UT-jones hole NFH-rehab weir at bypass

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for the rehabilitation of the bypass weir at Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery in Vernal, Utah, specifically to prevent New Zealand Mud Snail infestation through copper-based engineering solutions. The project involves demolishing two existing steel-plated weirs, removing accumulated sediment, and reconstructing them with specific modifications including extending the weir height by 5 feet, installing six 18-inch copper-lined pipes, and covering the structures with 18-gauge copper sheeting. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time, and contractors must RSVP to participate. Questions are due by 2:00 PM EST on August 7, 2025, with proposal responses due by 2:00 PM EST on August 19, 2025. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, considering factors such as price, past experience, and past performance, with offerors required to submit Standard Form 1442, pricing schedules, three examples of similar past projects, and representations and certifications.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a size standard of $45 million, and the estimated project value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000. No current incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contractor must complete all work within 30 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with the performance period established from September 15, 2025, to October 15, 2025, and must begin work within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed. The work will be performed at Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery located at 24400 E Jones Hole, Hatchery Rd, Vernal, UT 84078, with typical working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. The contractor will have access to electricity, water, and sewer facilities at the site and must manage water flow of approximately 15,000 gallons per minute during construction.