Bathroom remodeling

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Vienna, is soliciting quotations for Bathroom Remodeling services for a total of four bathrooms across two residential properties in Vienna, Austria. This Solicitation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive plumbing, tiling, and drywall work, with a focus on accessibility. The estimated project value is between $25,000 and $100,000. Quotations are due by June 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Scope of Work

The project involves the renovation of four bathrooms: two at the US Embassy Residential Property, Weimarerstrasse 116/6, and two at Chimanistrasse 16/7, both in 1190 Vienna. Key tasks include:

• Demolition and Disposal: Removal and disposal of existing bathtubs and tiles.
• Plumbing Installations: Delivery, updating, and relocating fittings; installation and assembly of shower cabins, specifically installing shower trays with the minimum possible rim height for accessibility.
• Tiling and Drywall Work: Removal and disposal of tiles, surface preparation (plastering, moisture insulation, wall leveling, screed leveling), construction of drywall, and tiling of floors and walls. All work must comply with detailed Specifications/Statement of Work (SOW) and relevant Austrian Standards (OENORMEN) and US codes.

Contract Details

This is a fixed-price construction contract. The estimated price range is USD 25,000 to USD 100,000. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of receiving the award and complete the work within 30 calendar days. Planned work periods are July 6 - August 3, 2026 (Weimarerstrasse) and Mid-July - Mid-August 2026 (Chimanistrasse). Liquidated damages for delay are set at EURO 150.00 per calendar day. A three-year warranty is required, with defect correction within 14 days. A 20% bond of the contractual total is required for orders of US$30,000 or above.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotations must be submitted electronically to acquisitionsembvienna@state.gov by June 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Submissions must be in English and include:

• Standard Form 1442.
• Attachment 2 (Breakdown of Price by Divisions of Specifications).
• Performance schedule in bar chart format.
• Business Management/Technical Proposal (including proposed work information and past performance).
• Proof of SAM Registration. Accepted file formats are MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF), with a 30MB per file limit. Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter, assessing compliance with RFQ terms and contractor responsibility per FAR 9.1.

Eligibility & Site Visit

Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, understand English, have an established business in Austria (or plans to establish one within 30 days of award), and be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database prior to proposal submission. Other requirements include prior construction experience, necessary personnel/equipment, local licenses/permits, adequate insurance, no adverse criminal record, and no political affiliations contrary to U.S. interests. A site visit is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. at Weimarer Strasse 116, 1190 Vienna. Registration for the site visit is mandatory and must be emailed to Norbert Tritscher (tritschern@state.gov) by May 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Contacts

• Primary: Zahid Raja (rajazm@state.gov)
• Secondary: Norbert Tritscher (tritschern@state.gov, Phone: 431313392355)