Y--Montezuma NWR New Multipurpose Facility

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for the construction of a new two-story multipurpose facility at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Seneca Falls, New York, adjacent to the existing visitor center. The project includes extending water service to the site and incorporates several specialized components such as self-adhered sheet waterproofing, ground-set flagpoles, and potential photovoltaic systems on both the south and north roofs, alongside parking area resurfacing and furniture installation. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricting eligibility to small businesses only. Contractors must commence work within 15 days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete the entire project within 548 calendar days, with a stated period of performance running from June 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027. All pricing must include costs for special inspections and testing, and the contract requires the submission of performance and payment bonds. The work must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, mandating federal prevailing wages, and adhere to ADA accessibility standards, particularly for restroom grab bar heights. Materials such as waterproofing must be delivered in original, factory-sealed containers with intact labels and stored in protected areas per manufacturer guidelines; flagpoles require spiral wrapping in heavy paper and encasement in hard fiber tubes. The solicitation remains open to all eligible offerors during the reopening window, with revised proposals due by June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern. Offers must provide at least 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the due date or will be rejected. Funding is not currently available, and no obligation can arise until appropriated funds are allocated and written notification is issued. All technical specifications, geotechnical reports, Q&As, and addenda are accessible via a designated Box.com link and are integral to proposal development. Questions must be directed via email to the contracting officer, Ian Young, at ian_a_young@fws.gov.