U.S. Consulate Merida – Chillers and Water Pumps Annual Preventive Maintenance
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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. Department of State, American Consulate Merida, is soliciting quotations for Annual and Quarterly Preventive Maintenance Services for Chillers and Water Pumps at its facility in Merida, Mexico. This is an unrestricted opportunity for a firm-fixed-price contract. Quotations are due April 10, 2026, at 17:00 hrs CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive preventive maintenance for specified HVAC equipment, including:
- Four 155-ton Trane Air-Cooled Helical Rotary Water Chillers.
- One 100-ton AirStack Glycol-Cooled Chiller.
- Associated chilled-water pumps (13.7 L/Sec, 20.6 L/Sec, Glycol-Water Pump). Services include scheduled inspections, adjustments, cleaning, and replacement of expendable parts (e.g., filters, belts, hoses) due to wear and tear. The contractor must maintain an on-site supply of common expendable parts. Services are primarily to be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Major repairs and hardware replacements are excluded from this contract but require separate quotes if issues are identified.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (RFQ)
- Duration: One-year base period with options for four additional one-year periods.
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted)
- Solicitation Number: 19MX5226Q0009
- Place of Performance: U.S. Consulate General Merida, Calle 60 Av. Prolongación Paseo Montejo #1, Lote VM 01D, Vía Montejo, Mérida, Yucatán, 97204, Mexico.
- Payment: In Mexican pesos via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); no currency exchange adjustments.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Offerors must possess a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, be registered in SAM.gov, and be NDAA Section 889 compliant. Contractor personnel require security clearances and must adhere to strict conduct standards.
- Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 17:00 hrs CST (local time).
- Submission Method: Electronically to meridaprocurement@state.gov. Only email submissions will be accepted. Proposals must be complete, written, and include all pricing, shipping, and delivery information.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The award will be based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if deemed necessary. Performance standards include adherence to SOW and manufacturer recommendations, ensuring equipment is in good operating condition, and a threshold of no more than one customer complaint per month.