SAM #19C02026Q0023

Engineering Services for Retaining Wall Stabilization at U.S. Embassy Bogota

This opportunity involves the U.S. Embassy Bogota (U.S. Department of State) seeking professional engineering services for the stabilization and redesign of a structurally distressed stone masonry retaining wall along the Carrera 4 perimeter of the embassy compound. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Bogota, GSO-Procurement & Contracting Unit - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive technical evaluation and condition assessment of the existing retaining wall (height: 2.8m–3.5m) - Geotechnical investigations including at least six core drillings, Standard Penetration Testing, and certified laboratory soil analysis - High-precision topographic and geometry survey - Structural and geotechnical modeling, including soil-structure interaction and seismic performance analysis - Development of at least three stabilization alternatives with engineering rationale, constructability, and cost-benefit analysis - Delivery of a complete Issued-for-Construction (IFC) design package, including detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications (aligned with CSI MasterFormat), and cost estimates - Integration of drainage and landscaping restoration into the design - Support for agency review and resolution of technical comments - One-year technical support warranty post-design - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Adherence to both international and Colombian engineering codes - Strict security protocols for all personnel and site activities - All phases must be completed sequentially, with 100% completion required before proceeding to the next phase - Project must restore structural stability and meet international seismic design standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The purpose of this project is to procure comprehensive professional engineering services to conduct a comprehensive technical evaluation, stability analysis, and final design for a stabilization solution regarding the existing retaining wall structure located along the Carrera 4ta perimeter. The subject wall exhibits signs of structural distress, including [mention specific symptoms if known, (e.g., lateral displacement, cracks, or bulging), which threaten the integrity of the Embassy’s perimeter security boundary. This project entails rigorous geotechnical and structural intervention, starting from subsurface investigation and ending with the delivery of an Issued-for-Construction (IFC) design package. The project’s primary objective is to define a technically robust and long-term remediation solution that restores the wall’s structural stability, meets international seismic design standards, and ensures the continued security and protection of the compound.

An existing gravity retaining wall constructed in stone masonry, with variable height between 2.8m and 3.5 m, is located along Carrera 4 adjacent to the CMR.

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Electronic Submission/Responses:

Please e-mail your quote to the contracting office listed in this notice prior to the response date and time at BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov.  

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