WA FWS LPO MULTI(1) Little Pend Oreille NWR Culvert Improvements
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (under the Department of Transportation) has issued a presolicitation for culvert improvements at the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge in Pend Oreille, Washington. This project involves the replacement of 6 Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) culverts and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The estimated price range is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The tentative solicitation date is Spring/Summer 2026.
Scope of Work
The project, located approximately 75 miles north of Spokane, Washington, spans 0.23 miles and focuses on enhancing aquatic organism passage. Key tasks include:
- Construction Survey & Staking
- Contractor Quality Control and Assurance
- Soil Erosion & Sediment Control
- Clearing & Grubbing
- Excavation & Embankment
- Placing Riprap and Roadway Aggregate
- Installation of Concrete Box Culverts and Structural Plate Structures
- Removal and Resetting of Gates
- Seeding, Fertilizer application, and Willow Pole installation
- Rolled Erosion Control Products
- Permanent and Temporary Traffic Control measures
- Mitigation efforts such as Rock weirs, Log Barriers, Root Wads, Fish Passage Boulders, and Streambed Channel Realignment. Quantities for these tasks are detailed across three potential schedules (Base, Option X, Option Y).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Sealed Bid; Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Price Range: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Tentative Solicitation Date: Spring/Summer 2026
- Tentative Fixed Completion Dates: Fall 2027 (Schedule A), Fall 2028 (Schedule B), Fall 2028 (Schedule C)
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Details regarding proposal submission and evaluation criteria are not yet provided, as this is a presolicitation. Interested vendors should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the Invitation for Bids/Request for Proposal documents.
Additional Notes
To receive notifications when solicitation documents are posted, interested parties should click the "follow" button on the opportunity page on SAM.gov. The full specifications and plans will be available at that time. For inquiries, contact Contracts G. Office at wfl.contracts@dot.gov.