Y--Leadville, CO National Fish Hatchery Exploratory Water Well
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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 (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking contractors for an exploratory water well drilling and testing project at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery in Leadville, CO. This Presolicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to determine the feasibility of a production well for fish rearing operations. Responses are due by May 5, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET.
Opportunity Details
This Presolicitation (Notice ID: 505e7ea2cd6b4e789711fdebecb20898) is for Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities (PSC Y1PZ). The project involves drilling and testing a new water well to support the hatchery's critical operations, specifically for fish rearing.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to:
- Drill and test one exploratory water well to an approximate depth of 125-150 feet.
- Test the well for maximum sustained flow to assess its viability as a production well.
- Install all specified materials, ensuring the well casing is centered, watertight, extends a minimum of 24 inches above final grade, and meets specific diameter (5-8 inches) and stiffness requirements.
- Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, including environmental protection measures (e.g., pollution abatement, waste disposal, noise control).
- Coordinate utility locates, manage site access, and ensure proper cleanup upon completion.
- Complete and submit a detailed well log report to the Colorado Division of Water Resources and USFWS within 40 days of well completion.
Period & Place of Performance
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026. Project completion is required within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), with potential extensions for permits and material lead times.
- Place of Performance: Leadville National Fish Hatchery, 2846 Highway 300, Leadville, CO 80461.
Key Requirements
- The prime contractor must possess a minimum of three years of experience in similar well drilling work and hold a valid well driller's license in the State of Colorado.
- Contractors must have all required Federal, State, and local licenses and certifications.
- All submittals, including permits, clearances, licenses, manufacturer's warranties, and product data sheets, must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to installation.
- The contractor will be responsible for any damages to roads, utilities, structures, or property caused during operations.
Response Information
This is a Presolicitation notice. The response date for this opportunity is May 5, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET.
- Primary Contact: Johnny Luang-Khot, johnny_luang-khot@fws.gov, 703-358-2313.
- Technical Contacts: Josh Homer (Hatchery Manager, 509-433-1238) and Michael Wandersee (COR/TR, 303-236-4479).