Z--AZ-BUENOS AIRES NWR-REPLACE HOUSE WELL

Solicitation 140FC126Q0033 is a single-source Invitation for Bid issued by the Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the construction of a new domestic water well and the abandonment of an existing well at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. The scope of work involves drilling a Schedule 80 PVC well up to 400 feet deep, installing a 5 HP/25 GPM single-phase 230V pump, placing a filter pack, and constructing a concrete slab at the wellhead. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment, as well as obtaining necessary Arizona Well Permits and providing final documentation, including drill logs, technical reports, and proof of regulatory compliance for well abandonment. The project is governed by FAR Part 14, indicating a sealed bid process likely awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Performance must begin within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed and be completed within 90 calendar days, with a general period of performance spanning June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Mandatory requirements include the provision of performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award and strict adherence to the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, NFPA 101, and AWWA A100 standards. Delivery is designated as FOB Destination at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge.