Temporary Sewer Line at Coast Guard Academy
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is soliciting quotes for a Temporary Sewer Line service in New London, CT. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires immediate temporary service to maintain continuous sewer utility during primary line repairs. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price award, with quotes due by July 03, 2026, at 08:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, operating, and demobilizing a temporary above-ground bypass piping system. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization & Installation: Deliver and install high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, valves, and fittings. This involves securing staging areas, establishing safety perimeters, routing piping, ensuring secure joints, installing traffic ramps, performing pressure testing, and connecting to existing infrastructure. Technical drawings detail specific components like guide cable supports, pump floor plans for new work and demolition, and sections illustrating existing conditions and new construction elements.
- Operation, Repairs, & Monitoring: Initiate flow and provide rapid response (within 12 hours) for leaks, pressure drops, or pump failures, with repairs completed within 24 hours.
- Demobilization: Flush and decontaminate piping, remove all materials, and restore the site upon completion of permanent repairs. All work is considered maintenance and is subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) wages.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Approximately 365 days from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 million
- Place of Performance: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: July 03, 2026, by 08:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due: June 26, 2026, by 08:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes and questions to alfred.chaney@uscg.mil and ashley.l.perez@uscg.mil.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, ranking offers by price and technical acceptance.
- Site Visit: A walk-through is scheduled for June 24, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST at the USCG Academy, MCOE Building (Lower Level).
Special Requirements
Contractors must provide qualified personnel, including at least one State Licensed Plumber, and designate a Project Manager. All necessary equipment, such as pumps (25 HP Goulds, 600 gpm capacity), approximately 600 LF of piping, valves, fittings, and road crossings, must be furnished by the contractor. Monthly progress reports and a Draft Contractor Project Plan are required.