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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Embassy Bangkok for the modification of a scissor lift system at the Rajdamri Compound facility. The project involves constructing a new concrete pit, decommissioning, removing, and reinstalling a scissor lift system to enable forklift and pallet jack access to the loading dock level. The work is firm-fixed-price with a 60-calendar-day performance period. Quotations are due by 4:00 PM Bangkok local time on July 20, 2026, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside. Questions and drawing requests must be submitted by July 9, 2026, and site visit personnel information is due by July 1, 2026.
Offerors must meet stringent qualification requirements, including established business presence in Thailand, SAM registration with UEI number, prior construction experience with references, necessary equipment and financial resources, local licenses and permits, adequate insurance (general liability minimum USD 9,000 per occurrence/USD 30,000 cumulative), and ability to obtain performance security of 20 percent of contract price. The quotation submission must include SF-18 form with pricing breakdown, performance schedule as a bar chart, business management/technical proposal addressing proposed work information and past performance, construction schedules, personnel qualifications, and representations and certifications. Pricing should be submitted in Thai Baht excluding VAT. Payment requests are made monthly based on labor and materials completed in place. The anticipated contract value is less than $25,000. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Pinlaorp@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe PDF format not exceeding 30MB per file.
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Embassy of the United States of America
Bangkok, Thailand
June 25, 2026
Dear Prospective Offeror:
Subject: Request for Quotes Number 19TH2026Q0041 – RDPF Scissor Lift Modification
Enclosed is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for RDPF Scissor Lift Modification Project. 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 July 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at 33, Rajdamri
Road, Pathumwan District, Bangkok 10330. Please submit information for personnel joining the site visit by July 1, 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 PM
Bangkok Time on July 9, 2026 by email in English to: Pinlaorp@state.gov
Quotations are due by 4:00 PM Bangkok local time on July 20, 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#19TH2026Q0041- RDPF Scissor Lift
Modification Project” 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
PR16038323
1. REQUEST NUMBER
PR16038323
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok,GSO/Procurement,THAILAND
Contracting Officer
To provide materials and labor to undertake the construction of new concrete pit, as well as the decommissioning, removal and re-installation of a scissor lift system at RPDF
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
6/25/2026
10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE
ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)
07/20/2026
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 to modify one of the two outdoor scissor lifts located in front of the loading dock to put it in the lower concrete pit with proper drainage so that a forklift and a pallet jack can be lifted to the loading dock level directly. Details of all required work are provided in Section B. Scope of Work, and a drawing package.
Work is to be performed at the Rajdamri Compound, U.S. Embassy, located at no. 33, Rajdamri
Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 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. ________ ________
Demolition work 1 sum. ________ ________
Structural work 1 sum. ________ ________
M&E 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 also apply to all other portions of the work.
Background
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:
• Perform a site survey/inspection for site verification and measurement. All existing conditions dimensions and elevations shall be field verified. The contractor shall notify the engineer of any significant discrepancies from conditions shown on the drawing.
• The contractor shall be responsible for providing construction services including but not limited to the management, and professional design services.
• Provide construction sequences planning (staging plan) to meet the requirements indicated in the Scope of Work.
• Provide sufficient technical information (e.g., materials, shop drawings for new construction, etc.) for approval prior to construction.
• Provide a complete set of as-built drawings of the project after completion.
Temporary Fence/Barricades and Site Protection:
• If required, the contractor shall install approved temporary fence and area protection prior to commencing construction.
• The contractor shall be responsible for all construction means, method, techniques and procedures for safety precautions and programs as they relate to the work of this project. The contractor shall be responsible for the design and erection of all temporary bracing, formwork, sheeting, shoring and underpinning necessary to perform the work.
• The contractor shall be responsible for protection of the existing structural elements, finishes, and property. The contractor shall promptly remedy damage and/or loss to existing structure and property.
• The storage area and site office area will be designated and shown on site visit date.
• While demolition and reinstallation phase, the second scissor lift must remain fully operational.
Demolition:
• The demolition work scope is indicated in the design drawing. The debris that occurs from the construction activities shall be removed from the area.
• Investigate the existing underground utilities in the demolition area prior to construction.
• The contractor shall properly protect a working area, including adjacent areas that can be affected by the demolition, and passageway for workers.
Architectural Work and Structural Work:
• Contractor shall demolish the existing concrete apron of scissor lift and existing concrete pavement to install the new piping.
• Construct the new concrete pit as indicated in the design drawings, including base plate set of the scissor lift. The apron concrete slab floor will be broom finish surface.
• Install new PVC pipe dia.6 inches, connecting to existing underground pipe from rain leader pipe.
Mechanical and Electrical work:
• Contractor shall disconnect the electric system and dissemble one of two scissor lifts prior to construction and reinstall the electrical and the lift after the concrete pit is being completed.
• Do commissioning for all systems to ensure that these can operate properly.
Safety Requirements:
• The contractor shall comply with the Department of State Acquisition Regulations
(DOSAR) 652.236-70 Additional Safety Measures (2017)
• The contractor shall follow Safety and Health Requirements Manual for federal, government projects EM 385:
o Excavation and Trenching (EM 385-1-1 Section 25) o Concrete Operations (EM 385-1-1 Section 27) o Scissor Lift Safety (EM 385-1-1 Section 21 & 22)
Site Restoration:
• The contractor shall restore the construction area and adjacent areas to be same as the conditions before the construction. The work includes all utilities, and landscape.
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.
• The Contractor must comply to: All construction and maintenance activities at the
Embassy must conform to EM385 1.1 Standard for Construction and OSHA 1910
Standard for General industry.
• All contractor personnel working at a height exceeding 2 meters must wear fall protection devices in compliance with OSHA and the “U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1” for work on heights.
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.
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 construction by activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element of construction.
• 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 at Radamri
Compound.
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 always have access to the work during the execution of work.
The Contractor superintendent shall meet daily with the COR (unless waived by the COR) to review progress and plans
Power Supply, Water and temporary services:
The Embassy will supply free of charge temporary power supply and water for construction proposes. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing temporary services.
• The electricity supply is located at: (to be discussed during the site survey)
• The water supply (non-potable) is located at: nearest water outlet(s) (to be discussed during the site survey)
• The water supply (potable) is located at: nearest potable water station (to be discussed during the site survey)
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:
• Contractor shall observe and enforce all construction safety measures required by the
Thai Labor Code, Local Building Codes, Workers Compensation Board, Municipal
Statutes and Authorities. When conflict arises, the code or statute, which is more stringent, shall apply.
• Compliance with US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Safety and Health
Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) is mandatory.
• The contractor shall prepare a fall protection that complies with EM 385-1-1 for review and acceptance by Facilities Manager.
• Welding and use of open flames in or adjacent to the Embassy properties requires approval from the Facilities Manager (or supervisor). Use of explosive-actual fastening devices shall not be used without the prior permission of the Facilities
Manager.
• If any personnel are injured, the Contractor is responsible for such injury. All mishaps shall be reported to the Facilities Manager.
• 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 and have GFCI protection when used outside or in interior areas that are wet.
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 works in accordance with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), the 2024
International Fire Code (IFC), the 2025 OBO Fire Code, the 2020 OBO Building Code, the 2021
OBO International Codes Supplements (ICS), the 2024 National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA 101, Life and Safety Code) and the 2019 American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-19
Building Code Requirements for Structural concrete).
Sub-Contractor:
The awarded Contractor shall not assign this contract or any part of it without the written permission of the 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 (d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.
(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.
(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—
(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;
(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of
1996, Pub. L. 104-172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and
(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $15,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx)
(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—
(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade
Agreements Certificate); and
(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.
(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.
(g) Disclosure.
(1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or
(d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant:
(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;
(ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders;
(iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);
(iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product));
(v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service;
(vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the offeror would like the
Government to consider a waiver);
(vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would be compliant with the prohibition;
(viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained:
(A) Brand;
(B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and
(C) Item description, as applicable.
(ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.
(2) If a disclosure is required to be submitted to a contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure as follows:
(i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.
(ii) For all other contracting offices, the Offeror shall submit the disclosure to the Contracting
Officer.
(3) If the disclosure provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (1), and the Offeror later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (1), then the
Offeror shall submit a subsequent disclosure within 72 hours of discovering the new information.
(h) Executive agency review of disclosures. The Contracting Officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (g) to determine if any applicable waiver may be sought. The Contracting
Officer may choose not to pursue a waiver and may instead make an award to an Offeror that does not require a waiver.
(End of provision) 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 a 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
The above constitutes are general Scope of Work, and the general requirement of the project.
The following is applicable information to provide the most workable details and materials requirement of the project to the Contractor.
With reference to the attached drawings, the following is index of drawings:
G-01 Cover Sheet
A-01 Project Location
A-02 Existing Site Plan
A-03 Demolition Plan
A-04 New Floor Plan
A-05 Section 1 & 2
S-01 General Construction notes
S-02 New Floor plan
S-03 Section 1 & 2
S-04 Scissor Lift Base Plate Plan
SECTION C - PACKAGING AND MARKING
(RESERVED)
RDPF Scissor Lift Modification (FY 2026)
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 60 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 Manager
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
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.
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