Installation of Fire-rated doors and corridors fireproofing at the Chief of Mission Residence in Madrid, Spain

The U.S. Department of State through the Embassy in Madrid is seeking a contractor to perform fire safety improvements at the Chief of Mission Residence, specifically replacing 24 existing doors across three floors with certified fire-rated doors and implementing comprehensive fireproofing measures. The project involves installing fire-resistant hardware, panic bars, door closers, masonry finishes, ceiling and wall construction, painting, and sealing wall penetrations with fire-resistant materials, all while ensuring compliance with both U.S. and Spanish/European fire safety codes. Contractors must possess all required permits and licenses to operate in Spain and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. The government intends to award the contract to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror using a firm fixed-price contract structure, potentially based on initial offers without further discussions. Critical dates include a mandatory site visit on July 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., a deadline for questions by July 29, 2025, and electronic quotation submissions due by August 26, 2025, at 16:00 hours.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. The anticipated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with the work to be performed at the Chief of Mission Residence located at Paseo de la Castellana, 48, Madrid, Spain (28006). The project is structured with two contract line items: CLIN 1 for door installation requiring 70 days and CLIN 2 for fireproofing requiring 30 days, totaling a 100 calendar day performance period from notice to proceed. The contractor faces liquidated damages of 500 Euros per day for delays beyond the contracted timeline. Design submittals must be provided within 10 days of notice to proceed, with wooden door fabrication estimated to require 45-60 labor days, emphasizing the project's technical complexity and tight scheduling requirements.