DWA Storage Building Insulation Spray

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912EF26QA047, is a request for quote (RFQ) for the "DWA Storage Building Insulation Spray" service. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is procuring this service.

• The primary service required is the "Installation of Firestable FS 2.0 Spray Foam in accordance with performance work statement (PWS)".

• The Product Service Code is J056.

• The work involves insulation spray for a storage building.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Shipping is FOB destination, and shipping costs must be included in the quoted price.

• Offer Due Date: May 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.

• Quotes must be submitted in 1 copy and include:

  • Signed and dated Standard Form 1449.
  • Signed and dated Standard Form 30 (if applicable).
  • Completed pricing schedule for all line items.
  • Descriptive materials (brochures, illustrations, drawings, data sheets, catalog cut sheets, specification sheets, material certifications, warranty) to demonstrate compliance with specifications.

• Quotes/Offers lacking required documentation or not meeting solicitation requirements may be deemed technically unacceptable.

• Prices quoted must be valid for 30 calendar days from the solicitation due date.

• The government will award one contract to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value based on price.

• Bidder inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet using Bidder Inquiry Key: 5MU2MQ-TT58HI. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 238310 (Drywall and Insulation Contractors).

• Size Standard: USD 19,000,000.00.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Failure to register will make an offeror ineligible for award.

• The government is exempt from paying local and state taxes.

• The period of performance is from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: Both Destination. Government has 7 business days from receipt/completion to accept/reject products/services.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a poster titled "EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS." It outlines the basic rights of employees working on government contracts subject to either the Service Contract Act (SCA) or the Public Contracts Act (PCA).

Key areas covered include:

• Minimum Wages: Employees must receive at least the federal minimum wage, with potential for higher rates based on SCA wage determinations.
• Fringe Benefits: SCA wage determinations may require fringe benefits, while PCA contracts do not.
• Overtime Pay: Employees must be paid 1.5 times their basic rate for hours worked over 40 in a week, with some exceptions.
• Child Labor: No person under 16 may be employed on a PCA contract.
• Safety & Health: Work must be performed under sanitary conditions, free from hazards.
• Enforcement: Information is provided on contacting the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for complaints or information.

This document is relevant to bidders as it informs them of the labor standards and employee rights that will likely apply to any contract awarded under the Service Contract Act or Public Contracts Act. Understanding these requirements is crucial for accurately estimating labor costs and ensuring compliance when preparing proposals.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas. This particular determination covers the Idaho counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Shoshone.

• Occupational Wage Rates: The document lists numerous occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. Bidders must ensure that their proposed wages meet or exceed these rates for all covered employees.
• Fringe Benefits: In addition to wages, the document specifies required fringe benefits. These include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month) for contracts also covered by EO 13706.
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2015, and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022, workers must be paid at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate if higher) in 2025.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies to positions with high hazard exposure (ordnance, explosives), and a 4% differential for positions with lower hazard exposure.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost and maintenance, ensuring the hourly rate is not reduced below the determined wage.
• Conformance Process: If a required job classification is not listed, contractors must initiate a conformance process to establish a comparable wage rate and fringe benefits before contract performance begins.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposals and ensure compliance with labor laws for service contracts performed in the specified Idaho counties. Failure to adhere to these wage and benefit requirements can lead to penalties.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract to apply spray foam insulation in a building near Dworshak Dam and Reservoir.

• Application of Firestable FS 2.0 spray foam insulation to the interior surfaces of a traditional metal building.

• Building dimensions: 40 feet wide by 60 feet long, with a 14-foot wall height and a 2/12 roof pitch.

• Minimum application thickness: 4 inches on interior walls and 2.5 inches on interior ceiling surfaces.

• Contractor is responsible for all material handling, site preparation, and protection of existing equipment.

• Contractor must provide certificates of installer training and authorization from Firestable.

• Surfaces must be cleaned, dried, and free of dust and debris prior to application.

• Contractor must protect electrical outlets, heaters, electrical boxes, breaker panels, lights, roll-up doors and actuators, exterior doors, and the floor from disturbance.

• Application must be in accordance with NFPA 275 standards.

• Work must meet manufacturer specifications and applicable safety requirements.

• A minimum one-year warranty on all labor and workmanship is required.

• Quality control is the Contractor's responsibility throughout performance.

• Government will evaluate performance based on a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Certification of NFPA 275 compliance upon completion is required.

• Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Work is intended to be performed as early as practicable within this timeframe.

• Place of Performance: Garco building, north side of the North Fork of the Clearwater River adjacent to Dworshak Dam.

• Contractor must prepare and submit an Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA) for Government review and acceptance prior to work commencement.

• Contractor must provide equipment for adequate ventilation during application and curing.

• All contract personnel must comply with applicable security requirements, including potential vetting and access control procedures.

• Contractor must comply with FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify).

• No Government-furnished materials or services will be provided.

• The work site has no sanitation facilities; the Government will not provide temporary facilities.