FL-j n ding darling NWR-debris removal

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks removal and lawful disposal of hurricane-generated debris from J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, Florida, with quotes due November 2 and a mandatory site visit on November 9 or November 13. This is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Sanibel, Florida. The contract runs from November 17, 2026 through January 31, 2027, with a March 1, 2027 delivery date. The work involves hand-removal and disposal of non-hazardous disaster debris from approximately 4 acres of sensitive mangrove wetlands—primarily construction materials from Hurricane Ian scattered across the debris field and accessible only on foot. No heavy equipment or vehicles may be used to access the debris field, as the soft soils, mosquito ditches, and dredge spoil mounds cannot sustain such use without irreparable ecosystem damage. The contractor must cut debris into manageable sizes, stage materials at the designated Gavin Site 0.90 miles from the debris field, and arrange off-site disposal in compliance with state and local regulations, all within 90 days of contract issuance. The contract structure is Fixed Price-Best Value with a mandatory 40-hour work week (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). The contractor must designate a Contract Manager and dedicated Crew Supervisor, maintain 100% crew continuity, achieve 100% debris removal, and submit progress reports at 25%, 50%, and 90% completion, daily work logs bi-weekly, and coordinate meetings as directed. Final payment is withheld until government inspection confirms complete debris removal; deficiencies must be corrected at contractor expense within two months. All personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and transportation are contractor-supplied. The NAICS code is 238910, Site Preparation Contractors; PSC code is F021. Quoters must submit completed SF18 forms, prime contractor past performance references from the past seven years, a detailed price schedule across six line items (labor, project management, tools/PPE, debris hauling/disposal, mobilization/demobilization, and QA/QC), and current certificates of insurance. Questions are due October 28. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply to Lee County, Florida.