GAOA - Monte Vista NWR Well Repair Phase 2

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids under solicitation number 140FGA26R0007 for well repair and pipeline installation services at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado. The project encompasses repair work on three water wells (Wells #9, #10, and #63) and installation of a 14-inch diameter pipeline from Well #7, with all work requiring specialized pump design, motor/pump assemblies, and pipeline construction utilizing specific materials and technical specifications. Contractors must possess federal, state, and local licenses and certifications, including well certification for wells exceeding 20 HP motors, and must demonstrate three years of experience on similar projects through documentation of relevant past performance. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology based on price, past performance, and vendor responsibility. Critical deadlines include a mandatory site visit on March 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time (RSVP required by March 5, 2026), written questions due by 1:00 PM EST on March 11, 2026, and proposal submissions due by 1:00 PM EST on March 27, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price engagement with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000, and the contractor must complete all work within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the performance period running from April 30, 2026, through July 29, 2026. The work is classified as Heavy Construction and is subject to prevailing wage rates under General Wage Rate Decision Number CO20260003 for Rio Grande County, Colorado, with all work scheduled for typical hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100 percent of the original contract price, due within 10 calendar days of award, and all materials must include one-year warranties. The project takes place at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, located at 6120 S Highway 15, Monte Vista, Colorado 81144, with all power at each well site available at 480V.