Y--SD-GAVINS PT NFH-CONSTRUCT CATCH BASIN

The contract pertains to the construction of a reinforced concrete catch basin at the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery in Yankton, South Dakota, under solicitation number 140FGA26R0017, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through its GAOA office based in Falls Church, Virginia. The work involves excavation, plugging existing drainlines, and installing an 8-inch thick reinforced concrete catch basin along with a 12-inch wide sluice gate valve and an 18-inch wide non-slip aluminum walkway, all in compliance with industry standards such as ACI 301, ACI 318, ASTM C33, and NSF Standard 61. The project is governed by a firm-fixed-price contract awarded through a sealed bid process with a performance period from May 27, 2026, to September 1, 2026, and work must commence within ten days of notice to proceed, completing within ninety calendar days thereafter. Contract performance is strictly restricted to daylight hours, excluding weekends and federal holidays unless prior authorization is granted, and operations must cease immediately upon detection of protected endangered species. Payment must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF or alternative systems permitted. The contract includes mandatory compliance with numerous FAR clauses covering labor standards exemptions, Buy American and Trade Agreements certifications, payment protections, bonds, and prohibitions against contracting with entities engaged in restricted activities in Sudan or Iran. The contractor is required to submit a technical proposal not exceeding five pages, a past performance document of up to five pages, and a one-page price schedule, all delivered via email to the designated point of contact by May 6, 2026. Evaluation will be based on a best-value tradeoff between technical merit and price, with no formal weighting assigned between technical approach, past performance, and cost. The Statement of Work and Davis-Bacon wage determination are attached, and the contractor must adhere to rigorous environmental and historical preservation requirements under Public Law 93-291, as well as packaging and storage protocols for debris and materials. All submissions require representations via SAM.gov, including UEI and CAGE codes if covered telecommunications equipment is involved, and full compliance with reporting obligations related to tax liabilities, felony convictions, and federally funded research, though no specific pricing or contract value has been disclosed in the available documentation.