USCG Station Tawas Fire Main Pipe Rupture Repair
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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 (USCG) is soliciting proposals for Fire Main Pipe Rupture Repair at USCG Station Tawas, East Tawas, MI. This opportunity, a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside aimed at restoring the station's fire protection water supply. Quotes are due by March 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves the replacement of a ruptured underground fire main system and an associated failed valve. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization of personnel and equipment.
- Locating, marking, and excavating to expose damaged components.
- Dewatering the excavation as needed.
- Removal of damaged piping and valve.
- Furnishing and installing new fire main piping and a replacement valve (equal or greater specification), including fittings, restraints, and thrust blocks.
- Inspection of surrounding piping for additional damage.
- Backfilling and compacting the excavation, followed by surface area restoration.
- Conducting pressure and operational testing of the repaired system.
- Providing a one-year warranty on labor and materials.
- Off-site disposal of old piping and valve.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water, Sewer, Pipeline, and Communications and Power Line Construction) with a $45.0M size standard.
- Estimated Value: Between $10,000 and $25,000.
- Period of Performance: Not to exceed 14 calendar days from the date of award, including 0 weather days.
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 18, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
- Work Commencement: As soon as possible after award.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible Offeror. Bidders must provide a Base Quote in Section B, including taxes, UEI, Taxpayer I.D. number, and CAGE Code.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the General Decision Number for wage determinations applicable to building construction projects in Iosco County, Michigan (mi126.txt).
- Bonds: Bid bonds are required for quotes exceeding $150,000. Payment bonds are required for awards exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000 (100% of award amount). Performance and Payment bonds are required for awards exceeding $150,000 (100% of contract price).
- Insurance: Required coverage includes Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, General Liability-Comprehensive, and Automobile Liability.
- Site Visit: Offerors are urged to inspect the site. Contact MK1 Adam Nalewyko (Adam.L.Nalewyko@uscg.mil, 860-533-9409) for site visits.
- Invoicing: Invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov/.
- Contact: All questions regarding the contract or project should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Adam L. Nalewyko (Adam.L.Nalewyko@uscg.mil, 860-533-9409) or Kara Davis (kara.a.davis@uscg.mil, 571-607-1221).