Solicitation Amendment for Bulk Water delivery services for U. S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe

The Department of State's U.S. Embassy Harare has issued a solicitation amendment for bulk water delivery services to support its operations in Zimbabwe. This Special Notice, posted on January 5, 2026, represents a modification to the existing solicitation No. 19Z11526Q0001 and is open to all qualified vendors without set-aside restrictions. The amendment provides answers to vendor inquiries and includes a revised pricing schedule to clarify terms and conditions for interested bidders. Vendors must submit their proposals by the January 19, 2026 deadline to be considered for this contract opportunity. The contracting activity falls under the Water Supply and Irrigation Systems category (NAICS 221310) and addresses critical utility needs for U.S. diplomatic operations.

The contract requires vendors to deliver bulk water to approximately 50 Embassy residences located in the northern portion of Harare, approximately 20 kilometers from the central business district, with an estimated annual demand of up to 50 million liters across 5,000 deliveries at approximately 10,000 liters per delivery. Interested contractors must provide pricing per 1,000 liters with a minimum delivery quantity of 5,000 liters and should expect pricing to align with local commercial tanker rates ranging from USD 10-14 per 1,000 liters. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period with two optional 12-month extension years, and vendors must demonstrate compliance with water quality testing requirements, with laboratory results dated within six months prior to award. Pre-award inspections will be conducted, and the solicitation permits the use of multiple subcontractors to fulfill delivery obligations. While the incumbent contractor is identified as Mayfort Milling T/a Orca Trading, all qualified vendors are encouraged to submit competitive proposals.