Hurricane debris removal and disposal

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor for hurricane debris removal and disposal at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, Florida. The solicitation (RFQ #140FS325Q0076) requires manual removal of non-vegetative hurricane debris from a 4-acre sensitive mangrove wetlands area, including fragments of buildings, roofs, and construction materials. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide a mobilization and operating plan, and submit at least three references for similar services completed within the last 5 years. The evaluation will be conducted using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid site visit on May 12, 13, and 14, 2025, with quotes due by June 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

The contract is set for full and open competition under NAICS code 562119 (Other Waste Collection), with a period of performance from June 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025. The work will be performed on Sanibel Island, Florida, with debris to be manually removed and staged at the Gavin Site for proper disposal. Contractors must work Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, with weekend work requiring advance permission. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price type, with payment contingent upon final inspection confirming complete and satisfactory debris removal. Workers will be subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, with minimum hourly rates specified in the attached wage determination document. The anticipated award is expected in June 2025, with a focus on minimizing ecosystem damage during the debris removal process.