56--Turnbull NWR Boundary Fence Maintenance

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract under solicitation 140FC326Q0034 for boundary fence maintenance at the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Cheney, Washington. The project involves the removal of old wire and the installation of wildlife-friendly smooth and barbed wire fencing to protect migratory bird and riparian habitats from cattle and unauthorized persons. The scope of work includes the repair of 3.5 miles and the rebuilding of 1.5 miles of fencing, utilizing metal T-posts spaced 16 feet apart and adhering to specific ASTM material standards. The estimated project magnitude is between $25,000 and $60,000, and the award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with a 10 percent additive evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns. Performance is scheduled to occur between June 15, 2026, and June 30, 2027, with a requirement to begin work within 10 calendar days of the award. The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for Spokane County and adhere to strict environmental regulations, including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Air Act. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform and the submission of certified payrolls. Final government acceptance is contingent upon the work meeting all technical specifications at the refuge location. All key personnel identified in the proposal are contractually binding, and any substitutions require prior written consent from the Contracting Officer.