AK-bethel admin site-cabin demolition

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring demolition services for the Kanaryarmiut Main Cabin, a 20' x 46' wooden structure located at the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge near Chevak, Alaska. The project requires careful mechanical demolition of the cabin and associated structures within a 30-foot radius, with emphasis on minimizing environmental impact, collecting hardware, stacking reusable materials, and removing all debris from the site. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience by having completed at least two demolition projects valued at $150,000 or more within the previous five years, with specific expertise in remote Alaskan wilderness operations. The evaluation will prioritize contractor recent relevant experience, technical capabilities, and proposed pricing, with award made to the lowest-priced offer that meets acceptability standards. Critical deadlines included an RFI period ending October 10, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM PDT to be sent electronically to Cindy Salazar, though the solicitation was subsequently paused due to typhoon damage and ultimately cancelled on November 21, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, requiring contractors to meet small business classification requirements. The estimated contract value ranged between $250,000 and $500,000 on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with a bid guarantee requirement of 20 percent of the bid or $60,000, whichever is greater. The original period of performance was scheduled from November 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, providing contractors with an extended timeline to accommodate the logistical challenges of remote Alaskan operations, including transportation via float planes and coordination with refuge management. Work is located in the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge near Chevak, Alaska, approximately 100 feet from a river in a remote tundra environment with limited access options. Despite the initial solicitation parameters, amendment 0004 issued on November 21, 2025 cancelled the entire project due to extensive damage caused by typhoon Halong, resulting in no contract award.