Water Well Drilling Project at California Hotel
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, is soliciting quotations for a Water Well Drilling Project at the California Hotel in Bujumbura, Burundi. This project involves the complete design, drilling, installation, and connection of a new water well system. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter. Quotations are due by March 13, 2026, at 9:00 am Bujumbura Time.
Scope of Work
Key deliverables include:
- Drilling a new well (80-120m deep, 6-inch diameter) and installing a well pump (Grundfos Electric, Model SP14-25 or approved alternate).
- Connecting the well to a bulk water supply fill station.
- Ensuring a continuous verified yield of 48-120 Cubic Meters per Day (CMD).
- Designing and installing a complete well system with integrated components.
- Conducting geotechnical, geophysical, and groundwater hydrology analysis.
- Constructing a pumphouse with a reinforced concrete pad.
- Providing a one-year warranty on all work and performing water quality testing.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Estimated Magnitude: $50,000 USD – $100,000 USD.
- Period of Performance: Implied completion within 30 working days after notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 9:00 am Bujumbura Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically to BujProcurement@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. Submissions must not exceed 30MB per email; multiple emails are permitted.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.
Eligibility Requirements
Offerors must be:
- Technically qualified and financially responsible.
- Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Have an established business in Burundi or plan to establish one within 30 days of award.
- Demonstrate prior construction experience and possess necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources.
- Hold all required local licenses, permits, and meet local insurance requirements.
- Able to obtain adequate performance security (e.g., bank guarantee).
- Free from adverse criminal records or affiliations contrary to U.S. interests.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: Scheduled for February 18, 2026, at the site (avenue beau site Kiriri).
- Primary Contact: Bujumbura Procurement Section, BujProcurement@state.gov, Phone: 25722207006.
Required Attachments
Quotations must include SF-1442, Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section J, proof of SAM Registration, and DBA Insurance. Bidders should also review the provided Bank Guarantee Letter, Price Breakdown form, and Pump House drawings.