Construction of Curb Ramps

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, is soliciting quotes for construction of curb ramps and accessibility parking lot improvements at the New Embassy Compound (Solicitation No. 19L16026Q0001). The project requires the contractor to construct two curb ramps measuring 4.43 feet by 4.43 feet each and increase accessibility parking width by two feet in the NEC Cover Parking Lot, with all work meeting the Architectural Barriers Act, ADA Accessibility Standards, ACI concrete standards, and ASTM specifications. Key requirements include a 1:12 slope ratio, handrails at specified heights, non-slip surfaces with truncated dome detectable warning tiles, concrete strength of 3,500 PSI at 28 days, and compressive strength testing at 7 and 28 days. The government will award a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror based on quotation submissions. Critical deadlines include a site visit expression of interest due by March 17, 2026, a mandatory site visit scheduled for March 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM, and a bid submission deadline of April 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement, and there are no identified incumbent contractors. The estimated contract value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000 with a firm-fixed-price structure. Work performance is scheduled to begin within 15 calendar days of award and be completed within 30 calendar days (or 20 working days per the Statement of Work), with work hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Performance bonds equal to 50% of the contract price are required within 10 days of award, reducing to 10% after final acceptance, along with general liability insurance minimums of $10,000 per occurrence and $10,000 cumulative for bodily injury and $5,000 per occurrence and $10,000 cumulative for property damage. The place of performance is Monrovia, Liberia, and qualified offerors must provide SAM registration or required FAR documentation, Liberian business registration or a plan to establish one within 30 days, and Ministry of Public Works certification.