Z--CA-FWS MODOC NWR-WATER MAIN REPAIR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Construction A/E Team 3, has issued a firm-fixed-price contract for the repair and replacement of the water main system at the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge located in Alturas, California. The work scope includes excavation, removal and disposal of the existing water main, installation of new piping with associated shutoff valves and connections, system testing, and full restoration of the site to meet Federal, State, and local regulatory standards. The contract is structured as a lowest price technically acceptable award with price as the sole evaluation factor, and performance must be completed within 124 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed, with a required performance period running from July 1 through November 1, 2026. The estimated cost range is $50,000 to $65,000, though actual pricing data is not provided in the solicitation, and the contract value remains unconfirmed until award. All work must be performed on-site at the refuge, with the delivery location code 0011280663 and mailing address designated for administrative purposes. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR clauses requiring strict compliance with labor standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act, as evidenced by the attached wage determination and specific provisions applying Davis-Bacon rates to truck drivers only when acting on-site or between the site and a dedicated nearby facility. The contractor is bound by clauses governing payment procedures, including mandatory electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform, prompt payment requirements, prohibition of claim assignments, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Construction quality is governed by inspection and warranty provisions, with acceptance occurring at the project site and defective work requiring correction at no additional cost to the government. Special requirements mandate immediate notification of archaeological or historical discoveries, compliance with the Endangered Species Act, strict environmental and hazardous materials handling protocols under multiple federal statutes, and restriction of access to non-essential personnel. Subcontractors must flow down all applicable labor, environmental, and data preservation clauses, and any substitution of key personnel or materials requires prior written approval. The contractor must maintain a current Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code in SAM.gov and provide all required representations regarding size, socioeconomic status, and compliance with federal prohibitions. The place of performance is a federal wildlife refuge, necessitating adherence to security restrictions, fire danger season rules, and controlled access protocols with potential for work stoppage if sensitive species or cultural resources are encountered.