Chief Of Mission Residence upkeep & Miscellaneous repairs

The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville is seeking a contractor to perform essential maintenance and construction work at the Chief of Mission Residences compound, specifically focusing on repairs to the east side perimeter wall, a section of the driveway, and a sinkhole along the wall, as well as the construction of a skid pump house with a reinforced concrete base and a gardener’s storage house with a metal door. The scope includes demolition, concrete slab installation, masonry, plastering, and other related activities, all of which must comply with ASTM, AASHTO, and WA State Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction, while also adhering to local labor and safety regulations and DOSAR 652-236-70. The contractor must submit as-built drawings and record documents upon completion, and all work must be performed to a standard acceptable to the U.S. Embassy, with inspections conducted on-site by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and final acceptance granted by the Contracting Officer. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest-priced offer that meets all mandatory requirements will be selected. Performance must commence within five calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 26 calendar days thereafter, with liquidated damages accruing for delays. All materials and equipment must be new and fit for purpose, and the contractor is required to include Defense Base Act insurance premiums in their proposal. The contractor must submit a Site Safety and Health Plan at least 10 working days before work begins, comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual EM 385-1-1, and ensure an English-speaking supervisor is present on-site at all times. Key personnel involved in high-risk activities must be qualified and approved, with their credentials submitted in an approved Activity Hazard Analysis. Additionally, the contractor must provide a list of all workers and supervisors within ten days of award for security screening, and those cleared will be issued site access badges, which may be revoked for misconduct or falsified information. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two volumes via email to brazzavilleprocurement@state.gov, using Word, Excel, or PDF formats not exceeding 30MB per file, and include completed SF-18, a price breakdown by specifications, and a bar-chart schedule with business management and past performance details. Invoices must be sent electronically to brazzaville-USEmbassy-Bills@state.gov, and the contract incorporates