Hidden Lake Septic System Kenai NWR Alaska

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to replace the septic system at the Hidden Lake Campground within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The project involves demolishing the existing 3,450-gallon septic system and constructing a new system with increased capacity, including obtaining necessary permits from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering technical capabilities, recent relevant experience, project schedule, and price. Contractors must demonstrate at least two similar projects completed within the last five years, with one being a federal project. Key dates include a site visit on February 19, 2025, questions due by February 26, 2025, and proposals due by March 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The project is classified as a firm-fixed-price contract with a magnitude between $250,000-$500,000 and a performance period from April 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025. The work will be located 4.3 miles off Skilak Loop Road at the Hidden Lake Campground, which serves approximately 5,000 visitors annually, with 75% being RV users. Contractors must comply with specific requirements, including using vegetable-based hydraulics near water bodies, preventing invasive species introduction, and adhering to migratory bird protection guidelines. Performance and payment bonds will be required, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to the response due date.