Turnbull NWR Boundary Fence Maintenance

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform boundary fence maintenance at the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, with the objective of removing outdated fencing and installing a wildlife-friendly, three-strand smooth/barbed wire fence to protect critical wetland and riparian habitats from trespass by cattle and people. The scope includes up to five miles of existing fence repair and reconstruction, with specific installation standards such as metal T-posts spaced no more than 16 feet apart, top wire no higher than 42 inches above ground, and bottom wire at least 18 inches from the ground, all following U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-approved wildlife-safe designs. All old fencing materials must be removed and disposed of by the contractor, and corners requiring replacement must use wood or steel pipe. The work is strictly limited to the Cheney-Spangle Road corridor between W Jennings Road and Wells Road, with a performance period running from June 15, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and a mandatory start within 10 calendar days of award and full completion within 329 days. The estimated duration of active work is approximately two weeks once initiated. This is a total small business set-aside, conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 as a Request for Quotation, with award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. All offerors must submit two single-page project descriptions with two accompanying photographic examples of similar installed fencing to pass the technical acceptability gate; failure to submit these will result in disqualification. Pricing must be provided through a Quote Schedule with unit and extended costs covering all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, overhead, and profit. The contract includes strict compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy American requirements for construction materials, and trafficking-in-persons policy. Contractors must adhere to CUI safeguarding requirements, submit certified payrolls and compliance statements, and ensure all submissions to the Contracting Officer include the contract number and are postage-prepaid. Payments must be processed electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with final invoices marked “FINAL” and accompanied by a Release of Claims. The contractor is responsible for safety signage, coordination of work schedules with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and full compliance of any subcontractors. All proposals must be electronically submitted by July 29, 2026, and offerors must maintain current SAM registration with accurate UEI, CAGE code, and T