DESIGN AND BUILD SECURITY UPGRADES (28 ELLERSLIE)

The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain is soliciting a design-build contract for a comprehensive renovation and security upgrade of the government-owned residence located at 28 Ellerslie Park in St. Clair, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. The project encompasses the main two-story residence and a separate pump room housing water storage and pumping systems, requiring integrated structural upgrades, utility modernization, life-safety improvements, accessibility compliance in accordance with the ABA Standards, and enhanced compound security measures. The acquisition is structured as a Local Area Set-Aside under FAR 26.2, emphasizing qualified local entities, with the NAICS code 541310 indicating architectural and engineering services. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 5, 2026, no later than 4:30 p.m., with a strict 30MB file size limit per email to posprocurement@state.gov, using only .docx, .xlsx, or PDF formats. The solicitation requires detailed organizational charts, resumes of key personnel with professional registrations and project histories, and documentation of past similar projects, but provides no explicit evaluation factors, award methodology, or cost structure. Attachments referenced include structural evaluation reports, building inspection findings by Tharuna Limited, drawing details, and the OBO Residential Safety Checklist V8 May 2025, which guide design and compliance. No contract value, payment terms, invoicing procedures, COR/COTR, or packaging and marking specifications are included in the provided materials. The solicitation does not define a period of performance, nor does it include special clauses on security clearances, organizational conflicts of interest, or contract options. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid Unique Entity ID, but no socioeconomic status or small business certifications are explicitly required or solicited. Execution of the contract requires signature by an authorized representative, with no additional FAR clauses or legal provisions beyond basic attestations and compliance with subcontractor reporting requirements.