U. S. Consulate Sao Paulo - Cooling System Valves Replacement

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. General Consulate in Sao Paulo, is soliciting quotations for cooling system valves replacement services under Request for Quotation (RFQ) 19BR9326Q0004, issued March 27, 2026. The scope of work includes replacement of chilled water control valves in three Air Handling Units (AHUs), replacement of the main chilled water control valve in the chiller loop, and installation of two ultrasonic flow sensors in the chilled water piping system, with all necessary piping modifications and flange installations. Key requirements include completion within 10 business days of Notice to Proceed, compliance with ASME B31.1, ASME Section IX, NR-18, NR-34, and AWS D1.1 standards, preparation of an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analyses, and provision of a 5-year warranty on all work. Offerors must demonstrate SAM registration, relevant experience with at least three similar projects completed in the past three years, insurance coverage with minimum bodily injury and property damage limits of $12,500 per occurrence and $35,000 cumulative, and financial capacity. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror, and the deadline for quotations has been extended to May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.

This solicitation is not set-aside and no current contractor information is identified. The specific materials required include Belimo Energy Valves (ANSI 125 or 250 flange, 2.5" to 6") for air handlers and BRAY Series 3W/3L resilient seated butterfly valves for the chiller loop, with the contractor responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and hoisting services. No specific budget range or maximum award value is stated in the solicitation documents. The work is scheduled for completion within 10 business days from Notice to Proceed, representing a compressed performance timeline. The place of performance is located at Rua Henry Dunant, #700, Santo Amaro, Sao Paulo, Brazil (ZIP 04709-110), where the U.S. Consulate General Compound is situated. A pre-quotation site visit was held on April 13, 2026, to allow offerors to assess the facility and clarify technical requirements before submitting their proposals.