COAST GUARD ACADEMY SIGN PROJECT
ID: 60100260000064Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDBASE CAPE COD(00052)BUZZARDS BAY, MA, 02542, USA

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING) (Y1PB)

Set Aside

Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2) (LAS)
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking contractors for the complete replacement of the front entrance sign at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, tools, and equipment to create a modern, durable sign that enhances the Academy's image, adhering to the Davis Bacon Act for wage compliance. The new sign will feature a reinforced concrete footing and architectural-grade materials, with a project completion timeline of 120 calendar days. Interested contractors should contact Anthony Graziano at Anthony.V.Graziano@uscg.mil or 757-646-3940 for further details and to ensure compliance with all submission requirements.

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    This government file, General Decision Number CT20250011, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for residential construction projects in New London County, Connecticut, specifically for single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. The document lists various craft classifications, including Elevator Mechanic, Power Equipment Operator, Roofer, Sprinkler Fitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Carpenter, Cement Mason, Drywall Finisher/Taper, Electrician, Laborers (Common/General and Landscape), Painter, and Plumber, along with their respective hourly rates and fringe benefits. It also provides details on vacation, paid holidays, and notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). The file explains identifiers for union, weighted union average, and survey rates, and includes an appeals process for wage determinations. The purpose is to ensure fair wages and benefits for workers on federally funded or assisted construction projects.
    The document outlines a five-step process for submitting and gaining approval for a Project Plan in government contracts. It begins with drafting a comprehensive plan package within 14 days, including a Cover Letter, Project Schedule, Safety Plan, and Quality Control Plan, all with specific content requirements and adhering to company letterhead and SAM.GOV UEI annotation. Step two involves formal email submission to the COR, with the CO copied, using a specific subject line and attaching a single, bookmarked PDF. The third step is a thorough government review by the COR and other stakeholders, which can take several business days to a week. Step four details the feedback and revision cycle, where contractors must address all comments and resubmit the plan, potentially multiple times. The final step, and most crucial, is receiving formal written approval from the COR, as on-site work cannot commence without it, in accordance with FAR 52.236-7.
    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, is seeking a contractor for the complete replacement of its front entrance sign. The existing sign is deteriorated and projects an unprofessional image, prompting the need for a modern, durable, and aesthetically appropriate replacement. The project, classified as construction, requires the contractor to provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, tools, and equipment. The new sign, approximately 17 feet wide and 4 feet high, will feature a reinforced concrete footing, architectural-grade brick and granite or pre-cast concrete structure, raised pin-mounted solid metal lettering, and exterior ground-mounted LED floodlights. The contractor must develop a detailed project plan, design package for approval, and adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations, including the Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act. The period of performance is 120 calendar days.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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