This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the AUTEC Replace Water Storage Project located at AUTEC Andros Island, Bahamas. The project involves the design-bid-build (DBB) of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) construction contract to replace a portion of the potable and fire supply water system, including two finished water holding contact tanks, an elevated storage tank, and interconnecting piping. The estimated project magnitude is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is **** are due by 2:00 PM local time on March 25, 2026. Performance must begin within 15 calendar days after award and be completed within 365 calendar days after award. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) portal. The award will be made on a best-value tradeoff basis, considering price and non-price factors including experience, past performance, safety, and technical approach.
The contractor shall begin performance within 15 calendar days and complete it within 365 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. The bid notice states The contractor shall begin performance within 15 calendar days and complete it within 365 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed.
The government shall make progress payments monthly as the work proceeds, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the contracting officer, on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the contracting officer. The bid notice states The government shall make progress payments monthly as the work proceeds, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the contracting officer, on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the contracting officer.
The government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors except clarifications as described in FAR ****. The government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the contracting officer later determines them to be necessary. The bid notice states The government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors except clarifications as described in FAR ****.
The offeror must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR part 9, specifically ****, general standards. The bid notice states In order to be eligible for award, the offeror must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR part 9, specifically ****, general standards.
If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of $4,293 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted. The bid notice states If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of $4,293 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.
An organized site visit has been scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The bid notice states An organized site visit has been scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
The project magnitude is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The bid notice states The project magnitude is between 10,000,000 and 25,000,000.
