Bid guide
How to bid on Coast Guard storm sewer repairs in San Juan
What the Coast Guard plans to buy
The U.S. Coast Guard anticipates an invitation for bids for design-build repair of storm sewer lines at its base in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The planned work includes field checks, design drawings and specifications, sewer cleaning and repairs, testing, demolition, disposal, and restoration.
The agency anticipates a firm-fixed-price contract with a 290-calendar-day performance period, including design and construction. This is a pre-solicitation notice, not the IFB, and the Government will not accept bids in response to it.
Dates and what the deadline means
This notice was published October 26, 2026, and lists a deadline of November 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. That deadline is for the notice; it is not the bid-opening deadline.
The IFB and bid opening are anticipated in November 2026, but the specific bid-opening date and time will be provided in the IFB. Do not submit a bid until the IFB is posted.
Who this opportunity suits
This is a total set-aside for eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. A bidder must qualify as a small business under NAICS 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, and meet applicable SDVOSB requirements at bid submission and award.
The notice says bidders need active SAM registration and current, accurately reflected SDVOSB status in the applicable SBA and SAM systems. The acquisition also requires bid, payment, and performance bonds.
How to find the solicitation and respond
Use “View original source” on the opportunity page to open the notice. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.
The Coast Guard says it will post the IFB, amendments, and related procurement notices through SAM.gov. Monitor SAM.gov for the IFB and changes. The IFB will contain the complete scope, bid-submission instructions, bid-opening details, bid guarantee requirements, site-visit information, and contract terms. Follow those instructions; the current notice is not a request for bids.
Prepare for a responsive, competitive bid
Before the IFB appears, check that your firm meets the stated small-business and SDVOSB eligibility requirements and that its SAM registration and status are current. Consider whether your team can cover both design and construction, including field verification, utility checks, sewer cleaning and repair, testing, and restoration.
When the IFB is released, review the specifications, drawings, bid schedule, bond requirements, and amendments carefully. Build your price and schedule around the solicitation’s requirements, and confirm that every requested form and bid element is included before submitting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Coast Guard; the original posting controls.