PR SANDY POINT NWR MAINT WORKER SUPPORT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (Department of the Interior) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Maintenance Worker Support at the Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This opportunity seeks assistance with maintenance program tasks requiring moderate to very heavy physical effort. Quotations are due by close of business on June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a maintenance worker to support various projects on refuge lands. Key responsibilities include:
- General maintenance and repairs of buildings and facilities (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural).
- Groundskeeping and landscaping, including mowing, trimming, debris removal, trail maintenance, and trash removal.
- Operation and maintenance of equipment (lawnmowers, trimmers, power tools, vehicles).
- Safety and compliance checks, proper storage of supplies, and emergency response.
- Support services for events and special projects.
Key Requirements
- The worker must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) before contract acceptance.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Willingness to work in all types of weather and respond to emergencies.
- Willingness to travel to other Caribbean refuges, including overnight trips.
- The company/contractor must be located in the vicinity of the Refuge.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: Base Year (June 22, 2026 - September 30, 2026) with four Option Years, extending through September 30, 2030.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Quotation Due: June 16, 2026, by close of business (1700 ED).
- Published: June 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office. This RFQ is not an order, and submitted quotations are not offers. The government is not committed to paying costs incurred in preparing a submission. Bidders should indicate if they are unable to quote and include any applicable Federal, State, and local taxes.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Melissa Niemi at melissa_niemi@fws.gov or 612-713-5216.