CA modoc NWR grandma tract well

The Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for a Well Investigation Report and inspection services for the Grandma Tract Well at Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in Northeastern California. The scope of work includes a hydrogeological assessment of the approximately 560-foot-deep diesel-powered well, which has experienced significant maintenance issues including driveshaft failure, motor and pump degradation, and well casing damage. Qualified contractors must possess a valid C-57 Well Drilling Contractor License, demonstrate experience with deep well pump systems, and provide downhole and video inspection capabilities. The government will evaluate proposals using a Best Value Tradeoff methodology, with price as the primary evaluation factor, followed by Required Qualifications, Technical Approach, and Past Performance; technical acceptability will be determined on a Pass/Fail basis. The Request for Information submission deadline is April 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time, with quotes due by May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time, and submissions must be emailed to Tanner_Frank@IOS.DOI.gov as three individual PDF files.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is open to all responsible sources with active SAM registration. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price lump sum for all labor, travel, materials, and direct costs, with no separate reimbursement authorized unless specifically approved by the Contracting Officer. The performance period extends from May 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, with the contractor required to schedule the site visit within two weeks of Notice to Proceed and submit all deliverables within 45 days of NTP. Key deliverables include a final report with findings and repair recommendations, detailed cost estimates, video documentation of borehole and casing inspections, and site visit meeting notes. The project is located at Modoc National Wildlife Refuge near Alturas, California, and the work is intended to provide a reliable source of irrigation water to support critical migratory bird habitat during dry seasons.