Request for Quotations (RFQ) - Trenching, Underground Conduit Installation and Associated Civil Works
Solicitation from the Department of State, for work in Cape Town, ZA-WC. Due Nov 3, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC+1), 16 days left.
| Solicitation number | 19SF2027Q0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of State |
| Office | American Consulate Cape Town |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130) |
| Product or service code | Y1NZ |
| Place of performance | Cape Town, ZA-WC |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 3, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC+1) (16 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
1. General Summary of Services Required The U.S. Consulate General Cape Town invites qualified contractors to submit quotations for trenching, underground conduit installation, handhole installation, extension of thirteen (13) existing perimeter fence posts for security camera installation, and associated civil works at the U.S. Consulate compound in Cape Town. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, contractor-furnished materials, equipment, tools, transportation, safety measures, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the attached Scope of Work and Design Layout Package, Cape Town–PME–26004, 100% Design, dated July 21, 2026, and the additional requirements identified in this solicitation.
Work includes, but is not limited to: Site preparation, excavation, and trenching along designated routes. Installation of underground conduits, handholes, and associated infrastructure. Protection of existing underground utilities and surrounding infrastructure.
Backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement of disturbed surfaces. Site safety, waste removal, and final cleanup. Extension of existing perimeter fence posts at thirteen (13) designated locations to accommodate the installation of new security cameras.
Government-Furnished and Contractor-Furnished Materials The U.S. Government will provide the conduits and handholes required for the trenching works. The contractor shall provide all remaining materials, including sand, soil, gravel, backfill materials, and other consumables necessary to complete the installation. The contractor shall also provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to install the Government-furnished conduits and handholes.
Perimeter Fence Post Extensions – 13 Locations In addition to the trenching works, the contractor shall extend the existing perimeter fence posts at thirteen (13) designated locations to accommodate new security cameras. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete this work. The attached reference photographs illustrate examples of the required fence post extensions.
Contractors shall review these photographs and assess the work during the site visit. Any clarification regarding the required extensions must be requested before the clarification closing date. Both the trenching works and the thirteen (13) fence post extensions must be included in the contractor's total firm-fixed-price quotation.
The attached Scope of Work and Design Layout Package governs the technical requirements for the work described therein, supplemented by the additional requirements expressly identified in this solicitation. Contractors are responsible for reviewing the complete package and including all necessary costs in their quotations. 2.
Contract Details and Evaluation The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) quotation. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a Technically Acceptable / Not Technically Acceptable basis against the following minimum requirements: Technical Approach: Demonstrated understanding of the Scope of Work and Design Layout Package and a practical methodology for completing the requirement.
Relevant Experience: Evidence of at least two comparable completed trenching, underground utility, or civil construction projects, supported by contactable references. CIDB Registration: Active registration with the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb), with a minimum grading designation of 3 in the applicable class of construction works. Professional Engineering Qualifications: Employment of a Civil Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Site Manager/Engineer Experience: Demonstrated recent experience supervising setting out, trenching, shoring, dewatering, steel fixing, formwork, concrete placement, and piping/conduit installation. Personnel and Resources: Availability of appropriately qualified personnel, equipment, and resources to complete the work. Project Schedule: Demonstrated ability to complete the work within the required timeframe.
Health and Safety: Adequate preliminary safety methodology addressing the applicable construction and excavation hazards. Scope Compliance: Confirmation that the quotation covers the complete Scope of Work and Design Layout Package without material exclusions or deviations. Only technically acceptable quotations will be considered for award based on price.
The Government may award based on initial quotations without discussions. 3. Interested Vendors / Mandatory Site Visit Interested contractors must possess the necessary construction experience, professional qualifications, registrations, equipment, and resources to complete the requirement.
A mandatory site visit will be conducted as follows: Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM SAST Location: U.S. Consulate General Cape Town Attendance Confirmation Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 Prospective offerors must confirm attendance before the deadline and provide the full name, ID number, contact number, vehicle make, model, and colour of each representative attending.
Contractors who fail to provide the required information by the deadline may be denied access to the compound. Attendance at the mandatory site visit is required for quotation eligibility. All technical questions must be submitted in writing by Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM SAST .
Official clarifications and amendments will be issued through SAM.gov, as applicable. 4. Proposal Submission Requirements Offerors must submit the following as part of their quotation: Company Profile: Brief company background and description of relevant construction capabilities.
Relevant Experience: Details of at least two comparable completed projects, including project descrip
The description continues in the official notice.
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