MN-UPR MS RIV NATL WILDL-WELL REPAIRS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting sealed quotations for the sealing of two artesian wells in Minnesota under a Firm Fixed Price Construction contract, identified by solicitation number 140FC226Q0038 and titled MN-UPR MS RIV NATL WILDL-WELL REPAIRS. The work involves sealing Winona District Well #1 and La Crosse District Well #2, with performance required to comply strictly with Minnesota Rules 4725.3850 and Minnesota Statute 103I.301, and must be executed by a licensed well-sealing contractor. The sealing must occur when the ground is frozen to ensure site access, and notification of the sealing must be registered with the state. A completed well sealing log must be submitted to the Field Station and the Regional Environmental Compliance Coordinator. Contractors must obtain a special use permit from the UMR NWFR – Winona District and coordinate access through the Winona District Manager due to site requirements involving private property. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 237110. Proposals must be submitted as sealed offers in original and one copy, or via email to Bill Koski at [email hidden], no later than 3:00 p.m. local time on July 8, 2026, and must include a completed SF1442 form with the offer section filled out, the firm’s Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, and detailed pricing for the lump sum covering both wells and any optional alternates. The period of performance runs from September 1, 2026, to March 30, 2027, with work required to begin within 46 calendar days and complete within 257 calendar days after award. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price must be provided within 30 days of award and must remain effective for the duration of the performance period plus one additional year. Site visits are scheduled for June 24, 2026, at the Winona District Shop, and questions must be directed to Bill Koski by June 25, 2026.