Repair Generator and Fuel Tank

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the connection of an existing Kohler model 100 REOZJF generator to existing fuel tanks, electrical panels, and automatic transfer switches at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Destin, Florida. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

• Connect an existing generator to existing fuel tanks, electrical panels, and automatic transfer switches.

• Work includes connecting to other existing appurtenances as detailed in the Scope of Work.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Performance Period: Begin within 10 calendar days and complete within 120 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Submission: Return quote via email to Clarence.henshawjr@uscg.mil as soon as possible.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptability and a fair and reasonable price.

• Site Visit: Contact MKC Daniel Flanigan for scheduling site visits and on-site contact.

• Set Aside: Total Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 238210 with a size standard of $19.0M.

• Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses and Department of Labor wage rates for Service are applicable.

• Offer guarantee is not required.

• Offerors must return quotes ASAP.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains standard provisions and clauses related to construction contracts, specifically focusing on small business representations and Buy American requirements. It outlines the definitions and requirements for offerors to represent their business status and compliance with domestic material sourcing.

• Small Business Program Representations (52.219-1): Offerors must represent their status as a small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business (WOSB), economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB), veteran-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. This includes representations for joint ventures.

• Buy American-Construction Materials (52.225-9): Requires the use of domestic construction materials. Definitions for domestic and foreign construction materials, including specific percentages for domestic content and exceptions for COTS items and critical components, are provided. Offerors must adhere to these requirements or request a determination of inapplicability.

• Notice of Buy American Requirement (52.225-10): Provides instructions for offerors requesting a determination of inapplicability for the Buy American statute, including submission timelines and required information.

• Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (52.211-10): Work must commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days after notice, including final cleanup.

• Site Visit (52.236-27): Offerors are urged to inspect the site. Information on scheduling site visits or details of an organized site visit will be provided by the Contracting Officer Representative.

• Service of Protest (52.233-2): Outlines the procedure for serving protests on the Contracting Officer.

• Evaluation of Offers (52.225-10): Details how offers requesting exceptions to Buy American requirements based on unreasonable cost will be evaluated.

• The document includes provisions for various small business categories (small business, SDB, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB) and HUBZone concerns, indicating potential set-aside opportunities or evaluation preferences.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, covering areas such as payment, labor standards, insurance, and contract administration. Specific clauses like "Systems for Award Management" (52.204-7) and "Post-Award Small Business Program Representation" (52.219-28) are also listed.

• Invoice submission instructions are provided, directing vendors to use the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for construction projects in Okaloosa County, Florida. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, including Elevator Mechanic, Operator (Crane, Forklift, etc.), Ironworker, Pipefitter, Carpenter, Cement Mason, Electrician, Insulator, Laborer, Painter, Plumber, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker, Tile Setter, and Truck Driver.

It also includes important notes regarding Executive Orders (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations and worker protections. Information on how to interpret rate identifiers (Union, Survey, State Adopted) and the wage determination appeals process is also provided.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal construction projects in Okaloosa County, Florida, as it establishes the minimum wage rates and benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Compliance with these wage determinations is a mandatory requirement for federal construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Bidders must factor these wage rates into their cost proposals to ensure compliance and accurate bidding.

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

This document outlines the "Contract Specifications" for the repair of a generator and fuel tank at United States Coast Guard Station Destin, Florida.

• General Work Requirements: Furnish labor, tools, equipment, and materials to connect the existing Kohler 100 REOZJF generator to existing fuel tanks, electrical panels, and automatic transfer switch. All work must meet the National Electrical Code.

• Specific Tasks Include:

  • Replace the emergency generator battery with a compatible, maintenance-free, 12-volt, BCI group size 24 battery.
  • Replace insulation blankets on the muffler exhaust with 3" thick Type 1 calcium silicate material.
  • Remove existing abandoned underground fuel lines, cap them, and dispose of them.
  • Seal demolished fuel line openings.
  • Invert and install piping in the fuel trough-trench leading from the fuel tank to the generator.
  • Remove rust and paint the existing 1,000-gallon fuel tank with state-approved primer, epoxy, and topcoat.
  • Install OSHA-required placards on the fuel tank.
  • Conduct tank tightness testing by a Florida-registered precision tank tester.
  • Provide new ground rods and grounding as per NEC.
  • Seal the concrete dike around the tank with approved elastomeric sealant.
  • Install two four-foot by 1-foot by 2" deep fuel containment pans.
  • Connect the existing emergency generator to the existing ATS and electrical panels.
  • Test the emergency generator for one hour and document its operation and any deficiencies.
  • Provide 20 minutes of informal training to station personnel on generator operation.

• Location: U.S. Coast Guard Station Destin, 2000 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Destin, Florida 32540.

• Performance Period: 30 calendar days.

• Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, unless otherwise approved to minimize operational interruptions.

• Qualifications: Electrical installation by a licensed electrician; generator testing by a factory-trained Kohler representative; pressure testing of fuel tank by a licensed contractor.

• Environmental: Comply with state requirements for fuel tank painting, placards, grounding, and tank testing. Provide fuel drip containment, remove abandoned fuel lines, and place outdoor fuel lines above the inverted trough/trench.

• Safety: Implement a comprehensive safety program.

• Utilities: Electricity and potable water will be made available without charge. Contractor is responsible for connections and temporary toilet facilities.

• Security: Submit a roster of all personnel working on the project site for approval. All approved personnel must carry valid Government-issued identification.

• Submittals: Include a Construction Progress Schedule, Safety Plan, Product Data for all materials, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, and a Roster of Personnel.

• Coordination: Coordinate staging and laydown areas with the Coast Guard. Coordinate work to minimize disruptions to station operations.

• Environmental Compliance: Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including waste disposal requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 36. The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking quotes for the connection of an existing Kohler generator to existing fuel tanks, electrical panels, and automatic transfer switches at Station Destin, Florida. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and no other written solicitation will be issued.

• Connect an existing Kohler model 100 REOZJF generator to existing infrastructure.

• Work includes connecting to a 50-gallon day tank, a 1000-gallon fuel tank, existing electrical panels, and existing automatic transfer switches.

• Detailed specifications are provided in the attached Statement of Work.

• Delivery is required within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• FOB Destination to U.S. Coast Guard Station Destin, 2000 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Destin, FL. 32540.

• This solicitation will result in a Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract.

• Award will be made to the offeror with the Lowest Price and Best Value.

• All quotes are due by 3:00 pm CST on February 9, 2026.

• Submit quotes to Clarence.henshawjr@uscg.mil.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Clarence.henshawjr@uscg.mil no later than February 9, 2026, 3:00 pm CST.

• FAR Part 36 provisions and clauses are attached, including instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria.

• This is a small business set-aside.

• Applicable NAICS code: 238210.

• Small business size standard: $19.0M.

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

• A site visit is strongly urged and expected. Contact MKC Daniel Flanigan (Daniel.P.Flanigan@uscg.mil, (850) 244-7147) to schedule site visits. Failure to inspect the site will not be grounds for a claim after award.

• FAR clauses are included, and where inconsistent with FAR Part 36, language has been tailored to be consistent with a request for quotations (e.g., "quote/quoter" replaces "offer/offeror").