Ag Research Service backflow prevention valve replacements

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks removal and replacement of backflow prevention valves at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, Arizona, with quotations due September 24 at 1500 Mountain Daylight Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; $19 million size standard).

Place of performance is 21881 North Cardon Lane, Maricopa, Arizona 85138. Work scope includes demolition of eight existing 6-inch backflow preventers and three 6-inch T-fittings, installation of one 6-inch Watts LF909-NRS-FS reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly and seven 6-inch Double Check Detector Assemblies (Model 709 OSY-CFM), connection of three new T-fittings, daily site cleanup, waste disposal, and submission of daily progress reports. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and materials; provide a standard commercial warranty against product defects and a one-year warranty on labor and parts; submit shop drawings and manufacturer literature for approval; maintain a Site-Specific Safety Plan or Accident Prevention Plan; and complete work within 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

The project budget is between $100,000 and $250,000, with a firm fixed-price contract anticipated. A 20% bid guarantee is required if quotation exceeds $150,000; performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract award price are required for quotations over $150,000, due 10 days after award. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, price fairness and reasonableness, and past performance. Offerors must submit SF 1442 (blocks 14–20c), Price Schedule (lump sum for mobilization and demolition; per-unit pricing for three installation line items), Past Performance Questionnaire with five relevant contracts from the preceding five years, written technical approach with equipment data sheets and product literature, and SF 24 Bid Bond. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply. Questions are due September 15 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time.