F--WA-FWS SPRING CRK ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation 140FC326Q0001, originally dated 12/22/2025.

• Item 9A: The amendment number is 0001.

• Item 3 (Effective Date): The effective date is updated to 01/26/2026.

• Item 11 (Amendments of Solicitations): The solicitation's receipt of offers date and time is extended. Offers must be acknowledged.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes are to be submitted via email to Cindy Salazar (cindy_salazar@fws.gov).

• Response Deadline: The deadline to respond is 02/04/2026, 5:00 PM PST.

• Period of Performance: The period of performance is from 05/01/2026 to 07/31/2026.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• Specific instructions for submitting quotes via email and the new deadline are provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule for the construction contract opportunity. It requires bidders to provide their firm's information and detailed pricing for the specified work item.

• Firm Information: Requires Name, Address, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, and Point of Contact details.
• Item 0001: "Remove, Dispose of Asbestos Ceiling Tiles and Replace with New Ceiling Tiles" for the Administration Building at Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery (NFH), Washington.
• Pricing: Fields for Quantity (1), Unit of Measure (LS - Lump Sum), Unit Price, and Total Price are provided.
• Grand Total: A section for the Base plus Options Grand Total is included.

Bidders must complete this schedule accurately to submit a responsive quote. It is the primary mechanism for detailing the cost proposal for the specified construction services. The information provided here will be used to evaluate the financial aspect of the bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price Construction contract for the removal, disposal, and replacement of asbestos ceiling tiles in the Administration Building at Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery (NFH) in Underwood, Washington. The estimated price range is less than $25,000.

• Contain, remove, and dispose of overhead asbestos ceiling tiles in the incubation room water laboratory.

• Prep the work area by sealing it off with plastic sheeting and tape.

• Set up a negative pressure system to contain airborne fibers.

• Remove approximately 168 square feet of ceiling tiles.

• Transport asbestos waste to a licensed landfill.

• Perform post-removal monitoring to ensure no asbestos fibers remain.

• Replace removed tiles with new ceiling tiles.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction.

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026.

• Performance Start: Within 15 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Performance Completion: Within 92 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Estimated Value: Less than $25,000.

• Submission Deadline: December 22, 2025, by 1:00 PM PST.

• Submission Method: Sealed offers to be submitted to the address in Item 8.

• Site Visit: January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST at Spring Creek NFH.

• Request for Information (RFI) End Date: January 9, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Work Window, and Price.

• Award Basis: Best value to the Government.

• This RFQ is set aside for small business concerns.

• Contractors must demonstrate experience in asbestos abatement and removal.

• A site visit is strongly encouraged.

• Performance must be completed within the specified work window, considering seasonal and operational constraints.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To contain, remove, and dispose of overhead ceiling tiles containing asbestos in the incubation room water laboratory at Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery (NFH).

• Prepare the work area by sealing it off with plastic sheeting and tape.

• Set up a negative pressure system to contain airborne fibers.

• Remove approximately 168 square feet of ceiling tiles.

• Handle and dispose of asbestos waste according to environmental regulations.

• Transport asbestos waste to a licensed landfill.

• Conduct post-removal monitoring to ensure no asbestos fibers remain.

• Location: Spring Creek NFH, 61552 State Road 14, Underwood, WA 98651.

• Period: May 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026. Work must be completed within this window.

• Duty Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Emergency contact information required.

• Must demonstrate experience in asbestos abatement and removal.

• Contractors are encouraged to perform a site visit.

• Contractor must supply all tools, materials, and equipment.

• Contractor must provide a dumpster and properly dispose of asbestos.

• Maintain quality control in accordance with industry standards.

• Asbestos abatement and removal completed by July 31, 2026.

• Waste disposal documentation, if applicable.

• Acceptance will be based on adherence to specifications, quality of surface preparation, cleanliness and proper waste disposal, and overall workmanship.

• Government will assess quality through visual inspection, material compliance, surface finish, absence of defects, and post-removal monitoring.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (WA20250120) for building construction projects in Clark and Skamania Counties, Washington. It outlines the applicable minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, effective from January 3, 2025, with multiple modifications throughout the year.

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a solicitation for building construction projects in the specified counties. It details the legally required minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these wage determinations to comply with federal regulations, including Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which set minimum wage standards for federal contractors. Failure to adhere to these rates can lead to contract violations. The document also provides information on how to request wage rate determinations for unlisted classifications and the process for appealing wage determinations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The specific goods or services to be procured are not detailed in this notice but will be defined in the forthcoming solicitation. The procurement action is being solicited under specific regulations (details omitted in source text), with a Firm Fixed Price award contemplated.

Detailed requirements and specifications will be provided in the full solicitation document when it is issued. The work to be performed is defined in a Statement of Work (SOW) that will accompany the solicitation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Evaluation criteria will be outlined in the solicitation.

• The solicitation package will include Solicitation Forms (SF1442), Statement of Work, and other required attachments.

• Documents will be posted to https://www.sam.gov.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.

• Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer using the IPP.gov database.

• The Contracting Officer is Cindy Salazar (email: cindy_salazar@fws.gov).

• All inquiries must be submitted in writing.