Backfilling Swimming Pool and Associated Works at U. S. Embassy residence in Harare, Zimbabwe

The Department of State US Embassy Harare seeks backfilling of an existing swimming pool and associated civil, plumbing, electrical, drainage, landscaping, and external works at a U.S. Embassy residence in Harare, Zimbabwe, with quotations due September 8, 2026 at 1700 hours Harare Time. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Harare, Zimbabwe. A pre-proposal site visit conference is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with advance registration required by September 1. The scope comprises 16 stages: site establishment and protection; electrical and plumbing decommissioning; pool drainage preparation (seven drainage holes); masonry wall construction (460mm thick, 5,200mm long); staircase extension (four additional steps); handrail removal and replacement with new green-painted steel handrails; stormwater drainage installation (24 meters of piping); garden staircase demolition; tile reuse on cabana staircase; pool backfilling with approximately 216 cubic meters of construction gravel compacted to 95% Modified Proctor; upper garden level backfilling (200 cubic meters of gravel); topsoil placement and Durban lawn installation over 221 square meters; concrete slab pathway construction (2000mm × 15000mm) with reclaimed or new tiles; and final site restoration. Performance shall begin within 10 calendar days of award and complete within 60 calendar days under a firm fixed-price contract. Performance and payment bonds of 50% contract price are required, reducing to 10% after final acceptance and remaining in effect for one year. General liability insurance of $10,000 per occurrence and $50,000 cumulative for bodily injury and property damage is mandatory. Quotations submitted electronically must not exceed 30MB; offerors must be SAM-registered with proof provided at submission and must demonstrate prior construction experience, financial capability, necessary personnel and equipment, local licenses and permits, and absence of adverse criminal history or political affiliations contrary to U.S. interests. Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter based on initial proposals without discussions unless companies fall within the competitive range. NAICS 236118, Residential Remodelers; PSC Y1PA, Construction Of Recreation Facilities (Non-Building).