CMR electric room safety upgrade

The Department of State US Embassy Bogota seeks an electrical safety upgrade including relocation of the Main Distribution Panel, installation of transfer switch and auxiliary panels, and reorganization of electrical wiring at the Chief of Mission Residence, with offers due May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM Bogota local time and questions due May 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Place of performance is Bogotá, Colombia. The procurement is unrestricted (no set-aside), and offers must be submitted in Colombian Pesos by Colombian vendors only on a DDP basis to the Embassy warehouse. A mandatory site visit and scope explanation is scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 09:00 hours; interested parties must register by April 24, 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Technical requirements include compliance with Colombian electrical code RETIE 2024, NTC 2050, and NEC standards; all electrical technicians and engineers must hold professional RETIE certification. The scope encompasses installation of overhead cable tray routes (600×80 mm and 300×80 mm ladder-type), surface-mounted IMC conduits, reinforced concrete pedestals (3600 psi), a drywall partition with superboard and insulation, metallic mesh doors, and a complete grounding system connection. The system operates at approximately 92.85 kVA across three-phase 120/208V. Power outages cannot exceed 20 minutes, are prohibited during diplomatic events, and require one week advance coordination with Embassy Facility Management.

Contractors must provide evidence of past experience, financial capacity, general liability insurance, and offer a one-year minimum warranty on work and materials. Offer validity is six months; payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt and acceptance. All contractor personnel must comply with the more restrictive standard between U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) or Colombian industrial safety laws. NAICS 238210; PSC N061.