N--FL HOBE SOUND NWR WATER HEATER RPLMNT

Statement of Work (SOW)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requires the replacement of aging domestic hot water systems in Quarters 1 and Quarters 2 at the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. The goal is to provide safe, reliable, and code-compliant domestic hot water service by installing tankless water heating systems.

• Remove and dispose of existing tank-type water heaters from attic spaces in Quarters 1 (two units) and Quarters 2 (one unit).

• Install new tankless domestic hot water systems capable of supplying hot water demand for each quarter's residence and the Quarters 1 laundry room.

• Verify and document existing hot water distribution, making necessary piping modifications.

• Install isolation/shutoff valves, unions, and service valves per manufacturer requirements.

• Evaluate and potentially perform electrical work, including new/modified breakers, conductors, and panel space, in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Florida codes.

• Evaluate the feasibility of relocating water heaters from attics to first-floor locations to reduce flood risk and facilitate maintenance. Relocation beyond standard connections may be a priced option.

• Systems must provide continuous domestic hot water suitable for normal residential use with stable temperature control.

• No leaks at any connections; proper pressure relief/discharge and required secondary containment/drainage or approved mitigation.

• Electrical modifications must be code-compliant, labeled, and operate without nuisance trips.

• Planned water outages must be coordinated, and hot water restored promptly.

• Work areas must be left clean and safe daily.

• Place of Performance: Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Quarters, 13610 SE Federal Highway and 13620 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated 45 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Normal Duty Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. After-hours emergency contact required.

• Contractor must be a State of Florida licensed plumbing contractor, using licensed personnel. Electrical work requires a State of Florida licensed electrical contractor.

• Demonstrated experience installing and commissioning residential tankless water heating systems and working in occupied residences.

• Site visit is recommended.

• No permitting requirements.

• Contractor shall protect property and occupants during work.

• Deliverables include pre-installation submittals, proof of licenses/insurance, a detailed pricing schedule (base work, optional electrical, optional permitting, optional relocation, optional leak detection/auto shutoff), commissioning results, O&M information, and as-built documentation.

• Government acceptance is contingent upon safe installation, code compliance, functional testing, no leaks, documentation delivery, and cleanup.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking quotations for the replacement of water heaters at Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), specifically in Quarters 1 & 2.

• Replacement of water heaters at Hobe Sound NWR, Quarters 1 & 2.

• The specific item is identified as FL-HOBE SOUND NWR-PPR2102140 -LR R4-FL-HOBE SOUND NWR-00000 WATER HEATERS REPLACEMENT.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: March 20, 2026 to April 3, 2026.

• Delivery Date: March 27, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for commercial items.

• Submission Deadline: March 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

• Questions Due: March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to merenica_banks@fws.gov. Include "140FS326Q0034/Quote Submission" in the subject line.

• Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, have no exclusions or terminations, possess at least 7 years of experience with 3 relevant references from the last 3 years, and provide all required documents.

• Pricing: Pricing must include all parts, labor, and warranty. Pricing must be reasonable as determined by the Contracting Officer based on overall bid pricing and market research.

• This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing).

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) as an active vendor.

• Required documents include: SF18 Solicitation Quote Document, SF30 (any amendments), Past Experience/References (Attachment 2), and Price Schedule (Attachment 3).

• The government reserves the right to reject any or all offers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination, specifically Revision No. 30, dated December 3, 2025, for the area of Florida Counties of Martin and St. Lucie. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in this geographic region.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations to Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations and Miscellaneous Occupations.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing," implying that specific fringe benefits may apply per occupation, though not detailed in this excerpt.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.
• Details general benefits such as vacation, holidays, and health & welfare rates.
• Outlines the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is critical for bidders responding to solicitations that are subject to the Service Contract Act within the specified counties. It directly impacts labor cost estimations by defining the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing contract services. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Price Schedule for the FL-HOBE SOUND NWR-WATER HEATERS REPLACEMENT solicitation (140FS326Q0034). It requires bidders to provide detailed pricing for each line item associated with the solicitation.

• Items: The schedule includes line items for Tankless Water Heaters, Installation, Delivery, and Warranty.

• Quantities: Specific quantities are provided for each item (e.g., 2 EA for Tankless Water Heaters).

• Pricing Fields: Bidders must complete the 'Unit Price' and 'Total Price' columns for each item.

• Company Information: A section is provided for the bidder to fill in their Company Name, SAMS Unique Entity ID, Quote Prepared By details, Company Address, Date, Phone Number, and Email.

• Bidders must complete this price schedule accurately and in full. Incomplete schedules will not be considered.

• The pricing provided here will be a critical component of the proposal evaluation.

• The quote must be valid for 30 days.

• Bidders are instructed to include all costs (materials, labor, expenses, fees, permitting, overhead, and profit) associated with each item.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 - PAST EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES," is a form that must be completed by all quoters/bidders to receive consideration for the solicitation #140FS326Q0034. It is used to collect information on past performance and experience.

• The form requires details on up to three past contracts similar in size and complexity to the services described in the Scope of Work.
• For each experience entry, bidders must provide:
  • Contract/Work type
  • Contract Number (if applicable)
  • Total Contract Value
  • Agency/firm for whom work was performed
  • Contact person at the site (name, telephone, e-mail address)
  • Month/Year work began and ended
  • Brief description of duties performed
• Bidders are also instructed to include details of any training that would enable them to better perform the required services.
• If additional space is needed, the form may be duplicated.

This form is critical for bidders to demonstrate their relevant past performance and experience. Failure to complete it may result in a lack of consideration for the opportunity. The information provided will likely be used as part of the evaluation process, specifically for assessing past performance. The completed form should be submitted via email to Merenica Banks@fws.gov by the solicitation's due date and time.