Pre-solicitation announcement notice

The American Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire has a requirement for a firm to construct a swimming pool and areas.  This construction effort is estimated between $500,000.00 and $700,000.00 and needs to be completed by July 2023, in the district of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This work is for a firm to complete all work (including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services) for the construction of a semi-olympic swimming pool, Paddle pool, pools yard, pool cabana and restrooms for the American Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire recreation center.

All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their proposal:

• Be able to understand written and spoken English;
• Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing;
• Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work;
• Have all licenses and permits required by local law;
• Meet all local insurance requirements;
• Have the ability to obtain a performance and guarantee bond and a payment bond, or to post adequate performance security, such as irrevocable letters of credit or guarantees issued by a reputable financial institution;
• Have no adverse criminal record;
• Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States;
• Have good experience and past performance records; and,
• Identify specialized experience and technical competence required to complete the construction work in accordance with this solicitation.

If a firm is interested in competing for this requirement, please provide a written request for a copy of the solicitation documents to the U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.