Lookingglass FH - Egg Incubation Room

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a design-build contract to construct an egg incubation room addition at the Lookingglass National Fish Hatchery in Elgin, Oregon. The primary objective is to increase egg incubation capacity by 10-15% through the construction of a new facility measuring at least 20ft x 50ft with a 10ft interior height, capable of accommodating 42 sixteen-tray vertical incubators. The project requires comprehensive design services delivered in three phases (35%, 95%, and 100% completion) and will involve site development, earthwork, utility connections, foundation modifications, and installation of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. The contractor must complete construction within 500 days from the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated completion date of May 15, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contractor will need to demonstrate technical capability to meet complex facility requirements including head tank installation, water supply maintenance, floor drainage, formalin distribution, and alarm system implementation.

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside status and falls under the NAICS category 238990 for Specialty Trade Contractors. An optional task includes designing and constructing a roof cover for an exterior ramp, which may provide additional scope for potential bidders. Work is restricted to Monday-Friday between 7:30am-4:30pm, with contractors required to provide 7 days' advance notice before site arrival. The government will supply certain equipment including stacks, egg picker, and egg trough, along with relevant documentation such as as-built drawings. While no specific budget range is provided, the complexity of the design-build project suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure enhancement for the national fish hatchery. The project timeline indicates a significant commitment, with construction expected to span approximately 16-17 months from the Notice to Proceed.