Y--OR-KLAMATH FALLS FWO-PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION

Solicitation number 140FC323B0002 is a firm-fixed-price contract awarded by the Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for the construction of Phase III Sucker Fish Ponds at the Klamath Falls National Fish Hatchery in Oregon. This project is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990, with an estimated project magnitude between 5 million and 10 million dollars and a performance period of three years. The primary objective is to support the rearing and release of endangered shortnose and Lost River suckers through the construction of up to twenty earthen lined aquaculture ponds, a stormwater detention pond, geothermal water supply pipelines, drainage systems, bird predation netting, and access roads. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive site preparation, demolition, and the installation of utilities, guided by detailed technical drawings and geotechnical reports. Compliance requirements include adherence to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System registration permit for stormwater management and the implementation of a specific Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. Labor is governed by minimum wage rates and fringe benefits specified for heavy construction in Klamath County. The project is funded in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, requiring specific transparency signage and branding. The award process involved multiple amendments to address utility conflicts, work restrictions, and technical specifications for water and electrical utilities.