Y--WA MAKAH NFH DESIGN/BUILD NEW BARRIER WEIR

The WA Makah NFH Design/Build New Barrier Weir project, solicitation number 140F0322R0010, is a negotiated design-build contract issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior. The project focuses on the design and construction of a new barrier weir and fish ladder at the Makah National Fish Hatchery. The scope of work includes field verification, the creation of construction documents, the implementation of dewatering systems, and selective demolition. The estimated construction magnitude for this effort is between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 dollars, with a required performance period of 545 calendar days following the notice to proceed. Managed by the Fws Midwest Regional Office based in Bloomington, Minnesota, the procurement process involved a multi-phase proposal submission and a pre-offer bid meeting held on May 16, 2022. The solicitation was refined through multiple amendments to adjust question deadlines and extend the Phase I proposal due date. Evaluation criteria for the contract focused on technical qualifications, including specific resume limits, project counts, and past performance requirements for both prime contractors and designers.