Roof Replacements at Three Existing Residential Properties

Solicitation Notice

The American Embassy in Lusaka has a requirement for firms to the replace roofs at three existing residential properties. This construction effort is estimated between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00 and needs to be completed by August 31st, 2018, in the district of Lusaka Zambia. This work is for replacement of roofs at three residential properties in Lusaka Zambia.

All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their proposal:
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• Be able to understand written and spoken English;

• Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Lusaka Zambia;

• Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work;

• Have all licenses and permits required by local law; Engineering institute if Zambia Certificate, National Council for Construction Grade 5 or better, Company certificate of incorporation and Tax Certificate.

• Meet all local insurance requirements;

• Have the ability to obtain a performance and guarantee bond and a payment bond, or to post adequate performance security, such as irrevocable letters of credit or guarantees issued by a reputable financial institution;

• Have no adverse criminal record;

• Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States;

• Have good experience and past performance records; and,

• Identify specialized experience and technical competence required to complete the construction work in accordance with this solicitation.

All contractors have to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 5.207. Therefore prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals
The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at:

https://www.statebuy.state.gov/pd/Pages/AdditionalVendorReg.aspx