Y--SD-LAKE ANDES NWR-BUNKHOUSE

Solicitation 140FGA24R0006 is a firm fixed price design-build contract issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior. The project involves the demolition and replacement of the Maintenance Shop, Bunkhouse, Government Vehicle Garage, Pole Barn, and associated support facilities at the Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. This initiative aims to modernize infrastructure and address damage caused by severe flooding, with a specific focus on wind resistance, moisture-resistant materials, passive heating and cooling, and rodent-resistant designs. The project magnitude is estimated between 5.5 million and 6.5 million dollars, with a performance period of 575 calendar days. The contractor is responsible for the full design-build lifecycle, including the preparation of construction plans and phased execution to ensure operational facilities remain available during construction. Key requirements include adherence to green building considerations, strict submittal schedules for design stages at 35, 65, and 95 percent completion, and compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for residential construction in South Dakota. The procurement process follows a two-phase selection procedure limited to small businesses, requiring comprehensive bonding, including performance and payment bonds.