EUR/ATHENS: Design-build Pickleball Courts in Athens, Greece.

This solicitation, issued by the American Embassy Athens, seeks a qualified contractor to provide complete design and construction services for the removal of an existing clay tennis court and the design and installation of one to two pickleball courts at a U.S. Government-owned residence in Athens, Greece. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price agreement requiring the offeror to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to meet specified performance requirements within strict timeframes. The scope encompasses all phases of design and construction, including detailed submittals at 60%, 90%, and 100% design completion, earthwork, temporary works, and site protection, while explicitly excluding exterior turf and seating installation. Performance must be completed within 49 calendar days following the construction notice to proceed, with the contractor responsible for final cleanup, quality assurance, and compliance with safety standards, including OSHA and EM 385-1-1. The solicitation outlines rigorous contract administration provisions, including mandatory performance and payment bonds (initially 20% of contract price, reducing to 10% post-final acceptance), insurance coverage per FAR requirements, and key personnel mandates such as an on-site English-speaking supervisor. Security clearance procedures require the contractor to submit detailed personnel information within five days of award for government vetting and controlled site access. Submissions must include a breakdown of prices by specification divisions, a bar chart of the performance schedule, and adhere to electronic submission guidelines, with final proposals due by August 1, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, emphasizing compliance with contract requirements and offeror responsibility under FAR 9.1 criteria. The government will provide all necessary zoning, drawing approvals, and initial building permits and carry associated fees. Inspection and acceptance will occur on-site with government representatives responsible for final acceptance, contingent upon satisfactory completion of all work, correction of defects, and required documentation. Payment will be processed by the Financial Management Office of the American Embassy Athens via electronic invoicing. Overall, this contract demands comprehensive design-build expertise, adherence to U.S. and local standards, and strict performance oversight to deliver high-quality pickleball court facilities within a fixed-cost framework at a diplomatic property.