Bird Strike Window Film-MN Valley NWR, Bloomington

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to install bird strike window film at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge's Bloomington Education and Visitors Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. The solicitation (RFQ No. 140FS225Q0014) requires installing approximately 1,851 square feet of "Harmony" pattern window film across 84 windows to prevent bird collisions. Contractors must submit both technical and price proposals by December 19, 2024, including a PDF sample of the proposed film, project timeline, past experience documentation, and references. Technical proposals will be evaluated with equal weighting on film specifications, past project experience, and project timeline, with these factors considered more important than price. Interested vendors are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-bid site visit and contact Eric Mruz for additional information.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238150 (Glass and Glazing Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis with a performance period from January 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025. Work will be conducted during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Monday-Friday) at the refuge's facility in Bloomington. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, and be responsible for window preparation, cleaning, and installation. The contractor will need to maintain appropriate licenses, bonds, and insurance, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Successful bidders must have an active SAM registration and be prepared to submit payment requests through the IPP system.