Relocation and Renovation of the JOC/MSP

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is soliciting firm fixed-price bids for the relocation and renovation of the Joint Operations Center (JOC) at Base 2 in Alajuela, Costa Rica. This contract supports INL’s mission to assist host nations in improving their security infrastructure, specifically within prison environments. The project involves extensive remodeling work including demolition, installation of modular acoustic flooring, suspended ceilings, wall finishes, comprehensive electrical and telecommunications upgrades, and advanced security systems such as biometric access controls and fire alarms. The scope explicitly excludes furniture installation but requires full compliance with both U.S. and Costa Rican regulations and standards, including adherence to the National Electrical Code, local building codes, and FAR quality and warranty provisions. Deliverables must include as-built drawings, detailed work schedules, cost estimates, personnel resumes, warranties, and quality control documentation, all subject to oversight and approval by a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contract’s period of performance is set for 75 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the place of performance at the JOC site in Alajuela. Proposal evaluations are based on a trade-off approach considering technical expertise, project management, personnel qualifications, past performance, and cost. Mandatory submission components cover detailed quality control and safety plans, financial and insurance documentation including proof of local social security compliance, and professional licensure certifications. Specific FAR construction clauses related to workmanship, inspection, warranty, and differing site conditions are incorporated. Special contract requirements emphasize on-site presence of key personnel, stringent safety practices including confined space and welding safety protocols, and security system mandates like biometric access control with Power over Ethernet connections. Inspection and acceptance occur onsite with the contractor responsible for compliance, corrections, and associated costs; final acceptance requires COR and client approval. The solicitation stresses submission of bilingual documentation (English/Spanish) and use of prescribed formats for drawings and reports. Overall, this contract is a comprehensive construction assignment demanding rigorous technical, managerial, and regulatory adherence to deliver a secure, modernized operational facility for Costa Rica’s law enforcement capability enhancement.