Compound perimeter path asphalt repair

The Department of State, U.S. Embassy Bogota, seeks repair and resurfacing of the compound perimeter path asphalt running track, with quotations due September 3, 2026 at 16:00 local time. Amendment 0001, posted August 25, extended the submission deadline from August 27 and reduced the repair scope from 2,600 to 1,400 square meters. This is a competitive low-price acquisition; award will be made based on initial proposals without discussions unless offerors fall within the competitive range.

Place of performance is Bogotá, Colombia. The work scope includes demolition and removal of existing asphalt across 1,310 square meters, subgrade inspection and stabilization to 95% Modified Proctor Density using B-400 granular material, application of prime and tack coat, installation of new MDC-3 high-density asphalt concrete at 5–7 centimeter thickness across 1,400 square meters, track marking with traffic paint for approximately 30 linear meters, and application of master seal material to an approximately 81-linear-meter concrete section. The contractor must mobilize within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 45 calendar days. Liquidated damages of COP$100,000 per day apply for delays beyond the 45-day completion period.

The contractor must furnish performance security at 50% of contract price (reducible to 10% after substantial completion), general liability insurance with the United States as additional insured, wage payment and social benefits policy coverage at 30% of contract value, and work quality and stability insurance at 50% of contract value valid for three years post-completion. All work must comply with OSHA standards or Colombian safety regulations, whichever is more stringent. Contractors must submit personnel for Regional Security Office vetting approximately six weeks prior to work commencement. Prospective offerors must complete a mandatory site visit on August 14 at 09:00 (registration deadline August 6), submit questions by August 18 at 16:00, and be registered in SAM prior to proposal submission. The NAICS code is 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction); PSC is Z1PA (Maintenance of Recreation Facilities, Non-Building). Evaluation criteria emphasize lowest price, technical capability including material compliance and execution methodology, and professional experience demonstrating a minimum of five completed asphalt paving contracts with cumulative area of 3,000 square meters.