Guatemala - Wastewater Treatment

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment cancels the solicitation due to changes in the original requirement.

• The original solicitation (19GT5026Q0007) is canceled.

• As the solicitation is canceled, there are no further submission deadlines or requirements for this opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for professional services and contractor cost proposals to perform wastewater treatment plant maintenance services for the United States Embassy in Guatemala.

• Wastewater Collection System: Includes maintenance of 19 Sanitary Sewage Manholes, 15 Storm Sewer Manholes, and 2 Oil/Water Separators.

• Wastewater Treatment System: Includes maintenance of a biodigester unit and a chlorination system for primary wastewater treatment and disinfection.

• Equipment: Details specific components such as Biodigester Tank, Wastewater Inlet Piping, Treated Effluent Outlet Piping, Sludge Extraction Line, Sludge Extraction Box, Chlorinator Unit, and Chlorinator Reservoir.

• Preventive Maintenance: Contractor shall provide all materials, supervision, labor, tools, and equipment for routine inspections, compliance with safety procedures, timely sludge extraction, and appropriate chlorination control.

• Biodigester Maintenance: Routine operation limited to inspection and annual sludge removal, unless abnormal conditions arise.

• Sludge Extraction: Performed at least annually or more frequently if needed, involving preparation, safety measures, controlled discharge, and removal by tanker truck.

• Chlorinator Maintenance: Weekly inspections of the chlorinator unit and tablet reservoir, with tablet replacement when worn to approximately 50% capacity. Dosage adjusted based on fecal coliform analysis.

• Dissolved Oxygen (DO): Goal of 1.0 – 2.0 mg/L.

• Free and Total Chlorine: Goal of 0.5 – 1.5 mg/L.

• Chlorine Contact Time (CT): Goal of 20 mg/L-minutes.

• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): Goal of 50 mg/L.

• Total Suspended Solids (TSS): Goal of 30 mg/L.

Services are to be performed at the United States Embassy in Guatemala.

• Contractor must provide all labor, tools, and materials.
• Personnel must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for HAZMAT materials must be provided.
• Contractor shall assist Embassy Staff in obtaining service manuals if needed.
• Maintenance personnel must be trained on health hazards and have appropriate certifications and safety plans, especially for confined space entry.
• Strict adherence to safety procedures, manufacturer instructions, and environmental regulations is required.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (No. 1) to Solicitation 19GT5026Q0007 incorporates the following:

• Incorporation of Q&A and Site Visit Minutes: Questions and answers from the site visit, along with meeting minutes, will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Extension of Due Date: The deadline for submitting quotations has been extended to February 23, 2026, by 17:00 local time.

• Addition of Attachments: Several new attachments have been added, including:

  • Attachment 1: Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement
  • Pluvial Casa
  • PTAR Casa
  • PTAR Perfil 1
  • PTAR Perfil 2
  • SAN-14 APARTMENT BASEMENT 2 FLOOR PLAN SEWAGE SYSTEM
  • SAN-16 BIODIGESTERS DETAILS
  • SAN-17 DRAINS BOXES DETAILS
  • SAN-22 APARTMENT BASEMENT 2 FLOOR PLAN RAINWATER-SAN-22

• Pricing Updates: DBA prices have been added to the Base Period and all Option Years.

• Clarification on Environmental Licenses: Specific requirements for environmental and sludge disposal/handling licenses were added in Amendment 1, Section 3, Solicitation Provisions No. 6.

• Confined Space Requirements: Specific requirements for work in confined spaces (Section X, Safety Health and Environment Management - SHEM) have been added.

• Solicitation Provisions (Section 3, Item 6)

• Safety Health and Environment Management (SHEM)

• Pricing (Base Period and Option Years)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to February 23, 2026, by COB 17:00 local time.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and submit their offer to GuatemalaBids@state.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan detailing the layout and specifications for a rainwater system, likely for a basement area. It serves as a technical drawing to guide installation or construction.

• Layout: Depicts piping routes, collection points (CR1-CR5), and an existing infiltration pit.
• Pipe Specifications: Indicates pipe diameters (e.g., PVC Ø 4", PVC Ø 6", BAP 4") and slopes (S=2%).
• Elevation Data: Includes 'OPLE' (Outlet Pipe Level Elevation) and 'IPLE' (Inlet Pipe Level Elevation) values, indicating ground and pipe levels.
• Components: Shows vertical elbows and references a "TR-7" component.
• Infiltration Pit Details: Specifies the depth (35.00 m) and diameter (1.20 m) of an existing infiltration pit for rainwater.
• Symbols Legend: Provides a legend for "RAINWATER SYMBOLS" including "VERTICAL ELBOW."

This plan is crucial for any bidder involved in the installation, maintenance, or modification of the rainwater system. It provides essential design details, dimensions, and site-specific information required for accurate bidding, material estimation, and execution of work related to the rainwater drainage and management system.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed architectural and structural plans for various drainage and sewage infiltration components. It includes plans, top structures, sections, and reinforcement details for screening boxes, chlorine contact boxes, sampling boxes, chlorinator boxes, trap boxes, and infiltration pits.

• Component Types: Screening Box, Chlorine Contact Box, Sampling Box, Chlorinator Box, Trap Box, Infiltration Pit.
• Views: Plan, Top Structure, Section, and specific detail views (e.g., Typical Bottom Slab Reinforcement Detail, Orrin Detail).
• Materials & Reinforcement: Specifies reinforced concrete, rebar sizes and spacing (e.g., No. 3 @ 0.15), concrete pipe details, and PVC plates.
• Dimensions: Provides detailed measurements for each component.
• Notes: Includes references to other architectural details (Sheet A-22) and code requirements (ACI 318-14) for reinforcement lengths.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific physical infrastructure requirements for drainage and sewage systems. It details the exact construction specifications, dimensions, and materials needed for these components, which will directly impact material procurement, labor, and construction planning for any related project.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed architectural and engineering drawings for biodigesters and typical box slab covers. It is intended to guide the construction and installation of wastewater treatment components.

• General Plan Biodigester: Shows the overall layout and dimensions of the biodigester.
• Biodigester Section: Illustrates the internal structure and components of the biodigester.
• Typical Box Slab Cover: Details the design and reinforcement for the covers of the biodigester units.
• Biodigester Lower Slab: Provides specifications for the base slab of the biodigester.
• Typical Reinforcement Detail: Outlines the reinforcement requirements, including bar sizes and spacing, referencing ACI 318-14 code.
• Location of Units: Maps showing the placement of biodigester units for houses and apartment basements.
• Wastewater Treatment Details: Includes information on existing infiltration pits and septic tanks, as well as discharge pipes.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific design, dimensions, materials, and construction requirements for the biodigester systems. It directly impacts the scope of work, material procurement, and construction planning for any vendor involved in the wastewater treatment aspect of the project.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan detailing the sewage system for the apartment basement, second floor. It serves as a technical drawing to illustrate the layout and components of the sewage system.

• Diagram: A visual representation of the basement layout with sewage pipes, drains, and fixtures indicated.
• Pipe Specifications: Details on pipe types (e.g., PVC) and diameters (e.g., 2", 3", 4") used in the system.
• Components: Identification of key components such as grease traps, vertical storm drains, and a final siphon.
• Existing Structures: Notes on existing structures like an infiltration pit and a septic tank to be demolished.
• New System Details: Information on the new discharge to an infiltration pit, including its dimensions.
• Legend/Symbology: A key explaining the various symbols used on the plan for different plumbing elements.
• Notes: Specific instructions regarding pipe usage for different fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, laundry).
• Architectural Information: Includes project name (PNC BARRACKS), address, architect details (OVALLE & NÁJERA ARQUITECTOS), date, and sheet number (SAN-14/23).

This plan is crucial for bidders to understand the scope of work related to the sewage system installation or modification. It provides the technical specifications and layout required for accurate bidding, material estimation, and execution of the plumbing work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a technical drawing or schematic, likely a plan or profile view of a drainage system. It details various components of the system, including pipes (PVC), boxes (trap, grating, chlorine contact, anaerobic biodigester, sampling), and their elevations (IPLE and OPLE). It also indicates the connection to a municipal drain.

• Components: Trap Box, Grating Box, Chlorine Contact Box, Anaerobic Biodigester, Sampling Box.
• Piping: Labeled with material (PVC), diameter (e.g., 4", 8"), and slope (e.g., S=2.0%).
• Elevations: Invert Level (IPLE) and Outer Level (OPLE) are provided for various points.
• Stations: Incremental distances are marked (e.g., +20.00, +25.00, +30.00, +35.00, +40.00).
• Connections: Shows connection to a "COMBINED DRAIN" and ultimately to a "MUNICIPAL DRAIN IN 23 STREET".

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout, design specifications, and elevation requirements of the proposed drainage system. It will inform the scope of work, material selection, installation methods, and potential site challenges. Bidders must review this to ensure their proposed solution aligns with the specified infrastructure and design.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a technical drawing, likely a plumbing or drainage plan, for a facility. It details the layout and specifications of various piping systems, including wastewater treatment, rainwater discharge, and sewage lines.

• Piping Systems: Depicts various pipe types (PVC) with specified diameters (e.g., Ø 4", Ø 3", Ø 2") and slopes (S=2%).
• Components: Shows components such as wastewater treatment units, discharge pipes, rainwater collection, sinks, commercial washers, and a municipal collector connection.
• Labeling: Includes labels for pipe elevations (e.g., IPLE=97.20, OPLE=98.24), component identification (e.g., CR1, CR2, CR3, CR4), and material types (PVC).
• Connections: Illustrates connections to a municipal collector at 23 Street.

This drawing is crucial for bidders to understand the existing or proposed plumbing and drainage infrastructure. It informs requirements for any work involving these systems, including installation, repair, or integration with new systems. Bidders must consider these details when preparing proposals related to construction, renovation, or maintenance of the facility's plumbing.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a technical drawing or blueprint detailing a plumbing or drainage system, likely for a building. It shows the layout of pipes, including diameters (e.g., PVC Ø 4", PVC Ø 6", PVC Ø 8"), their slopes (S=2%), and elevations (IPLE, OPLE, HPLE) at various points (CR0-CR8, TR1-TR6). It also indicates connections to a municipal collector and references specific streets and depths.

This document is crucial for bidders involved in construction, renovation, or infrastructure projects that require the installation, modification, or inspection of drainage and sewage systems. It provides specific technical details necessary for accurate bidding, material estimation, and execution of work related to the depicted plumbing network.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a technical drawing or schematic, likely related to civil engineering or construction. It details various components of a system, possibly a wastewater treatment or drainage system, including:

• Components: Trap Box, Grating Box, HDP Anaerobic Biodigester, Chlorine Contact Box, Sampling Box, Infiltration Pit.
• Dimensions & Elevations: Includes vertical and horizontal measurements, as well as specific elevation levels (e.g., +20.00, +25.00, +30.00) and pipe specifications (PVC Ø 4" S=1.0%).
• Component Elevations: Lists Invert Pipe Level (IPLE) and Outvert Pipe Level (OPLE) for various points within the system.

• System Layout: Visual representation of the arrangement of different treatment or containment units.
• Elevation Data: Critical for understanding flow and gravity in the system.
• Pipe Specifications: Details on the type and slope of piping used.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout, design specifications, and elevation requirements of the project. It directly impacts the scope of work, material selection, installation methods, and potential site preparation needed for the opportunity. Bidders must review this to accurately estimate costs and technical approaches.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for wastewater treatment and collection system maintenance services at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest priced, acceptable offer. Discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if needed.

• Maintenance and testing services for the wastewater treatment plant and sanitary sewer collection system at the new PNC Barracks.

• Services include site assessment, project management, logistics, procurement of materials, preventive maintenance, testing, cost estimating, scheduling, and general support.

• Work must comply with various standards including NSF/ANSI, AWWA, ASTM, NFPA, IEEE, UL, NEMA, OSHA, and U.S. Dept. of State SHEM requirements.

• Specific tasks include maintenance of the biodigester, chlorination system, sludge extraction, and sewer collection systems.

• Contract type: Indefinite-quantity, indefinite-delivery with firm-fixed-price delivery orders.

• Period of Performance: Base period of twelve months, with four (4) option years.

• Minimum contract value: One (1) wastewater treatment plant service and one (1) sludge extraction service.

• Maximum contract value: $180,000.00 for the period of performance.

• Quotations are due by February 16, 2026, COB 17:00 hours.

• Proposals must be in English.

• Submissions must be electronic to GuatemalaBids@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, not exceeding 30MB per file.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offer.

• Acceptability will be determined by assessing compliance with the RFQ terms, including technical information in Section 3.

• Responsibility will be determined by analyzing compliance with FAR 9.1 requirements (financial resources, performance period, integrity, organization, experience, skills, equipment, facilities, and eligibility).

• Past performance information will be used to assess capability and relevance of work experience.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to proposal submission.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned.

• A site visit is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, at 9:30 AM (Guatemala local time).

• Questions are due by February 9, 2026, 10:00 hours, and should be submitted via email to SerechZA@state.gov.

• SF-1449

• Section I, Pricing

• Section 5, Representations and Certifications

• Additional information as required in Section 3

• Completed IRS Form W-14

• Proof of SAM Registration