Bill Williams River NWR Well

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking quotations for well installation at the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge located in La Paz County, Arizona. The Request for Quotation (RFQ 140FC225Q0005) indicates the project involves water supply facility repair or alteration, specifically focused on well construction in a challenging drill site environment. Potential contractors must be active in SAM.gov with completed representations and certifications, and are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submitting quotes. The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted by January 8, 2025, at 1700 Central Standard Time, with questions directed to Tiffany Breske at the provided contact number. While specific detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, the procurement appears to focus on small business contractors capable of navigating complex site access and meeting technical construction requirements.

The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $100,000 and $250,000. The place of performance is in La Paz County, Arizona, specifically at the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. Contractors will need to comply with specific bonding requirements, including payment bonds for contracts between $35,000 and $150,000, and both payment and performance bonds for amounts exceeding $150,000. The wage determination document indicates prevailing wages will be based on heavy construction rates for Arizona, with workers expected to be compensated according to the Department of Labor's established wage scales. The project falls under NAICS category 237110 for water and sewer line construction, and contractors will need to adhere to specific wage rates and fringe benefit provisions outlined in the attached wage determination documentation.