USCG Station South Padre Island Water Heater Replacement
ID: 70Z02925QGALV0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDBASE NEW ORLEANS(00029)NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70117, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (N045)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/59ff7484a76e4033b6f642dc815f725d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard Station South Padre Island, is seeking proposals for the replacement of a nonfunctional water heater. The project entails the removal of the existing unit and the installation of a new 85-gallon, 480V, 18KW, 3-phase electric commercial water heater, which must meet specific performance and efficiency standards, including ASME-rated tank and NSF certification. This procurement is critical for maintaining operational efficiency at the facility, and the contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price/Technically Acceptable methodology. Proposals are due by 12:00 pm CST on September 8, 2025, and interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and coordinate with the designated Coast Guard representative, MKCS Timothy Jenkins, for site visits and compliance with local regulations.

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    70Z02925QGALV0004_0_US.pdf
    This government solicitation, 70Z02925QGALV0004, from the United States Coast Guard Station South Padre Island, TX, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the replacement of a nonfunctional water heater. The project requires the removal of the old unit and installation of a new 85-gallon, 480V, 18KW, 3-phase electric commercial water heater, meeting specific performance and efficiency standards, including ASME-rated tank, NSF certification, and proper installation with seismic anchoring. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type, with a NAICS code of 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Key clauses include Buy American—Construction Materials, various prohibitions on contracting with certain foreign entities (Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, specific telecommunications and video surveillance equipment), and requirements for contractor employee whistleblower rights, apprentices and trainees, and performance of work by the contractor. The contractor must commence work within 10 days of notice to proceed and complete it within 30 calendar days. Proposals are due by September 8, 2025.
    Attachment B (INSTRUCTIONS).pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for contractor performance of work on federal government projects, specifically referencing FAR Clause 52.236-1 and 48 CFR 852.236-72. Contractors must perform at least 50% of the total work with their own organization on-site, a percentage that can be reduced only by supplemental agreement if advantageous to the Government. The work counted towards this percentage includes labor from mechanics, laborers, and foreman/superintendents on the contractor's payroll, with direct supervision, and can include the cost of materials and equipment installed by such labor. Executive, administrative, and clerical forces are excluded. Contractors must submit a statement designating the portions of work to be performed by their own forces simultaneously with the schedule of costs. Changes to activity identifiers or responsibility codes require Contracting Officer approval. Failure to comply with FAR 52.236-1 will result in a 15% retention withholding from invoiced work activities not authorized for performance by other than the prime contractor's workforce. All contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
    SOW STA SPI_HOT WATER.docx
    The United States Coast Guard Station South Padre Island is accepting proposals for qualified contractors to replace and install a hot water heater on the second floor of the main building, servicing berthing rooms. The project requires a mandatory site visit for assessment and adherence to a pre-conference schedule. Contractors must coordinate with the Coast Guard's representative, MKCS Timothy A. Jenkins, and comply with strict regulations regarding facility operations, safety, waste disposal, and personnel identification. Key requirements include providing all parts, labor, and equipment for demolition, installation of an 85-gallon, 480V, 18KW, 3-phase electric commercial water heater, and post-installation testing and commissioning. All work must comply with current NEC, NFPA, UPC, OSHA, and local codes, with deliverables including as-built schematics, warranties, O&M manuals, and a commissioning report. The project must be completed within 90 days of the contract award.
    Wage Determination.pdf
    This document, General Decision Number TX20250033, issued on February 7, 2025, outlines prevailing wage rates and labor requirements for heavy dredging construction projects statewide in Texas, specifically along the Gulf Coast. It details minimum wage rates under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022) and 13658 ($13.30/hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022). The document specifies wage rates for various classifications like Derrick Operator, Dozer Operator, and different dredge personnel, all listed at $16.85/hour, with a note that Executive Order rates may be higher. It also mentions Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors. The document concludes with a guide to the wage determination appeals process, including contact information for the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys, Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, Wage and Hour Administrator, and the Administrative Review Board.
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