Chimney Repairs, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District is soliciting bids for chimney repairs at Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin, New Hampshire, under solicitation number W912WJ26QA129. The work involves removing the existing stainless steel chimney liner and galvanized steel through-the-wall connecting pipe, then installing a new flexible smooth-walled stainless-steel chimney liner system with insulation for a wood-burning stove. The contractor must also repair the brick-and-mortar chimney structure, correct all identified deficiencies, and ensure the entire system complies with current fire codes and manufacturer specifications to pass a certified chimney inspection. All work must be performed by qualified personnel with verifiable state, national, or local certifications. Debris must be properly disposed of off U.S. Government property in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million, and only vendors with an active SAM.gov registration will be considered. Pricing must be submitted as a firm fixed price, with all line items clearly priced—no blank entries or “NSP” designations are allowed, and zero must be entered for non-separately priced items. The period of performance runs from contract award through October 1, 2026, with work scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays without prior approval. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing safety, security, compliance, and administrative requirements, including clauses related to accident prevention, quality control, suspension of work, and cyber incident reporting. Contractors must comply with Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 safety standards, maintain a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer on-site, implement fall protection for work above six feet, and submit required documentation including an Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet, Activity Hazard Analysis, and Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter. All submittals must be approved within a 21-day review window, and the contractor is solely responsible for quality assurance. Payment must be processed through the WAWF system using the specified Routing Data Table. Bonding is not required due to the estimated contract value being under $150,000. Pre-construction submittals are due within 30 days of award, and a pre-construction conference must occur within 21 days. V