RFQ 19TU4626Q1005 For Construction of a Basketball Court

The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, under the Department of State, is soliciting bids for the construction of a basketball court at its facility in Sarıyer, Istanbul, with a maximum contract value of $25,000. The procurement follows a Firm Fixed Price structure under a simplified acquisition process, using RFQ 19TU4626Q1005, which was issued on July 6, 2026, with responses due by 5:00 p.m. local time (UTC+3) on July 27, 2026. The scope includes comprehensive site preparation of a 10m x 20m area, application of a weather-resistant cushion acrylic coating in specified colors (grey, blue, light blue, and white) using RAL codes provided by the contractor, installation of two basketball hoop systems with tempered glass backboards and safety padding at a 10-foot height, two tennis net poles with nets, a five-person bench, and an outdoor locker. Additional structural work involves constructing a 40-meter-long, 20cm-tall reinforced concrete wall supported by stamped engineering calculations from a licensed Turkish civil engineer, installing four copper grounding rods, ensuring a 1–2% slope away from the hoops, and completing all electrical and drainage functions. The contract requires adherence to strict material and workmanship standards, where all components must be new and installed with high-quality craftsmanship. Performance must begin within ten calendar days of award and be fully completed within thirty calendar days, with a bar chart performance schedule submitted as part of the technical proposal. The contract obligates the contractor to comply with multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses covering essential areas including warranty (52.246-21 and 52.246-17), inspection (52.246-12), differing site conditions (52.236-2), termination (52.249-2 and 52.249-10), payment (52.216-7 and 52.232-5), and contractor responsibilities such as whistleblower rights (52.203-17), personal identity verification (52.204-9), and reporting executive compensation (52.204-10). Special requirements include providing a minimum five-year warranty against rust and corrosion and a two-year structural warranty,