractor shall obtain and furnish to the Government all information required to make any subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's guarantee or warranty legally binding and effective. The Contractor shall submit both the information and the guarantee or warranty to the

Government in sufficient time to permit the Government to meet any time limit specified in the guarantee or warranty, but not later than completion and acceptance of all work under this contract.

G.8.0 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Any circumstance for which the contract provides an equitable adjustment that causes a change within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the "Changes" clause shall be treated as a change under that clause; provided, that the Contractor gives the Contracting Officer prompt written notice

(within 20 days) stating:

(a) the date, circumstances, and applicable contract clause authorizing an equitable adjustment and

(b) that the Contractor regards the event as a changed condition for which an equitable adjustment is allowed under the contract

The Contractor shall provide written notice of a differing site condition within 10 calendar days of occurrence following FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.

G.9.0 ZONING APPROVALS AND PERMITS

The Government shall be responsible for:

- obtaining proper zoning or other land use control approval for the project

- obtaining the approval of the Contracting Drawings and Specifications

- paying fees due for the foregoing; and,

- for obtaining and paying for the initial building permits.

SECTION H - CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

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