Z--SC-BEARS BLUFF NFH-REPLACE DOCK PILINGS

The contract pertains to the replacement of dock pilings at Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery, requiring the installation of ten new marine-grade treated pilings in a sistered arrangement alongside damaged pilings across two catwalks, using SAE 316 stainless steel hardware and marine-grade treated header boards. The work involves structural repair of storm-damaged infrastructure, with all debris and waste properly hauled off and disposed of in compliance with federal and state regulations. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the project under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with pricing structured as lump sum line items covering personnel, mobilization, demobilization, overhead, insurance, profit, miscellaneous materials, and specialized piling costs. The bid must include a complete pricing schedule, and offerors are required to submit two separate parts—technical/past performance documentation and a sealed price proposal—via email by June 15, 2026, to the designated government point of contact. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 237990 and a size standard of $19 million, requiring current SAM.gov registration, unique entity ID, and CAGE code, along with mandatory representations and certifications including the Certificate of Independent Price Determination and disclosures regarding foreign influence and covered telecommunications equipment. The performance period is strictly limited to 21 calendar days from award, with work beginning no later than 10 days after notice to proceed and all tasks completed by July 13, 2026. Site work is restricted to 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and contractor personnel must adhere to hatchery rules prohibiting fishing, swimming, and weekend work. The contractor must submit a written work progress plan at the prework conference reflecting a pace consistent with the available time window and comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, including for truck drivers, as specified in the attached wage determination. Environmental compliance is mandatory per the Clean Air Act, Water Pollution Control Act, and Executive Order 12088, and Buy American requirements apply to all construction materials. Payment bonds are required for awards exceeding $35,000, and both performance and payment bonds are required if the award exceeds $150,000. Substitutions of key personnel or materials require written approval from the Contracting Officer. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system with certified payrolls,