(1) SOW SSD Owensboro Repair Backflow Preventers Piping.docx

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

Repair Backflow Preventers Piping

AT

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

USCGC OBION

Owensboro, KY

PROJECT NUMBER 29602386

February 2026

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1.1. General Work Requirements

A. United States Coast Guard is accepting proposals for qualified individuals, or firms, to perform plumbing repairs and renewal at the shore side detachment facility in Owensboro, KY. All work being performed must be up to state and federal code. Should any permits need to be required to perform this project, the contractor shall acquire all necessary permits for the project and provide all labor, tools, equipment and materials to complete the project. Furnished items shall include all relevant materials to remove existing piping, renew piping, fittings, insulation, anchors, and back-flow preventers, etc.

(1) The contractor shall renew all accessible copper piping from above concrete slab to where piping enters the cinder block wall. These items will include, but are not limited to:

a. Renew all copper piping from concrete slab to cinder block entry.

i. Replace approximately 15ft of 2” copper piping for PRZ drainage.

ii. Replace approximately 10 ft of 1.5” copper piping on main supply to PRZ’s.

iii. Relace approximately 30ft of ½” copper piping on hot and cold water lines.

b. Install ½” isolation valves on domestic hot water and cold-water lines.

c. Remove and replace two existing back-flow preventers (Watts 009M2 1 ½”) or equivalent.

d. Replace main water supply isolation valve (1-½” ball valve).

e. Renew ½” copper piping off main water supply line to exterior garden spigot and install isolation valve.

f. Replace ½” valve for eye wash station.

g. Reroute drains from RPZ’s with new 2” header to exterior of building.

h. Connect HW tank relief valve to drain header piping.

i. Provide ¾” check valve in drain header to allow HW heater to pressure relief valve to be routed outside.

j. Replace all piping anchors to cinderblock where required to support the piping.

k. Convert PEX piping at utility sink to copper (1/2”).

l. Anchor Utility Sink to concrete slab.

m. Replace P-trap under utility sink.

n. Renew all insulation on interior piping up to 50 linear feet of each specified size below:

i. 2” foam insulation

ii. 1.5” foam insulation

iii. 3/4” foam insulation

iv. ½” foam insulation

(2) The contractor shall replace and renew the following located in the vicinity of the pier:

a. Replace the 1-½” dielectric union at the north-side of the pier.

b. Reattach the existing heat strip where current pipe is exposed. Install foam insulation and aluminum shielding from where existing insulation exists to burial point to encapsulate existing heat trace (Approximately 4ft OAL)

c. Perform same insulation measures at far end of same pipe to encapsulate existing heat trace, ending insulation at the 1.5” camlock connection. (Approximately 3ft OAL).

d. Perform same insulation on 3” sewage piping to encapsulate existing heat trace, ending at clamp before camlock connection. (Approximately 2ft).

(3) The contractor shall furnish a suitable drinking fountain to be put in place where an existing drinking fountain was previously installed.

a. Provide and install, in existing location, a suitable drinking fountain to be mounted to cinder block. Drinking fountain shall be a filtered type, with capabilities of filling water bottles.

1.1.2. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Qualifications

(2) The installation shall be performed by a plumbing contractor certified in the state of Kentucky.

(3) The installation shall comply with the current edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC).

B. Additional Performance Requirements

(2) Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all materials that are no longer being used for the project (copper piping, insulation, scrap, etc.).

1.1.3. SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with all hot work requirements of the Coast Guard unit.

(1) In the event of any hot work being performed (welding, brazing, or any grinding/cutting that produces a spark), the unit may provide up to 2 personnel daily for fire watches with a charged water cannon. Appropriate measures to prevent any fires or damage from hot work must be utilized (fire blankets, etc.).

1.2. TEMPORARY FACILITIES OR UTILITIES

None required.

1.3. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD

A. The total contract performance period shall include not only the time needed to complete the base bid and approved option items, but it also includes the time needed to submit, review, and approve all material submittals, and complete all project record (closeout) documents. After work begins at the site, perform the work continuously during normal working hours and show daily progress until all work is complete.

B. The total contract performance period is 30 calendar days.

1.4. LOCATION

The work is located at:

U.S. Coast Guard SSD Owensboro, KY 3301 E. 4th St Owensboro, KY, 42303 Arrangements for visiting the site may be made by contacting:

MKC Corey Walters Email: corey.a.walters@uscg.mil Telephone: (270) 314-8761

1.5. DRAWINGS ACCOMPANYING SPECIFICATION

There are no drawings accompanying this specification. However, images of existing piping are attached in Enclosure 1.

1.6. WORK HOURS

1.6.1. Normal Working Hours

A. Perform all work at the site from Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, unless otherwise approved. This project requires a special schedule to prevent operational interruptions during the installation process. Please refer to the scope section for detailed coordination of working hours. The contractor shall plan a schedule to minimize disruptions to building operations.

B. Performing the work beyond the listed working hours is at the discretion of the Coast Guard unit and the contractor must gain prior approval.

1.7. SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

There are no specific environmental requirements. Refer to section titled Environmental for general environmental requirements.

1.8. SAFETY PROGRAM

1.8.1. General

The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. Implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the construction area, prevents damage to property and avoids work interruptions. Provide appropriate safety measures including but not limited to barricades, signs and signal lights as well as complying with the requirements of all applicable federal, State and local safety laws, rules and regulations.

1.9. AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Reasonable amounts of the following utilities will be made available to the Contractor without charge.

(1) Electricity NOTE: Potable water services to include available restrooms will not be available during the contracted period due to the nature of the repairs.

1.10. UNDERGROUND AND CONCEALED UTILITIES

A. Any utility locations provided are diagrammatic, not exact.

B. Physically verify the location and elevation of the existing underground and concealed utilities local to the work area. Employ techniques to scan the construction site including electromagnetic and sonic equipment prior to commencing the work. Mark the surface of the ground where existing underground utilities are discovered.

1.11. UTILITY OUTAGES

Identify the utility, reason for interruption, proposed time of interruption, and duration of interruption. Do not interrupt utilities until authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.12. CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

The work shall be performed on a Coast Guard operational military installation. Become familiar with and obey station fire, traffic, and security regulations. Personnel shall not stray from the immediate area of work or direct avenues of ingress and egress unless authorized in advance by the COR.

1.13. CLEANUP

The Contractor shall keep the work area, including the laydown and storage area, free from accumulations of waste materials on a daily basis and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the storage, transport, and disposal of wastes. The Contractor shall not use Coast Guard waste disposal facilities including garbage cans, trash piles, or dumpsters.

1.14. ENVIRONMENTAL

1.14.1. Protection of the Environment

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations for the protection of the environment, including but not limited to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

1.14.2. Generated Waste

A. Any waste generated because of the project shall either be recycled or be disposed of in accordance with RCRA requirements.

B. Any hazardous waste shall be manifested off site with the Coast Guard unit listed as the Generator and signatory. Any hazardous waste shall be analyzed, characterized, stored, and disposed of in accordance with RCRA and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

C. Hazardous waste shall be properly transported and delivered to an appropriate facility. The Contractor shall submit for COR approval the proposed disposal facility, qualifications of the transporters, and the draft hazardous waste manifest.

1.15. DISPOSITION OF MATERIALS

A. All materials including construction debris and equipment shall be removed from Government property. The Government will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to, such property after notice to proceed. Materials and equipment shall not be viewed by prospective purchasers or sold on the site.

B. The Contractor shall submit the disposal receipt from the landfill within 10 working days of disposal.

1.16. STORM PROTECTION

The Contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize danger from storms to personnel, the work, and to adjacent property. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closing all opening, removing all loose materials, tools, and equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work.

1.17. RECEIPT OF MATERIALS

The Contractor is responsible to receive all equipment, materials, and supplies.

1.18. DELIVERY AND STORAGE

The Contractor is responsible for the proper transport and storage of all equipment and materials.

1.19. SECURITY

A. Submit a list of the names of all personnel working on the project site prior to the preconstruction conference for approval. The roster shall be submitted via email, and at a minimum, include the first name, last name, job description, and company of employment.

B. Immediately submit a new list upon a change in on-site project personnel. Refer to the paragraph titled, Special Notice Prior Notification, for notification requirements. Only personnel on the approved list are allowed onto the project site.

C. All approved personnel shall carry a valid, Government-issued identification while on Government property in conformance with the Real ID Act of 2005. Non-compliant personnel shall be escorted off Government property.

1.20. FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Electronically submit a written request for final acceptance to the Coast Guard.

1.21. WARRANTIES

A. Endorse all warranties or guarantees to the Government.

1.22. TRAINING

A. The Contractor shall provide training to unit personnel in the operation of the equipment. The Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall be approved and provided to the unit prior to the training.

1.23. SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals will be reviewed by the Coast Guard and returned within 10 working days after receipt, unless otherwise stated.

1.24. SUBMITTAL LIST

A. ROSTER OF PERSONNEL

(1) As required by the paragraph titled Security.

B. PROJECT SCHEDULE

(1) Prepare a Construction Progress Schedule. It shall include all major milestones and events for the entire duration of the construction contract.

C. SAFETY PLAN

(1) At a minimum, describe the general safety program and identify specific safety provisions for hazards incidental to the contract work such as elevated working surfaces, or similar conditions of the work. Comply with the paragraph titled Safety Program.

D. PRODUCT DATA

(1) Submit the product data sheet for each manufactured item. It shall include the manufacturer's descriptive literature of cataloged products, equipment drawings, diagrams, performance and characteristic curves and catalog cuts. Submit complete descriptive data for each type of material. Clearly mark data to indicate the type of material to be provided.

1.24.2. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Submit electronically and provide the following:

(1) Contact information for the prime contractor, sub-contractor, and major equipment vendor/supplier;

(2) Warranty information;

(3) Test procedures;

(4) Results of all testing and commissioning procedures;

(5) Performance data;

(6) A control sequence describing start-up, operation and shut-down instructions;

(7) Installation instructions;

(8) Maintenance instructions;

(9) Operating instructions;

(10) Parts list.

-- End of Section --

Enclosure 1: Images

1. Below are detailed images and notes to assist in the development of an accurate quotation for services.

A. Main Facility Building:

B. Exterior Repairs on Pier.

Section 01 11 00 image1.jpeg image2.jpeg image3.jpeg image4.jpeg image5.jpeg image6.jpeg image7.jpeg image8.jpeg image9.jpeg image10.jpeg