DILI - Chief of Mission Residence Floor Tile Replacement

The Department of State seeks removal and replacement of interior floor tiles and baseboards throughout the Chief of Mission Residence at the U.S. Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste, with quotations due September 1, 2026, and a mandatory pre-quotation conference on August 13, 2026.

Place of performance is Dili, Timor-Leste. The scope encompasses approximately 795 square meters of demolition and finishing work, 741 square meters of tile installation, and 358 linear meters of baseboard installation. Tile specification is Roman Granit XTRA material, 120 x 60 cm, in dConcreto Avorio finish (Pattern GT 1262005R); baseboard specifications will be provided by the Contracting Officer Representative. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and a competent English-speaking supervisor on-site during all working hours (0800-1700, Monday through Sunday). Work must comply with local codes, ANSI A108 standards, and TCNA guidelines. Bathroom floor and wall tiles are excluded.

The NAICS code is 238340, Tile and Terrazzo Contractors. This is an unrestricted RFQ available to small business categories including WOSB, emerging small business, HUBZone small business, and SDVOSB entities. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial quotations without discussions, unless discussions are deemed necessary. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a 120-calendar-day performance period from Notice to Proceed and no option periods. Liquidated damages are $200–$500 per calendar day for schedule delays. Offerors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, Defense Base Act insurance, five years of relevant experience with client references, and SAM registration with UEI number. The final invoice must include a one-year workmanship warranty letter and a Release of Claims Certificate. Prospective offerors must register in SAM prior to submission and contact Zelia Agostinha S. do Rego at DoregoZA@state.gov by August 10, 2026, at 17:00 hrs. for site access.