Z--WA-FWS SPRING CRK NFH-HVAC REPLACEMENT

Solicitation 140FC126Q0002 is a firm fixed price construction services contract issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the urgent replacement of the HVAC system in the approximately 1,600 square foot administration building at the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood, Washington. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary equipment and installation services, with a strict period of performance ending January 30, 2026. Award is based on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where the contract is granted to the responsible respondent offering the lowest evaluated price that meets all technical requirements. The contractor must adhere to strict labor and environmental standards, including Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for Clark and Skamania Counties and compliance with various federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act. Special requirements include the mandatory use of the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic payments and the requirement for performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding 35,000 dollars. Additionally, the contractor is prohibited from substituting key personnel or subcontractors without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer and must immediately report any suspected hazardous materials encountered during the project.