US Consulate Sao Paulo, Brazil - Office Buildout Project

The Department of State seeks a general contractor for office buildout and tenant improvements at the US Consulate General in Sao Paulo, with quotations due August 27, 2026. The procurement carries no set-aside; award will be firm fixed-price to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial proposals without discussions, though discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if necessary.

Place of performance is Building #2, Level 2, Campo Grande Suite, Room 2255, at 700 Henri Dunant Street, Santo Amaro, São Paulo, Brazil (ZIP 04709-110). The scope encompasses reconfiguration of a DEA office suite across approximately 40 square meters, including consolidation of three office spaces by removing partition walls, reconfiguring four cubicles, replacing two doors, installing new drywall partitions with acoustic treatment, replacing acoustic ceiling tiles, relocating mechanical split units and electrical infrastructure, relocating one telecommunications drop, and rearranging office furniture. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services including CAD drawings (architectural, electrical, mechanical, and ceiling grid), a detailed construction schedule, safety plans, and warranties.

Work must be completed within 50 days after Notice to Proceed and RSO Clearance, with liquidated damages of $150,000 per day for delays. Performance security of 50% of contract price is required, reducing to 10% upon final acceptance. Contractors must be SAM-registered, maintain all required Brazilian licenses and permits, provide workers' compensation and general liability insurance ($25,000 per occurrence bodily injury and property damage), submit security clearances for all personnel, and attend a mandatory site visit on August 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. NAICS code is 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings; PSC is Z1AA, Maintenance of Office Buildings. Quotations must be submitted electronically to SaoPauloProcurement@state.gov and must include SF-1449, pricing breakdown, representations and certifications, business management and technical proposal with performance schedule, and proof of SAM registration.