Refurbishment Facade Parapet Wall, Roof, Windows

The Parapet wall on the U.S. Embassy's main building’s front façade - a historic Baroque Revival building is damaged and instable. In a Height of 23.25m, Length 70m, next to roof/5th floor (attic floor) The parapet wall is damaged by cracks, the roof cladding is partly damaged, old windows are at the end of their lifecycle. Risk of parts falling and causing damage to people or property. The intent of this project is to repair the parapet wall, roof cladding, windows and frames.

Scope of work: General Contractor for Construction work, Roofing work, Carpenter for Windows This tender specification includes the following work Repair existing parapet tiebacks: Repair of tie-back/parapet connections, de-rusting and painting of tiebacks.

Replacement of removed parapet tiebacks (without compromising façade waterproofing boundary) Replacement of wooden windows (replacement window frames will be of current industry standard materials; glazing will be double pane) Replace window metal flashing (material to match existing, and proper drip-edge to be included) Fix the gutter/downspout connection and any other observed gutter defects (cracked gutter seams…) Special requirements: The entire parapet area, roof, and windows are only accessible from the outside and with an American escort.

It is prohibited to enter the attic from inside. A lifting platform will be required to carry out the work, including all safety and protective measures. Estimated size of the project: estimated construction cost per range according to FAR 36.204: between $ 25,000.00 and $ 100,000.00.