USFWS - sherburne NWR, MN - maintenance FAC. Rehab

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is soliciting proposals for maintenance facility rehabilitation work at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota, specifically targeting comprehensive renovation of the maintenance shop, 4-stall garage, and equipment shed. The project encompasses replacing heating and HVAC equipment, demolishing and replacing exterior and interior doors, updating lighting systems to LED fixtures, replacing water treatment systems, installing security sensors, and upgrading various infrastructure components. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price lump sum basis with a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, where technical factors and price receive equal weighting. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on project approach, proposed progress schedule, and past performance and experience. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience with at least two similar projects valued at $250,000 or more completed within the last five years. The original proposal deadline was September 22, 2025, but following multiple amendments, the current solicitation (Amendment 3) has been reopened with a new closing date of November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business concerns. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. While specific award values are not stated in the solicitation materials, the past performance threshold of $250,000 per project suggests a substantial contract value. The project must be completed within 180 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $293 per calendar day for any delays beyond the completion deadline. The site is located in Zimmerman, Minnesota at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, and prospective bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST to assess existing conditions prior to proposal submission. Davis-Bacon wage determinations apply to this project, with prevailing wage rates ranging from $31.66 to $62.52 per hour depending on labor classification.