Description
The Air Force is seeking a qualified contractor to install a complete fire‑suppression system for Building 450 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The work includes tapping an existing 6‑in. ductile‑iron water main, installing a fire‑hydrant, fire‑department connection, post‑indicator valve, optional water meter, back‑flow preventer, and constructing a fire‑rated mechanical room to house the equipment. All work must comply with NFPA standards, base environmental requirements, and the specified UFC codes. The solicitation is a sealed‑bid IFB with mandatory site‑visit, bonding requirements, and a strict performance timeline.
• Install fire‑suppression water line (≈ 250 ft) from existing POL yard main to Building 450, including hydrant, FDC, post‑indicator valve, back‑flow preventer, and optional meter.
• Construct a fire‑rated mechanical/riser room to house the system components; meet UFC 3‑600‑01 fire‑rating and base‑specific standards.
• Provide all labor, materials, testing, and documentation; submit required bonding (20 % bid bond; performance/pay‑bond if award > $150k) and comply with Grissom ARB environmental clauses.
• Mandatory site‑visit on 17 Sep 2026, questions due 24 Sep 2026, bid deadline 15 Oct 2026; work must begin within 14 days of award and be completed within 190 days.