REPLACE FEED WATER PIPING AT B-136 WATERVLIET ARSENAL

The contract mandates the complete removal and replacement of approximately 70 linear feet of 4-inch black carbon steel feed water piping and two backflow preventers at Building 136 within the Watervliet Arsenal in New York, under project number 26PW004. All labor, materials, equipment, tools, temporary utilities, and supervision must be furnished by the contractor, with strict adherence to industry standards including ASME B31.1 for pressure piping, ANSI/ASME A13.1 for pipe labeling, NFPA 70 for electrical safety, and UFGS specifications for plumbing and insulation. Newly installed piping must be properly insulated and labeled with snap-around tags indicating “Cold Water” or “Feed Water,” with flow direction clearly marked at 25-foot intervals, and all labels are subject to approval by the project COR. Work must be conducted within a 45-calendar-day period starting from receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with a mandatory start within seven days and completion including final site restoration and cleanup. Normal working hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with federal holidays observed as non-work days. The contractor is required to obtain daily permits from the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department for welding, burning, flame use, or confined space entry and must submit a project-specific safety plan for government approval. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price, Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237110, with a value between $25,000 and $100,000, and requires all bidders to be verified small businesses with current representations and certifications in SAM. Payment and Performance Bonds are mandatory if the quote exceeds $150,000, though this contract falls below that threshold. Contractors must comply with the NY2 wage determination and provide all labor in accordance with federal labor standards. All materials must be delivered in manufacturers’ sealed containers, labeled with brand, description, manufacturer, date codes, and shelf life, with insulation guaranteed to be asbestos-free. Equipment and dumpsters must bear weather-resistant labels identifying the contractor, POC, phone, and project number. Radiographic inspection of ten randomly selected welds is required, and any welds failing ASME B31.1 standards must be corrected at no additional cost to the government. Performance will be evaluated by the COR