ND-VLY city NFH-repair fence on quarters

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks repair of damaged galvanized chain-link fence at Valley City National Fish Hatchery in Valley City, North Dakota, with quotes due June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. The procurement is set aside for total small business, with NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and a size standard of $19 million.

Place of performance is Valley City, North Dakota. The contract is firm fixed-price with a performance period from June 15, 2026 to June 29, 2026 (ten calendar days to commence work, fourteen calendar days to complete after notice to proceed). Work encompasses fence assessment, materials procurement, removal and replacement of damaged posts, top rails, and chain-link fabric, and final inspection with before-and-after documentation. All replacement materials must meet USFWS facility standards. The solicitation requires Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance per the Department of Labor Wage Determination ND20260019, effective May 18, 2026, with wage rates ranging from $15.15 to $48.00 base plus applicable fringes depending on labor classification. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are required within ten days of award. An optional site visit is scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM local time; contractors must RSVP 24 hours prior. Questions are due May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractor responsibility is evaluated using CPARS, SAM, and FAPIIS; contractors lacking recent and relevant past performance are evaluated as neutral. Offerors must be registered in SAM at quote deadline. The contract requires mandatory use of the Invoice Processing Platform for payment requests, which must include certified payrolls and statements of compliance. Buy American construction materials provisions apply.