OH-ottawa NWR - entrance gate repairs

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for automatic entrance gate repairs at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Oak Harbor, Ohio, involving service and repair work on two entrance gates at the northeast entrance leading to the shop area. The project specifically addresses faulty hinges and requires relocating an electrical keypad to comply with UL325 safety codes, with contractors needing capabilities for gate lifting, welding new hinge brackets, resetting gates to proper alignment, and performing masonry work on a pedestal with artificial stone veneer. The solicitation will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, past performance through CPARS, and pricing, with award going to the offeror providing the best value. Contractors must submit comprehensive quotes including Standard Form 1449, company information with SAM.gov UEI, signed solicitation amendments, and a technical capabilities narrative demonstrating understanding of project requirements and available equipment. The current quote submission deadline is August 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with a mandatory site visit having been offered on various dates throughout the procurement process.

This procurement was initially set aside as a total small business opportunity but amendments have modified the set-aside designation, with the current solicitation amendment removing the small business set-aside entirely. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the available documentation, though the contract is subject to availability of funds and will be structured as a firm-fixed-price order. The performance period runs from August 21, 2025, through November 14, 2025, focusing on repairs to the two specific entrance gates at the refuge facility. Work must be performed during normal duty hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge - Upper Toussaint Unit located in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The project falls under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and requires compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Ottawa County, Ohio, with various labor classifications ranging from $12.44 to $48.11 per hour.