Z--WA-CENTRAL WASH NWRC-REPLACE FUEL TANKS

Solicitation 140FC326Q0033 is a total small business set-aside contract issued by the Department of the Interior's Construction A/e Team 3 Fws for the replacement of fuel tanks at the Central Washington National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The project involves the removal, cleaning, and recycling of existing tanks and the installation of new UL-2085 listed double-wall fire-protected aboveground storage tanks and pump accessories at three specific locations: Conboy Lake NWR, Columbia NWR, and the Hanford Reach ALE Unit. The scope of work includes the provision of tanks that meet NFPA 30, NFPA 30A, and IFC standards, with specific requirements for leak detection, emergency venting, and secondary containment. Optional tasks may include the removal of used oil tanks and the installation of metal canopy covers. The period of performance is scheduled from July 30, 2026, to July 30, 2027. This is a lowest-price technically acceptable award based on a bid schedule that includes base bid tasks and alternative quotations. While no bid bond is required, payment bonds are mandatory for awards exceeding 35,000 dollars, and both payment and performance bonds are required for awards exceeding 150,000 dollars. Contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Spokane County, Washington, and comply with RCRA and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Coordination includes mandatory multi-day site visits and strict adherence to technical specifications for the installation of fire-rated tanks and associated Fill-Rite pump systems.