Hatchery Operation Improvements At The Dale Hollow

This solicitation seeks design/build services to complete hatchery operation improvements at the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery, operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The contractor will replace a pedestrian bridge, rehabilitate sections of two outdoor fish rearing raceways, and rehabilitate an existing bird barrier system protecting outdoor raceways. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience through a project questionnaire, with evaluation considering hatchery operations, design/build contracts, and past work for the agency. Responses are due by September 9, 2021.

The set-aside is for total small business concerns. The work must be completed within 180 days of the notice to proceed and is subject to liquidated damages of $184 per day for delays. The solicitation is issued under NAICS codes 237990 and 541310, with performance in Clay and Claiborne Counties, Tennessee. An on-site pre-bid meeting will be held on September 2, 2021, with Justin Holsomback and Scott Gronbach as technical and contracting points of contact respectively.