ADA/ ABA residential compliance project

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Bogota, seeks sealed-bid quotations for ADA/ABA residential compliance upgrades and maintenance and repair services on two apartments, with quotations due August 20, 2026 at 16:00 hours local time and questions due August 14 at 4:00 PM. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest acceptable price based on initial proposals; discussions with companies in the competitive range may occur if necessary.

Place of performance is Bogotá, Colombia (Torre 95 at the U.S. Embassy GOP Residences). The project involves selective demolition, interior remodeling, plumbing, electrical work complying with RETIE standards (no wire splices permitted in panels or service entrances), HVAC interventions, bathroom and kitchen woodwork, cabinetry, doors, countertops, appliance procurement, and final finishes on Apartment 303 and Apartment 403. Each phase requires completion within 170 calendar days from notice to proceed, with Apartment 303 estimated to start October 2026 and Apartment 404 estimated to start October 2027. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. All laborers must demonstrate certified years of experience; unskilled laborers will not be approved. The anticipated contract price range is between $100,000 and $250,000. The contractor must provide performance security equal to 50% of the contract price, general liability insurance with minimums of $10,000 per occurrence and $20,000 cumulative, wage payment and social benefits insurance amounting to 30% of contract value, work quality and stability coverage at 50% of contract value valid for three years post-completion, and Defense Base Act coverage. Liquidated damages are assessed at COP$500,000 per calendar day of delay. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 09:00; interested parties must register by August 6. The NAICS code is 23611, Residential Building Construction; PSC is Z1FA, Maintenance of Family Housing Facilities. Quotations must be in English, complete, and submitted electronically to BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov in Word 2007/2010, Excel 2007/2010, or PDF format (not exceeding 30MB per file). All offerors must register in SAM prior to proposal submission.