Y--ND-TEWAUKON NWR-REPLACE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for the complete replacement of the aging water distribution system at Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge in Cayuga, North Dakota, under solicitation number 140FC126R0005. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract, awarded using the Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability must be demonstrated before price becomes the deciding factor. The project involves removing the existing over 60-year-old system and installing new water mains, service lines, curb stops, and a yard hydrant, with all work guided by detailed specifications, drawings, and the Scope of Work. The entire effort must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with performance scheduled between May 1 and August 31, 2026. All proposals must be submitted electronically by April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT to john_ferrall@fws.gov with a specified subject line, and no phone inquiries are permitted. This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237110, and all offerors must self-certify as small businesses in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Proposals must include a completed SF 1442, a detailed bid schedule, proof of a valid North Dakota Construction Contractor License, and documentation demonstrating at least two prior projects involving similar water system replacements within the last three years. Offerors must also provide bonding capability and comply with all Davis-Bacon wage rates, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, and performance and payment bonds are required. The Government will inspect work on-site and accepts no liability for quality deviations, which remain the sole responsibility of the contractor. Failure to meet any technical requirement, including submittal completeness or license validation, will result in disqualification regardless of price competitiveness.
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$86,377NAICS
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VASet-Aside
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DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a construction project for work that requires a complete replacement of the water distribution system at Tewaukon NWR per the Specifications and Drawings. The work will include pipe, curb stops, and connections to existing stub outs or meters.
Please read the entire Request for Proposal (RFP) and all attachments prior to submitting quote.
Solicitation number 140FC126R0005 is being issued as an RFP.
This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract.
This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation with an associated NAICS code of 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.
This award will be made based on Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) as detailed in FAR 15.101-2. The LPTA process is a simplified best value source selection strategy that permits the best value to the Government resulting from the selection of a technically acceptable proposal with the lowest price. While evaluating quotes utilizing LPTA, price and technical acceptability are the two evaluation factors.
System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: A prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award. Information on registration may be obtained via the Internet at https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration.
Proposal Submission:
Proposals (including all required documents) must be submitted via e-mail to john_ferrall@fws.gov, no later than Friday, April 10, 2026, 5:00 pm EDT. Please indicate the following in the subject line: Proposal Submission-140FC126R0005.
Request for Information (RFI) Submission:
In an effort to maintain a complete record of inquiries and questions and to provide more detailed and faster responses, all questions shall be in writing via email (NO PHONE INQUIRIES). Questions may be emailed to john_ferrall@fws.gov. Inquiries received after March 27, 2026, 5:00 pm EDT, may not receive a response. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation.
Contracting Point of Contact:
Drew Ferrall, Contract Specialist
Department of the Interior
US Fish and Wildlife Service
john_ferrall@fws.gov
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