Procurement of embassy 2 well

The U.S. Department of State is seeking a contractor to drill a new water well at Embassy 02 Compound in Bujumbura, Burundi, including purchasing and installing a well pump and connecting the system to a bulk water supply fill station located outside the embassy perimeter wall. The project requires drilling a well 80-120 meters deep with a 6-inch diameter, installing a Grundfos 10 HP three-phase pump capable of delivering 2-5 cubic meters per hour, and constructing a 3x3 meter concrete pump house. Contractors must be technically qualified with a permanent business address in Burundi, demonstrate prior construction experience, maintain local licensing and insurance requirements, and provide SAM registration proof. The government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to the lowest technically acceptable offeror. Key dates include a pre-quotation conference scheduled for July 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with quotations due by August 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Bujumbura time via electronic submission to BujProcurement@state.gov.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to full and open competition. The estimated project value ranges between $25,000 and $90,000, with the objective of creating a fully functioning water distribution system to supply embassy residential areas using water distribution trucks. The contractor must provide a comprehensive one-year warranty on all work and submit detailed documentation including operation and maintenance manuals, water quality analysis, and field documentation. Performance will take place at the U.S. Embassy compound in Bujumbura, Burundi, where the contractor must adhere to strict site access protocols and electronic device restrictions. The project includes additional requirements for personnel identification, medical insurance coverage, and establishing a medical evacuation plan for all workers on site.