12/519 Residential Perimeter Wall and Security Repairs

The Department of State seeks demolition of an existing perimeter wall and construction of a new reinforced concrete and blockwork security wall at its residential facility in Lilongwe, Malawi, with proposals due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time. This is an unrestricted competition with no set-aside.

Place of performance is Lilongwe, Malawi. The scope includes erecting temporary protective fencing with razor wire before demolition; excavating and backfilling foundations to 900mm depth; casting reinforced concrete strip footings (600mm wide, 200mm thick, Grade 20), columns (200x200mm at 3600mm centers), and mid-height and crown beams; constructing 200mm thick hollow concrete blockwork walls with vertical Y12 reinforcement at 1800mm centers and horizontal brick force wire at every two courses; applying 13mm cement plaster to all surfaces; and installing 350mm diameter coiled galvanized razor wire with minimum 12 coils per meter. The contractor must restore all landscaping, utilities, and site finishes and comply with EM 385-1-1 safety standards, including safety plans, activity hazard analyses, weekly inspection reports, and monthly progress reports with photographs. The anticipated contract value is between $25,000 and $100,000, firm fixed-price, with payment in Malawi Kwacha. Mobilization is due within 10 calendar days of award; construction completion is due within 100 calendar days. Pre-construction submittals are due 15 days after award. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM; written expression of interest is due August 24, and questions regarding the site visit are due August 31. The contractor must furnish all materials and equipment, including imported items and customs clearance, and must provide one-year warranty from final acceptance and comprehensive insurance including Contractor's All Risk coverage, property damage, and workers' compensation. NAICS 2361, Residential Building Construction.