TN-erwin NFH-rehab morefield house

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring comprehensive rehabilitation services for the historic Morefield House at the Erwin National Fish Hatchery in Erwin, Tennessee. The project encompasses five primary tasks: complete exterior siding replacement (the base task), window and door replacement/refurbishment, bathroom renovation with water supply-line replacement, installation of new gutters and downspouts with dual drainage system, and basement weatherproofing and refurbishment. The work must preserve the building's historic integrity while modernizing its systems, requiring contractors to demonstrate expertise in historical preservation, construction methods, and careful handling of antique artifacts housed in the building that currently serves as the Unicoi County Heritage Museum. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price, with the government reserving the right to award to other than the lowest-priced or highest technically rated offer. Critical dates include the proposal submission deadline of August 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT, with a mandatory site visit having occurred on July 30, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with no incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. The total estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, structured as a firm fixed-price contract with a base task for siding replacement and four optional tasks that may be exercised within 120 days of the base award. The performance period spans from August 29, 2025 to August 28, 2026, with project completion required by May 27, 2025 for the base siding replacement task. Work will be performed at 520 Federal Hatchery Road, Erwin, Tennessee 37650, and must comply with Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Carter and Unicoi Counties, Tennessee. The rehabilitation involves replacing 59 windows, complete exterior siding replacement, and comprehensive modernization while maintaining the 1903 building's historical character and appearance.