REPLACE FEED WATER PIPING AT B-136 WATERVLIET ARSENAL

The contract requires the complete removal and replacement of approximately 70 linear feet of 4-inch black carbon steel feed water piping and two existing backflow preventers at Building 136 on the Watervliet Arsenal in New York, under Project #26PW004. All labor, materials, parts, equipment, temporary utilities, supervision, and site restoration must be furnished by the contractor, with newly installed piping requiring insulation and labeling in compliance with ANSI/ASME A13.1 and ASME B31.1 standards. Work is to be performed under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a 45-calendar-day performance period beginning upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with work commencement required within seven calendar days and completion including final cleanup no later than day 45. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237110, with no award anticipated to exceed $100,000. All contractors must comply with the New York State Wage Determination General Decision Number NY2 and furnish payment and performance bonds if the quote exceeds $150,000. Contractors must ensure all materials arrive in original manufacturer packaging, be asbestos-free, and clearly labeled with brand, description, manufacturer, and date codes. Pipe labels must be snap-around, indicate flow direction, and be approved by the COR, placed every 25 feet and readable from floor level. Equipment and dumpsters must bear weather-resistant labels with contractor name, point of contact, phone, and project number. Daily permits from the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department are mandatory for welding, burning, flame use, or confined space entry, and a project-specific safety plan must be submitted for government approval. Contractors are required to coordinate utility shutdowns with the COR at least seven business days in advance and notify the Contracting Specialist two business days before starting work. All work must adhere to UFGS standards for plumbing, thermal insulation, and HVAC piping, and welding must conform to ASME B31.1, with ten field welds subject to radiographic inspection by the COR; any defective welds must be replaced at no additional cost to the government. Final acceptance is determined by the COR/COTR based on adherence to workmanship, schedule, and compliance with the SOW, evaluated under Outstanding, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory ratings. Contractors must use the WAWF system for invoicing, submitting either Invoice 2in1 or Construction Invoice for fixed