MN MN VLY NWR well removal hopkins RD

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a licensed well contractor to seal an artesian well located at 10801 Hopkins Road in Bloomington, Minnesota. The solicitation requires the contractor to obtain a city permit, coordinate with local officials, clear trees and brush, remove approximately 75 feet of piping and a concrete basin, and seal well casings ranging from 40 to 220 feet deep. Contractors must comply with Minnesota Rules 4725.3850, Minnesota Statute 103I.301, and City of Bloomington Ordinance Section 15.159. The evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated price determined to be fair and reasonable. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with questions due by May 14, 2025, and quotes due by May 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT.

The solicitation is set aside for total small business participation under the Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction NAICS category. The contract has an estimated value of less than $25,000, with no performance or payment bonds required. The project timeline requires contractors to begin work within 24 calendar days and complete the project within 116 calendar days after award, with work hours limited to between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset, excluding weekends and federal holidays. The place of performance is the FWS MN VLY NWR at 3815 American Boulevard East in Bloomington, Minnesota, with a delivery deadline of September 30, 2025. Contractors must complete well sealing reports within 60 days and distribute them to multiple government entities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and historical preservation requirements.