EUR/Athens Replacement of lawn at a U. S. Government owned residence

The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece is seeking quotations for the replacement of lawn at a U.S. Government owned residence through Request for Quotations 19GR1026Q0016. The contracting officer is Dresden A. Kalin, and quotations must be submitted electronically to Athensoffers@state.gov by March 18, 2026 at 12:00 noon Athens Time. The scope of work includes removal of the old lawn and installation of new Festuca arundinacea sod with ground preparation and soil conditioning to specified composition ratios (75% sand, 15% silt, 10% clay with 3-5% compost), with work to be completed within 40 calendar days in compliance with Greek standards. The government will award based on lowest price to a responsible contractor without discussions, though discussions with competitive range offerors may occur if necessary. Contractors must submit a completed SF-1449 form, pricing in Euros, proof of SAM registration including UEI number, representations and certifications, and complete a mandatory site visit scheduled for March 5, 2026 at 11:00 hours with registration required by March 4, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by March 5, 2026 at 12:00 hours to AthProcurement@state.gov.

This acquisition has no set-aside designation and is unrestricted to all qualified contractors. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and insurance, with general liability insurance required at a minimum of EUR17,608 per occurrence and EUR44,020 cumulative, naming the U.S. Government as additional insured. Evidence of insurance must be submitted within 10 calendar days of award. The work will be performed at a U.S. Government owned residence in Attica, Greece, with contractor vehicle and machinery access available through paved areas, though the contractor bears full responsibility for any damage repairs. The Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan establishes a performance standard allowing no more than one customer complaint during the service period. Quotations must be submitted in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe PDF format not exceeding 25MB, and an Amendment of Solicitation issued March 12, 2026 added three new DOSAR clauses addressing artificial intelligence governance, vendor lock-in mitigation, and comprehensive AI compliance obligations that contractors must adhere to if using any AI systems in contract performance.