Z--CA-FWS MODOC NWR- QTR 14 BRICK REPAIR

The contract pertains to brick repairs at Quarters 14 of the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in Alturas, California, under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, with the solicitation number 140FC326Q0020. The work is scheduled to commence on June 15, 2026, and must be completed within 169 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with all activities restricted to weekdays and limited to daylight hours between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. The contract is a firm-fixed-price sealed bid procurement under NAICS code 238140, requiring full compliance with the Statement of Work, contract drawings, and applicable federal regulations including OSHA standards, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air and Water Acts, and the Toxic Substances Control Act. Contractors must adhere to strict environmental and historical preservation protocols, immediately reporting any discovery of archaeological or scientific materials and ceasing work upon detection of endangered species. All materials must comply with Buy America requirements, and use of lead-based paint, friable asbestos, and covered telecommunications equipment is prohibited. Green procurement mandates require utilization of EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, Energy Star, and USDA Biobased products. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM PST on May 27, 2026, to a designated email address, with no hard copies accepted. Offerors must provide a complete and properly formatted proposal including SF 1442, SAM.gov-certified representations and certifications, evidence of bonding capability for contracts over $35,000, California contractor licenses, narrative experience, and three completed similar projects. The evaluation will be conducted without discussions and is based on a combination of price and non-price factors of approximately equal importance, suggesting a best-value selection approach rather than a strict LPTA model. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform with certified payrolls, itemized CLIN breakdowns, and complete Release of Claims documentation. Subcontracting restrictions apply, requiring at least 85% of the work to be performed by the prime contractor, and all key personnel, materials, and procedures are locked in unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The contract includes option periods, and the Government retains full authority for inspection, acceptance, and enforcement of standards, with final payment contingent upon successful