Visa patio roofing replacement

The U.S. Department of State, on behalf of the US Embassy Bogota, seeks quotations for Visa patio roofing replacement at the embassy in Bogota, Colombia, with quotations due August 12 at 16:00 hours and questions due August 6 at 16:00 hours. This is an unrestricted RFQ evaluated on lowest-priced acceptable offer, without discussions unless companies fall within the competitive range.

Place of performance is Bogotá, Colombia. The scope encompasses removal and replacement of approximately 1,000 square meters of roof with new 2-inch insulated metal sandwich panels (polyurethane/polyisocyanurate core from Metecno, Kingspan, Isopan, Ternium, or equivalent), consisting of approximately 25 percent translucent and 75 percent opaque panels; maintenance treatment of approximately 1,000 additional square meters; installation of 38 replacement and 18 new LED lighting fixtures at 277 volts; installation of 10 new electrical outlets with IMC conduit; structural steel painting to SP6 surface preparation standard; new galvanized steel gutters; fall-protection anchor system recertification; and electrical work compliant with NEC, RETIE, and Colombian standards.

The estimated contract price range is $100,000 to $250,000. Performance must commence within 10 days of award and complete within 120 calendar days from notice to proceed. Work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM; no daytime or weekend work is permitted. Liquidated damages of Colombian Pesos 300,000 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the completion deadline.

Contractor qualifications require demonstrated experience with at least three roofing replacement projects in metallic structures totaling minimum 5,000 square meters; valid Colombian business registration; a project director with 10+ years experience; a dedicated safety inspector with work-at-heights certification; a structural engineer with 10+ years experience; a site superintendent engineer with 7+ years experience; and a licensed electrical engineer with 5+ years experience. All personnel must complete mandatory security name-check vetting (estimated 6 weeks) before compound access. Performance bonds at 50 percent of contract value, construction insurance, and Defense Base Act coverage are required, with the US Embassy named as additional insured. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 30 at 09:00. Quotations must be in English, submitted electronically to BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov, and offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submission. NAICS 236220; PSC 5650.