Remodeling of Office and Storage Area at US Consulate Recife

The Department of State seeks engineering, architectural, and construction services for remodeling of office and storage areas at the U.S. Consulate General in Recife, Brazil, with quotations due August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM Brasilia Time. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil. The anticipated contract price range is $25,000 to $100,000 USD on a firm fixed-price basis. All work must be completed within 95 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with mandatory start within 35 calendar days; liquidated damages of R$1,000.00 per day apply for delays beyond the completion date.

The scope includes wall and flooring recovery (approximately 100 and 20 square meters respectively); installation of new metal roof with fiber cement tiles; drywall partitions and new doors; replacement of electrical, water, and sewage infrastructure; new ceramic flooring (35 square meters); modular ceiling with LED luminaires; built-in cabinetry; air conditioning replacement (minimum 18,000 BTU); and delivery of as-built documentation. All materials, labor, equipment, and supervision are included in the fixed price. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds at 50% of contract price within 10 days of award and provide a one-year warranty after final acceptance.

Offerors must be SAM-registered, demonstrate prior construction experience, maintain operations in Brazil or establish a local office within 30 days of award, and comply with international, North American, and local Brazilian building codes, including ABNT NBR standards and USACE EM385-1-1 safety requirements. Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter; the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions with firms in the competitive range if necessary. NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; PSC Z2AA, Repair Or Alteration Of Office Buildings.