TN dale hollow NFH hatchery strm repair

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for storm repair and restoration services at Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery in Tennessee. The scope of work encompasses fence replacement (approximately 2,835 linear feet of commercial-grade galvanized chain-link fencing with five gates), removal of over 60 storm-damaged trees, new native tree planting, and erosion mitigation including riprap placement and asphalt path repairs. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar projects valued at $250,000 or more completed within the last five years. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with technical factors and price weighted equally, and technical proposals must address project approach, progress schedule, and past performance within a 20-page maximum. The most recent amendment to the solicitation was posted November 20, 2025, with the current proposal due date of November 24, 2025, and a questions deadline of September 29, 2025, indicating this is a reopened solicitation for bid resubmission.

This contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses and carries no identified incumbent contractor. The work must be completed within 180 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed, with labor performed only during daylight hours and prohibited on weekends and federal holidays. Performance will take place at 145 Fish Hatchery Road, Celina, Tennessee 38551, with hatchery station availability from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contractors are required to comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements applicable to Claiborne and Clay Counties, Tennessee, including rates ranging from $11.94 to $36.25 per hour depending on the classification, as well as paid sick leave provisions. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the project is structured with four separately priced line items to allow the USFWS flexibility in prioritizing tasks based on available funding.