Aquatic Passage Construction

The contract titled Aquatic Passage Construction seeks to construct or modify stream crossings to facilitate the movement of fish and aquatic species by removing barriers and installing fish-friendly culverts, ensuring ecological connectivity in waterways. The work is set to be performed in Ogden, Utah, with a zip code of 84401, targeting improvements to aquatic habitat passage as part of broader environmental stewardship goals. This is a subcontract designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA provisions, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for the award under FAR 19.5 guidelines, promoting small business participation in federal contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code assigned is 237310, corresponding to Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, indicating the nature of the infrastructure work involved. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, but the response deadline is set for June 30, 2023, which indicates a potential error in the dates provided, as the deadline precedes the posting date. The contracting agency is the Stewardship Contracting Branch within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, underscoring the environmental and conservation focus of the project. The location of performance and the specific nature of the work suggest the effort supports regional aquatic ecosystem health, likely within federally managed lands. While no point of contact information is available, the UI link to the SAM.gov page provides the official channel for bidders to access additional details and submit proposals. The absence of agency address details does not affect eligibility but may require bidders to consult the provided link for further guidance.