This is a public tender for engineering and construction services to replace three rooftop units (RTUs) at the U. S. Embassy compound in Paramaribo, Suriname. The project involves removing existing RTUs and installing new ones, including necessary modifications to roofing, electrical, and HVAC systems. A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for April 10th at 1 PM. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price type, and the contractor must adhere to strict safety protocols and submit various plans and documents for approval. A penalty of USD **** per day will be applied for unreasonable delays. The contractor is responsible for all work, including subcontractor performance, and must provide a 12-month warranty on all work and materials.
The anticipated project schedule will be provided during the pre-bid walkthrough. The contractor shall start work within 14 days of notice to proceed. All new equipment shall be installed and fully commissioned within 2 months after arrival at post.
The contractor shall submit invoices in the original and three copies to the designated billing address indicated in the contract. The COR will determine whether the invoice is complete and proper and whether billed services have been satisfactorily performed. The contractor shall specifically identify its last invoice as final invoice.
The contractor shall guarantee all the work that is performed under this contract, including all materials, workmanship, for a minimum of 12 twelve months from the date of full acceptance of the work. The contractor is required to submit a copy of a warranty for a period of twelve months at no cost to the embassy signed by the contractor.
The contractor shall provide a project superintendent with a minimum 5 years of professional employment record of demonstrated performance in comparable work. Staff shall demonstrate knowledge, skill, and experience with the construction methods, techniques, and standards required by the contract.
Any delays will be penalized by USD **** five hundred North American dollars per day for any delay deemed to be unreasonable by the COR.
A pre-bid walk thru will be coordinated with invited bidders by the PD COR and the Paramaribo Post Facility Manager FM. The pre-bid walkthrough will take place on April 10th at 1pm.