The U.S. Department of State is seeking a contractor to design and build a new storm drainage and sewer system at the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR) in Quito, Ecuador. The contractor will be responsible for providing complete design, architect construction services, contract coordination, and supervision. The project includes a topographic and utility location survey, design, and construction of improvements to the drainage and sewer systems. The contractor must be knowledgeable in written and spoken English and possess all appropriate permits and licenses to perform work in Ecuador. • The project requires a thorough description of steps taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in Ecuador. • The contractor must provide details of their findings and a description of what their organization will be required to undertake to obtain licensing. • The contractor must provide specific information concerning the period of time they anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization. • The contractor must provide information that clearly shows they are able to work in Ecuador and conduct business there. • The contractor must provide a letter from a financial institution showing that they will be provided with Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOCs) totaling 40% of the value of the contract.