Residence Remodeling

The Department of State seeks construction of two drywall partitions including electrical, AC, and sanitary installations and interior doors at two USG-owned residences in Vienna, Austria, with quotations due September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time.

Place of performance is Vienna, Austria. The work encompasses 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), with all rooms at 2.60 meters height. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of award and complete all work within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed. The planned construction period runs November 2026 through January 2027.

Scope includes demolition and disposal, erection of gypsum board stud walls with 75mm mineral wool insulation (55.9 dB soundproofing), sanitary fixture installation, electrical installations to NEC and Austrian standards with GFCI and AFCI protection, tile work, and parquet flooring supplementation. The contractor must submit pricing in unit price and time-and-materials format (skilled worker, unskilled worker, and material provision categories) and a construction schedule within 10 calendar days of award. Liquidated damages are EUR 150.00 per calendar day for schedule delays.

All personnel require security clearance and pre-work vetting through the Embassy's Security Department, with vetting forms due two weeks prior to work commencement. The contractor must maintain general liability insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 250,000 per occurrence and EUR 500,000 cumulative, provide a performance security bank guarantee equal to 20% of contract price, and possess all required local licenses and permits or establish Austrian business presence within 30 days of award. SAM registration with UEI number is required prior to proposal submission. The contract carries a three-year warranty period and 20% VAT as a separate line item. Award will be based on the lowest acceptable price without discussions unless the Government determines discussions are necessary. The NAICS code is 236118, Residential Remodelers; PSC is Z2FA, Repair Or Alteration Of Family Housing Facilities. The Contracting Officer is Zahid M Raja (rajazm@state.gov or +43/1/313 39 2333).