REPLACE GRAVITY SEWER NEAR B298

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 7278814, "Replace Gravity Sewer B298," addresses a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the installation of a 12" CMP storm sewer that traverses the existing sanitary sewer line at a skewed angle, resulting in less than 5 feet of separation for approximately 80 LF.

• The RFI response indicates that the removal and reinstallation of the 12" storm sewer will be required to safely shore the excavation and facilitate the sanitary sewer replacement. The response states, "As a means and method of completing the work, I take no exception to removing and reinstalling the pipe segment. Pipe shall be protected during removal and reinstallation."

• The deadline to submit pre-proposal inquiries remains April 9, 2026, at 1400.

• The proposal due date remains April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery Multiple Award Construction Contract for new construction, renovations, alterations, and repairs for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. The project title is "Replace Gravity Sewer Near B298".

• Construction services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects.

• Projects may include new construction, renovations, alterations, and repairs.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (Multiple Award).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but work is to be completed within 90 calendar days after award of individual task orders.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be sent via email to two specified addresses. The subject line must include the solicitation number and contractor name.

• Proposal Due Date/Time: 21 April 2026 by 1200 PM local time.

• Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs): Cut off for PPIs is 09 April 2026 by 1400 local time. PPIs must be submitted by the prime contractor to the listed email addresses using the Master PPI Form.

• Basis for Award: Lowest Price.

• Evaluation: The Government intends to evaluate proposals and issue a task order without discussions. Initial offers should contain the best terms from a price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.

• Only the contractors listed in the document (Mechworks Mechanical Contractors, Inc.; North State Mechanical, Inc.; R&W Construction Company, Inc.) may submit a proposal.

• No site visit is scheduled for this project.

• Bonds are required based on proposal amounts, with specific requirements for payment bonds, bid bonds, and performance bonds for proposals exceeding certain thresholds ($35,000 and $150,000).

• Electronic signatures are acceptable, and corporate seals are not required.

• Specifications, drawings, and associated project documents are posted at www.sam.gov.

• Offerors are advised that funding may not become available, and no award will be made if funds are not available. If funding becomes available, a task order will be issued under the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for contractors to submit Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPI). It provides a structured format for asking questions related to a solicitation.

• The form includes fields for PPI Number, Date Submitted, Reference (Page, Section, Paragraph), Question, Government Response, and Posted on Amendment #.
• Contractors are instructed to complete the gray cells in the spreadsheet.

Bidders should use this form to submit any questions they have regarding the solicitation. The completed form should be emailed to usn.cherrypoint.navfacmidlandnor.mbx.FEAD-CP-Proposals@us.navy.mil and to the assigned Contract Specialist by the deadline specified in the Request for Proposal.

Solicitation

This document outlines the specifications for the "Replace Gravity Sewer Near B298" project at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina. The project involves the replacement of a gravity sewer main and related incidental work.

• Replacement of gravity sewer main.

• Work includes excavation, backfill, pipe laying, jointing, manhole construction, and related earthwork.

• Compliance with various standards including ACI 318, AWWA standards, ASTM standards, and EM 385-1-1 (Safety and Occupational Health).

• Specific requirements for materials such as ductile iron pipe, portland cement concrete, precast concrete manholes, gaskets, frames, covers, and metal work.

• Emphasis on proper handling, storage, and installation of materials to prevent damage and ensure longevity.

• Detailed procedures for trench excavation, bedding, final backfill, and compaction.

• Requirements for surface preparation, finishing, and protection of the work.

• Testing and quality control measures are extensively detailed, including field tests for density, gradation, liquid limit, plasticity index, moisture-density, and slump.

• Project Number: 7278814

• Location: Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina

• Design and Specification preparation by: Avolis Engineering, PA

• Specification prepared by: J. Kevin Avolis, PE

• Specification approved by: Lynn.1388599614 (Design Director)

• Detailed submittal requirements are outlined, including SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals (Contractor's License, Installation Drawings, Product Data, Test Reports, Certificates), SD-02 Shop Drawings, and SD-03 Product Data.

• Quality control procedures are critical, with specific requirements for installer qualifications, sampling, testing, and reporting.

• Field quality control includes in-place tests for density, gradation, liquid limit, plasticity index, moisture-density, and slump.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but typical for government contracts.

• The document is a compilation of various specification sections related to the project.

• Extensive references to industry standards (ACI, ASTM, AWWA, NCDOT, etc.) and government regulations (EM 385-1-1, CFR) are included.

• Safety and environmental requirements are detailed throughout the document.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the "Replace Gravity Sewer Near B298" project at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. It outlines the scope of work, existing conditions, proposed new work, and various construction details.

• Cover Sheet (G-001): Project title, work order number, location, and index of drawings.
• General Notes, Legends, and Abbreviations (C-001): Provides essential construction and utility notes, a legend for symbols used in the drawings, and a list of abbreviations.
• Site Utility Plan - Existing Conditions & Demolition (CU101): Details existing sewer lines, manholes, and other utilities to be removed.
• Site Utility Plan - New Work (CU102): Illustrates the proposed new 8" DI sewer main, routing, and connections.
• Sewer Main Profile (CU301): Shows the vertical alignment and invert elevations of the existing and proposed sewer lines.
• Details (C-501): Includes specific construction details for asphalt cut and patch, curb and gutter repair, silt fence installation, trench sections, pavement markings, and precast concrete manholes.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the physical scope of the project, the existing infrastructure to be modified or replaced, and the specific requirements for the new gravity sewer installation. They provide the technical basis for estimating costs and developing a construction plan.