Y -- Construction and Design-Build Services for Water Resources, Telecommunications, Energy Systems, Transportation Systems and Infrastructures

USAID plans to award multiple Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQCs) for construction and design-build services focused on water resources, telecommunications, energy systems, transportation systems, and infrastructure projects worldwide. The agency anticipates selecting between three to five contractors under this procurement, with a total potential value of $1.5 billion over five years. The contracts will cover a combination of firm-fixed price and cost-reimbursement task orders, reflecting USAID's procurement policies. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was expected to be released around late February 2008, with a closing date in early April, though these dates may be updated. Successful offerors will need to form teams capable of addressing diverse technical sectors in developing regions, and demonstrate a strong commitment to subcontracting at least 20% of the work to small businesses. The procurement covers a broad range of NAICS codes related to construction, engineering, and specialized professional services to support USAID missions globally. The complexity of these efforts will require multidisciplinary capabilities to manage infrastructure development in challenging environments. The contracting office is located in Washington, D.C., and designated points of contact are available to address questions from interested vendors. Overall, this opportunity presents a significant long-term engagement for qualified firms experienced in international design-build and infrastructure projects aligned with USAID's development objectives.