Design Services for Existing Visa Patio Cover - Roof Design

The U.S. Embassy Bogota is soliciting architectural and engineering design services under solicitation 19C02026Q0031 to bridge the gap between two existing canopy structures in the Consular Area Visa Patio. The objective is to create a solution that ensures structural integrity, seamless storm-water drainage, and visual harmony with the surrounding environment while adhering to IBC, ASCE 7, ANSI, OSHA, and ADA standards. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing design analyses, construction cost estimates, renderings, and scale models. The performance period is 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with a requirement to begin work within 10 calendar days of the award. The government intends to award the contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror, potentially without further discussion. Prospective bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotations electronically by September 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time. Required submission documents include Standard Forms 1442 and 330, a detailed price proposal featuring firm fixed prices for deliverables and loaded hourly rates for additional services, and proof of financial responsibility. All design submittals must comply with OBO Design Standards and BIM Level of Development requirements. Invoicing is managed exclusively through the embassy's vendor portal, and the contractor is required to provide performance and payment bonds as well as specific workers' compensation and war hazard insurance.