Backflow Cross Connection Report

The Michigan Army National Guard seeks a comprehensive drinking water cross-connection and backflow prevention survey at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, with proposals due August 19, 2026 and questions due August 12 at 10 a.m. EDT. This is a women-owned small business (WOSB) set-aside.

Place of performance is Harrison Township, Michigan (28700 Railroad Avenue, Building 127). The contractor shall survey approximately 184 buildings and 184 known backflow prevention devices to identify unprotected cross connections, assess installation adequacy, and deliver a comprehensive final report within 180 days of award. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 0700–1630 Eastern Standard Time, excluding federal holidays and base closures. The contractor must coordinate with the base water purveyor and applicable regulatory agencies, ensure 100% accuracy of all accessible buildings and devices surveyed, furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control, and comply with Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. All employees must possess current state driver's licenses and fluent English language skills. Prior to base access, the contractor must complete AT Level I awareness training within 10 calendar days of award and coordinate with the Government Point of Contact no later than 10 business days before work commencement.

The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. This is a firm fixed price procurement with two CLINs (0001 and 0002) for invoicing purposes. Wage Determination WD 2015-4867 (Revision 33) applies, requiring WG-9 Plumber classification at $37.62 per hour plus $5.55 fringe benefits. Evaluation factors are price, technical acceptability (demonstrated understanding of service requirements and survey methodology), and past performance (minimum two contracts completed within the last two years for similar services of like or similar size and complexity). Contractors with no federal prime contract history receive neutral past performance treatment and may not submit subcontractor commitment letters.

An optional site visit is scheduled for August 13 at 1 p.m. local time; attendance requests are due August 5 at 10 a.m. EDT via email to tami.mckenney.1@us.af.mil. The awardee will have access to the previous report completed in 2020.