CMR ABA Lift supply and installation

The Department of State's US Embassy Bogota seeks supply and installation of a CMR ABA lift system at its facility in Bogotá, Colombia, with quotations due September 9, 2026, and questions due September 1. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with registration required by August 25. This is a sealed bid invitation using firm fixed price contracting with no set-aside.

Work must commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days, with a 120-calendar-day Government acceptance period following the proposal due date. The contract value includes all labor, materials, equipment, insurances, overhead, and profit; Value Added Tax is shown separately. Contractor bears all importation, nationalization, customs costs, and domestic transport.

An English-speaking supervisor must be on-site at all times. Personnel are subject to security vetting within 10 days of award and RSO approval of clearances before the performance period begins. Contractor must furnish a 50% performance/payment bond or alternate security and maintain general liability insurance (USD $15,000 per occurrence, USD $30,000 cumulative for bodily injury and property damage), wage payment and social benefits insurance (30% of contract value), and work quality/stability insurance (50% of contract value, valid three years post-completion). Liquidated damages are COP $700,000 per calendar day for delays beyond 120 days; the Contracting Officer determines applicability for customs, Embassy access delays, or site readiness issues.

Progress payments are allowed 30 days after NTP based on verified completion percentage by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Quotations must be in English, electronically submitted in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat PDF format (30MB maximum), and accompanied by SF-1442, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), Section J information, and proof of SAM registration. Award will be made to the responsible company submitting the lowest acceptable offer; discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range. The NAICS code is 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors; PSC is 3960, Freight Elevators.