USCG Station Tawas Fire Main Pipe Rupture Repair

The Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting quotes for repair services related to a rupture in the underground fire main system and associated valve failure at U.S. Coast Guard Station Tawas in Michigan. The procurement requires contractors to locate and expose the damaged underground fire main piping and valve, remove the ruptured components, furnish and install replacement piping and valve meeting or exceeding existing specifications, inspect surrounding piping for additional damage, backfill and restore surface conditions, and conduct pressure and operational testing to verify proper function. Contractors must employ qualified personnel with appropriate fire protection system certifications and maintain staffing continuity throughout the contract period. Evaluation criteria emphasize contractor qualifications, proposed personnel certifications, experience with similar fire protection systems, compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and ability to complete work within the compressed 14-calendar-day performance period. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) was posted on March 11, 2026, with quotes due by March 18, 2026, allowing potential bidders one week to prepare and submit their proposals.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), with a size standard of $45 million in annual revenue. The estimated procurement value falls between $10,000 and $25,000, though payment bonds at 100 percent of award value are required for contracts between $35,000 and $150,000 if applicable. All work must be completed within 14 calendar days of contract award, with primary work hours of 0730 to 1400 EST Monday through Friday, though weekend and holiday work may be required. The place of performance is located at U.S. Coast Guard Station Tawas, 600 Lighthouse Road, East Tawas, Michigan 48730. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all labor and materials, comply with prevailing wage requirements established in the Michigan wage determination, and submit invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform with payment processing on a 30-day standard or within 15 days for small businesses if proper documentation is received.