SAM #19AS2026Q0025

Bathroom and Wet Area Renovation with Drainage Upgrades for U.S. Embassy Canberra Residence

This opportunity involves the renovation and upgrade of wet areas in a U.S. Government-owned residential property in Canberra, managed by the U.S. Embassy: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Canberra, GSO Procurement Office - Contracting Officer: Malene G. Carr - Scope of Work: - Renovation of bathroom, toilet, and powder room areas - Upgrades to drainage and plumbing systems, including new compliant PVC drainage - Replacement of deteriorated finishes, fixtures, and infrastructure - Electrical works: lighting, exhaust systems, switches, power outlets, under-tile heating - Waterproofing of all wet areas to Australian standards (AS 3740, AS/NZS 4858) - Floor and wall tiling per AS ISO 13006 and AS 3958.1 - Slab reinstatement, including demolition, moisture/vapour barrier, reinforcement, and concrete placement - Supply and installation of toilets, bathtubs, showers, vanities, screens, tapware, rails, mirrors, and accessories - Services Required: - Site inspection and assessment - Demolition and removal (including asbestos testing and disposal) - Testing, commissioning, and certification of systems - Final fit-off and cleaning - Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with relevant Australian standards - Licensed trades required for all works - No major structural modifications except as needed for new services or fixture replacement - Asbestos testing and safe disposal are mandatory - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are specified in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $60,000 to $80,000 USD - Period of performance: Work must start within 10 days of notice to proceed and be completed within 75 calendar days

Description

The American Embassy in Canberra has a requirement for the renovation of a U.S. Government owned  residential property (GOP). The purpose of this project is to undertake the rehabilitation of the bathroom, toilet, and powder room  areas, including associated drainage and plumbing systems, in order to address identified deficiencies, rectify end-of-life building services, and restore the wet areas to current functional, safety, and building standards.

The scope includes the replacement of deteriorated finishes, fixtures, and infrastructure, as well as the upgrade of sub-surface drainage and slab elements where required due to existing failures. The works are intended to improve water tightness, drainage performance, durability, and overall usability of the wet areas. This project does not include structural modifications to the dwelling  or changes to the overall building layout, except where alterations are required to accommodate new services, drainage upgrades, or fixture replacement

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