OH OTTAWA NWR Water Control Structures and Pump

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the procurement and delivery of water control structure components and pump equipment for the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex's Smith Family tract. This Request for Quote (RFQ 140FS226Q0087) seeks specialized materials including two precast concrete structures, aluminum stop logs and grating systems, 24-inch dual-wall HDPE corrugated pipe (24 sections of 20 feet each), an 8-inch pump with 7.5 HP motor and variable frequency drive control system, bentonite pellet sealant, and associated hardware. The contractor must submit quotes by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time and is required to attend a mandatory pre-offer site visit on April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Evaluation will prioritize the contractor's demonstrated ability to meet the scope of work and completion deadline, with conformance to scope considered more favorable than price. The contract is firm fixed-price with a performance period from May 6, 2026, through August 31, 2026, and all inquiries must be directed to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, requiring small business entities to respond and mandating disclosure of any subcontractors at the time of quote submission for eligibility verification. The contract has been assigned NAICS code 238120 (Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million, and no incumbent contractor is referenced in the documentation. The work will be performed at 7159 West Portage River South Road, Oak Harbor, Ohio, with multiple anticipated delivery dates due to material volume and site access constraints across wetland dike tops. Delivery operations must occur between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Time unless alternative arrangements are made with advance notice. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities necessary for procurement and delivery, including crane services for unloading, and bears full responsibility for any damage to refuge infrastructure resulting from carelessness or negligence.