Z--Green River NWR Selective Deconstruction and Mold Remediation

The contract award notice for Z--Green River NWR Selective Deconstruction and Mold Remediation, issued under solicitation number 140FC126Q0009 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, mandates firm-fixed-price construction services focused on the selective deconstruction, mold remediation, and restoration of the Headquarters Office at Green River National Wildlife Refuge in Spottsville, Kentucky. Performance is required within 180 days of notice to proceed, with a defined period of performance spanning from April 13, 2026, to October 20, 2026. The work includes comprehensive mold containment, microbial treatment, demolition of contaminated structures, HVAC system restart, dehumidification, and final restoration to usable condition, all subject to strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, IBC, NFPA 101, NEC, ASHRAE 62.1, and ADA standards. The contract is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 562910 and will be awarded using the Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable methodology, meaning price is the determining factor among technically compliant and responsible offerors, with no trade-offs permitted between cost and non-price factors. Payment is strictly managed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform, with no physical remittance options available. The scope requires detailed compliance with environmental, safety, and procedural protocols, including immediate suspension of work upon discovery of endangered species, adherence to restricted work hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, no work on weekends or federal holidays), and strict controls on hazardous material handling and waste disposal under multiple federal environmental statutes. All key personnel, subcontractors, materials, and methods identified in the proposal are binding and may not be altered without written approval from the Contracting Officer. The contractor must submit weekly progress reports, conduct independent third-party mold clearance testing, and ensure all products are delivered in original sealed packaging with intact labels and stored under controlled environmental conditions. The Statement of Work includes provisions for archaeological and historical preservation, requiring immediate notification of any discovered cultural or scientific artifacts. Wage rates for all construction trades are governed by the Department of Labor’s KY20260092 determination for Henderson County, Kentucky, applicable to all laborers and mechanics on-site, including truck drivers hauling to dedicated facilities. The Contracting Officer,