This is a public tender notice for a Technical Security Upgrade (TSU) project at the West Office in Nicosia, Cyprus. The project involves civil engineering works, site preparation, infrastructure support, and construction services. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and construction services in accordance with provided design drawings and technical specifications. Key aspects include site investigation, material management, safety compliance, compound security, and utility coordination. The contract period of performance is 60 calendar days after the notice to proceed. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit and conference is scheduled for May 19, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, with established business presence in Cyprus or plans to establish one within 30 days of award. Proof of SAM registration, prior construction experience, necessary personnel, equipment, financial resources, licenses, permits, and insurance are required. Performance security in the form of a bank guarantee is also required.
The contractor shall complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days after the notice to proceed. The bid notice states complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days after the notice to proceed.
Requests for payment may be made no more frequently than monthly, covering the value of labor and materials completed and in place. The bid notice states Requests for payment, may be made no more frequently than monthly. Payment requests shall cover the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit.
The contractor warrants that the items delivered are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in the contract. The bid notice states The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. The bid notice states Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.
Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, with a minimum requirement to understand written and spoken English, have an established business in Cyprus or plans to establish one within 30 days of award, provide proof of SAM registration, demonstrate prior construction experience, have necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources, all required licenses and permits, meet local insurance requirements, have the ability to obtain adequate performance security, have no adverse criminal record, and no political or business affiliation contrary to U. S. interests. The bid notice states 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: 1 be able to understand written and spoken english. 2 have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in the republic of cyprus or plans to establish an office within 30 days of contract award. 3 the offeror shall provide proof of sam registration to include the sam uei number 4 be able to demonstrate prior construction experience with suitable references. 5 have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work. 6 have all licenses and permits required by local law. 7 meet all local insurance requirements. 8 have the ability to obtain or to post adequate performance security, such as bonds, irrevocable letters of credit or guarantees issued by a reputable financial institution. 9 have no adverse criminal record and 10 have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the united states.
If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of $100 for each calendar day of delay. The bid notice states 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 $100 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.
A site visit has been scheduled for May 19, 2026, at **** hours, meeting at 25 Panayioti Yiannopoulou Street, **** Engomi. The bid notice states A site visit has been scheduled for May 19, 2026, at **** hours. Participants will meet at 25 Panayioti Yiannopoulou Street, **** Engomi.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid. However, it mentions that any circumstance for which the contract provides an equitable adjustment that causes a change within the meaning of paragraph a of the changes clause shall be treated as a change under that clause provided, that the contractor gives the contracting officer prompt written notice within 20 days stating: a the date, circumstances, and applicable contract clause authorizing an equitable adjustment and b that the contractor regards the event as a changed condition for which an equitable adjustment is allowed under the contract.
It is anticipated that the range in price of this contract will be between $100,000 and $250,000. The bid notice states It is anticipated that the range in price of this contract will be between $100,000 and $250,000.