This government solicitation, number 70Z03126RALAM2005, issued on November 26, 2025, is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a total small business set-aside project. The project, titled "Provide and Install Modular Truck / Boat Trailer / Forklift Ramp," has an estimated magnitude of $25,000 to $100,000. The NAICS code is 332999, with a size standard of 750 employees. Offerors must be registered at SAM.gov and can arrange a non-mandatory site visit by contacting Shawn Jenkins and Angela Barker. Performance is required to commence within 7 calendar days and be completed within 30 calendar days of receiving the award or notice to proceed. Offers are due by 1:00 PM local time on December 10, 2025, via email to shawn.t.jenkins@uscg.mil. Key clauses include those related to Buy American Act, whistleblower rights, and various FAR provisions. Invoices will be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
The U.S. Coast Guard requires a contractor to design, fabricate, and install a modular, heavy-duty ramp system at its Weslaco, TX facility. This ramp will allow safe truck and boat trailer access to an existing loading dock, accommodating a minimum 26,000 lbs load. The project emphasizes compliance with OSHA, IBC, and ASTM standards for structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and safety. Key specifications include an 8% maximum slope, 11'-6" minimum working width, and hot-dip galvanized decking with secure traction. The contractor must also provide dock plates to bridge the ramp-to-dock gap and high-visibility handrails. Installation requires a minimum of three years' experience, professional engineering submittals, and adherence to strict safety protocols. Final acceptance hinges on verification of alignment, load testing, and quality inspection.
This government file, General Decision Number TX20250255, issued on March 14, 2025, sets prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Hidalgo County, Texas, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. It outlines minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour for contracts entered into or extended after January 30, 2022) and 13658 ($13.30/hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, not renewed or extended). The document also details specific wage and fringe benefit rates for various crafts like Boilermakers, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, and Plumbers, as well as a range of other construction trades. It includes information on Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and the process for appealing wage determinations.