New York, NY -JRB AWOS Structural Analysis -

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for the New York area (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, and Westchester counties).

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a government contract that falls under the Service Contract Act within the specified New York area. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs and wage rates comply with this determination to be considered compliant. It outlines specific hourly rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical roles to technical, maintenance, and protective service positions. Additionally, it details required fringe benefits, including health and welfare contributions, paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation time, and paid holidays. The document also provides guidance on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances, as well as the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (conformance process) if an occupation is not listed.

Key information for bidders includes:

• Minimum hourly wage rates for numerous job classifications.
• Required fringe benefits (Health & Welfare, Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, Holidays).
• Applicability of Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
• Procedures for handling unlisted occupations (conformance).
• Information on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contractor Bid Breakdown Sheet for the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Structural Inspection and Analysis at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, NY. It serves as a template for bidders to provide their cost breakdown for the required services.

• Line Items: Bidders must provide pricing for specific tasks:
  • Site Inspection/Testing/Coordination
  • AWOS Inspection Report
  • Fall Protection Design
• Cost Components: The sheet requires subtotals, overhead, and profit to be itemized.
• Total: A final total cost must be calculated.
• Preparation Details: Fields are included for the bidder to specify who prepared the bid and the date.

This form is essential for potential bidders to structure and submit their pricing proposal. It outlines the specific cost categories the government expects to be detailed, ensuring a standardized comparison of bids. Bidders must accurately complete all fields to comply with submission requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains reference drawings and a drawing index for the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. It serves as a visual guide for the installation and components of the AWOS.

• Drawing Index: Lists all associated drawings, including cover sheet, general layout, cross-sections, wiring diagrams, electrical details, service platform details, steel framing plans, and artist's renderings.
• Location Plan: Shows the heliport location within Manhattan.
• General Layout: Details the placement of the AWOS platform, skyvane, and rain gauge relative to the existing pier and terminal building.
• Service Platform Details: Illustrates the structural steel framing, grating, and enclosure for the AWOS service platform.
• Block Diagram and Rack Layout: Depicts the internal components of the AWOS system, including sensors, data collection platform (DCP), and the equipment rack within the terminal building.
• Artist's Rendering: Provides a visual representation of the completed AWOS installation.

These drawings are crucial for understanding the physical scope, layout, and technical specifications of the AWOS installation. Bidders can use these to assess site conditions, material requirements, installation complexity, and the integration of various system components.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To perform a comprehensive inspection and structural analysis of the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) platform at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, and to design and create fall protection systems for the AWOS platform, remote sensors, and communication antenna.

• Conduct visual inspection, non-destructive testing, and analysis of the AWOS platform's steel framing, knee bracing, welds, bolted connections, and anchors.

• Determine if the existing steel framing can support the platform, equipment, and personnel, or if repairs or replacement are necessary.

• Perform site surveys to identify fall protection anchorage/tie-off points for remote sensors and the communication antenna.

• Create structural calculations and design drawings for fall protection anchorage installation.

• Coordinate with the FAA, Heliport Operator, and NYC Police Department for access and inspections, including potential waterside access.

• The inspection/structural condition report must be signed and sealed by a New York State licensed engineer.

• All work must comply with Federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including OSHA, AISC, ANSI, and AWS.

• The contractor must complete all work no later than forty-five (45) days after the effective date of the notice to proceed.

• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 2:30 pm, with coordination required for work outside these hours.

• The project site is located at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Manhattan, NY.

• Access to the AWOS platform, remote sensors, and communication antenna is currently restricted due to identified issues with structural integrity and fall protection.

• Contractor personnel must have Real ID compliant identification and be escorted on-site.

• A list of personnel requiring access, including full name and date of birth, must be provided to the FAA Site Representative.

• Waterside access may be required, necessitating coordination with relevant authorities.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "New York, NY - JRB AWOS Structural Analysis project." The acquisition is set aside for Total Small Business.

• Structural analysis of the JRB AWOS platform.

• Provide fall protection design.

• Furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to accomplish the project.

• Coordinate and report daily work with the Resident Engineer/COR.

• Must not work at the site without the RE/COR present as an escort.

• The contractor is responsible for furnishing all materials (unless noted otherwise in the contract documents), equipment, labor, transportation, insurance, notifications, licenses, permits, fees, and supervision necessary for the structural engineering analysis and fall protection design.

• Estimated price range: $50,000 - $100,000.

• Period of Performance: 15 calendar days to begin performance, 45 calendar days to complete after Notice to Proceed.

• Proposals are due on June 8, 2026, at 5:00 pm CST. Proposals will not be accepted after this time.

• Award will be made on the basis of the "Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable" offer.

• Offerors must submit a technical proposal and a cost/price proposal separately.

• Technical proposals will be evaluated based on pre-established evaluation factors.

• Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.

• Set Aside for Total Small Business.

• Referenced attachments include: Technical Specifications for Wall Street Platform Inspection SOW (8 pages), Drawings AWOS (9 pages), WD-NY20260003 (16 pages), and Blank Contractor Bid Breakdown (1 page).