REPLACE STEAM AND CONDENSATE LINES AT THE WATERVLIET ARSENAL, WATERVLIET NY

This Firm Fixed Price contract, competed as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, is for the removal and replacement of underground steam and condensate lines between Buildings 44 and 110 at the Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, New York. The scope of work includes replacing approximately 360 linear feet of 8-inch steam and 4-inch condensate lines, with an optional requirement to replace 300 linear feet of 2.5-inch underground compressed air piping. The project involves complex excavation near existing utilities, roadways, and concrete sidewalks, as well as minor asbestos abatement in a basement hallway. The estimated total project magnitude is between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 dollars, with a performance period of 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Contractors must adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations, including WVA Regulation 385-1 and various OSHA, EPA, and New York State Department of Labor codes. Key requirements include the submission of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan within seven days of award, adherence to New York wage determinations for construction trades, and compliance with hazardous waste segregation and dust control policies. Technical specifications mandate the use of approved anti-seizing compounds and specific anchor systems. Final acceptance is contingent upon successful on-site inspections and clearance air sampling conducted by an independent laboratory to ensure all asbestos-containing materials have been properly remediated.