CA-MERCED NWR-QTRS SEPTIC SYSTEM
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 & Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the Replacement of a Sewage Pump Vault at the Merced National Wildlife Refuge in California. This project, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, involves abandoning an existing vault and installing a new, safer, above-grade pumping system. Quotes are due March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and incidentals for:
- Abandonment of the existing sewage pump vault.
- Installation of a new above-grade sewage pump vault, pump, and alarmed control system.
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including OSHA safety requirements and USFWS safety policies.
- Protection of existing utilities, infrastructure, and natural resources.
- Provision of manufacturer cut sheets, O&M manuals, warranty documentation, and as-built documentation.
- Testing and commissioning of the completed and operational system.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and complete by August 15, 2026.
- Project Magnitude: Less than $25,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Quotes Due: March 16, 2026, by 4:00pm MDT.
- Published Date: February 26, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Shannon_barnhill@fws.gov. The Government intends to award, without discussions, to the responsible respondent submitting the lowest evaluated price determined fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 9:00 am PST. RSVP is required 24 hours prior.
- Attachments include the Statement of Work (Attachment 1) and Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (Attachment 2).