MEX-NEC scaffolding for cooling towers preventive maintenance

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City seeks supply of a complete modular scaffolding system to support preventive maintenance activities at the Cooling Tower Area on the New Embassy Compound Facilities, with quotations due August 24 at 12:00 p.m. Mexico City local time. This is not a small business set-away and carries a firm fixed-price contract type.

Place of performance is Mexico City, Mexico. Delivery shall reach the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City (Presa Angostura 225, Col. Irrigacion, Miguel Hidalgo, 11500) for local Mexican offerors, or the U.S. Logistics Center in Brownsville, Texas (225 South Vermillion Ave. Unit 90) for international and U.S. suppliers, by December 31. The NAICS code is 332312, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing; PSC is 5440, Scaffolding Equipment and Concrete Forms.

The scaffolding system must be modular and multidirectional with approximate module dimensions of 0.8–1.1 meters wide by 1.80 meters long, a working length of approximately 20 meters (not less than 20 meters unless approved), a working height of approximately 10 meters, and four working/support levels with metallic decking or non-slip platforms. Components must include internal stairs with hatch access, perimeter guardrails, toe boards, adjustable base plates, and all safety accessories. All components must be brand new, serviceable, free from defects or damage, and constructed of corrosion-resistant materials suitable for exterior use. The contractor must provide layout drawings, component lists, manufacturer technical data with assembly instructions, load capacity information, and safety documentation conforming to ANSI/ASSP A10.8-2019 and applicable local regulations. A 12-month warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship applies from Government acceptance, with repair or replacement at no additional cost. The Government intends to award based on the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest price, without discussions unless competitive range discussions are necessary. Quotations submitted must include completed SF-1449 forms and proof of active SAM registration. Prospective offerors must register in SAM.gov prior to proposal submission or their proposals will be deemed non-responsive.