Z--Pole Barn Insulation MN Valley NWR

Solicitation 140FC226Q0047 is a firm-fixed-price construction contract issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for insulation and ceiling improvements at the East Pole Barn of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minnesota. The project scope includes installing 2x6 lumber on joist hangers, corrugated steel ceiling panels, R7 urethane ceiling insulation, R21 foam wall insulation, and R44 blown fiberglass. The estimated contract value is between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period of 45 calendar days following the notice to proceed, and a requirement to commence work within 10 calendar days of that notice. The award will be based on an evaluation of price and past performance, with non-price factors weighted as slightly more important than price. Offerors must provide three examples of similar projects completed within the last five years and maintain active registration in the System for Award Management. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and requires the submission of a payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit for 100 percent of the contract price within 10 days of award. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, accompanied by certified payrolls and a final release of claims.