Design/ build refurbishment and extension of a floating dock in guayaquil, ecuador

The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management, on behalf of the U.S. Embassy Quito in Ecuador, is seeking a contractor to design and build the refurbishment and extension of a floating dock in Guayaquil. The project scope includes refurbishing the existing floating dock at the Tourist Port CONTECON for the Maritime Operational Group (GOPMAR), constructing floating pontoon cubes, extending the decking structure, upgrading the transition ramp, and performing maintenance work on the existing facility. Key qualifications include the ability to obtain work authorization in Ecuador, possession of a Unique Entity Identifier and current SAM.gov registration, and the capacity to provide an Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 40 percent of the contract value. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Build Construction Type Contract, and evaluation criteria include contractor capability to meet authorization requirements and financial capacity. Interested firms must submit a written expression of interest to Mr. Hakim Dyane at DyaneA@state.gov by May 22, 2026, using solicitation number 19GE5026R0062, with a pre-proposal conference and site visit to be scheduled at a later date.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is anticipated to be awarded in calendar year 2026 with an estimated contract value between $150,000 and $300,000. The solicitation package will not be posted on SAM.gov due to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and will be distributed only to firms that express interest in the opportunity. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The contractor must provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and transportation to complete the design and construction work. All communications regarding this opportunity should reference solicitation number 19GE5026R0062 to ensure proper routing and tracking.