AK-kenai NWR-residence water filtration

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks installation of a whole house water filtration system at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Ranger Residence in Soldotna, Alaska, with quotations due August 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. local time. The procurement is a firm fixed-price construction contract with an estimated magnitude under $25,000, awarded to the responsible respondent submitting the lowest evaluated price without discussions.

Place of performance is 33665 Keystone Drive, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. The contractor must remove existing filtration systems from the mechanical room and under the kitchen sink, then install a new whole house system meeting Federal EPA and State of Alaska DEC drinking water standards. Prior to design, the contractor must conduct water sampling and full spectrum water analysis; August 2023 baseline testing shows elevated hardness, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and arsenic requiring treatment. The system shall have a maximum flow rate of 500 gallons per day with commonly available replacement components and must be installed in the mechanical room or crawl space (approximately 48 inches vertical clearance) in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code without impeding access to mechanical components. All on-site work must be completed within five working days (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) by November 30, 2026, with full water service restored daily. The contractor must submit system design documentation and shop drawings for approval prior to work initiation, provide hands-on training to refuge maintenance staff, deliver two copies of operation and maintenance manuals, and complete post-installation water analysis testing to verify compliance. No permits are required.

NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply. Quotations must include a complete cost breakdown (labor, materials, equipment) and be submitted electronically to Tiffannie_Pannell@ios.doi.gov. Amendment 0002, effective July 28, 2026, incorporates government responses to vendor questions regarding arsenic speciation testing and system flow rate specifications. Site visits are strongly encouraged with 48 hours' notice.