Z--Construct New Water Control Structure (Harrison La

The contract awarded under solicitation number 140FC226R0008 is a firm fixed-price construction project to demolish and replace an aging water control stoplog structure at the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery in Charles City, Virginia, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior. The primary objective is to improve hydrologic control for delivering surface water to fish rearing ponds while ensuring no disruption to ongoing hatchery operations, preventing contamination of water, and safeguarding fish populations. The work must be completed within 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and is subject to stringent environmental compliance requirements, including obtaining a Virginia Water Protection Permit, a USACE Section 404 Permit, and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Contractors must adhere to federal and Virginia environmental regulations, ACI standards for concrete, and industry best practices, with all activities restricted to daylight hours between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset, and no work permitted on weekends or federal holidays unless specifically authorized. Work must cease immediately if endangered or threatened species are encountered, as mandated by the Endangered Species Act. The contract structure emphasizes strict performance accountability and compliance with multiple FAR clauses, including those governing site conditions, material and workmanship, permits, accident prevention, and inspection and acceptance procedures conducted at the project site by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative. Payment is processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF required, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. The contract includes clauses for prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, prohibition of claim assignment, and warranties on construction, with payment tied to performance and adherence to specifications. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, and offerors must provide a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code, along with accurate socioeconomic representations via SAM.gov. All submissions must clearly indicate the contract number and are subject to the Government’s right to audit records. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with award planned on a lowest price technically acceptable basis without discussions, and the contractor assumes full responsibility for all costs including postage, compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements on-site, and adherence to specialized work hour and environmental interruption restrictions.