Paramaribo/roof top unit replacement

The U.S. Department of State seeks engineering and construction services for the removal and replacement of three curb-mounted rooftop HVAC units (RTUs) at the U.S. Embassy Compound in Paramaribo, Suriname. The project involves removing existing York RTUs from the warehouse, workshop, and gym facilities and installing three new constant volume units with corrosion-resistant features rated for 460V, 3-phase, 60 Hz electrical systems. Contract requirements include proper disposal of demolished equipment, modifications to roofing, flashing, electrical and HVAC systems, Test Adjust and Balance procedures, startup and commissioning, and formal training to facility management personnel. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price based on initial offers without discussion, with quotations due electronically by April 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time. A pre-quotation conference is scheduled for April 10, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to provide project schedule details, and all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The project scope calls for installation of two 15-ton RTUs with 150,000 BTU cooling capacity each for the warehouse and workshop, and one 8-ton RTU with 80,000 BTU capacity for the gym, with all new equipment including one-year limited warranties on complete units and five-year warranties on compressors and heater elements. The contractor must submit detailed construction schedules, equipment submittals, and quality assurance plans for Contracting Officer Representative approval before equipment procurement, with potential USD $500 per day penalties for delays and work hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM five days per week. The place of performance is the U.S. Embassy Paramaribo located at Kristalstraat 165, Paramaribo, Suriname, with anticipated project scheduling to be provided during the pre-bid walkthrough. The contract includes a 12-month contractor warranty on all workmanship required at no cost to the Embassy, and the firm fixed price encompasses all mechanical, electrical, roofing, flashing, carpentry, and painting work with no cost adjustments for material escalation or currency fluctuations.