Leadville, CO National Fish Hatchery Exploratory Water Well

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to drill and test an exploratory water well at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery in Leadville, Colorado. The contractor must drill a non-potable well to a depth of approximately 125-150 feet and conduct testing to assess maximum sustained flow for potential fish production operations. Key requirements include obtaining a Colorado well driller's license, demonstrating minimum three years of similar experience, installing a 5-8 inch diameter well casing with at least 24 inches of above-ground extension, and completing a Colorado Department of Water Resources standard completion report within 40 days of project completion. All work must comply with federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and pollution control regulations, and the contractor must coordinate utility locates and manage environmental controls throughout the project. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 3, 2026, with a response deadline of May 5, 2026, and the Period of Performance extends from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026, with project completion required within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business entities. No incumbent contractor or specific award value is identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The project is classified under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) and PSC code Y1PZ (Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities). The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary for drilling, installation, and well development, with typical working hours of 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, seven days per week, though schedule deviations require Contracting Officer approval. The scope is relatively contained with specific technical deliverables including well installation at a designated location (SE NE S36, T9S, R81W, 6PM) and compliance with Colorado Division of Water Resources requirements (2 CCR 402-2).