DB Renovation of Medical Depots in Tunis, Tunisia Amendment 3

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Design-Build project to renovate medical storage depots in Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia. The objective is to upgrade existing warehouses to effectively receive, store, and distribute medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines for the Tunisian Ministry of Health (MOH). The project aims to create a central medical storage hub, improving efficiency, security, and inventory control to meet healthcare demands.

• Renovation of five medical storage facilities (Depots 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6).

• Addressing structural, non-structural, electrical, HVAC, fire safety, and security aspects.

• Compliance with relevant standards including NFPA, EN, FEM, and ISO.

• Design and construction of office spaces within the depots.

• Installation of new fire suppression systems, electrical upgrades, and HVAC systems.

• Upgrades to storage systems, including pallet racking.

• Replacement of doors and windows with insulated, fire-rated, and burglar-resistant units.

• Installation of new lighting, plumbing, and sanitary sewer systems.

• Design-Build approach.

• Base Bid covers renovation of Depot 1.

• Four Bid Options extend scope to Depots 2, 3, 5, and 6.

• Period of Performance: 300 calendar days for base bid, plus 100 days for each option.

• Contractors must submit a design package including conceptual, pre-final, and final designs.

• Pre-construction submittals include construction schedule, quality control plan, accident prevention plan, permits, and more.

• The contract is subject to Tunisian Government regulations.

• Not specified in the provided sections.

• The project is funded by Humanitarian Assistance (HA) on behalf of the U.S. Embassy Tunisia Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) and the Tunisian Ministry of Health (MOH).

• A pre-bid site visit is mandatory.

• Contractors must be licensed and certified to practice in Tunisia.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to Solicitation N3319126R00010003, dated 27 Jan 2026, makes the following updates:

• Section I - Contract Clauses:

  • Modified: Clause 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages-Construction (Sept 2000), with the liquidated damages amount specified as $200 per calendar day of delay.
  • Deleted: FAR Clause 52.236-1, Performance of Work by the Contractor (Mar 1984).

• Section J - List of Attachments:

  • Updated: Attachment 1 - SOW DB Medical Storage Depots Tunisia Rev 1 (25 Feb).
  • Incorporated: Attachment 7 - Pre-Proposal Inquiry Responses 26 Feb.

• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters:

  • Revised: Instructions for Preparation of Proposals, including submission via PIEE Solicitation Module and evaluation factors.

Sections I, J, and L of the solicitation have been modified.

This amendment does not explicitly state a change to the proposal deadline. Offerors are reminded that proposals must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. The evaluation factors and submission requirements detailed in Section L have been revised.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains responses to Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPI) regarding the solicitation for construction and renovation services. It clarifies various aspects of the SOW, technical requirements, and administrative procedures.

• Performance of Work by Contractor (FAR 52.236-1): The government has deleted this clause. The request to reduce the 35% minimum performance by the contractor to 15% is moot.
• Subcontractor Vetting (JCCS): The $35,000 threshold for vetting subcontractors in JCCS is based on total contract value and applies aggregately per firm. It applies to all tiers of subcontractors. Vetting can occur post-award before NTP, except for subcontractors fulfilling Factor 2 requirements, which must be vetted before contract award. This applies to all subcontractor types.
• Factor 2 (Corporate Experience): An offeror can satisfy Factor 2 using a subcontractor's experience if the subcontractor performs major/critical aspects and provides a Letter of Commitment. The project must be Government of Tunisia owned/located and design-build. Evidence of ownership will be contract language. Design-build can include projects where the prime managed design performed by a subcontractor.
• Proposal Submission: Proposals are to be submitted using the Solicitations Module in PIEE.
• Liquidated Damages: The $200/day liquidated damages amount applies at the contract schedule level.
• Notice to Proceed (NTP): The government is acceptable to granting limited NTPs for early mobilization, relocation of MOH items, demolition, and site cleaning before full construction NTP.
• Windows in Storage Depots: The government is acceptable to post-award design revisions eliminating or reducing windows in storage areas to improve thermal performance, provided they meet performance technical specifications.
• Performance and Payment Bonds: Not required for this contract.
• Temporary Storage: Government is acceptable to on-site and off-site storage options for MOH supplies.
• VAT: All CLIN prices must be exclusive of Tunisian VAT. The government will assist with the VAT exemption process but will not lead it.
• HVAC Temperature Setpoints: For administrative offices, the temperature should not exceed 25°C. For bulk storage areas (non-refrigerated), it should not exceed 35°C. Depot 4 and mobile cold storage units are for temperature-sensitive medical equipment.
• Solar PV Systems: Alternative energy sources like Solar PV and Solar Hot Water Heating have been removed from the scope.
• Fire Protection: Sections have been edited to incorporate the intent of providing a fire-protection solution that is technically feasible, affordable, and maintainable. PTS has been updated with example drawings.
• CCTV Cameras: The "CCTV cameras with conduit/backbone for future expansion" intent is for internal expansion within the depots.
• Roll-up Doors: The requirement for each depot is to "Replace rolling main door for thermally insulated modern roll-up door."
• Storage Systems: The government intends to mimic the procured storage rack system installed in Depot 4. Attachment 3 has been updated with example drawings.
• Epoxy Coating: Epoxy coating is required for all depot floors.
• Remote Alarming/Monitoring: Required to keep spaces under their maximum temperature.
• Exterior Wall Thermal Façade: Government will edit sections to allow exterior walls to be consistently renovated, including Depot 4, and set a maximum overall U-value of approximately 0.25-0.30 W/m²K.
• Roofing Requirements: Section 3.3.3 has been revised to add detail to roofing requirements.
• Electrical Distribution: Government intent is to consolidate the electrical system for the Depot complex into a contained operable area.
• Technical Approach Narrative: The solicitation states a maximum of one (1) single-sided page for the role and responsibility of each entity.
• Past Performance: Factor 2, Corporate Experience, has been updated to include Government of Tunisia, or U.S. Government, and located in the country of Tunisia.
• Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): Must be a distinct, full-time, on-site person.
• Plumbing Repair: Government revised SOW Section 1.3 to clarify plumbing repair requirements.

These clarifications address numerous bidder questions, providing essential details on technical requirements, materials, submission procedures, and contractual obligations, enabling more accurate and competitive proposals.

Amendment / Modification

• The proposal due date has been extended to March 13, 2026.

• Section L, "Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters," has been updated with revised Proposal Delivery Instructions.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form (Response Due Date)

• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters (Proposal Delivery Instructions)

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to March 13, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation N3319126R0001, dated 27 Jan 2026, announces a Pre-Proposal Site Visit.

• Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification): Details the Pre-Proposal Site Visit.

• Date and Time: The site visit is scheduled for 0900 Monday, FEB 09, 2026, and is expected to last until 1200.

• Location: Depot Chebbi ministere de la sante. N 36.8120833, E 010.1306111. The location is across the street from the Ksar Said Palace.

• Attendees: Maximum of 3 persons per company are allowed. Names and phone numbers of attendees must be provided.

• Points of Contact:

  • Captain Ethan Carswell (Mobile: +216 58-531-027)
  • CarswellED@state.gov
  • paul.r.anderson92.mil@us.navy.mil
  • daniel.k.magrino.civ@us.navy.mil

• Purpose: The visit includes a meeting and walkthrough with Dr Sina and the Ministry of Health team.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Design-Build project to renovate existing warehouses at the Depot Bardo area in Tunis, Tunisia. The objective is to upgrade these facilities to enable the Tunisian Ministry of Health (MOH) to effectively receive, store, and distribute medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines. The project aims to create a central medical storage hub, improving the efficiency and security of the medical supply chain.

• Design-Build Approach: Contractors are responsible for both the design and construction phases.

• Scope of Work: Includes renovation of multiple depots (Depot 1 is the base bid, with options for Depots 2, 3, 5, and 6). Work involves structural, non-structural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire safety, and security upgrades.

• Specific Renovations: Detailed requirements for structural repairs, architectural elements (floors, walls, windows, doors, ceilings), mechanical systems (HVAC), plumbing, electrical distribution, fire alarm systems, security upgrades, and storage systems.

• Compliance: Work must comply with U.S. DoD, NFPA, EN, ISO, and Tunisian regulations.

• Sustainability: Integration of sustainable design principles is required.

• Local Acquisition: Emphasis on acquiring labor and materials locally.

• Contract Type: Design-Build.

• Period of Performance: 300 calendar days for the base bid, with an additional 100 calendar days for each option awarded.

• Funding: Funded by Humanitarian Assistance (HA) on behalf of the U.S. Embassy Tunisia Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) and the Tunisian Ministry of Health (MOH).

• Design Phases: Conceptual Design (35%), Pre-Final Design (95%), and Final Design (100%).

• Submittals: Includes PAK meeting minutes, construction schedule, Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, design packages, permits, and as-built drawings.

• Key Deadlines: Specific timelines are provided for design submissions, reviews, approvals, and construction milestones.

• Evaluation: Not explicitly detailed in this section, but the process involves multiple design submissions and approvals.

• No specific set-aside information is provided in this document.

• The project site is located in the Depot Bardo area, Tunis, Tunisia. GPS coordinates are provided.

• A pre-bid site visit is mandatory.

• Contractors must be licensed and certified to practice in Tunisia.

• The contract is subject to Tunisian Government VAT exemptions.

• Safety is paramount, and adherence to both U.S. and Tunisian safety regulations is required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the design, build, and renovation of medical depots in Bardo, Tunisia. The magnitude of this project is estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Design, build, and renovation of medical depots.

• Offerors are responsible for obtaining all necessary certifications, permits, and complying with environmental laws.

• Specific requirements for personnel performing work in the USAFRICOM area of responsibility are detailed, including security, medical, and logistical support.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to commence work after notice to proceed, and 700 calendar days to complete the entire work.

• Liquidated Damages: $200 per CLIN for each calendar day of delay.

• Proposals are due by 02:00 PM local time on 27 February 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and the following non-price factors: Technical Approach, Corporate Experience, Safety, and Past Performance.

• The award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.

• Offerors must be registered in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) and maintain an acceptable risk rating.

• NAICS Code: 236220.

• Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 05 January 2026 is attached.

• Pre-proposal inquiries are due by 13 February 2026 at 1400 CET and should be submitted to Matthew Lewis.

• Attachments include SOW, Pre-Proposal Inquiry Form, Price Schedule, Tax Relief, Corporate Experience Data Sheet, and Past Performance Questionnaire.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a standard contract clause (FAR 252.229-7001) concerning Tax Relief for contracts with the United States Government. It outlines the conditions under which taxes and duties are excluded from contract prices and how contractors should handle tax exemptions.

• Exclusion of Taxes: Prices are exclusive of taxes and duties from which the U.S. Government is exempt due to tax agreements.
• Offeror Input Required: The clause includes spaces for the offeror to insert the NAME OF TAX and its RATE (PERCENTAGE) that have been excluded.
• Invoice Requirements: Invoices must exclude taxes or duties for which relief is available. They must separately list the gross price, the amount of tax deducted, and the net price.
• Imported Materials: Contractors must identify imported materials or components intended for use in items manufactured to U.S. Government specifications to ensure relief from import duties. This also applies to imported products from existing inventories.

Bidders must understand this clause to correctly exclude applicable taxes and duties from their proposed prices. They are required to identify the specific taxes and their rates that are being excluded. This clause impacts how pricing should be presented in proposals and on invoices to ensure compliance with tax relief provisions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0). It is designed to collect feedback from clients on a contractor's past performance. Offerors are required to have this questionnaire completed by their clients and submit it with their proposal.

• Contractor Information: Fields for firm name, CAGE code, address, DUNS number, contact information, and details about the work performed (prime/subcontractor, percentage of work).
• Contract Information: Details about the specific contract the performance relates to, including contract number, type, title, location, award and completion dates, original and final prices, and explanations for any differences.
• Project Description: A section for the client to describe the project and its relevance to the current opportunity.
• Client Information: Fields for the client's name, title, contact information, and their role in the project.
• Performance Ratings: A comprehensive rating system for various aspects of performance, including Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General performance. Ratings include Exceptional (E), Very Good (VG), Satisfactory (S), Marginal (M), Unsatisfactory (U), and Not Applicable (N).
• Narrative Comments: Space for clients to provide specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments.

This questionnaire is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their past performance. Bidders must ensure they provide this form to their clients for completion and submit it as part of their proposal. The ratings and comments provided by the client will directly impact the evaluation of the bidder's past performance risk.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 5, the Design & Construction Experience Project Data Sheet, for Solicitation N33191-26-R-0001 related to medical depots in Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia. It is designed to collect detailed information about a bidder's past projects to assess their relevant experience.

This form requires bidders to provide specific details about a project they are using to demonstrate experience, including:

• Whether the experience is for the Offeror, Joint-Venture, or Other.
• Firm Name, Address, Phone Number, and Point of Contact.
• Whether the work was performed as a Prime Contractor, Sub Contractor, Joint Venture, or Other, including the percentage of work performed.
• Contract Number, Delivery/Task Order Number, Title, and Location.
• Award and Completion Dates.
• Type of work (New Construction, Renovation, Repair, Alteration, etc.).
• Type of Contract/Task Order (Firm-Fixed Price, Cost/Time and Material, etc.).
• For Construction Projects (Block 7): Award Amount, Final Price, and Type of Contract/Task Order (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, etc.).
• For Design Projects (Block 8): A/E Design Fee, Total Construction Value, and Type of Contract/Task Order.
• A detailed description of the project and its relevancy to the RFP requirements, including unique features, square footage, construction methods, and sustainable features/certifications.
• A detailed description of the work the firm self-performed.
• Any other relevant information.

Bidders must complete this form for each relevant project they wish to submit as evidence of their experience. The information provided will be crucial for the government's evaluation of the bidder's qualifications and capability to perform the work described in the solicitation. Accurate and detailed completion is essential for demonstrating suitability for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Pre-Proposal Inquiry Form associated with Solicitation Number N3319126R0001 for "D-B Construction Medical Depots Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia." It is intended for offerors to submit questions to the government regarding the solicitation.

• Offeror Information: Includes fields for the firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email.
• Inquiry Section: A space for offerors to clearly type or print their questions, referencing specific sections, pages, and paragraphs of the solicitation if applicable.
• Government Use Only Section: Designated for the government's response, including the responder's name and date.

This form is crucial for bidders who have questions about the solicitation. It provides the official channel and format for submitting inquiries to the government. The completed form, once answered by the government, will serve as a clarification document, potentially impacting proposal preparation and submission. Bidders should use this form to ensure their questions are formally recorded and addressed. The form must be emailed to anna.l.gulewich.civ@us.navy.mil.