Storm Water Retention Pond Rehabilitation - USGS

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is soliciting proposals for Storm Water Retention Pond Rehabilitation services at the USGS National Center in Reston, Virginia under Solicitation 140G0126Q0007. The project involves restoring a 0.3-acre wet pond to its original design capacity and functionality, including sediment removal (estimated at 15 cubic yards), pond grading, erosion control measures, structural repairs to inlet/outlet facilities, vegetative stabilization across 0.25 acres, and site restoration. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience with stormwater pond rehabilitation on federally-owned properties, comply with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality regulations and stormwater management requirements, and maintain active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registration in SAM. The government will evaluate proposals using four factors: Technical Approach and Capabilities (weighted most heavily), Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price, with trade-off procedures applied to determine the most advantageous offer. Critical deadlines include a mandatory site visit on January 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST, questions due by January 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST, and revised proposal submissions due by February 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with no identified incumbent contractors. The contract value is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000 as a firm-fixed price Purchase Order. The anticipated period of performance runs from February 16, 2026 through May 15, 2026, with all work required to be completed within 90 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The contractor must submit a work plan within 10 days of contract award, achieve substantial completion by day 80, and deliver final project closeout by day 90. Performance and payment bonds must be submitted within 10 calendar days of award, and contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements for the Fairfax County, Virginia area. Work will be performed at the USGS J.W. Powell Federal Building located at 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, during normal building hours of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.