NM-fwco-SAN juan river shuttle services

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's New Mexico Field Office is seeking contractors to provide vehicle shuttle services for their San Juan River Recovery Program, specifically to transport 6-8 government-owned Ford F-250 pickup trucks with attached raft trailers between Shiprock, New Mexico and the Sand Island Recreation Area near Bluff, Utah. The transportation supports research and monitoring efforts for Razorback Sucker and Colorado Pikeminnow restoration activities. Contractors must provide state-licensed drivers at least 18 years old with clean driving records and maintain appropriate insurance coverage up to $70,000 per vehicle. The solicitation will be evaluated on a best value basis considering pricing, past performance, and reference checks, with performance monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The deadline for submitting quotes is July 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET using the provided pricing tabulation form.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside contract with a firm-fixed price structure spanning five years from August 26, 2025 to August 23, 2029, including a base period plus four option years. The initial year requires three one-way trips scheduled between August 26 and September 30, 2025, with specific move periods on August 26-30, September 9-13, and September 23-27. Each one-way trip covers approximately 75.1 miles and takes 1 hour and 22 minutes, with the route not expected to exceed 100 miles or 2 hours. The contract involves interstate transportation between New Mexico and Utah, with vehicles required to be securely parked and keys made accessible to Fish and Wildlife Service personnel upon delivery. Annual delivery dates are established from September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2029 for the full contract duration.