TX-mcfaddin NWR-security fence

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks removal and replacement of a security fence at McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge in Sabine Pass, Texas, with quotations due May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time. This is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, 5632 Clam Lake Road, Sabine Pass, Texas. The awardee must have prior experience in chain link security fence construction. The scope includes removal and disposal of the existing fence and installation of approximately 921 linear feet of new 7-foot-tall galvanized chain link fencing with 9-gauge mesh, 3-inch schedule 40 corner, gate, and terminal posts set in concrete, 1 5/8-inch schedule 40 line posts and top rail, and 3 strands of barbed wire above the top rail. Post spacing cannot exceed 10 feet. The contractor must also install one 5-foot walk gate, one 20-foot double gate, and one 40-foot double gate using 6 5/8-inch schedule 40 gate posts, all complete with necessary hardware. All materials must be galvanized.

The contract is firm fixed-price with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000. Performance runs from June 22 to August 14, 2026 (53 calendar days), with work to commence within 10 days of receiving the notice to proceed. A payment bond at 100 percent of contract price is required within 10 days of award. The procurement incorporates Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Buy American construction materials provisions. An organized site visit is scheduled for May 5, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM CDT; RSVP required 24 hours in advance. Questions are due May 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT. Award will be made to the responsible respondent offering the lowest evaluated price without discussions. Recent amendments posted May 15 address vendor questions and update the Statement of Work.