Y--FENCE INSTALLATION AND GATE SYSTEM

The contract is for the installation of a perimeter fence and gate system at the USGS Columbia River Research Laboratory in Willard, Washington, under a total small business set-aside identified by NAICS code 238990. The scope includes the design, procurement, and installation of approximately 1,630 linear feet of 7-foot black vinyl-coated chain-link fencing with barbed wire topping, one 24-foot automated sliding gate with battery-backed operator and electronic access control, two 24-foot manual swinging double gates, and one 4-foot pedestrian gate with panic hardware and keypad entry. All work must meet ASTM F567, ASTM F668, ASTM F1083, the National Electrical Code, and Skamania County building codes, with final acceptance occurring on-site after performance testing and submission of as-built documentation. The period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with invoicing mandated through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and payment terms include prompt payment discounts and electronic funds transfer via SAM. Bonds are required if the contract exceeds $150,000, and contractors must submit either performance and payment bonds or an irrevocable letter of credit within 10 days of award. Insurance requirements include minimum coverage of $100,000 workers’ compensation, $500,000 public liability, and $200,000/$500,000/$20,000 automobile liability. The solicitation, issued under number 140G0326Q0127 and posted on July 14, 2026, with proposals due by July 30, 2026, mandates that only small business concerns respond, with post-award re-representation of size status required for any modifications. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates under WA20260120 Modification 1, maintain certified payrolls, and adhere to prohibitions on convict labor and prohibited internal confidentiality agreements. Environmental compliance is enforced through restrictions on ozone-depleting substances, requirements for sustainable products, and hazardous material handling procedures. Contractors are obligated to register and maintain active SAM.gov status, disclose executive compensation and subcontract awards above $40,000, and avoid contracting with inverted domestic corporations