CA sonny bono salton sea NWR bunkhouse R

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is conducting a sources sought notice for comprehensive bunkhouse renovation at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge in Calipatria, California. The anticipated firm fixed-price construction contract encompasses septic system replacement, permitting coordination, electrical outlet protection, ADA/ABA compliant ramp and stair replacement, and flooring replacement for the South Bunkhouse facility. All business categories are invited to respond with detailed submissions demonstrating their project capabilities, including their Unique Entity Identifier, business classification, and narrative descriptions of 2-5 similar past projects they have completed. The procurement falls under NAICS code 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) and PSC code Z2FA (Repair Or Alteration Of Family Housing Facilities). Interested contractors must submit their responses by July 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time to Shannon Barnhill at Shannon_barnhill@fws.gov.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The contract operates under NAICS code 238910, which carries a size standard of $19 million, indicating the substantial scope of this renovation project. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are specifically identified in the sources sought notice. The procurement is classified as a pre-solicitation phase, suggesting that the formal solicitation with specific award values and detailed timelines will be released following the completion of this market research period. The project involves specialized construction work requiring coordination with permitting authorities and compliance with accessibility standards, indicating a complex renovation timeline that will be further defined in the forthcoming solicitation.