P--OK-WICHITA MTNS RFG-CONCRETE DISPOSAL

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140FGA26Q0002, effective 12/16/2025, makes the following changes:

• Answers all questions received in response to the solicitation. Refer to the attached Q&A. The deadline for questions has passed.

• Revises the Statement of Work (SOW) to require the contractor to have a portable toilet on site. Refer to the attached revised SOW.

• Extends the RFP due date by 5 business days.

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• Proposal due date

• Period of Performance

• The proposal due date has been extended to January 27, 2026, no later than 10:00 AM local time.

• The period of performance is now from 01/30/2026 to 07/29/2026.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To remove an estimated 15,000 tons of concrete debris from the demolition of the former Treasure Lake Job Corp campus at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, returning the area to a natural state.

• Furnish and provide all labor, personnel, supervision, equipment, transportation, tools, materials, operating supplies, and other necessary services for preparation, stockpiling, loading, truck hauling, crushing, and removal of designated concrete debris.

• Disposal of unrecyclable concrete debris.

• Level and grade the site to a natural state after debris removal.

• Contractor must provide a means to measure processed material output and may be required to process a provided quantity for verification.

• Base task: Removal of 15,000 tons of concrete debris.

• Option Tasks (subject to available funding and project needs, exercisable within 30 days after award):

  • Option Task 1: Additional 1,000 tons
  • Option Task 2: Additional 2,000 tons
  • Option Task 3: Additional 3,000 tons

• The contractor shall provide a means to measure processed material output.

• A provided quantity of material may be processed at the government's discretion to verify measurements.

• Place of Performance: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Southeast Oklahoma (approx. 5.5 miles north and 0.5 miles east of Indiahoma, Oklahoma).

• Period of Performance: 180 days from award date.

• Hours of Operation: Sunrise to sunset, Sunday through Saturday.

• Site Visit: Mandatory visit available January 2, 2026 - January 12, 2026, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Contact Charles Peters to schedule.

• Supervision: Government will not exercise supervision or control over the contractor's services. Contractor is accountable to the Government.

• Security of Materials: Contractor may leave equipment/supplies on-site at their own risk. Contractor must provide and use their own locks for gated areas, double-locking them and not bypassing government locks. All gates must be locked at the end of the day.

• Weather Conditions: Work may be restricted due to heavy rain (undriveable roads) or extreme fire danger. Contractor will be informed of restrictions.

• Employee Facilities: Contractor must provide a portable toilet on site.

• Employee Safety: Contractor is responsible for a safety plan, emergency plan, safety briefings, and training, and ensuring proper personal protective equipment is used.

• Trash Pick-up: All trash, including fuel, hydraulic fluid, and oil containers, must be removed and disposed of according to state and local laws at the conclusion of operations.

• Site Coordinates: 34.6981707201946, -98.73826741183065

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding Solicitation #140FGA26Q0002 for Concrete Demolition Debris Removal. It serves as Amendment 1 to the solicitation.

• Bonding: A bid guarantee is required. Performance and payment bonds are required post-award.

• Debris Disposal: Concrete cannot be left on site. Disposal must comply with federal, state, and local laws. There are no government-designated disposal facilities; contractors will select their own.

• Material Composition: Piled concrete may contain rebar, tiles, porcelain, mesh, and building debris. ACM abatement was completed in 2022, and recent samples showed no hazardous materials.

• Recycling: Recycling of concrete debris and rebar is not required, but disposal must comply with all applicable laws.

• Site Restoration: Disturbed areas are to be rough graded to a natural state. Small debris (<6" diameter) is acceptable if it constitutes less than 20% of the surface in any square meter. No material should be buried to hide it.

• Weather Delays: Schedule relief may be granted for delays outside the contractor's control (e.g., weather, flood, fire danger) if not caused by poor planning.

• Weight Limits: The commercial vehicle weight limit on the road to the site will be waived.

• Bid Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to shanen_fox@fws.gov.

• Ownership of Rebar/Scrap: Separated rebar and scrap metal become contractor property, and off-site recycling is permitted.

• The bid deadline has been extended to January 27, 2026, no later than 10:00 AM local time.

• Clarifies requirements for disposal, site restoration, and bonding.

• Confirms that the solicitation is a new requirement, not a renewal.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To remove approximately 15,000 tons of concrete debris from the former Treasure Lake Job Corp campus at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, returning the site to a natural state.

• Furnish all labor, personnel, equipment, transportation, tools, materials, and services for preparation, stockpiling, loading, hauling, crushing, and removal of concrete debris.

• Dispose of unrecyclable concrete debris.

• Level and grade the site to a natural state after debris removal.

• Provide means to measure processed material output and allow government verification.

• Base task: Removal of 15,000 tons of concrete debris.

• Option Tasks: Additional removal of 1,000 tons (Task 1), 2,000 tons (Task 2), and 3,000 tons (Task 3), subject to project needs and available funding. Options may be exercised within 30 days after award.

• Contractor shall provide a means to measure processed material output.

• Government may process a provided quantity of material to verify measurements.

• Place of Performance: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Southeast Oklahoma (approx. 5.5 miles north and 0.5 miles east of Indiahoma, Oklahoma).

• Period of Performance: 180 days from award date.

• Hours of Operation: Sunday through Saturday, sunrise to sunset.

• Site Visit: Mandatory from January 2, 2026 – January 12, 2026 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm). Contact Charles Peters to schedule.

• General: Non-personnel services contract. Contractor is accountable to the Government.

• Security of Materials: Contractor may leave equipment/supplies at the site; Government assumes no liability. Contractor must provide own locks for gated site and double-lock them, not bypassing Service locks. All gates must be locked at end of day.

• Weather Conditions: Work may be restricted due to heavy rain (undriveable roads) or extreme fire danger (shutdowns/reduced hours). Contractor will be informed of restrictions.

• Supervision: Government representatives will not direct or supervise contractor employees. Supervisory personnel must be available for communication.

• Employee Safety: Contractor is responsible for safety plan, emergency plan, safety briefings, and ensuring personnel use proper PPE.

• Trash Pick-up: All operational trash (fuel, hydraulic fluid, oil containers) must be removed and disposed of according to state and local laws.

• Debris Description: Primarily broken concrete (various sizes), brick, cinderblock, and rebar (3/8 to 3/4 inch diameter). Minimal wood and other trash. Ample space for operations is available.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically for Heavy Construction Projects in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications on federal or federally funded construction projects subject to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

• General Decision Number: OK20250023, effective 12/12/2025.
• Construction Type: Heavy.
• Geographic Area: Comanche County, Oklahoma.
• Applicable Projects: Heavy construction projects (including sewer/water line construction; heavy construction projects on treatment plants and industrial sites), excluding heavy dredging and water well drilling.
• Labor Classifications & Rates: Includes specific wage rates and fringe benefits for Electricians, Power Equipment Operators (detailed by crane capacity and other equipment), Ironworkers, Cement Mason/Concrete Finishers, Truck Drivers, Form Workers, Laborers, Operators, and Welders.
• Executive Order 13658: Addresses minimum wage requirements for covered workers in 2025, with an adjustment for the applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate if it is higher than the listed prevailing wage.
• Union Rate Identifiers: Explains the coding system for identifying union, weighted union average, survey, and state-adopted rates.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determinations.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for the opportunity. It mandates the minimum wages and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their cost proposals to ensure they are competitive and compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Concrete Demolition Debris Removal services at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Southeast Oklahoma. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is the issuing agency.

• Preparation, stockpiling, loading, truck hauling, crushing operations, and removal of all designated concrete debris from refuge grounds.

• Disposal of unrecyclable concrete debris in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Mobilization and Site Reclamation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract.

• Period of Performance: January 30, 2026, to July 29, 2026.

• Magnitude of Construction Project: Estimated between $250,000 and $500,000 for the base task and three option tasks.

• Submission Deadline: January 20, 2026, by 01:00 PM PST.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to shanen_fox@fws.gov.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to shanen_fox@fws.gov by January 13, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Ability, Past Performance, and Price. The award will be made on a best-value basis.

• Past Performance: Offerors must submit at least 2 projects completed successfully for similar work (crushing concrete debris for ODOT compliant road base) within the last five years.

• This RFQ is set aside for small business concerns.

• The solicitation includes various FAR clauses related to construction, environmental impact, hazardous materials, Buy American, wage rates, and contract administration.

• A site visit is scheduled between January 2, 2026, and January 12, 2026. Vendors must coordinate with Charles Peters.