MI-pendills CRK NFH-live haul fish transport tank

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to modify a live haul fish transport tank at the Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery in Brimley, Michigan. The primary scope of work involves removing an existing 3,000-gallon fish transport tank from an old chassis and installing it onto a new Freightliner M2-112 truck, including comprehensive modifications such as tank placement, new bed skirting, electrical system upgrades, and tank refurbishment. Contractors must be welding and fabrication certified and submit technical proposals demonstrating three similar successful projects with references. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering technical expertise, requirements compliance, lead time, competitive pricing, and past performance. Quotes are due by December 16, 2024, at 4:30 PM EST, with the period of performance scheduled from January 6, 2025, to May 5, 2025.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 million. The work will be performed at 21990 West Trout Lane in Brimley, Michigan, and requires compliance with Wage Determination 2015-4871 for Chippewa County. The project involves detailed tank modifications including weld repairs, corner reinforcement, valve and component replacements, surface preparation, and repainting with specific primers and polyurethane topcoat. Contractors may need to transport vehicles if located more than 200 miles from the hatchery. The specific work is scheduled for November 14, 2024, with all modifications subject to review by Pendills/Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery staff. Minimum wage rates are established at $17.20 per hour, with additional health and welfare benefits required.