WA-FWS spring CRK protective coating

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting a firm fixed-price construction contract for protective coating services on the filter bed channel at Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood, Washington. The coating must be non-toxic to fish and suitable for application on submerged concrete surfaces measuring approximately 228 feet long by 17 feet wide, with coating required up to 3 feet high on surrounding walls. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience with similar coating projects in aquatic environments completed within the past five years. Award will be made on a best-value basis with evaluation criteria weighted as follows: price (50 percent), relevant experience (20 percent), technical approach (15 percent), past performance (10 percent), and project schedule (5 percent). The deadline for written questions is April 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MST, and sealed quotations are due by May 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MST, with public opening of proposals at that time.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside with no incumbent contractor identified, as this is a brand-new requirement. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with work scheduled to commence by May 15, 2026, and be completed by August 1, 2026. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and a portable restroom at their own expense, and contractors are required to attend a mandatory site visit held on April 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PST. A 100 percent payment bond is required within ten days of award, and Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to the project, requiring certified payrolls and statements of compliance with invoices. Work will be performed at Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood, Washington, during normal business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.