Q&As - Amendment 0002 - RFQ 19KU2026Q0006 - Renovate Embassy Playground

The U.S. Embassy Kuwait, under the Department of State, is soliciting quotes for the renovation of the Embassy Playground in Bayan, Kuwait, under RFQ 19KU2026Q0006, with a firm-fixed-price award anticipated based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. The scope of work requires complete demolition and removal of existing playground components including rubberized tiles, concrete, sand, pavers, and grass, followed by construction of a suitable sub-base and installation of new rubberized safety flooring and high-quality playground equipment compliant with CPSC, ASTM, and other industry standards. All work must include restoration of any damaged landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and utilities within the Embassy compound. Offerors must conduct a mandatory site visit and submit a detailed Bill of Quantities with unit rates in Kuwaiti Dinars, itemizing costs for demolition, site preparation, sub-base installation, rubber flooring, and equipment supply and installation. Technical acceptability is determined by complete submission of the Statement of Work, product data, and compliance with all attachments, including specifications, drawings, equipment lists, and contractor responsibilities. Proposals must be submitted via email no later than July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Kuwait local time, in four separate editable Word files, all in English, and must remain valid for 90 days. Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide their Unique Entity Identifier, or if not registered, must complete FAR 52.204-90, along with proof of a valid Kuwait commercial license and CAGE code. The contract requires strict compliance with safety standards including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 manual, OSHA regulations, fall protection, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and immediate reporting of mishaps. Insurance requirements include general liability with $10,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $30,000 for property damage, naming the U.S. Department of State as an additional insured, workers’ compensation under the Defense Base Act, and coverage for theft or damage of materials in transit or storage. Performance must begin within three days of the Notice to Proceed, with all equipment delivered within 120 days. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, Mr. Omar Mahmoud, will oversee technical compliance, inspections, and invoice approvals. Payment terms require a 30-day net credit period based on completed and in-place work, and final