Rehab morefield house at erwin NFH

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to rehabilitate the historic Morefield House located at the Erwin National Fish Hatchery in Erwin, Tennessee. The solicitation (ID: 140FC125R0003) requires comprehensive window and door rehabilitation for the 4,270 sq ft, three-story house built in 1903, with specific requirements for using decay-resistant wood and maintaining the historic appearance while modernizing functionality. Contractors must provide three examples of similar construction projects completed within the last five years and will be evaluated on a best value basis considering past experience and price. Technical questions are due by February 25, 2025, before 3:00 PM EST, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. Proposals are due by March 4, 2025, at 1500 hours local time.

The contract is totally set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 237310, with a size standard of $45 million. The project will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price construction purchase order with a performance period of 455 calendar days after notice to proceed, requiring work to begin within 10 days of award. The construction price range is estimated between $150-200 million, and the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award at 100% of the contract price. The work involves replacing 59 windows with energy-efficient insulated windows featuring wavy restoration glass, refurbishing entrance doors, and coordinating closely with hatchery staff to protect antique furnishings. Contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and follow specific work hours that align with hatchery operations.