Trenching, Conduit and Ground-well Installation

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	19JM3727Q0002
Agency	Department of State
Office	U.S. Embassy Kingston
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 28, 2026
Bids due	November 25, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	Site work, excavation & demolition (NAICS 238910)
Notice type	Solicitation
Contracting contact	U.S. Embassy Kingston Procurement Office · kingstonquotes@state.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

Description The United Stated Embassy in Kingston is requesting proposals for Trenching, Conduit And Ground-Well Installation in various locations on the Embassy compound. The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, supervision, material specific to the back filling and compaction and management needed to complete the job Infrastructure Support System - Handhole / Underground Conduit System Trenching Nine locations have been identified requiring trench work. Thirteen locations have been identified requiring trench work. Before excavation, the Contractor shall locate and verify all existing utilities in the proposed trench alignment. If excavation interferes with existing drains, piping, or structures, the Contractor shall immediately notify, in writing, the COR and provide temporary protection for these systems before proceeding. Trenching from Handholes The Contractor shall make…

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