C--D-B North Fume Replacement, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
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The contract pertains to the design-build replacement of the North Flume at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge in Willows, California, under solicitation number 140FGA26R0001, with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The project is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 and follows FAR 36.3 Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures with a best-value tradeoff evaluation. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of the project, including site investigation, environmental permitting, design, demolition of the existing flume, and construction of a new fire-resistant corrugated metal pipe flume with a minimum 50-year service life, alongside associated infrastructure such as walkways, stoplog slots, and erosion control measures. The work must comply with strict environmental protections, particularly for the endangered giant garter snake habitat, and requires coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and regulatory agencies. The performance period spans 18 months, beginning April 20, 2026, and concluding October 20, 2027, with the design and permitting phase to be completed in the first six months and construction in the remaining twelve. All design work must be performed by a licensed California Professional Engineer, and the contractor must submit biweekly status updates to ensure compliance with schedule and environmental mandates. The contract is firm-fixed-price and incorporates mandatory far clauses addressing site conditions, material and workmanship, safety, permits, accident prevention, inspection of construction, and termination for convenience. The contractor is obligated to adhere to the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, NFPA 101, ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Environmental requirements include immediate cessation of work upon discovery of protected species, proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, and compliance with federal environmental laws such as the Endangered Species Act and Clean Air Act. Labor compliance mandates Davis-Bacon wage rates only for truck drivers actively working on-site, while all other hauling is excluded. The contractor must also address cultural and historical preservation protocols, reporting any archaeological or historical findings immediately, with equitable adjustments to time and price as needed. All submissions, including proposals, invoices, and daily reports, must reference the contract number and are to be delivered electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Shanen Fox, with payment processed
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Contract Value
$996,667.17Place of Performance
Willows, VA, USASet-Aside
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This is a Sources Sought Notice for the purposes of conducting market research and obtaining industry information ONLY. This is NOT a request for proposal, quotation, or bid, nor a synopsis of a proposed action under FAR Subpart 5.2. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated for providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information. No solicitation is currently available. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) will use information obtained through this synopsis as well as other market research to develop an acquisition strategy, before the solicitation is posted.
Summary:
The USFWS is anticipating the solicitation and award of one firm fixed price contract. The work under this contract is expected to include, but is not limited to the following:
Design-build services to prepare construction documents, provide permitting, and construction for the replacement of the North Flume at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Willows, California. Must complete a site investigation, prepare design plans and specifications, provide environmental permitting, and construction services for the replacement of the North Flume, adjacent abutments, spillway connection to Logan Creek, and surrounding earthwork. The Contractor’s responsibility includes but is not limited to the following design and construction requirements:
• Design and install a replacement flume with a conveyance capacity that meets or exceeds that of the existing flume. The replacement flume must be fire-resistant corrugated metal pipe (CMP) coated to withstand corrosive environments as approved by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Alternative materials may be considered by the COR in coordination with the Project Leader and Refuge Manager.
• Design and install two OSHA compliant, slip-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, walkway surfaces and associated removable handrails. These walkway surfaces must allow for Refuge staff to traverse over the spillway connection to Logan Creek and upstream of the North Flume CMP for future maintenance purposes.
• Design and install stoplog slots and provide replacement wood stoplogs to meet or exceed the functionality of the existing flume.
• Demolition, removal, recycling, and/or disposal of the existing flume infrastructure.
• Install erosion and sediment control measures, vegetation, and stabilization of all disturbed or impacted areas.
• Structure shall be designed to provide a minimal service life of 50 years, resist forces from variable flows, prevent deterioration and decrease maintenance.
The overall period of performance is approximately 24 months from date of award. All work shall be completed and fully operational by March 1st, 2028.
The primary NAICS code for this acquisition will be 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction and the size standard is $45.0M.
Response Requirements:
All business categories are invited to respond. Responses must include the following:
1. Complete the attached sources sought questionnaire and provide information showing you have the capabilities needed and have completed similar projects successfully.
Responses shall be emailed to Shanen Fox (contact@example.gov) no later than 01/14/2026 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
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