NV ASH meadows NWR CRY sprngs restore

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking design-build services for comprehensive restoration of the Crystal Springs system at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada. The project involves decommissioning and removing three dams (Crystal Springs Dam, Horseshoe Dam, and Lower Crystal Springs Dam) and their associated reservoirs, reconstructing approximately one mile of naturalized spring outflow channels, and removing existing irrigation infrastructure across five miles. Key objectives include ecological restoration to improve habitat for endangered species like the Ash Meadows Amargosa Pupfish, while enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities through new visitor access improvements including trails, overlook structures, and parking areas. The procurement will utilize a two-phase design-build selection process under FAR 36.3 and will be conducted as a full and open competition. The due date for this pre-solicitation notice is September 9, 2025, with contract award anticipated for December 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be available for full and open competition among qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contract value is estimated to exceed $10 million, reflecting the significant scope of dam removal, environmental restoration, and construction activities required. The total performance period spans 3 years and 5 months, running from the anticipated contract start date through February 28, 2027. The project encompasses substantial physical work including the removal of approximately 5 miles of irrigation ditches, construction of up to 7 fish barriers, extensive revegetation with native plant species, and comprehensive site restoration across the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The solicitation number is anticipated to be 140FGA25R0024, and interested parties should direct questions to Ian Young at Ian_A_Young@fws.gov.