NY montezuma NWR admin support waterline project

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Sole Source Notice of Intent for administrative support services related to water utility improvements at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Seneca Falls, New York. This Special Notice, posted on November 26, 2025, indicates the government's intent to award a sole source contract to the Town of Montezuma to facilitate the selection of a contractor for constructing a new municipal water service extension. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and PSC Code C1AZ (Architect and Engineering—Construction: Other Administrative Facilities/Service Buildings). Interested parties may submit capabilities statements to demonstrate their qualifications and interest in the opportunity.

The primary objective of this procurement is to address the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge's water supply challenges by establishing a connection to the nearest public water supply, located 0.6 miles away, replacing the current reliance on trucked-in and bottled water. The refuge requires this municipal waterline extension to provide adequate drinking water for staff, visitors, and maintenance operations, as well as fire protection capabilities; previous attempts to develop on-site wells proved unsuccessful due to high groundwater salinity. Interested contractors must submit capabilities statements by December 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to Ian A. Young at Ian_A_Young@fws.gov. While the government currently intends to award on a sole source basis, the Fish and Wildlife Service reserves the right to compete the contract based on the capabilities statements received, indicating that responsive submissions could influence the procurement approach.