Construction of two ADA ramps at U. S. Embassy in Madrid

The U.S. Embassy Madrid, operating under the Department of State, is soliciting competitive quotations for the construction of two ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps at its facility located in Madrid, Spain. The Request for Quotation (RFQ 19SP5026Q0011) requires contractors to furnish all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel necessary to construct one ramp at the Cafeteria Patio and one ramp at the Back Alley location. Key contract requirements include compliance with ADA accessibility standards, a maximum slope ratio of 1:12, installation of handrails between 34-38 inches in height with 12-inch minimum extensions, and landing platforms of at least 1.5 x 1.5 meters. Contractors must possess all permits and licenses required to do business in Spain and must provide proof of such credentials as part of their proposal. Award will be made to the responsible company whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government, evaluated based on technical merit, past performance, and price, with the Government reserving the right to award based on initial offers without discussions. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., technical questions must be submitted by April 14, 2026, and all quotations are due electronically by April 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designations and represents an open competition. The anticipated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with all pricing to include labor, materials, overhead, profit, and 21% Value Added Tax (VAT). Work must commence within five calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 45 calendar days total, with liquidated damages of 500 Euros per calendar day assessed for schedule delays. The Cafeteria Patio ramp (Line Item 1) requires approximately 30 calendar days for completion and involves a metal-framed ramp with concrete slab and stone cladding, while the Back Alley ramp (Line Item 2) requires approximately 15 calendar days and features galvanized steel sheet walking surfaces. Additional key requirements include furnishing performance and payment bonds equal to 50% of the contract price within 10 days of award, maintaining general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $200,000 per occurrence and $500,000 cumulative, providing an English-speaking supervisor on-site at all times, and complying with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health standards. Performance will take place at Calle de Serrano, 75, 28006 Madrid, Spain, with the resultant contract to be a firm fixed-price agreement.