MAJOR REPAIRS BOILER PLANT

The contract entails comprehensive renovation and major repairs to the Boiler Plant at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, specifically identified as PSN 21590583. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to renovate existing kitchenette, toilet, shower, and locker room facilities. This involves removing existing kitchen cabinets and toilet fixtures, partial removal of concrete floor slab, preparation and waterproofing of selected existing walls, and installation of new walls, doors, ceilings, finishes, and essential building systems such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and lighting. Additionally, the contract offers four optional bid items covering renovations to the Highland Tank Containment Area, exterior brick masonry and lintel work, exterior stairs, walls, and paving, as well as the relocation of the force sewer main. All work must comply with a detailed 612-page specification and a 27-sheet drawing set, ensuring adherence to the scope and quality standards set forth. The contract, issued by the Department of Homeland Security under the U.S. Coast Guard’s Providence office, is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 236220, focused on commercial and institutional building construction. Performance is scheduled to begin June 1, 2026, with completion required by June 1, 2027. Contractors must submit responses by March 12, 2026. The contract also involves the use of a bond form (Standard Form 24) to guarantee bid security. Primary and secondary contacts for the contract specialist and contracting officer are designated for inquiries, and all activities will take place at the New London, Connecticut, location. This solicitation is governed by federal regulations, wage standards, and extensive contract documentation to ensure a high standard of construction and compliance.