Replace Potable Water Valve on Pier for USCG in Natchez, MS

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS Replace potable water valve on pier at CGC GREENBRIER AT UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CGC GREENBRIER UPH BUILDING, NATCHEZ, MS 39120 PROJECT NUMBER 31769753 2026 -- 1 of 18 -- SecƟon 01 11 00 Page 2 of 18 SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK PART 1 GENERAL 1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1.1. General Work Requirements Furnish all labor, tools, equipment, and materials for a new potable water connection. The Base Bid work generally includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. Contractor will replace inground 2.5-inch valve (Figure 1) that connects city water to current underground piping for potable water hookups. Replacement 2.5-inch valve (Figure 2) is already purchased by unit and is in inventory. Contractor will remove and replace all PVC piping aŌer the valve. There are approximately 25 feet of below ground piping between the valve and where it reaches the surface near the wooden fence. B. Contractor will remove and replace 2.5-inch 80 Schedule PVC piping that connects 2.5-inch inground valve to potable water hookups. There are approximately 65 feet of piping from valve that comes above ground and runs across wooden railing towards the tramway (Figure 3). The piping then reduces to 2.0 inch and runs underneath the tramway and down approximately 88 feet (Figure 4). Contractor will add a reducer from 2.5 inch to 2.0-inch 80 Schedule for the PVC that will run underneath the tramway. C. Contractor will have two secƟons of piping that tee off from the 2-inch PVC piping under the tramway and reduce to 1.5-inch 80 schedule PVC piping. The 1.5-inch Piping will come around the side of the tram and serve as access to the potable water hookup. The hookups will have a bleed valve on one side and a cut off valve on the other side with a 1.5-inch NH thread adapter to act as the potable water hook up locaƟon. The NH thread will be facing down towards the boƩom of the tramway, and the bleed valve will be facing up. These hook up locaƟons will be approximately located next to the two highest pins next to the tram, 87 feet apart. D. Contractor will need to coordinate with the city water company for shutoff and turn back on. Potable water shall not be shut off to the building longer than the workday. -- 2 of 18 -- SecƟon 01 11 00 Page 3 of 18 E. Measurements and Quantities. All piping lengths and linear measurements provided in this SOW (e.g., "approximately 25 feet," "approximately 65 feet") are estimates intended for general scoping purposes only. Bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own measurements, verifying routing, and assessing all site conditions during the scheduled site visit. The Government will not be liable for, nor entertain requests for equitable adjustment regarding, discrepancies between the estimated lengths in this SOW and the actual material quantities required to successfully execute the work. F. Excavation, Backfill, and Surface Restoration. The contractor shall be responsible for all trenching and excavation required to replace the below- ground piping. Upon successful completion and hydrostatic testing of the newly installed line, the contractor must:  Backfill the excavated trench using suitable material.  Compact the soil adequately to prevent future ground settling.  Restore the surface area to match the surrounding pre-construction grade and condition (e.g., replacing sod, gravel, or topsoil as applicable). G. This summary is not all inclusive and delineates only that work items deemed as major to the contract. Ancillary work items necessary to attain the completed project shall be included in the contract as inherent to the work. 1.1.2. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM) The Government will furnish one (1) new 2.5-inch valve for installation. Photos of government furnished valve are attached in this solicitation. The contractor is fully responsible for providing all necessary adapters, transition fittings, flanges, and hardware required to successfully connect this government- furnished valve to the newly installed PVC piping system. 1.1.3. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS A. Qualifications -- 3 of 18 -- SecƟon 01 11 00 Page 4 of 18 (1) The installation shall be performed by a contractor certified in the state of Mississippi. (2) The installation shall comply with the most current edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). B. Additional Performance Requirements (1) Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of the material that is being replaced. 1.1.4. SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS A. Comply with all hot work requirements of the Coast Guard unit. B. Coordinate all staging and laydown areas with the Coast Guard prior to work starting. 1.2. TEMPORARY FACILITIES OR UTILITIES None required. 1.3. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD A. The total contract performance period shall include not only the time needed to complete the base bid and approved option items, but it also includes the time needed to submit, review, and approve all material submittals, and complete all project record (closeout) documents. After work begins at the site, perform the work continuously during normal working hours and show daily progress until all work is complete. B. The total contract performance period is 120 calendar days. 1.4. LOCATION The work is located at: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter GREENBRIER 44 L E Barry Rd Natchez, Mississippi 33120 -- 4 of 18 -- SecƟon 01 11 00 Page 5 of 18 Arrangements for visiting the site may be made by contacting: Chief Anthony DeLorenzo Email: Anthony.B.Delorenzo@uscg.mil Telephone: (601) 431-0879 1.5. VISUAL REFERENCES AND SITE CONDITIONS The figures and photographs embedded within this document serve as the primary visual reference for the required scope of work. Bidders must review all figures carefully. Contractors are responsible for verifying all existing site conditions, clearances, and dimensions prior to submitting a proposal. 1.6. WORK HOURS 1.6.1. Normal Working Hours A. Perf…