SD-sand lake NWR-asbestos abatement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for asbestos abatement services at the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Columbia, South Dakota. The contract involves conducting pre-demolition surveys and removing asbestos-containing materials from three specific buildings: a 6 Stall Equipment Building, a Biological Equipment Building, and a WH Fire Cache. Contractors must be technically qualified, accredited, and licensed in South Dakota to perform the work, which will involve removing materials such as window glazing, transite/cement pipe, and floor tiles. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering technical experience, expertise, technical approach, management plan, past performance, and price. Quotes are due by January 6, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST, with a proposed period of performance from January 9, 2025, to May 30, 2025.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 562910 with a size standard of $25 million. The contract requires the selected contractor to complete all work within 60 days after receiving the notice to proceed, with potential schedule extensions for adverse field conditions. Work must be conducted in accordance with Wage Determination 2015-5375 for Brown County, SD, which specifies minimum wage requirements. The project is located in Brown County, South Dakota, and will be overseen by Ann "Erin" Mercer as the Project Engineer/COR, with Shilo Comeau serving as the Refuge Manager point of contact. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the scope involves comprehensive asbestos removal and disposal, requiring detailed documentation including project approach, company certifications, waste disposal site certification, and air monitoring clearance.