Department of State 2019 Design-Build Construction Contract for Tirana, Albania Compound Security Upgrade (CSU) Project

The Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations seeks to pre-qualify firms for a design-build construction contract to upgrade security at the U.S. Embassy compound in Tirana, Albania. The project scope involves upgrading protective measures, security lighting, forced entry/ballistic resistant doors and windows, and adding emergency shelters. Eligible firms must have experience on a similar United States or diplomatic construction project valued at minimum $8.25 million. A two-phase evaluation process will be utilized, with Phase I evaluating pre-qualification submissions due by July 2, 2019 based on experience, security clearance, and legal criteria. Phase II will issue a request for proposal to pre-qualified firms.

This is a small business set-aside opportunity with a NAICS code of 236220 and PSC code of F196. The estimated construction cost is $11-15 million to be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis. The selected contractor must possess or obtain a Secret facility security clearance with safeguarding capability. Site visits are required. The solicitation period runs from May 2019 through October 2019 for design and construction services to be completed on an accelerated timeline given security needs.