Concrete Slab - MA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for construction of a concrete slab foundation at the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery in New Marlborough, Massachusetts, under solicitation number 140FC226R0007. The base scope includes excavation, site preparation, and installation of a concrete slab on grade with circular caissons, with an alternate item for a concrete slab with stem wall and footings. Bidders must provide a preliminary project schedule demonstrating how the work will meet the May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 performance period, submit past performance documentation for three similar projects completed or in progress within the previous five years, and provide a firm-fixed-price quote on a lump-sum basis. Award will be made to the responsible source offering the best value, with non-price factors weighted at 51% and price at 49% of the total evaluation. The deadline for questions is April 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, while proposals are due April 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET, with a mandatory site visit that occurred on April 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with no current incumbent identified. The anticipated contract value falls between $25,000 and $100,000, with payment and performance bonds required if costs exceed $35,000 (payment bond at 100%) or $150,000 (both performance and payment bonds at 100%). Work will be performed at the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery located at 240 Hatchery Road, New Marlborough, Massachusetts, with construction operations restricted to weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Contractor operations require 24-hour notice for material delivery and 48-hour notice for work commencement, as the facility will remain operational during contract performance. Prevailing wage rates apply under the Department of Labor's General Decision, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov as active vendors by the time of award, with proof of insurance required within five calendar days of award.