Backflow Install to Fire Sprinkler Security Sys PA

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform a backflow installation for the fire sprinkler security system at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The project involves installing three 1-inch backflow preventers to address fire prevention system deficiencies identified during a recent inspection. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their SAM.gov UEI code, with an additional requirement of being listed on the City of Philadelphia's Backflow Prevention Technicians for Domestic Systems List. The contract will be awarded using FAR Part 13 procedures, with the evaluation criteria focusing on the lowest-priced, responsible bidder, and the government reserving the right to review past performance records of all bidding companies. Quotes are due by March 31, 2025, before 3:00 PM ET, with a strict performance period from April 1 to May 31, 2025.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses within the NAICS category 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with work to be performed at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement, with work to be conducted during normal duty hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). While specific budget details are not disclosed, the project involves precise technical specifications including coordinating schedules with on-site personnel, securing systems during installation, and ensuring all work complies with applicable NFPA pamphlets and local codes. Contractors will be responsible for turning off domestic water during the work, installing the backflow preventers, conducting comprehensive testing, and restoring the system to normal operation. The location-specific requirements include adhering to Philadelphia County's prevailing wage determination, which provides detailed hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trade classifications.