WA-LWS NFH-SEPTIC LINE REPAIR QUARTERS
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded contract 140FC325P0011 to FEDERAL BUILDERS LLC on August 28, 2025, for septic line repair services at quarters located at the WA-LWS National Fish Hatchery. The contract value is $19,500 and involves construction or repair work related to septic system infrastructure for residential quarters at the facility. This award notice indicates the completion of the procurement process for specialized utility repair services at a federal fish hatchery facility in Washington state.
140FC325R0011 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
8/28/25, 9:22 AM WA-LWS NFH-SEPTIC LINE REPAIR QUARTERS
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to repair septic lines at two residential quarters (Q6 and Q7) located at the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery in Cook, Washington. The work involves replacing approximately 100 feet and 20 feet of cracked clay septic lines that are 6 feet deep, with Q7 requiring rerouting of the main line, bypassing the distribution tank, and adding a cleanout, while Q6 involves straightforward line replacement. The contractor must provide new PVC material meeting current regulatory codes and complete proper line replacement, bedding, compaction, asphalt restoration, and material disposal. The government intends to award without discussions to the responsible respondent submitting the lowest evaluated price, with evaluation based on the firm fixed-price construction contract proposal. The original proposal deadline has been extended to July 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM MDT, with quotes to be submitted electronically to Shannon_barnhill@fws.gov. A site visit was conducted on July 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 121 Chinook Drive, Cook, WA.
This solicitation is set aside for small businesses under the Total Small Business designation, with an estimated contract value of less than $25,000. The site visit records indicate potential contractors Paul Van Laar from Beam Exc. and representatives from River City (Chas Eakmen Caldwell and Jeremy Bennett) attended the mandatory site visit. The period of performance spans from the day after award through August 31, 2025, with the actual repair work scheduled to occur between August 15th and October 7th, 2025. Work access is limited to weekday duty hours from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and the project will be performed at the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery facility in Cook, Washington. The work involves repairing septic lines that are experiencing root penetration and clogging issues, requiring complete replacement to restore proper functionality to the residential quarters' septic systems.
140FC325R0011 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
6/18/25, 11:00 AM WA-LWS NFH-SEPTIC LINE REPAIR QUARTERS
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking market research and industry information for a septic line repair project at the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery in Cook, Washington. The agency plans to award a firm fixed-price construction contract to repair a broken septic line, which will involve determining the line's location, exposing it, replacing it with new PVC material to meet current regulatory codes, and establishing a new connection from a house transition to the septic tank. Interested vendors must submit a response to Shannon Barnhill via email by June 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Respondents are required to provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, business type, documentation of capability through 2-5 similar past projects, and a statement detailing their capacity to complete the work. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' demonstrated experience, technical capability, and ability to meet the project's specific requirements.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all business categories, including small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses. The project falls under NAICS code 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services) with a size standard of $9 Million, which allows for participation by businesses of various sizes and ownership types. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the size standard suggests the project could accommodate a range of potential contract values. The timeline for services appears to be relatively near-term, with the solicitation posted on May 30, 2025, and responses due by June 9, 2025. The project represents a targeted infrastructure repair effort aimed at maintaining and upgrading critical facilities at the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery.
140FC325R0011 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
5/30/25, 11:35 AM