CA-FWS modoc NWR-water main repair

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes a solicitation for quotes/bids.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at Modoc National Wildlife Refuge, has a project to replace and overhaul the existing water main system extending from the holding tank junction to Refuge Quarters 14. The water main currently serves the Headquarters office, visitor area, and residential house. The project also includes installation of a new shutoff system to improve water control and service access for the house and backyard area.

The construction magnitude is estimated to be between $50,000 to $65,000.00.

The office is located:
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
5364 County Road 115,
Alturas, CA 96101-1610

The Government anticipates 124 days, period of performance from July 1, 2026, through November 1, 2026, issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) or contingent upon contract award.

Wage Rates:
General Wage Rate Decision Number: CA20260007 01/23/2026
State: California
County: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Marin, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba Counties in California

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03. The NAICS code is 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and the small business size standard is $19.0m.

Instructions to offeror:
All responsible small business sources shall review all documentation and submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. The contractor must show within the proposal relevant Water Main Overhaul Meet or Exceed; experience by demonstrate the ability to successfully complete as follows; all state and local law; provides appropriate within the state of California.

Furthermore, review entity of the solicitation packet to include statement of work and associated attachments details to create bid to the standard terms and conditions of the solicitation that will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. The basis of contract will be on Price, as acceptability for this requirement below. Award of the contract will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1

Please submit your bid with solicitation document (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead; Pricing Form; SAM.gov UEI code; point of contact phone number and e- mail address. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.

Bond Requirements:
Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000.00 requires both payment and performance bonds. Bonds are due no later than 10 calendar days after award. Due to the project magnitude, both payment and performance bonds will be required.

Format for Quotes:
1. Quote shall be 8 ½¿x 11¿
2. A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information
3. Typing shall not be less than 12 pitches (Times New Roman/Ariel/Etc.), 1-inch border, no artistic script fonts for readability
4. Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required

Any and all questions shall be submitted via email only; no verbal questions will be accepted. Please be sure to include the solicitation number in your proposal and in the subject line of any email submitted.
E-Mail Submission for Questions & Proposals: terrence_anderson@fws.gov

Site Visit: Friday, May 22 from 11 am to 3:30 pm PST & Thursday, May 28 from 11 am to 3:30 pm PST
Question Deadline Date: 12:00 PM PST ¿ Monday, June 1, 2026
Proposal Due: 12:00 pm PST ¿ Monday, June 15, 2026

Solicitation Package:
¿SF1449 - Solicitation
¿Pricing Form
¿Clauses & Provisions (Terms and Conditions) Wage Rate Determination
¿Statement of Work (SOW)
¿One (1) Attachments


In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov ) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.