Z--MN-AGASSIZ NWR-DITCH CLEANING

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a firm fixed-price construction contract, solicitation 140FC226Q0004, for ditch cleaning services at the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge in Middle River, Minnesota. The project involves the excavation and cleanout of approximately 1,615 feet of the J.D. 11 Branch 201 drainage ditch. The performance period is scheduled from May 1, 2026, to June 1, 2026, with a final completion deadline of June 15, 2026. Award is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with price serving as the sole evaluation factor. The contractor is responsible for all excavation and spoil placement according to specific measurements and must adhere to strict environmental and legal standards, including the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates in Marshall County, Minnesota, is mandatory. Special requirements include the immediate reporting of any discovered archaeological data or hazardous materials and strict adherence to restricted area access. All invoicing must be processed electronically through the Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.