To construct tower (1) & kennels (8) in Tulua and (1) Tower in Facatativa, Colombia

***Questions and Answers are included, the solicitation is not amended at this time, proposals due date is indicated in amendment 001***

***Amend 001, proposals due date has been extended, see attachments included in this amendment****

*****Solicitation Notice****
This is a Solicitation Notice for the construction of one tower and kennels in Tulua and one tower in Facatativa, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The order of magnitude for this requirement is between $250,000 and $500,000. The period of performance is 135 calendar days. This acquisition is under full and open procedures.
If you intend to submit a proposal, you should thoroughly examine all documents contained in this solicitation package. The USG has scheduled site visits (see L.9, FAR 52.236-27) and a pre-proposal conference. All prospective offerors are invited to attend. The conference will be held in Tulua, Colombia on September 16, 2016. Additional information concerning site visits are included in this solicitation package.

***Amend 001, proposals due date has been extended, see attachements included in this amendment****

*****Solicitation Notice****

This is a Solicitation Notice for the construction of one tower and kennels in Tulua and one tower in Facatativa, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The order of magnitude for this requirement is between $250,000 and $500,000. The period of performance is 135 calendar days. This acquisition is under full and open procedures.

If you intend to submit a proposal, you should thoroughly examine all documents contained in this solicitation package. The USG has scheduled site visits (see L.9, FAR 52.236-27) and a pre-proposal conference. All prospective offerors are invited to attend. The conference will be held in Tulua, Colombia on September 16, 2016. Additional information concerning site visits are included in this solicitation package.

*****Solicitation Notice****

This is a Solicitation Notice for the construction of one tower and kennels in Tulua and one tower in Facatativa, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The order of magnitude for this requirement is between $250,000 and $500,000. The period of performance is 135 calendar days. This acquisition is under full and open procedures.

If you intend to submit a proposal, you should thoroughly examine all documents contained in this solicitation package. The USG has scheduled site visits (see L.9, FAR 52.236-27) and a pre-proposal conference. All prospective offerors are invited to attend. The conference will be held in Tulua, Colombia on September 16, 2016. Additional information concerning site visits are included in this solicitation package.

This is a Pre-solicitation Notice of the Government's intent to issue a solicitation for the construction of a rappel tower and a module of kennels (8) in Tulua, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. This solicitation will also include the possibility of an option for the construction of one rappel tower in Facatativa, Cundimarca, Colombia. The order of magnitude for this requirement is between $250,000 and $500,000 including the option. The estimated period of performance is 120 calendar days without the option. This acquisition will be issued under full and open procedures.

CLIN 001: One rappel tower 18 m high to be constructed at the Colombian National Police (CNP) in Tulua. This tower shall have concrete foundation and structure, masonry wall, cushion system, chain link fence and metallic elements for access and support. The work includes the execution of the work and activities necessary for the electrical distribution system, lighting protection and grounding system for the tower, as well as the obstruction lights.

CLIN 002: The construction of a modular to contain eight (8) kennels at the CNP in Tulua. The construction shall include the use of quality material capable of withstanding the environmental impact of a tropical hot and humid rainy climate. The price of the building to be constructed shall include concrete foundation, structural masonry, roof and floor, electrical, hydraulic and sanitary facilities with installation, and doors, locks, sanitary fittings, and finishes as indicated. The building shall comply with the current standards of the Colombian Seismic Resistance Code (NSR Standard, 10) as well as all Colombian Building codes to include electrical and hydraulic.

Contract Option- CLIN 003: One rappel tower 18 m high to be constructed at the Colombian National Police (CNP) in Facatativa, Cundinamarca. This tower shall have concrete foundation and structure, masonry wall, cushion system, chain link fence and metallic elements for access and support. The work includes the execution of the work and activities necessary for the electrical distribution system, lighting protection and grounding system for the tower, as well as the obstruction lights.

For the structural, metallic, finishing, electrical and grounding system, the Contractor shall supply maintenance and inspection manuals for routine/daily use with recommendations for the inspection and maintenance.

The solicitation is expected to be posted in August, 2016 and available for 30 days - reference SAQMMA-16-R-0509. Proposal response time and submittal will be specified at the time the solicitation is posted. A pre-proposal conference and/or site visit(s) will be schedule and included in the solicitation. Award of a Firm-fixed price construction type contract is anticipated within 60 days of proposal receipt.

Additional Information concerning the location:
The Colombian National Police Base in Tulua is located at the Valle del Cauca region and it is approximately a 100 Km from Cali which is the capital of the Valle del Cauca Department, which can be easily accessed through road. The average temperature is approx 24 °C and the elevation is 973 m. above the see level (3192 ft).