U.S. Embassy Praia,in Cabo Verde intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price type Contract beginning July 2023. The successful contractor shall provide managerial, administrative and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work required by this contract. The work includes, among other activities the maintenance and appearance of the grass, shrubbery, garden areas, trees, and related landscape elements of the U.S. Embassy Praia properties which are an important part of the representational responsibilities of the U.S. mission. The Contractor’s work shall be measured by the appearance of the landscape covered by this contract. The Contractor shall perform complete gardening and landscape maintenance services as well as outdoor area cleaning services as described in this contract for designated Government properties. The Contractor shall include all planning, administration, and management necessary to assure that all services comply with the contract, the schedules and instructions, and all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall meet all of the standards of performance identified in the contract. The Contractor shall perform all related support functions such as supply, subcontracting, quality control, financial oversight, and maintenance of complete records and files. A site visit will be conducted on May 24th, 2023 at 10H00 followed by a pre-proposal conference to explain the bidding process. Companies interested in attending should express their interest via email at
[email protected] no later than May 21st, 2023 and must include all the names of all personnel attending for entry purposes. APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST In applying for the solicitation material, you are acknowledging that your company is able to reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation. You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in Cabo Verde. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified. In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999) , it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract will be performed. Furthermore, authorization shall include the requirement to be registered to do business in Cabo Verde. Contractors shall be required to provide: a) A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the country of performance b) Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will actually be required to undertake to obtain licensing and requisite permit(s) c) Any impact such authorization may have on the contractor’s operating name and address d) Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization. Any plan reflecting a protracted period (i.e. more than 15 calendar days after award) in obtaining license(s) and/or permit(s) shall be rejected at the discretion of the Contracting Officer since further delay would otherwise harm the Government. If you have a UEI number* and have been SAM** registered, please include below. Please note that the requirement to obtain a UEI number and for your company to be SAM registered, will be a mandatory requirement upon contract award. UEI Number:_______________________ SAM Registered: ( ) Yes ( ) No The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions. Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.