Pre-Solicitation_Notice.doc

July 24, 2015

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation No.: SGE500-15-R-0113 The American Consulate General, Frankfurt provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

Calibration Laboratory Repair, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Building:

The NRSA Calibration Laboratory located behind the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan.

The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Type Contract during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015.

1. This Project includes, but is not limited to: Foundation repair and installation of equipment loading/unloading shaft to basement. The excavation, repair and re-sealing of the existing foundation in order to prevent the seepage of water into the basement of the laboratory. Installation of a concrete equipment shaft for the loading/unloading of heavy equipment into/out of the basement.

a. Removal of soil and debris around foundation

b. Foundation repair as required and waterproofing of concrete foundation with heavy duty rubber/elastic (or similar) sealant membrane system

c. Installation of drainage system to prevent the build-up of water along the foundation enabling the rapid “shunting” of water away from foundation into the water drainage system

d. Replacement of soil around foundation and compaction

e. Construction/incorporation of concrete equipment shaft on north end of building foundation

f. Removal/demolition of miscellaneous small structures adjacent to the laboratory

g. Repair/construction of exterior steps/stairs in accordance with established safety standards as outlined by construction oversight engineer

2. Part 2: Laboratory road and drainage system repair and expansion. Repair/renovate existing water runoff drainage system; eliminate water seepage problem at the base of the foundation along the east (back) wall; resurface/install new road and parking areas as required to support new equipment loading/unloading shaft.

a. Dig wall(s) to the footing and install new drainage system that will draw water/moisture away from foundation/wall and dump into the city water drainage system moving water away from building(s)

b. Install heavy duty rubber/elastic (or similar) sealant membrane system along wall areas that are below ground level

c. Remove/replace existing exterior concrete walk/apron areas as required in order to move all water away from building(s), dumping into water drainage system

3. Part 3: Roof demolition, repair and installation of roof covering as required. Replacement and/or repair of the existing roof to eliminate water leakage problems; the incorporation of a roof access point for heavy equipment loading/unloading into/out of the basement laboratory area by truck mounted mobile crane. Repair/installation of a roof gutter system that funnels water into the water drainage system.

a. Removal and disposal of old roof if/as required

b. Reinforcement of roof load bearing walls, beams, etc. if/as required

c. Installation of new or repaired metal roofing system including insulation

d. Weatherproofing of pre-cast concrete “interior” roofing system with minimum heavy duty rubber/elastic (or similar) sealant membrane system

e. Installation/repair of roof gutter system which connects with water drainage system moving water away from building(s)

4. Part 4: Laboratory interior floor, wall and ceiling repair, refinishing. The repair/refinishing of interior office/work spaces damaged or modified as a result of water leakage from the roof and any new construction.

a. Repair/refinish all areas of water and settling damage

b. Re-plaster/refinish wall and ceiling cracks

c. Repair ceiling damage, install new ceiling tiles

d. Repaint damaged interior walls

e. Repair/re-tile floor damage

f. Repair/replace damaged light fixtures and associated electrical wiring

5. Part 5: Construction of 2.5m x 2.5 m exterior security guard house at the southwest end of the laboratory on the existing concrete apron.

a. Construct masonry or install pre-fabricated 2.5m x 2.5m (approximate) security guard house

b. Install electrical power with breaker and minimum four (4) outlets in the guard house with capacity for an electric space heater and radio/video monitor equipment

c. Install locking heavy duty metal door

d. Install metal insulated roof

e. Install non-skid floor tiles

f. Finish interior walls and paint

6. Part 6: Installation of 40KVA generator.

a. Install and connect to the city power system and laboratory a 40KVA diesel generator for emergency services sited on a load strengthened concrete pad adjacent to the laboratory

The price range for this project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00 U.S. Dollars for the entire project. Proposals will be due August 27, 2015, and it is intended to award the contract shortly thereafter.

Companies interested in the solicitation should express their interest by written correspondence, as quickly as possible, but no later than Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at the above email address and MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Name, Telephone and Fax Numbers, and Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm DO NOT TELEPHONE.

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

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

APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION

CHECK LIST

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

Business Licenses to Work in Foreign Country: In accordance with

DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

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

You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to work in the country of Tajikistan. Any entry or work visa issues must be required to be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.

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

ILOCs totaling 20% of the value of the contract. The amounts being approved by your bank will need to be written into the documentary proof.

AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL

Regional Procurement Support Office

Giessenerstrasse 30

60435 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Tel: (49) 69 7535 3335

Fax: (49) 69 7535 3329

Email: MacDougallM@state.gov

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