Yocum Sailing Center Fuel Dispensing System; Removal and Installation

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment extends the closing date of the RFQ from 3/24/2026 to 3/31/2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• The closing date for the RFQ has been modified.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to 3/31/2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• All other terms and conditions of the RFQ remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4157, Revision No. 30) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the area of New York Counties of Nassau and Suffolk. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in this region.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology, etc.) along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on Health & Welfare benefits are provided, including rates per hour, per week, and per month, with variations for standard benefits and those under Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustments) to covered contracts.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation accrual based on years of service and lists twelve paid holidays per year.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for classifying service employees not listed in the wage determination and obtaining authorization for additional classifications and wage rates.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended for offerors to complete regarding their performance on previous contracts. It is used by the respondent (commercial sector or government) to evaluate a contractor's performance.

• Contractor Information: To be completed by the offeror (title, name, address, POC, phone, contract number, description of services).
• Respondent Information: To be completed by the evaluator (title, name, address, phone, email, contract specifics including number, type, dates, amounts, prime/sub status).
• Past Performance Evaluation: A rating system (Highly Satisfactory, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) is provided with definitions.
• Specific Questions: A series of questions covering quality of services, maintenance, schedule adherence, surveillance, deductions, manpower, compliance, problem identification, quality control, recurring problems, contract terms, responsiveness, and financial concerns.
• Overall Rating: A final rating for the contractor's overall performance.

Bidders must ensure this questionnaire is completed accurately and submitted by the deadline (3:00 pm ET on 03/24/26) to the specified email addresses (durba.ray@dot.gov; cc Brian.Wiley.ctr@dot.gov). The responses will be used to assess the bidder's past performance, which is a critical factor in contract award. Offerors should proactively gather information to complete Section A and encourage their references to provide thorough and timely responses for Section B.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment One, a pricing sheet for Solicitation RFQ 6923G226Q000004. It is intended for bidders to provide their proposed pricing for CLIN 00001.

• CLIN 00001: Covers the removal of the existing Yocum Sailing Center fuel dispensing system and the installation of a new system in a designated area. Details for this CLIN are further specified in the Statement of Work (SOW) and other attachments.
• Pricing Fields: Includes columns for Unit Price, Any % Discount, and Total Proposed Price for CLIN 00001.
• Labor Categories: The breakdown sheet specifies that labor categories proposed are part of CLIN 00001 for both demolition and installation.
• Equipment: Equipment costs are also a component of CLIN 00001.

Bidders must use this pricing sheet to detail their proposed costs for the work described under CLIN 00001. The justification of the price proposal is required as part of Volume III, Price Proposal. This sheet is critical for submitting a complete and compliant bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the removal and installation of the Yocum Sailing Center Fuel Dispensing System at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The project involves removing existing underground storage tanks (USTs), fuel dispensers, and associated piping and electrical systems, and then installing new USTs, dual product fuel dispensers, and associated piping and electrical systems. An additional CLIN is included for a new dual product fuel dispenser to serve land-based equipment.

• Removal and abandonment of two existing double-walled fiberglass USTs (one 2,500-gallon gasoline, one 6,000-gallon diesel) and associated piping and electrical systems.

• Installation of new double-walled fiberglass USTs (same sizes) and new dual product fuel dispensers.

• Installation of new piping and electrical systems.

• Repair of pier structure related to dispenser removal.

• Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including environmental preservation and historic property standards.

• Soil testing and remediation if necessary.

• Disposal of all obsolete equipment and hazardous waste.

• Site cleanup and restoration.

• Provision of a Professional Engineer for design and permitting.

• Obtaining all required permits and regulatory inspections.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 90 days from Notice to Proceed (estimated start April 24, 2026, end July 23, 2026).

• NAICS Code: 237120

• Proposals are due by March 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM East Coast Time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to usmmaproposals@dot.gov and cc durba.ray@dot.gov.

• Proposals must be valid for 90 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.

• Performance and Payment Bonds will be required for 100% of the total award amount.

• This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside.

• All amendments will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Telegraphic, telephonic, or facsimile proposals will not be accepted.

• Offerors must include all applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes in their proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bid Bond (Standard Form 24, Rev. 10/2023) required as a bid guaranty. It ensures that the Principal (the bidder) will execute further contractual documents and provide required bonds if their bid is accepted, or pay the Government for the cost of procuring the work if they fail to do so.

• Principal: Information about the bidder, including legal name, business address, and type of organization.
• Surety(ies): Information about the surety or sureties providing the bond, including name, business address, state of incorporation, and liability limit.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The amount of the bond, expressed as a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Bid Identification: Details such as Bid Date and Invitation Number.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is voided (e.g., successful execution of contract documents).
• Conditions: Specifies the requirements for the Principal to fulfill.
• Instructions: Provides guidance on completing the form, including details on authorized signatories, surety requirements, and the expression of the penal sum.

Bidders must complete and submit this form if it is required by the solicitation. It demonstrates their financial commitment to the bid and their ability to enter into a contract if awarded. The form requires specific information about the bidder and their chosen surety, and the penal sum must meet the requirements outlined in the solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically NY20260012, effective January 30, 2026. It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction trades in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, applicable to Building, Heavy, Highway, and Residential construction projects.

• Applicability: Covers Building Construction Projects, Residential Construction Projects (up to 4 stories), Heavy Construction Projects, and Highway Construction Projects in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York.
• Trades Covered: Includes wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous trades such as Asbestos Workers/Insulator, Boiler Maker, Bricklayer, Mason Stone, Carpenters (various specializations), Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Ironworkers, Laborers (Building and Heavy/Highway), Painters, Plasterers, Cement Masons/Concrete Finishers, Plumbers, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers, Truck Drivers, and Welders.
• Rate Structure: Details hourly rates and fringe benefits for each trade, often with specific classifications or job duties (e.g., different types of carpenters, electricians, or power equipment operators).
• Footnotes & Premiums: Includes important footnotes regarding paid holidays, paid vacation policies, and specific premiums such as Hazmat premiums and night work premiums.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project, ensuring compliance with federal labor standards. Bidders must factor these rates into their cost proposals to ensure accurate and competitive bidding.