Residence Remodeling

The Department of State seeks construction and remodeling of four residential areas in a USG-owned residence in Vienna, Austria, with quotations due June 8 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The estimated contract value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000; if the award exceeds $30,000, a 20% performance bond is required.

Place of performance is Vienna, Austria. The scope consists of drywall partitions, electrical installations, AC installations, sanitary installations, interior doors, and tiling in a new Bedroom 3 (13.90 m²), modified Living/Dining/Kitchen area (33.00 m²), modified Kitchen area (14.00 m²), and modified Bathroom 2 (4.74 m²), totaling approximately 65.64 m². Work must begin within 10 calendar days of award and be substantially completed within 30 calendar days, with a planned start in November 2026 and completion by January 2027. The contractor must comply with Austrian standards (OENORM), Vienna Building Code, and applicable U.S. standards including OSHA requirements and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1. Specifications include gypsum board partitions with 75mm mineral wool insulation, interior doors with specified frames and hardware, tiling with R10/B slip resistance, plumbing fixtures (Laufen Pro, Grohe Essence), and AC unit relocation. All contractor personnel require security clearance approval from the Embassy Security Department, with personnel information submitted two weeks before work commencement.

The contractor must submit a firm fixed price proposal in Euros including 20% VAT as a separate line item, broken down by labor, materials, overhead, and profit. A bank guaranty equal to 20% of contract price is due within ten calendar days of award. General liability insurance of EUR 250,000 per occurrence and EUR 500,000 cumulative is required. An English-speaking supervisor must be on-site at all times. Liquidated damages of EUR 150 per calendar day apply for schedule delays. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time; registration is due May 15. Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. The Contracting Officer is Zahid M Raja. NAICS 238310 (Drywall and Insulation Contractors); PSC Z2FA (Repair or Alteration of Family Housing Facilities).