Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a firm-fixed-price construction solicitation to replace one fire hydrant at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater in Clearwater, Florida. The project has a budget magnitude not to exceed $13,000. The work involves replacing a non-functioning hydrant with a new American Darling model, including all necessary excavation, installation, testing, and site restoration. A site visit is highly recommended, and the contract will be awarded based on either Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or best value tradeoff criteria. The contractor must comply with extensive base security, safety, and operational regulations while performing work primarily during normal weekday operating hours.