Z--TX-CADDO LAKE NWR-VISITOR CENTER ROOF REPAIR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for the replacement of the visitor center trailer roof and interior ceiling repairs at Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Karnack, Texas, under solicitation number 140FC126Q0021. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract issued as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 238160, requiring all bidders to be small business concerns certified in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. The work includes complete removal and disposal of the existing roof, installation of 30-year architectural shingles with synthetic felt and drip edge flashing, placement of two low-profile vents and one lead flashing vent, and repair of the interior ceiling including replacement of damaged insulation and drywall, followed by taping, floating, texturing, and painting. All work must adhere to the detailed specifications, and site visits are strongly encouraged, with scheduled opportunities on June 17 or 18, 2026. The period of performance is strictly limited to 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with performance commencing no later than three calendar days after award, and the project must be completed between July 8 and July 20, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email to john_ferrall@ios.doi.gov by 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 26, 2026, with the subject line “Proposal Submission-140FC126Q0021.” Only a completed Standard Form 1442 and Quote Schedule (Section B) with unit and extended prices are required; no technical volumes or additional documentation beyond pricing are necessary. Award will be made solely on the lowest price among responsive, responsible offers that meet all mandatory requirements, including SAM registration and compliance with all solicitations terms. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering whistleblower rights, prohibition on confidential agreements, prompt payment, child labor compliance, safeguarding of information systems, and sustainable products. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to truck drivers, and the contractor must pay prevailing wages. A payment bond is required if the award exceeds $35,000. The Field Inspector, Dan Walker, will monitor daily progress and maintain logs, while only the Contracting Officer may formally accept completed work. All communications, including questions and submittals, must be emailed to