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This is a public tender for facade painting maintenance and repair services for the U. S. Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The scope of work includes scaffolding, protection, inspection, concrete preparation and repair, surface cleaning, paint application, joint treatment, metal component painting, and final cleanup. The contractor must provide all necessary materials and equipment. Submittals required include insurance certificates, crew identification, subcontractor lists, project schedule, accident prevention plan, and product data sheets. A one-year workmanship warranty is required. Substitutions must be requested at least two weeks prior to the proposal date. The government will furnish some materials. The contractor is responsible for quality control, storage of materials, and temporary facilities. The work will be performed while the embassy is occupied, requiring minimal inconvenience to occupants. A project site manager is required. Safety compliance with U. S. Embassy, USACE, OSHA, and local regulations is mandatory. Personnel and vehicle clearances are required for site access. All materials incorporated into the project must be new. The period of performance is 85 days after award, including 10 days for submittals and 5 days for embassy review, followed by 70 days for mobilization and construction. Proposals will be evaluated based on total fixed cost.
The total period of performance for this project is 85 days, which includes time for submittals and mobilization, with 70 days allocated for onsite construction. The notice to proceed (NTP) will be issued by the Contracting Officer to commence work.
The contractor shall provide a written one-year workmanship warranty after the date of substantial completion to cover all elements of work to be free of defects. Manufacturers' standard material/equipment warranties are to be provided for all new items.
Proposals shall be evaluated based on total fixed cost and shall include materials, labor, project startup expenses and worker incidentals, overhead, profit, taxes, and DBA insurance as a complete project. The U. S. government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.
