2026 Wyoming National Elk Refuge Quarters Siding

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for complete siding replacement services at Wyoming National Elk Refuge Quarters 128 ("Calkins House"), a 1,956 square-foot residential structure located in Jackson, Wyoming. The contractor must remove deteriorated board and batten siding, wrapping, trim, soffits, and fascia, then install new engineered wood product or fiber cement siding in a neutral earth tone color with appropriate weather resistance. Key requirements include compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, Buy American construction materials standards, work hour restrictions (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays), and submission of a 20% bid bond and 100% payment bond. Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach based on three factors: price, technical capabilities and ability to deliver, and recent relevant experience (minimum two projects within five years). Prospective offerors must submit questions by April 10, 2026, and quotations must be received electronically by April 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.

This solicitation (No. 140FGA26R0003) is designated as a total small business set-aside, and no incumbent contractor information is provided. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with two line items for siding work on a firm fixed-price basis. The period of performance extends from May 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026, providing approximately 173 calendar days for project completion following a mandatory 10-calendar-day notice to proceed. The work will be performed at 2600 National Elk Refuge Road, Jackson, Wyoming 83001, with technical coordination provided by Sean Brophy, Deputy Project Leader. The government will furnish site access, materials storage space, a rollaway dumpster, and RV accommodations available at the National Elk Refuge Shop for $19.01 per day or equivalent contract price reduction.