Installation of Concrete Slab (Estimated 195 Square Meters) Canberra/Australia

The Department of State's US Embassy Canberra seeks installation of a reinforced concrete slab estimated at 195 square meters, with proposals due May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM AEST. Amendment 002, effective May 4, 2026, extended the deadline from the original May 7 date.

Place of performance is Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Australia, at the Embassy compound on Perth Avenue. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and miscellaneous costs. Work scope includes site preparation and excavation, subgrade preparation to 95% Modified Proctor density (with compaction certificate required), formwork, reinforcement steel mesh (SL82 or equivalent), concrete placement with minimum 32 MPa compressive strength, surface finishing, control joints, and integration with existing pathways and retaining walls. Performance must begin within 10 calendar days of award and complete within 75 calendar days. Work is restricted to normal operating hours (0700–1800 Monday through Friday), with after-hours work requiring seven days' advance written notice. Liquidated damages accrue at $250 per calendar day of delay.

The estimated cost range is $20,000 to $50,000 USD. NAICS code is 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors; PSC is Z1LZ, Maintenance of Parking Facilities. A mandatory pre-quotation conference was held April 23, 2026. General liability insurance of $10,000,000 AUD or USD equivalent per occurrence is required, naming the United States as additional insured. Quotations must include SF-1442, pricing with GST itemized separately, representations and certifications, technical proposal with performance schedule as a bar chart, and three years of relevant past performance history. Award goes to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial proposals without discussions unless the Government determines discussions necessary. Contracting officer is Paul Rau.