Replace Fire Hydrant at USCG Air Station Clearwater

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

To replace a non-functioning fire hydrant at USCG Air Station Clearwater with a new American Darling 5-1/4" Fire Hydrant.

• Provide all labor, trades, equipment, components, materials, tools, and supervision for the replacement.

• Install a new American Darling 5-1/4" Fire Hydrant, including Traffic flange, gate valve, and associated gaskets.

• Ensure compatibility with the base's water supply and fire protection requirements.

• Restore the site to its original condition after work completion.

• Pre-Construction: Site visit, utility verification, coordination with USCG Facility Engineering, utility locates, and submission of product data for approval.

• Demolition and Removal: Identify and isolate water supply valves, depressurize the water main, excavate around the existing hydrant, remove the old hydrant and associated parts, and dispose of materials per regulations.

• Hydrant Installation: Install the new hydrant, ensuring proper burial depth and orientation per local/city codes.

• Testing and Operation: Flush service line, pressure test per AWWA C600, and conduct flow tests to verify leak-free operation, proper drainage, adequate flow, and residual pressure. Demonstrate operation to USCG Facilities.

• Site Restoration: Backfill excavation, restore disturbed pavement, concrete, and landscaping, apply corrosion protection to exposed metal, and paint the new hydrant red.

• Provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, supervision, and quality control.

• Repair any damages caused during installation at no cost to the government.

• Remove all trash and debris from the project area upon completion.

• USCG will furnish the Fire Hydrant, Traffic flange, Gate valve, and associated gaskets.

• Work to be performed at USCG Air Station Clearwater, 15100 Rescue Way, Clearwater, FL 33762.

• Work is to be scheduled to minimize interference with facility operations, typically during normal operating hours (7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays). Other hours require advance approval.

• Site Visit: Mandatory examination of the scope of work and highly recommended site visit for field measurements and evaluations. Arrange tours at least 3 working days in advance.

• Safety: Comply with OSHA State and Federal regulations. Immediate notification of lost time accidents is required.

• Security: Provide a consolidated list of contractor personnel at least 1 week prior to work for background checks. Only American citizens and permanent resident aliens are allowed. Company and photo identification must be worn. No firearms or weapons allowed.

• Warranty: One-year warranty on workmanship from the date of substantial completion.

• Acceptance: Final inspection by the Coast Guard (COR) upon completion. Discrepancies must be corrected within 5 business days.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for construction services to replace one fire hydrant at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or best value tradeoff method.

• Replace the existing non-functional fire hydrant with a new American Darling 5-1/4" Fire Hydrant.

• Ensure compatibility with the base's water supply and fire protection requirements.

• Restore the site to its original condition.

• Contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, permits, supervision, and quality control, except for the Fire Hydrant, Traffic flange, Gate valve, and associated gaskets, which will be furnished by the USCG.

• Contractor is responsible for repairing any damage caused during installation.

• Work includes demolition, installation, testing, and site restoration.

• Deliverables include pressure and flow test results and drawings (if applicable).

• A one-year warranty on workmanship is required.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but work begins after contract award and a pre-conference.

• Estimated Value: Not to exceed $13K.

• Proposals Due: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 2 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Mehdi.Bouayad@uscg.mil or Mailed Bids.

• Proposals will be evaluated on Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price Reasonableness.

• Award will be made based on LPTA or Best Value criteria.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set Aside.

• Site Visit: Highly recommended but not mandatory, scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Contact CWO Joe Calderon for arrangements.

• Mandatory site examination and facility visit prior to submitting a quote.

• General regulations for working onboard USCG Air Station Clearwater apply, including safety, traffic, and security requirements.

• Inquiries must be submitted in writing to CWO Joe Calderon no later than Tuesday, March 10, 2026.