This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for bathroom repairs at the official residence of the US Embassy in Guatemala. The project involves full bathroom renovations, including replacement of finishes, fixtures, furniture, and associated mechanical and electrical components. Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, with an established business in Guatemala or plans to establish one. Key requirements include English language proficiency, SAM registration, prior construction experience, adequate personnel and resources, and local licenses/permits. Quotations must include ****, a detailed price proposal, performance schedule, technical data sheets, insurance quotation, and a business management/technical proposal detailing experience and subcontractors. A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The estimated project value is between $25,000 and $100,000. Quotations are due by April 16, 2026, at **** hours and must be submitted electronically in PDF format to ***@***. *. * quotations will not be accepted. Offerors must be registered in the SAM system prior to offer submission.
The bid notice states that quotations are due by April 16, 2026, by **** hours. No quotations will be accepted after this time. The contractor shall begin performance within 5 calendar days and complete it within 35 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed.
The bid notice states that payment terms are Net 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice in the finance office. Payments will be made only via electronic funds transfer (EFT).
The bid notice mentions that the contractor shall implement an effective quality control program and that all work shall be subject to inspection, review, and approval by the contracting officer's representative. It also states that any work found to be deficient or noncompliant shall be corrected by the contractor at no additional cost to the government within the timeframe specified by the COR. The contract also incorporates FAR ****, Warranty of Construction.
The bid notice states that the U. S. government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.
Offerors/quoters must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work described in this solicitation. At a minimum, each offeror/quoter must meet the following requirements: be able to understand written and spoken English; have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Guatemala or plans to establish an office within 30 days of contract award; provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number; be able to demonstrate prior construction experience with suitable references; have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work; have all licenses and permits required by local law; meet all local insurance requirements; have no adverse criminal record; and have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States.
The bid notice states that if the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of **** for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.
A site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Participants will meet at 20 Calle 430, Zona 10.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenges or protests. However, it mentions that late quotations shall be handled in accordance with FAR.
It is anticipated that the range in price of this contract will be: between $25,000 and $100,000.