MAJOR REPAIRS BOILER PLANT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Major Repairs to the Boiler Plant at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. The project involves renovating kitchenette, toilet, shower, and locker room facilities, including removal of existing cabinets and concrete floor slabs, preparation of walls, waterproofing, and installation of new fixtures, finishes, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Four option items are included for potential additional work.

• Renovation of Boiler Plant facilities (kitchenette, toilet, shower, locker rooms).

• Removal of existing kitchen cabinets, toilet fixtures, and portions of concrete floor slab.

• Preparation of existing walls and waterproofing.

• Installation of new walls, doors, frames, hardware, ceilings, finishes, toilet accessories, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

• Four (4) option items: Highland Tank Containment Area Renovations, Exterior Brick Masonry and Lintel Renovations, Exterior Stair, Wall, and Paving Renovations, and Force Sewer Main Relocation.

• Work must comply with Specifications for PSN 21590583 (612 pages) and Drawings CC-1369 (27 sheets).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction.

• Period of Performance: From June 1, 2026, with a completion date not later than June 1, 2027.

• Estimated Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

• Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million.

• Bid Guarantee: 20% (SF 24) is required.

• Performance and Payment Bonds: Required for 100% of the total award amount.

• Funds are not currently available for this project; no award will be made until funds are available.

• Questions Due: March 2, 2026, by 4:00 PM local time.

• Bids Due: March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Contact Nadine Provost for details.

• Proposals must be submitted in original and 0 copies.

• Bids offering less than 60 calendar days for acceptance will be rejected.

• Email, telegraphic, or facsimile bids will not be accepted.

• Bid results will be available online at https://sam.gov.

• This solicitation is issued as a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside.

• Bidders are urged to visit the site. Failure to do so does not relieve responsibility for estimating costs.

• Applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes must be included in the bid price. A tax-exempt number will not be provided.

• Contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and complete within 365 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Blackout periods for work are specified in Section F.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (WD) for heavy construction projects in New London County, Connecticut. It specifies the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications on federal or federally funded construction projects in the specified geographic area.

• General Decision Number: CT20260017
• Modification Number: 1
• Last Revised Date: January 23, 2026
• State: Connecticut
• County: New London
• Construction Type: Heavy
• Labor Classifications: Includes rates for various trades such as Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Laborers (various classifications), Painters, Truck Drivers, Cement Masons/Concrete Finishers, and Welders.
• Rates and Fringes: For each classification, the document lists the prevailing hourly wage rate and the applicable fringe benefits.
• Holidays: Details paid holidays and eligibility requirements.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors).

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on federal or federally funded construction projects in New London County, Connecticut, that fall under the Davis-Bacon Act. Bidders must ensure their proposals and labor costs accurately reflect these prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits to comply with federal regulations. Failure to adhere to these rates can result in penalties and contract non-compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 24 (Rev. 10/2023), a Bid Bond. It is used when a bid guaranty is required for a government contract opportunity. Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their bid or proposal.

• Principal: Information about the bidder (legal name, business address, type of organization).
• Surety(ies): Information about the surety company or companies providing the bond.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The amount of the bond, typically expressed as a percentage of the bid price, with a maximum dollar limitation.
• Bid Identification: Details related to the specific bid or solicitation.
• Obligation and Conditions: Outlines the terms under which the bond is valid and the consequences of failing to meet contractual obligations.
• Signatures: Sections for the Principal and Surety(ies) to sign and seal.

This form is essential for bidders who are required to provide a bid bond. It details the financial commitment the bidder and their surety are making to the government. Failure to properly complete and submit this form, or to subsequently execute the contract if awarded, can result in forfeiture of the bond amount. Bidders must ensure they understand the requirements for the penal sum and the surety's qualifications, as outlined in the instructions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings for the "Major Repairs Boiler Plant" project at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. These drawings are essential for bidders to understand the project's scope, design, and technical specifications.

• Project Scope: Includes base scope items for major repairs to the boiler plant structure, interior work, wall/floor/concrete repairs, and roadway improvements. Four optional bid items are also detailed: Highland Tank containment area renovations, exterior brick masonry and lintel renovations, exterior stair/wall/paving renovations, and force sewer main relocation.
• Drawing Index: A comprehensive list of all drawings by sheet number and title, covering architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and civil engineering disciplines.
• Architectural Details: Demolition plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, ceiling plans, room finish schedules, and wall type details.
• Civil Details: Site plans including sidewalks, fences, erosion control, and dewatering.
• Structural Details: Notes on concrete, steel, epoxy coating, foundation plans, slab-on-grade details, and containment walls.
• Facade Repair Details: Specifics on brick repointing, spalled/cracked brick repair, limestone composite repair, and lintel replacement.
• Mechanical Details: Plans for mechanical equipment removal and installation, including ductwork and piping. Schedules for fan-coil units, heat pumps, diffusers, grills, electric heaters, exhaust hoods, and heat exchangers.
• Plumbing Details: Plans for domestic water, sanitary & vent, and diesel piping installation/removal, including fixture details and a housekeeping pad detail.
• Electrical Details: Power, lighting, and demolition plans, legends, schedules for feeders, branch circuits, lighting controls, mechanical equipment, panelboards, and a one-line diagram.
• Legends and Abbreviations: Definitions for symbols and abbreviations used throughout the drawings.
• Code Information: Building code requirements and occupant load calculations.

These drawings are critical for bidders to accurately assess the project's complexity, develop a comprehensive bid, and understand all technical requirements. They detail the physical scope of work, materials, construction methods, and specific repair details necessary for accurate bidding and project execution across all relevant trades.

Specifications

This document contains the specifications for major repairs to the boiler plant at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. It details the scope of work, which includes renovation and provision of new kitchenette, toilet, shower, and locker room facilities within the Boiler Plant. The specifications are organized into divisions covering general requirements, existing conditions, concrete, masonry, metals, millwork, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, and closeout procedures.

• Base Scope: Removal of existing kitchenette cabinets, toilet fixtures, and portions of the concrete floor slab for new work. Preparation of selected existing walls and waterproofing. Provision of new walls, doors, frames, hardware, ceilings, finishes, toilet accessories, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems to support the new kitchenette, toilet room, shower, washer/dryer, and locker rooms.

• Option Bid #1: Highland Tank Containment Area Renovations, including concrete slab removal, temporary supports, utility removal/reinstallation, sub-grade preparation, reinforced concrete slab placement, and epoxy coating.

• Option Bid #2: Exterior Brick Masonry and Lintel Renovations, including façade repair, repointing, steel lintel repair, and wood trim preparation and refinishing.

• Option Bid #3: Exterior Stair, Wall, and Paving Renovations, including removal and replacement of exterior stairs, walls, railings, and pavement areas.

• Option Bid #4: Force Sewer Main Relocation, including removal of existing force sewer main and installation of new force sewer main, manholes, paving, and lawn area repair.

• Project Number: 21590583

• Project Location: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, Connecticut 06320.

• Not explicitly detailed in this document, which focuses on specifications.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document includes detailed specifications for various construction divisions, including general requirements, concrete, masonry, metals, millwork, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, and closeout procedures.

• Appendix E contains the O'Reilly Talbot & Okun (OTO) Boiler Plant HMS Report from December 2023, which includes limited asbestos and lead paint assessment results.