CA-FWS MODOC NWR-WATER MAIN REPAIR
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), specifically the FWS CONSTRUCTION & A/E - BIL/DISASTER office, is soliciting quotes for Water Main Repair at the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in Alturas, CA. This project involves replacing and overhauling the existing water main system serving the Headquarters office, visitor area, and residential house, including the installation of a new shutoff system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals to:
- Remove the aged metal water main from the holding tank junction to Refuge Quarters 14.
- Install a new, fully operational water distribution system, including pipe, connectors, valves, and backflow apparatus.
- Tie into the house, headquarters office water line, and visitor area irrigation line.
- Relocate the water shutoff system from the south to the north side of the house.
- Repair all disturbed areas (gravel, asphalt, front yard) to pre-project condition.
- Provide as-built drawings and a final schematic of the new water line routing.
- Coordinate utility shutdowns with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 72 hours in advance.
- Pressure test, flush, disinfect, and place the new water line into service.
- Obtain all required permits, inspections, and utility locates.
- Provide a one-year workmanship warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract.
- Estimated Magnitude: $50,000 to $65,000.
- Period of Performance: 124 days, anticipated from July 1, 2026, through November 1, 2026, contingent upon contract award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237110, size standard $19.0M).
- Question Deadline: 12:00 PM PST, Monday, June 1, 2026.
- Proposal Due: 12:00 PM PST, Monday, June 15, 2026.
- Published Date: May 15, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to a responsible source based on Price and acceptability, following FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to terrence_anderson@fws.gov. Submissions must include the solicitation document (with unit and total price) on company letterhead, Pricing Form, SAM.gov UEI code, and point of contact information. Offerors must also complete FAR provision 52.212-3.
Additional Notes
- Site Visits: Friday, May 22, 2026 (11 am - 3:30 pm PST) & Thursday, May 28, 2026 (11 am - 3:30 pm PST).
- Bond Requirements: Payment and Performance Bonds are required due to the project magnitude, no later than 10 calendar days after award.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov by the time of award.
- Wage Rates: General Wage Rate Decision Number CA20260007 applies.
- Contact: Terrence Anderson, terrence_anderson@fws.gov.