Z--Replace Utilities Berths 11 and 12

Contract N4008514B0001, managed by Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic for the Department of Defense, involves the replacement of critical utilities at Berths 11 and 12 of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, supervision, transportation, and equipment necessary to remove existing water and sewer mains, heat trace systems, and compressed air and steam distribution mains. The scope of work includes the installation of new insulation for water and sewer systems, new water system supports, and new heat trace for the water, sewer, compressed air, and steam distribution mains. Technical specifications specifically detail the replacement of 4-inch and 6-inch grooved ductile iron pipes. This project was issued as a sealed bid solicitation with a 100 percent Small Business Set-aside and an estimated value between 1 million and 5 million dollars. The execution of the contract is governed by heavy construction prevailing wage rates for York County, Maine. Project administration included multiple amendments to clarify pricing structures, address requests for information regarding hazardous materials such as lead and asbestos, and coordinate secure site visits. The final bid opening was extended to December 10, 2013, with the award notice subsequently posted in February 2015.