Creston National Fish Hatchery Replace Septic Line

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking construction services to replace a septic line at Creston National Fish Hatchery in Kalispell, Montana. The contractor will be responsible for removing the existing septic line, excavating a 160-foot trench to a depth of 6 feet, and installing a new 4-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe with minimum two cleanouts and proper safety fencing. The project requires the contractor to provide all piping, materials, components, equipment, and documentation necessary for completion, including pressure testing to verify system operability before backfill authorization. Work will be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with performance scheduled from July 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 25, 2026, with a due date of May 8, 2026 for submission of proposals.

This contract opportunity is set aside as a Total Small Business contract, making it available exclusively to small business entities. No incumbent contractor or budget range is specified in the available documentation. The contract encompasses approximately 160 feet of septic line replacement work with a required burial depth of 6 feet and necessitates installation of pipe cleanouts at minimum 12 inches above grade with threaded adaptors. The government will furnish restrooms, electricity, and water but will not provide equipment, placing the burden of resource procurement on the contractor. The technical coordinator for questions or clarifications is Travis Slivka, Project Leader, Creston National Fish Hatchery Complex, who can be reached at 406-758-6884 or travis_slivka@fws.gov.