BRS check valve installation

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region is seeking a contractor to install a backflow preventer device on the existing fire riser and conduct a five-year NFPA 25 inspection for the fire sprinkler system at the Black Rock Administrative Center in Gerlach, Nevada. The project requires contractors to hold Nevada State Fire Marshall licensing and certification, use U.L. listed materials that comply with Nevada Administrative Code and Revised Statutes, and utilize U.S. manufactured pipe rated for 175 psi working pressure. Deliverables include the installed backflow prevention device, five-year inspection report, compliance certifications, and as-built drawings, all backed by a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. The government will evaluate proposals using a best-value, trade-off methodology where technical capability and past performance are weighted more heavily than price. Quotes and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM PT on August 11, 2025, to the designated contracting officers.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $19.0 million under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. No current contractor or incumbent information is provided in the solicitation documents, though a previous 2022 inspection report indicates the facility's fire protection systems require significant attention, including a non-operational booster pump with inadequate pressure levels. The contract includes a 122-calendar day performance period scheduled from September 30, 2025, to January 30, 2026, with potential extensions available for custom manufacturing or permit review processes. Work will be performed at the Black Rock Administrative Center located at 200 Transfer Station Road in Gerlach, Nevada. The project falls under Service Contract Act wage determination requirements, with workers subject to a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour plus health and welfare benefits.