U S Embassy requires exterior façade restoration

The U.S. Embassy Wellington is soliciting bids for exterior façade restoration at its chancery located at 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand, under solicitation number 19NZ9526Q0006. The work involves comprehensive timber façade restoration, including surface preparation, cleaning, repair, and coating application, with optional scopes for stainless-steel rust correction and composite material replacements for timber components. The contract is firm-fixed-price and requires a 20-working-day performance period, with all work to be completed within 30 working days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and access solutions, while adhering to strict weather constraints such as wind speeds exceeding 30 km/h and humidity above 80%. Site safety, environmental compliance, and Embassy access protocols are mandatory, and all work must conform to approved submittals, test patches, and manufacturer specifications. The Government will conduct final inspection and acceptance at the site, with acceptance criteria focused on uniform finish, absence of damage or residue, and compliance with all technical documentation. Contractors must submit proposals in two volumes including pricing breakdowns, performance schedules, and technical management plans, with submissions sent to Wellington.gsoprourement@state.gov by the deadline of July 20, 2026. Award will be determined through a trade-off process, prioritizing technical acceptability as the primary factor, followed by relevant experience, safety approach, price, and warranty. Key requirements include the presence of an English-speaking supervisor on-site at all times and the submission of worker and supervisor lists within 10 days of award for security vetting, with security badges contingent upon approval. All contractors must comply with FAR clauses addressing labor standards, pollution prevention, ozone-depleting substances, trafficking in persons, and paid sick leave, and must register in SAM.gov for electronic funds transfer payments to be processed through Wellington.invoices@state.gov. No set-aside categories apply, and the solicitation includes multiple options for stainless-steel and composite restoration work, exercisable at the government’s discretion based on funding and pricing reasonableness. Attachments including specifications, drawings, and price breakdowns are required, though no packaging, preservation, or labeling standards are specified beyond general waste removal obligations.