REPAIR WHARF USCGC OUACHITA, SHORE SIDE DETACHMENT CHATTANOOGA, TN

This contract is a total small business set-aside solicitation by the Department of Homeland Security for repair work at the USCG Cutter Ouachita, Shore Side Detachment in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The project involves comprehensive repair and replacement tasks including replacing the worn decking surface, splicing timber piles, replacing broken deck joists, removing abandoned utilities such as a fire pump and electrical systems, overhauling the water supply line and electrical shore-ties, installing underground conduits for voice and data, and replacing light poles. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, falling under NAICS code 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The solicitation requires bidders to provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment to complete the work within a 90-calendar-day performance period. Additionally, bid, payment, and performance bonds are mandatory. The procurement is restricted to small business concerns with an average annual gross receipt not exceeding $31 million over three years. The bidding process opened on October 14, 2008, and all solicitation documents and amendments are available free of charge online. Point of contact for this procurement includes representatives at the USCG, based in Miami, Florida, for any inquiries or notification registrations.