Water Well Drilling Project at California Hotel

The Department of State is soliciting quotations for a Water Well Drilling Project at the California Hotel in Bujumbura, Burundi, requiring comprehensive design, building, supply, installation, and labor services. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) mandates that all quotations be submitted electronically to BujProcurement@state.gov by March 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM Bujumbura Time in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format. Key qualifications include an established business presence in Burundi (or commitment to establish within 30 days of award), prior construction experience with verifiable references, SAM registration, all required local licenses and permits, adequate performance security equal to 50% of the contract price, and a clean criminal record. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter based on price evaluation. Critical requirements include completion within 30 working days of the notice to proceed, submission of a Site Safety and Health Plan at least 10 working days before work commencement, a one-year comprehensive warranty on all work, and Defense Base Act insurance.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation, and the estimated contract value ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 USD. The project specifications require installation of a complete well system delivering 48-120 cubic meters per day continuous verified yield at a depth of 80-120 meters with 6-inch outer diameter UPVC casing, a Grundfos submersible pump (15m3/h, 3-phase, 400V), a 3-meter by 3-meter reinforced concrete pad, a pumphouse structure with electrical and safety features, a bulk water filling station, well disinfection per AWWA C654-13 standards, and comprehensive water quality testing and documentation. The place of performance is Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi, with a preconstruction conference scheduled for 10 days after contract award. Contractors must submit detailed price breakdowns organized by 16 cost divisions covering labor, materials, overhead, and profit, along with supporting documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and a sample Letter of Bank Guaranty demonstrating performance and payment security.