RFP for a Construction project at a Government-owned property in Johannesburg, South Africa

The Department of State, US Embassy Pretoria is soliciting proposals for construction work at a government-owned property in Johannesburg, South Africa, with proposal responses due by August 5, 2026. This is a firm fixed-price contract with no set-aside.

Work is performed at 7 Trebyam Avenue, Edenburg, Sandton, Johannesburg, on a 0.2464-hectare site containing a main residence, utility room, staff accommodation, tool shed, carport, and swimming pool. The project encompasses exterior and interior security improvements, accessibility feature enhancements (including accessibility upgrade ramps), selective interior renovations including electrical system upgrades, and related construction work. Scope includes project management, design coordination, and supervision. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses, coordinating with local utility providers, managing costs related to external connections, and repairing disturbed areas outside the USG property line to pre-contract conditions.

Key deliverables include a Project Management Plan, Quality Management Plan, Construction Safety Management System, as-built documentation, shop drawings, material certifications, and monthly progress reports. The contractor must provide performance and payment bonds (or irrevocable letters of credit) equal to 20% of the contract price within 10 days of award and maintain general liability insurance of $2,500 per occurrence/$15,000 cumulative for bodily injury and $2,500 per occurrence/$25,000 cumulative for property damage. Working hours are Monday-Thursday 07:00-17:00 and Friday 07:00-13:00. Liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per day for delays. The contractor must comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1 and OBO Project Standard Requirements (OPSR 5). A pre-construction conference will be held 10 days after award at the project site.

An SF30 amendment issued June 22, 2026 changed the solicitation number from 19SF5026R0036 to 19SF5026P0036 and clarified that offerors should disregard language in the cover letter instructing them to follow Section 3 of the solicitation. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the proposal deadline.