Or-baskett slough NWR-cackler bridge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking contractors to replace a fish passage barrier at the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Dallas, Oregon, through a two-phase best value procurement process. The project involves demolishing an existing 48-inch steel culvert and water control structure and installing a new 60-foot long by 18-foot wide prefabricated steel vehicle bridge that meets AASHTO specifications with HL93 loading standards and requires AISC intermediate bridge fabricator certification. Key tasks include bridge design and abutment review, potential excavation and site preparation, and complete bridge construction with all associated roadwork. The evaluation will use a best value approach where technical factors and past performance are significantly more important than price. Critical dates include the Phase 2 questions deadline of August 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST and the Phase 2 proposal submission deadline of September 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST, with only pre-selected offerors eligible to participate in Phase 2.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors, though the agency is seeking small business participation. The contract value is estimated between $500,000 and $750,000, with contracts over $150,000 requiring both payment and performance bonds due within 10 calendar days after award. The performance period extends from September 22, 2025 through December 31, 2026, with field work specifically restricted to a window from July 15, 2026 to October 1, 2026. Work must be conducted during normal business hours (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday) and will take place at the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Dallas, Oregon. The contractor must provide shop drawings sealed by an Oregon professional engineer and submit weekly written construction reports with photographs throughout the project duration.