Waterproofing of Marine House Roof

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for construction services. It outlines the requirements for an offeror to submit a quotation for work described in the Scope of Work and its attachments.

• The solicitation requires offerors to be technically qualified and financially responsible.

• Offerors must be able to understand written and spoken English.

• Offerors must have an established business in India or plan to establish an office within 30 days of contract award.

• Proof of SAM registration is required.

• Demonstrated prior construction experience with suitable references is necessary.

• Projects must be similar in cost and complexity, specifically related to fountains, water features, or similar projects, completed for high-profile properties or international clients within the National Capital Region (NCR) of India.

• Key personnel must have relevant project experience.

• Offerors must possess necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources.

• All local licenses, permits, and insurance requirements must be met.

• Ability to obtain performance security (bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, or guarantees) is required.

• Offerors must have no adverse criminal record or political/business affiliations contrary to U.S. interests.

• The estimated magnitude of the construction project is $35,000.

• The contract will be a firm-fixed-price construction contract.

• The period of performance is 45 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Quotations must include: Standard Form 1442, Price Quote, and a Performance Schedule (bar chart) with Business Management/Technical Proposal.

• The submission deadline is 5 p.m. on April 30, 2026, submitted via email to newdelhibids@state.gov.

• Deviations, exceptions, or conditional assumptions must be explained.

• The award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.

• Evaluation will be based on the offeror's compliance with RFQ terms, including ability to comply with performance period, satisfactory record of integrity, necessary organization/experience/skills, and necessary equipment/facilities.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned.

• A preconstruction conference will be held 10 days after the contract award.

• A site visit is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 11 AM at Marine House, Gate-E.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and DOSAR clauses by reference, covering areas such as pricing, statement of work, inspection, deliveries, contract administration, insurance, laws and regulations, construction personnel, warranties, equitable adjustments, zoning, and representations and certifications.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To re-store roof waterproofing for the Marine House Roof at the US Embassy, New Delhi.

• Remove existing marble chips, pavers, and felt layers down to the RCC slab (approximately 12,700 sq. ft.), including the servant quarter roof.

• Repair the RCC slab using recommended polymer mortar (SIKKA or Fosrock equivalent).

• Apply a layer of form mortar mixed with waterproof compound (SIKKA LATEX) to create a slope towards drains (2% slope, 2.5" per 10'-0").

• Install a layer of bitumen primer followed by hot bitumen (1.7 kg/sq. mt.).

• Apply two layers of bituminous felt: a 4mm thick APP modified plastomeric bitumen membrane and a 3mm thick membrane.

• Overlap felt minimum 4 inches longitudinally and 8 inches at ends, sealing gaps with hot bitumen.

• Apply a final coat of hot bitumen on the second layer of felt.

• Apply a layer of mortar with chicken wire mesh over the final bitumen layer, maintaining a 2% slope towards drains (minimum 1" thickness).

• Conduct a flood test (minimum 48 hours with 4"-5" of water) and repair any leaks.

• Install a 300-micron transparent polythene sheet over the mortar layer and insulation.

• Install PVC drain board (DRENTEX protect 50 or equivalent) over the polythene sheet.

• Install 2" thick extruded polystyrene insulation.

• Spread Filter Fabric over the insulation.

• Install concrete pavers every 4'-0" center to center, with the space filled with marble chips or gravel.

• Install aluminum flashing (14-gauge) at edges.

• Provide and install stainless steel drain covers (16"x16"x8") with S/S screen/wire-mesh.

• The project timeline is 45 working days. The document also mentions a 60 calendar day timeline in section 2.7, which may require clarification.

• Location: Marine House Roof, US Embassy, New Delhi.

• Contractors must visit the site to verify measurements.

• All work must be performed by skilled/professional workers.

• The contractor must provide all labor, material (except GFI), equipment, and supervision.

• The contractor must include the cost of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in their bid.

• A construction bar chart must be submitted within 2 working days of receiving the letter to proceed.

• Material samples must be submitted for COR approval before delivery.

• The contractor is responsible for site cleaning and debris disposal.

• A written warranty for five years is required, covering defective installation, workmanship, materials, and system failures.

• Safety mandates, including PPE (steel toe shoes, goggles, hard hats, coveralls, masks), must be strictly adhered to.

• Fire extinguishers must be provided.

• Hot work permits are required for hot work.

• Specific safety standards for welding, ladders, electrical work, carpentry, fire, confined spaces, hearing protection, and height protection must be followed.

• The contractor must arrange for manufacturer's technical supervisor visits.

• Government-supplied materials include bitumen, form blocks, bitumen membrane/felt, concrete pavers, marble chips/gravel, polystyrene insulation, and filter fabric.

• Contractor-provided materials include bituminous primer, aluminum roof coating, waterproof compound, polythene sheet, LPG bottle, kettle, cement, stone dust, drain board, S/S drain covers, and aluminum flashing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for waterproofing services for the Marine House roof at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to a responsible company offering an acceptable proposal at the lowest price.

• Waterproofing services for the Marine House roof.

• Quotations must be in English.

• Incomplete quotations will not be accepted.

• The government intends to award a contract/purchase order.

• Award may be based on initial proposals, with potential for discussions.

• Site Visit: April 22, 2026, at 1100 hours at U.S. Embassy, Gate 'E'. Interested parties must RSVP by 3 p.m. on April 20, 2026, to ChellaramaniA@state.gov.

• Clarifications: Requests for clarification must be submitted via email to ChellaramaniA@state.gov by 3 p.m. on April 20, 2026. Responses will be provided to interested contractors.

• Quotation Due Date: April 30, 2026, by 5 p.m. India Time.

• Submission Method: Electronically to Newdelhibids@state.gov with the subject line "Solicitation No. 191N6526Q0039 for waterproofing of marine house".

• File Size Limit: 10MB per file. If exceeding 10MB, submit in multiple files/emails, each less than 10MB.

• Required Submissions: Section A (Pricing), Section L (Representations and Certifications), Additional information as required in Section J, and Proof of SAM Registration.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting their offer. Registration is strongly encouraged immediately.

• The RFQ document itself is enclosed and contains further instructions in Section J.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (IFB - Invitation for Bid) for waterproofing services for the Marine House Roof at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India. The contractor will be required to provide these services in accordance with attached specifications, Statement of Work, and FAR & DOSAR clauses.

• Waterproofing of the Marine House Roof at the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, India.

• Performance must be in accordance with attached specifications, Statement of Work, and relevant clauses.

• The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 45 calendar days after receiving award or notice to proceed.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are NOT required (Item 12A).

• Offers must be submitted by email to newdelhibids@state.gov.

• The deadline for submission is April 30, 2026, by 5 P.M. India time.

• Offers providing less than 180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the due date will be rejected.

• This appears to be an Invitation for Bid (IFB), suggesting it may be for full and open competition, but no specific set-aside is mentioned on this page.

• The document is a Standard Form 1442, "SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD."

• The solicitation number is 191N6526Q0039.

• The issue date is April 16, 2026.