Revitalization and re qualification of the outdoor area of the cafeteria and bathrooms at US Consulate Recife

The Department of State seeks engineering, architectural, and construction services for revitalization and requalification of the outdoor area of the cafeteria and bathrooms at the US Consulate Recife, with quotations due August 14, 2026. The procurement is issued as an RFQ (19BR8126Q0005) with no set-aside, and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial proposals without discussions, though discussions may be held with offerors in the competitive range if necessary.

Place of performance is Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil. Scope includes sidewalk recovery (approximately 35 square meters with 10-centimeter elevation increase using reinforced concrete), 12 meters of PVC rain gutters, anti-corrosion treatment and painting of deteriorated metal structures supporting water tanks, relocation of two air conditioning condensers, demolition of a window and grille with masonry restoration, a new washing area (approximately 5 square meters), painting and waterproofing of approximately 100 square meters of walls, new flooring (approximately 45 square meters), women's bathroom wall extension, a cobogo wall (approximately 2.45 meters high by 3.50 meters wide), black ACM coating around cafeteria eaves, and landscaping with sertão garden concept. The contractor must submit a detailed work schedule and Safety Management Plan within 12 days of Notice to Proceed, commence work within 15 days of NTP, and complete all services within 75 days of NTP.

The anticipated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000 USD. Offerors must demonstrate prior construction experience, possess necessary licenses and permits per Brazilian law, maintain required insurance, provide performance and payment security equivalent to 50 percent of contract price, attend a mandatory technical site visit (August 3–7, 2026), and be registered in SAM with a UEI number. Quotations must include completed SF-1442, Section A pricing in Brazilian Real (fixed price, non-adjustable), Section L certifications, a detailed project budget spreadsheet, and proof of SAM registration. The contractor is responsible for compliance with international and local building codes including ABNT NBR standards and USACE EM385-1-1, and delivery of final documentation including as-built drawings in AutoCAD and PDF format. NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; PSC is Z2AA, Repair or Alteration of Office Buildings.