Replace water line in aquatic park

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking a small business contractor to replace a 375-foot water line in the Aquatic Park at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The project involves installing a new 2-inch PEX or HDPE pipe inside an existing 4-inch pipe to feed a sand shower and water fountain, along with replacing a 4-inch gate valve, two concrete utility boxes, and associated pipe fittings. Contractors must possess a valid California A, B, C-34, or C-36 contractor's license and follow strict specifications for utility installation, including video pipeline inspection, hydrostatic testing, and site restoration. The government will evaluate quotes on a best value basis, considering price, relevant experience, contractor licensing, and past performance. Quotations are due by 10:00 AM PDT on December 11, 2024, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 3, 2024, at 9:30 AM.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated project value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period of 120 calendar days after notice to proceed. The work will be conducted at 900 Beach Street in San Francisco, California, requiring contractors to adhere to Davis-Bacon wage rates and provide a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price within 10 days of award. Six potential contractors attended the mandatory site visit, including representatives from AAA Maintenance, Natelini Industries, Yerba Buena, AMA, Golden Boy Construction, and Apollo Construction. The project involves careful restoration of the historical park site, with work hours limited to 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.