Z--LAKE - Replace Sewer Lateral Line at Boulder Beach

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140P8126Q0007 serves to:

• Publish the attendance list from the site visit held on March 5, 2026.

• Answer contractor questions regarding asphalt patching and pipe lining.

• Update the Statement of Work (SOW) dated March 5, 2026. Changes are highlighted in red.

• Confirm the quote due date remains March 19, 2026, at 2 PM PDT.

• Statement of Work (SOW) dated March 5, 2026 (updated).

• The quote due date is unchanged: March 19, 2026, at 2 PM PDT.

• Bidders must review the updated SOW for changes, which are indicated in red lettering.

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

This SOW details the replacement of a failed sewer lateral line serving two National Park Service (NPS) employee housing units (402 and 403) at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Boulder City, Nevada.

• Full Removal and Replacement: The contractor will remove approximately 280 linear feet of existing 3-inch ductile iron sewer lateral and replace it with a new 4-inch SDR 35 PVC sewer pipe.

• Connections: The new pipe will connect to existing interior plumbing fixtures (toilet, sinks, bathtub, laundry outlet) at each unit and to the existing 6-inch sewer main using approved reducer fittings.

• Excavation: Trenching will be required, including manual excavation under crawl spaces and machine trenching in open ground. Approximately 25 SF of asphalt will need to be sawcut for trenching through paved driveways.

• Restoration: Trenches will be backfilled, compacted, and surfaces (including asphalt) will be restored to pre-construction condition.

• Testing: Leak and flow tests for both laterals, and tracer wire continuity tests are required.

• Location: Boulder Beach Housing Unit 402 and 403, 402 - 403 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in the SOW, but the document is dated February 10, 2026, with a revision date of March 5, 2026.

• Materials: 4-inch SDR 35 PVC sewer pipe, double sweep cleanouts, detectable underground utility warning tape, and continuous 12-gauge insulated tracer wire.

• Environmental: Compliance with Clark County Dust Control regulations, including obtaining a permit and maintaining a log. Equipment cleaning to prevent invasive species spread. Desert Tortoise Awareness Training for workers.

• Codes & Standards: Compliance with International Building Code (IBC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), OSHA Excavation Safety Standards, ASTM standards, and NPS construction/environmental requirements.

• Submittals: Contractor must submit a Dust Control Permit, product data for pipe/fittings, tracer wire/warning tape specifications, and test results prior to construction.

• Site Management: Contractor is responsible for site cleanliness, safety, waste disposal, and repair of any damaged NPS property.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for construction services to replace a sewer lateral line at Boulder Beach Housing Unit 402 and 403. The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this solicitation using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 and Part 36.

• Replacement of sewer lateral line at Boulder Beach Housing Unit 402 and 403.

• Work is classified under NAICS Code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction).

• Product/Service Code: Z1QA (MAINTENANCE OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract.

• Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after award.

• Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $25,000 and $50,000.

• Payment Bond: Required if the awarded amount is over $35,000.

• Quotations are due by 1400 local time on March 19, 2026.

• Offers must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

• Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value based on price, technical, and prior experience.

• Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical (maximum 1-page project narrative including schedule and supervision plan), and Prior Experience/Past Performance (three recent project examples).

• Submission Instructions: Submit quotes via email to caroline_bachelier@nps.gov.

• This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• The small business size standard is $45 million in average annual receipts.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A site visit is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time at 403 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005. Contractors shall RSVP to caroline_bachelier@nps.gov.

• Prevailing wage rates are applicable and the current wage determination is included.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically NV20260024, effective January 30, 2026. It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction-related job classifications in Clark County, Nevada. This information is crucial for contractors to understand labor costs when bidding on federal or federally-funded construction projects in the specified area.

• Geographic Area: Clark County, Nevada.
• Construction Type: Heavy Construction Projects (including sewer/water construction).
• Exclusions: Nevada Test Site (NTS), Tonopah Test Range (TTR), and National Test and Training Range (NTTR).
• Classifications & Rates: Provides specific hourly wage and fringe benefit rates for various trades, including:
  • Electrician (Low Voltage and Low Voltage Wiring Only)
  • Line Construction (Groundman, Heavy Equipment Operator, Lineman)
  • Power Equipment Operator (Crane Operators by tonnage, Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe Operators by group, other Power Equipment Operators)
  • Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural)
  • Laborer (various tasks including flagger, asphalt work, common labor, mason tender)
  • Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher
  • Plumber/Pipefitter
  • Bricklayer
  • Carpenter (Includes Form Work)
  • Operator (Bobcat/Skid Steer, Broom/Sweeper, Paver, Roller, Dump Truck)
  • Welders (rate prescribed for craft to which welding is incidental)
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors).
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document directly impacts bid preparation by establishing the minimum required wage rates for laborers and mechanics employed on covered construction projects. Bidders must factor these rates into their cost proposals to ensure compliance with federal labor standards. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can result in penalties and contract non-compliance.

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

To replace the failed and compromised 3-inch ductile iron sanitary sewer lateral lines serving Boulder Beach Housing Units 402 and 403 within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

• Full removal and replacement of approximately 234 linear feet of existing 3-inch ductile iron sewer lateral (117 LF per unit).

• Upgrade to a 4-inch SDR 35 PVC sewer pipe meeting current plumbing and wastewater conveyance standards.

• Connect new pipes to the existing 6-inch sewer main and reconnect interior plumbing fixtures (one toilet, two sinks, one bathtub, and one laundry outlet per unit).

• Project Location: Boulder Beach Housing Unit 402 and 403, 402 - 403 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005.

• Site Preparation and Mobilization: Includes mobilizing tools, equipment, and personnel; coordinating site access and schedule with NPS; and protecting adjacent infrastructure.

• Demolition and Removal: Manual excavation of approximately 27 LF per unit under crawl spaces and proper disposal of materials.

• Trenching and Excavation: Excavate trenches to a depth of 2 feet, with manual trenching under crawl spaces and machine trenching in accessible open ground. Sawcut asphalt for trenching through paved driveways.

• Pipe Installation: Supply and install 4-inch SDR 35 PVC sewer lateral with a minimum slope of 1/8 inch per foot.

• Backfilling and Compaction: Backfill trenches in controlled lifts, compact to prevent settlement, and patch asphalt surfaces.

• Testing and Inspection: Conduct leak and flow tests, and coordinate final inspection with NPS COR.

• Site Restoration and Cleanup: Restore disturbed surfaces to pre-construction condition, remove equipment and debris.

• Contractor Use of Premises: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe site; use designated staging areas; remove all construction waste; repair any damaged NPS property.

• Attachments: Project Location Map, Sewer Layout Diagrams for Units 402 and 403, and Photos of Existing Conditions are provided.