SD-waubay NWR-WBY O'farell WPA fence

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting a firm fixed-price contract for the removal and replacement of approximately 9,400 feet of barbed wire fencing with wildlife-friendly 4-strand fencing at the O'Farrell Waterfowl Production Area in Grant County, South Dakota. The project involves replacing existing 3-strand barbed wire with a 42-inch high fence system using 12.5 gauge galvanized wire, steel T-posts, treated wood posts, and installation of 12-16 foot gates, all designed to minimize wildlife impact while protecting livestock and property. The contract requires strict adherence to environmental considerations including avoiding wetland disturbances, limiting machinery to designated paths, and maintaining erosion control measures. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsible offeror following evaluation based solely on price, with the government reviewing contractor responsibility through federal databases including CPARS, SAM, and FAPIIS. Questions are due by August 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with quotations due August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 with a small business size standard of $19.0 million, and the estimated project value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000. The work must be performed at the O'Farrell Waterfowl Production Area located in Marvin, South Dakota, within Grant County. The performance period spans 364 days beginning 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued, with project completion required no earlier than October 1, 2025 and no later than September 30, 2026. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements as outlined in the wage determination covering multiple South Dakota counties including Grant County. The project manager is Bryce Ahlers, Refuge Manager, and all work must meet OSHA and local safety regulations while producing deliverables including the completed fence installation, final walk-through, and as-built mapping showing fence alignment and gate locations.