Seawater pipe rerouting

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically Seawater Pipe Repairs and Rerouting. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The government is procuring non-personal services to provide all labor, equipment, and materials for these repairs and rerouting.

• Services for Seawater pipe repairs and rerouting.

• Work to be performed at the University of Maryland - Horn Point Laboratory.

• Statement of Work (SOW) is attached and applies to all CLINs.

• Department of Labor Wage Rates (WD 2015-4275, Revision No. 31) are applicable.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Date of Award through six (6) months.

• Delivery: FOB Destination.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the small business size standard is $19 Million.

• Offers are requested via Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Quotes must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format, including signed SF 1449 and SF 30(s).

• Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov.

• Quote Validity: Minimum of 60 days.

• Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on price and the following pass/fail criteria:

  1. Technical Acceptability/Capability (demonstrated capability, relevant experience, understanding of requirements).
  2. Past Performance (on related contracts).
  3. Price (low priced, technically acceptable).

• Questions Deadline: February 17, 2026.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A site visit is highly recommended but not required.

• The government will utilize the FedConnect® web portal for contract administration.

• Attachments include: SOW 1305M226Q0042, Contractor Past Performance Reference Sheet, and SCA WD 2015-4275.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Information Form" that contractors must complete. It is used to collect information about a vendor's relevant past performance or to state if no relevant past performance exists. This information is crucial for the government's evaluation of a vendor's ability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation.

• Past Performance Definition: Performance within the last 3 years that is of the same or similar scope, magnitude, and complexity as the current solicitation.
• Submission Requirements: A maximum of three (3) current/previous contracts performed within the last three (3) years.
• Information to Include: Contract number, agency, description of work, point of contact (with phone and email), contract award date, period of performance, initial and current contract value, and extent of subcontracting.
• New Entities: Newly formed entities or those lacking prior contracts should list key personnel and applicable resources, explaining the relevance.
• Problem/Corrective Actions: Vendors are encouraged to describe any problems encountered and corrective actions taken.
• Form Fields: Includes sections for Vendor Name, Contract Number, Contract Type, Government Point of Contact, Government Contact Information, Total Dollar Value, Type of Services Provided and Location, Period of Performance, Detailed Description of Work Performed, and Subcontractor Information.

Bidders must complete and submit this form for each past performance reference to demonstrate their experience and capability relevant to the solicitation. Failure to provide adequate information may impact the evaluation of their proposal. The government may contact the provided points of contact to verify information. Vendors should highlight how their past efforts align with the scope, magnitude, and complexity of the current opportunity.

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

To repair and reroute an existing 8-inch pressurized seawater distribution line at the University of Maryland - Horn Point Laboratory due to damage incurred during the installation of a new Foundation Continuously Operating Reference Station (FCORS).

• Reroute approximately 100 linear feet of the existing 8-inch pressurized seawater distribution line.

• Install one (1) 8-inch isolation gate valve.

• Provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the reroute and installation.

• Perform field verification of tie-in locations and buried utilities prior to proposal submission.

• Install new piping using PVC Schedule 40 pressure-rated pipe.

• Utilize fittings and valves compatible with corrosive seawater environments (e.g., bronze, 316 stainless steel, or specialized PVC).

• Install gravel bedding (No. 57 washed, crushed stone) with a minimum depth of 6 inches.

• Design and install concrete thrust blocks at changes in direction, dead ends, and valve locations.

• Ensure the new pipe section maintains a burial depth of approximately 36 inches.

• Install 6-inch-wide purple detectable warning tape at a depth of 12-18 inches below finished grade, labeled 'CAUTION BURIED RECLAIMED WATER LINE BELOW'.

• Restore disturbed areas by regrading, applying a minimum of 4 inches of clean topsoil, and seeding with a "Maryland Certified" Turf-Type Tall Fescue blend mixed with Kentucky Bluegrass, covered with weed-free straw.

• Installation must comply with the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by Dorchester County.

• Hydrostatic pressure test at 1.5 times the rated working pressure (or local code) for a minimum of 15 to 30 minutes.

• Sediment erosion control measures as required by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).

• Project location: University of Maryland - Horn Point Laboratory, 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613.

• The document does not explicitly state the period of performance for the contract itself, but notes an existing 8" PVC line was capped in August 2025.

• Site Preparation and Hand-Digging: Work is adjacent to a geodetic control station (Foundation CORS). No mechanical excavation is permitted within 5 feet of the station hardware. Contractor must hand-dig to verify exact locations of newly installed electrical conduits and the station's grounding ring.

• Oversight: An NGS representative will be on-site to monitor work in the "sensitive zone."

• Work Plan Submission: Contractor shall submit a formal Work Plan for approval prior to mobilization, including a material summary, testing protocol, sediment erosion control, performance schedule, and site restoration measures.

• Coordination: Provide five (5) business days' notice to NGS and the University of Maryland Horn Point Facilities Office before commencing on-site work.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, issued under the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupational codes and titles along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits for specific geographic areas. This particular determination (No. 2015-4275, Revision No. 31) applies to the Maryland counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, and Talbot.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract that falls under the Service Contract Act within the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work on the contract, categorized by occupation. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. It also outlines general benefits such as paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays, as well as specific requirements like hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances. The document also details the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

• Geographic Area: Maryland Counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Talbot.
• Applicable Law: Service Contract Act.
• Minimum Wage Rates: Listed by occupation code and title.
• Fringe Benefits: Standard health and welfare, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays are detailed.
• Special Pay: Hazardous pay differentials are outlined.
• Conformance Process: Instructions for requesting wage rates for unlisted occupations are provided.