Utility Building Staircase
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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. Mission South Africa, through the General Services Office (GSO), is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified firms for the structural steel construction of a utility building staircase at the U.S. Consulate in Sandhurst, Johannesburg. This is a Presolicitation for a project requiring specialized structural steel expertise. A compulsory site meeting will be held on May 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM, and attendance must be confirmed by COB May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the comprehensive construction and installation of a steel staircase. Key tasks include:
- Site establishment and removal upon completion.
- Consulate Security Clearance for all personnel.
- Associated preparation, clearing, protection, safety, and reinstatement.
- Adherence to OSH Act and health and safety compliance.
- Temporary protection and support for existing equipment.
- Removal or relocation of existing equipment, electrical cabling, and DBs.
- Measurement, submission of shop drawings, manufacturing, delivery, and installation of the steel staircase, including crane facilities.
- Commissioning and handover of the site.
Detailed architectural and structural drawings (e.g., SOW Staircase plans.pdf) specify hot-dipped galvanized steelwork to SABS 763, with stringers (PFC 180x70), treads (4.5mm U/pattern Vastrap plate), landings, and handrailing (31.8mm tubing with 45mm stanchions). Anchoring will use M16 chemical anchors to existing concrete.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Expression of Interest)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Site Meeting: Compulsory, May 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM at 1 Sandton Drive, Sandhurst, Johannesburg.
- Attendance Confirmation Deadline: COB (17H00) May 8, 2026.
- Published Date: March 31, 2026.
Payment Terms: The U.S. Embassy will not make provisions for price/exchange rate fluctuations or advance payments. Payments will be made via EFT within 30 days of delivery/service and receipt of invoice, with two claims: one on delivery to site and one on 100% completion.
Key Requirements & Submission
- Experience: Only contractors with specific structural steel construction experience valued above R 0.5 million may attend the site meeting. The successful bidder must have a company specializing in structural steel manufacturing and installation with at least a 10-year track record.
- Sub-contracting: Structural steel manufacturing will not be allowed to be sub-contracted.
- Proof of Experience: Contractors must provide proof and references of previous projects; proposals without this will not be considered.
- SAM Registration: All tenderers must register with SAM (System for Award Management) by the time of award. Proof (DUNS and NCAGE) is required with the tender document.
- NDAA Section 889: Bidders must comply with FAR clauses 52.204-25, 52.204-24, and 52.204-26 regarding telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment.
To confirm attendance for the site meeting, email Monica Nagley (nagleym@state.gov), Didi Thipe (thipeda@state.gov), and Adriaan Joubert (joubertad@state.gov) by May 8, 2026, providing full name, contact number, and referencing "Utility Building Staircase – Site Visit - PR15927128". Attendees should bring measuring equipment and proof of ID.