Water Well Drilling Project at California Hotel
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PSC
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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, U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, is seeking quotes for a Water Well Drilling Project at the California Hotel in Bujumbura, Burundi. This Solicitation / Request for Quotes (RFQ) aims to award a purchase order to a responsible company for the design, drilling, and installation of a complete water well system. The offer due date has been extended to March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Bujumbura time).
Scope of Work
This project involves the comprehensive design and installation of a new water well system. Key deliverables include:
- Drilling a new well (80-120m depth, 6-inch diameter, UPVC/PN16 pipes, 304 Stainless Steel screen).
- Purchasing and installing a well pump (Grundfos Electric SP14-25 or approved alternate, 10 HP, 400 V, 145 psi at 40m head pressure).
- Connecting the well to a bulk water supply fill station.
- Ensuring a continuous verified yield of 48-120 Cubic Meters per Day (CMD).
- Constructing a pumphouse with a reinforced concrete pad.
- Conducting geotechnical, geophysical, and groundwater hydrology analysis.
- Performing water quality testing and providing a one-year warranty on all work.
- Providing field documentation and operation/maintenance information for the pump.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (Firm Fixed Price).
- Estimated Value: $50,000 USD – $100,000 USD.
- Period of Performance: To commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and be completed within 30 working days.
- Set-Aside: None specified (N/A).
- Product/Service Code: Y1NE - Construction Of Water Supply Facilities.
- Place of Performance: Bujumbura, Burundi.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Bujumbura time).
- Submission Method: Electronically to BujProcurement@state.gov. Submissions must be in English, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, not exceeding 30MB per file (multiple emails for larger submissions are permitted).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Acceptability is based on compliance with RFQ terms, and responsibility is assessed per FAR 9.1 requirements (integrity, organization, experience, skills, equipment, facilities, and eligibility).
Eligibility Requirements
Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible. Specific requirements include:
- An established business in Burundi or a plan to establish one within 30 days of award.
- Proof of SAM registration.
- Demonstrated prior construction experience with references.
- Necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources.
- All required local licenses, permits, and local insurance.
- Ability to obtain adequate performance security (e.g., bank guaranty, bonds).
- No adverse criminal record or affiliations contrary to U.S. interests.
Important Notes
An additional site visit was scheduled for March 11, 2026. Required attachments include a Sample Bank Letter of Guaranty, Breakdown of Price by Divisions of Specifications, and Drawings. Contact the Bujumbura Procurement Section at BujProcurement@state.gov or 25722207006 for inquiries.