DCMR Roof Design

The Department of State is soliciting architectural and engineering services for the comprehensive structural design of the Deputy Chief of Mission Residence roof at the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi. The solicitation (19BY7025Q0019) requires professional services to investigate the condition and design of the existing 5,000 square foot roof, building envelope, and associated waterproofing systems, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and lightning protection services. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to attend a mandatory pre-proposal site visit rescheduled from June 4 to June 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., with attendee names due by June 11, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. Bujumbura time. The procurement follows a negotiated RFP method with sealed electronic quotations due by June 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. local time, submitted to BujProcurement@state.gov. The design process involves 35%, 60%, and 100% completion stages with government review and feedback at each milestone, requiring detailed architectural drawings, structural calculations, material specifications, and comprehensive construction cost estimates.

This opportunity operates under no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. The contract has an estimated budget range of $10,000 to $40,000 for the design services, covering the 5,000 square foot residential roof structure. The performance period extends from May 22, 2025 to June 20, 2025, providing contractors with approximately one month to complete the comprehensive roof assessment and design work. All services will be performed at the U.S. Embassy location in Bujumbura, Burundi, requiring contractors to work within the local building codes and regulatory environment. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541310 for Architectural Services and PSC code C1EB for Architect and Engineering Construction and Maintenance Buildings, indicating the specialized nature of the embassy facility design requirements.