SAM #19SP5026Q0020

ADA/ABA Accessible Bathroom Renovation at U.S. Embassy Madrid

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Madrid, is seeking a contractor to renovate a ground floor bathroom in the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR) to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and ABA (Architectural Barriers Act) accessibility standards, as well as Spanish building codes. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Madrid, Contracting Office (GSO) - Products and Materials Requested: - Porcelain toilet bowl (dual flush, ADA compliant) - Fixed accessibility bars for reduced mobility - Stainless steel fixtures (toilet brush holders, paper dispensers, seat cover dispensers, waste bin) - Uponor Wirsbo-PEX cross-linked polyethylene pipes for hot/cold water - Large-format porcelain tiles and rectified porcelain stoneware flooring - Reclining mirror (AISI-304 stainless steel frame) - Blind passage door (lacquered wood, stainless steel hardware) - Electrical components (GFCI, socket outlets, presence detector switches, LED luminaires) - Ventilation system (extractor fan, aluminum ducting, air diffuser) - PVC drain system - High quality semi-matte plastic paint (anti-mold, vinyl resin based) - Silver mirror (3mm float glass) - Services Requested: - Complete bathroom renovation including demolition, masonry, carpentry, electrical, ventilation, plumbing, finishes, and fire system relocation - All labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and services necessary for ADA/ABA and Spanish code compliance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with both U.S. (ADA/ABA) and Spanish building codes - Durable, high-quality finishes and life-safety features - Contractor must be bonded, licensed in Spain, and registered in SAM - Security clearances for personnel and English-speaking supervisor required - Embassy seeks VAT exemption (21% VAT line item included) - Strict performance period with liquidated damages for delays - OEMs Mentioned: - Uponor (Wirsbo-PEX piping system) - Notable Product Brands: - Uponor Wirsbo-PEX (for water piping) - No other specific OEMs or vendors are named in the documentation.

Description

Work consists of the renovation of an existing bathroom in the CMR to improve acesibility and make it ADA/ABA compliant.  The objective is to deliver a safe, functional and accesible bathroom within an exiting footprint, incorporating life-safety features, accesssibility improvements, and durable high-quality finishes.

The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror who is a responsible contractor. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed-price type contract.

In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), all contractors must be bonded and possess all permits and licenses required to do business in Spain. All offerors will be required to provide proof that they already possess said permits as part of their offer.

All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provisions 52.204-7. The guidelines for registration can be found at https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp

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