CMR Make Ready

The contract titled CMR Make Ready, solicited under PR16053390 by the US Embassy Tirana under the Department of State, is a firm fixed price procurement for construction services located in Tirana, Albania. The scope of work includes two major projects: the installation of a new industrial concrete garage floor that must be level, crack-free, and compliant with industry standards, and the full renovation of a CMR guest bathroom involving demolition of existing fixtures, installation of new tiling, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, and finishing work, all subject to approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract requires submission of detailed pricing broken down across fourteen specification divisions including labor, materials, overhead, and profit, with all quotes required in Albanian Lek. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with a valid UEI number and cannot be a small business set-aside. Proposals must be submitted via email in two volumes by July 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Tirana time and include Standard Form 18, a bar chart performance schedule, company details, subcontractor information, proof of SAM registration, and all required certifications. The government will award the contract to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror, with acceptability and responsibility serving as mandatory pass/fail gates evaluated under FAR 9.1 criteria such as past performance, financial capability, organizational structure, and ethical conduct. Contract administration requires the contractor to provide performance security equal to 50% of the contract value within ten days of award, which will reduce to 10% after final acceptance and remain effective for one year thereafter. Insurance coverage compliant with FAR 52.228-5 is mandatory, along with an English-speaking supervisor on-site at all times. All personnel must undergo Embassy security screening prior to site access and provide detailed lists of employees, vehicles, and tools in advance. Invoicing must include VAT as a separate line item and be sent to TiranaVoucherExaminers@state.gov, with payment processed within 30 days of submission. Work must comply with strict quality standards, including the use of new materials, skillful workmanship, and a written warranty included in the proposal. The contractor is subject to inspections under FAR 52.246-12, 52.246-17, 52.246-21, and