GAOA - Monte Vista NWR Well Repair Phase 2
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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 soliciting proposals for Phase 2 Well Repair services at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge in Monte Vista, CO. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the repair and installation of water wells and associated infrastructure. Proposals are due March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the repair of four wells and associated pipelines. Specific tasks include:
- Well #9: Replacing pump panel, discharge head, installing a new bowl assembly, and motor/pump to meet flow requirements (2000 gpm).
- Well #10: Replacing pump panel, discharge head, drive shaft, and bowl assembly (1800 gpm).
- Well #60: Repairing (the Statement of Work details repairs for Well #63, including motor heater, bowl assembly, motor, discharge head, and column pipe, with a 1600 gpm requirement).
- Well #7 Pipeline: Installing a new pipeline from the well to the can pump, replacing an existing ditch. All work must adhere to specific performance standards, including a one-year warranty, design for high altitude (7,664 ft ASL), and pipeline leak tests.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Project Magnitude: Estimated between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated from April 30, 2026, to July 29, 2026, with completion required within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Wage Rates: General Wage Rate Decision Number CO20260003 for Rio Grande County, CO (Heavy Construction) applies.
- Bonds: A bid bond is required. Payment bonds are required for awards over $35,000, and both Payment and Performance bonds for awards over $150,000. Bonds are due within 10 calendar days of award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Samantha_LaGue@fws.gov.
- Questions Deadline: March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, via email to Samantha_LaGue@fws.gov.
- Mandatory Site Visit: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM Local Time at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. RSVP required by March 5, 2026, to Samantha LaGue.
- Evaluation Approach: Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Past Performance, and Vendor Responsibility.
- Required Forms: Official Proposal including a Price Schedule and Technical Response, signed SF 1442, signed SF30s or acknowledgment of amendments, and Representations and Certifications per FAR Provision 52.204-8 AND 52.219-1. The Price Schedule is a mandatory form, and incomplete schedules will not be considered.
Special Requirements
Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess all required Federal, State, and local licenses/certifications, and provide well certification for similar projects (20 HP motors). The site lacks electricity, sanitary sewer, or drinking water, requiring the contractor to supply a porta-john. Safety regulations (OSHA) and environmental regulations must be followed. Submittals (permits, product data, warranties) must be approved prior to installation.