Zavala Office & Work Center Water System Premise Plumbing

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items to procure premise plumbing services for the Zavala Office & Work Center. The project aims to design, construct, and commission new premise plumbing to provide clean running water to approximately 31-40 employees, ensuring compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations.

• Re-piping of water lines for bathrooms, sinks, water closets, urinals, kitchen sinks, janitor closets, and mop sinks.

• Replacement of existing fixtures including flushometer valve toilets, bathroom sink faucets, kitchen faucets, archaeological room faucets, and mop sink faucets.

• Installation of new components such as ADA-compliant drinking fountains with bottle fillers, expansion tanks, and booster pumps.

• Installation of new hot water heaters (28-gallon for office, 50-gallon for work center).

• Installation of new shower panels in the work center.

• All work must comply with the International Building Code (IBC) 2024, local building codes, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements.

• Pressure testing, disinfection, and bacteriological sampling of the new system.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 90 days after Notice to Proceed.

• Location: 111 Walnut Ridge Road, Zavalla, Texas.

• Offers are due by 02/13/2026.

• Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive offer.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 238220.

• Small business size standard: $19M.

• Attachments include: Schedule of Items, Project Specifications, and DBA Wage Standards.

• No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency; these are provided as attachments.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "General Decision" for residential construction projects in Texas, specifically detailing prevailing wage rates for various trades. It includes rates for CARPENTER, CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, ELECTRICIAN, HVAC MECHANIC, LABORER, PAINTER, PLUMBER, ROOFER, and WELDERS. The decision is effective until 01/02/2026 and covers specific counties in Texas.

It also provides important notes regarding Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and EO 13658 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations and minimum wage requirements. The document further explains how to interpret different wage rate identifiers (Union Rate, Union Average Rate, Survey Rate, State Adopted Rate) and details the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document is crucial for any bidder on federal construction projects in the specified Texas counties. It establishes the minimum prevailing wage rates that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the contract. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws, including paid sick leave requirements. Understanding these wage rates and appeal processes is essential for accurate proposal development and contract execution.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the Plumbing Repair Project (Solicitation 12445126Q0006).

• Pipe Material: The contract specifies Type K copper for replacement lines, but Type M is currently in the building. Bidders must submit product submittals for proposed pipe, fixtures, and equipment for approval.
• ADA Compliance: ADA trap covers are required. Millwork and kitchen upgrades are specified as 'Remove and reinstall,' implying ADA compliance is required for these elements.
• Plumbing Routing: Best placement is to be determined by the contractor and submitted for approval, including narrative descriptions, shop drawings, and details. Running pipe on the surface of block walls from the attic is permissible if recommended and included in the submittal.
• Drywall/Cabinet Repair Allowance: Ancillary costs for drywall and cabinet repairs must be included in the bid item. This allowance is for actual costs incurred.
• Engineer Stamp: An engineer stamp is not required on plans; new pipe routing on as-builts and sizing per industry standards, reviewed by COR and engineering staff, will be acceptable.
• Abandoned Piping: Existing piping may be capped and abandoned in place if not in use, provided it does not interfere with new construction or adversely affect the building.
• Sales Tax: The project is tax exempt as the Federal Government is tax exempt.
• Certified Payroll Rate: The correct certified payroll rate sheet for Angelina County has been provided.

This document clarifies several requirements and submission details, potentially impacting how bidders prepare their proposals and cost estimates. It also provides updated information regarding certified payroll rates.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. It constitutes the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is for premise plumbing repairs and upgrades at the Zavala Office & Work Center. The project involves designing, constructing, and commissioning new premise plumbing to provide clean running water to approximately 31-40 employees, ensuring compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations.

• Design, construction, and commissioning of new premise plumbing.

• Replacement of main supply pipes and all fixtures in each building.

• Pressure testing and disinfection of the entire plumbing system.

• Specific tasks include repiping bathrooms, replacing fixtures (toilets, sinks, water fountains, faucets, mop sinks), installing new hot water heaters, expansion tanks, and booster pumps.

• Work must comply with the attached Project Specifications, ANSI/NSF 61, Forest Service Handbook 7409.11, International Building Code (IBC) 2024, International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

• Bacteriological sampling to confirm water quality.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 90 days after Notice to Proceed.

• Completion Date: 90 days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 238220 with a small business size standard of $19M.

• Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026, by 1300 local time.

• Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive offer representing the best value to the Government.

• Attachments: Schedule of Items, Project Specifications, and DBA Wage Standards.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency; bidders must rely on the provided attachments.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.