Residential Bathroom Renovation and Drainage Upgrades

Solicitation 19AS2026Q0025 is a request for quotes issued by the U.S. Embassy Canberra for the renovation of a 18 sqm bathroom, toilet, and powder room area at a U.S. Government owned residential property located at 31 Couvreur, Canberra, ACT, Australia. The project aims to rectify end-of-life building services and address deficiencies to restore wet areas to current functional, safety, and building standards. The scope of work includes the demolition of existing fixtures and finishes, the installation of new PVC drainage systems and slab reinstatement with moisture barriers, and the supply and installation of new fixtures such as toilets, bathtubs, showers, and vanities. All work must be performed by licensed trades in accordance with the National Construction Code and applicable Australian Standards, specifically AS 3600 and AS 2870 for concrete works. The contract is a firm fixed-price construction project with a performance period of 75 calendar days, starting within 10 days of the notice to proceed. Award will be granted to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter. Key requirements for offerors include active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the provision of an English-speaking supervisor on site, and the submission of a technical proposal including a bar chart performance schedule. Invoicing is permitted monthly and must show the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a separate item. A preconstruction conference is scheduled for 10 days after the contract award, and the contractor must submit construction schedules within five calendar days of the executed contract.