Creston National Fish Hatchery Replace Septic Line

Quick Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Construction contract to replace the septic line at the Creston National Fish Hatchery (NFH) in Kalispell, MT. This project is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000. Proposals are due May 8, 2026.

Project Overview & Scope

The objective is to replace the existing metal septic line from the Hatchery Building to the Sewage Lift Station. The current line is susceptible to freezing and contamination risks due to its age and proximity to groundwater. The scope of work includes:

• Removal of the existing septic line.
• Excavation of a trench approximately 6 feet deep and 160 feet long.
• Installation of a new 4-inch High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, installed 6 feet below grade.
• Installation of a minimum of two pipe cleanouts.
• Ensuring open trench safety with orange fencing.
• Connection of the new HDPE septic line to the Hatchery Building and Sewage Lift Station.
• Backfilling the trench (tamping every 24-inch lift) after the system is pressure tested and verified operational by a USFWS representative.
• Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and County regulations. Contractors must provide all piping, materials, components, equipment, and associated documentation. The Government will provide restrooms, electricity, and water. Bidders should plan for potential rocky earth conditions.

Contract Details & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction (Simplified Acquisition under FAR Part 13).
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with a size standard of $45 million.
• Product Service Code: Z2ND (Repair Or Alteration Of Sewage And Waste Facilities).
• Place of Performance: Creston National Fish Hatchery, 780 Creston Hatchery Road, Kalispell, MT 59901-8239.
• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026 (51 calendar days).
• Project Magnitude: Between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: May 8, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
• Questions Due: April 20, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to johnny_luang-khot@ios.doi.gov.
• Required Submissions: A completed Price Schedule (using the provided A04_Price_Schedule), the Solicitation, and Technical Evaluation Factors submission.
• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering Price, Technical Capabilities and Ability to Deliver, and Recent Relevant Experience.
• Mandatory Requirements: Offerors must be active in SAM.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA).
• Bonding: A 20% Bid Bond, Certificate of Insurance, 100% Payment Bond, and 100% Performance Bond are required.
• Wage Determination: General Decision Number MT20260032 for Flathead County, Montana, applies, establishing prevailing wage rates.

Contacts

• Contracting Specialist: Johnny Luang-Khot, johnny_luang-khot@fws.gov, 703-358-2313.
• Technical Contact / Site Visit Coordination: Kristopher Johnson, Kristopher_B_Johnson@fws.gov.