Refurbishment of a Building – First Phase at Portoviejo, Manabí – Ecuador
SOL #: PR15515497Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
US EMBASSY QUITO
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
Portoviejo, EC-M, Ecuador
NAICS
Construction of Buildings (236)
PSC
Architect And Engineering Construction: Other Administrative Facilities/Service Buildings (C1AZ)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Feb 6, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 27, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 25, 2026, 9:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy Quito is soliciting quotes for the First Phase Refurbishment of a Building in Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador. This project, supported by the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Office, aims to strengthen operational capacity through the renovation of dormitories and office spaces. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price type. Quotations are due by March 11, 2026, at 16:00 p.m. local time Quito, Ecuador.
Scope of Work
The refurbishment project includes:
- Preliminary work, walls reparation and construction.
- Renovation of floors, painting, and coatings for finishes.
- Installation of doors and windows.
- Upgrades to hydraulic and sanitary systems.
- Overall renovation of dormitories and office spaces. The contractor will furnish all necessary labor, material, equipment, and services.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Performance to begin within 60 calendar days and complete within 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Bonds: Performance Bond (SF 25) and Payment Bond (SF 25A) are required. An Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILOC) totaling 40% of the contract value will also be mandatory.
- Estimated Value: To be determined (TBD).
Submission & Evaluation
- Pre-Quotation Conference & Site Visit: March 05, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. at the project site.
- Quotation Due Date: March 11, 2026, at 16:00 p.m. local time Quito, Ecuador.
- Submission Method: Electronically to ruedavj@state.gov. Submissions must be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format, with individual files not exceeding 30MB.
- Required Documents: SF-1442, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section J, and proof of SAM Registration.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Evaluation includes an initial completeness check and a technical evaluation covering performance schedule, business management/technical proposal, proposed work information, experience, past performance, and preliminary quality, safety, and health management program.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Set-Aside: This is a full and open competition.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to submission.
- Qualifications: Offerors must be technically qualified, financially responsible, have an established business in Ecuador (or plan to establish one within 30 days of award), be proficient in English, possess all necessary local permits/licenses, and demonstrate the ability to obtain authorization to operate in Ecuador. DBA insurance premium costs must be included.
People
Points of Contact
Valeria RuedaPRIMARY
Madden, MatthewSECONDARY