Well Redevelopment Services - VT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking well redevelopment services for the White River National Fish Hatchery in Bethel, Vermont through a full and open competitive procurement. The solicitation (No. 140FC225R0011) requires comprehensive services including redevelopment and testing of Wells #1 and #3, evaluation of spare pumps and motors, and replacement of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Contractors must demonstrate past performance with three similar projects completed within the previous five years and provide a preliminary project schedule. The evaluation will be weighted 51% toward non-price factors, with pricing also playing a significant role in the award decision. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on May 29, 2025, with solicitation questions due by June 5, 2025, and proposals due by June 12, 2025.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and falls under the Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction NAICS code 237110. The project is valued between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period from June 16, 2025, to April 30, 2026. Work must be completed sequentially to ensure continuous hatchery operations, with contractors carefully managing well offline times to maintain water supply for fish production. The wells are 36-inch diameter excavations with 24-inch inner casings, each capable of delivering approximately 1,200-1,500 gallons per minute using 40 HP submersible pumps. Prevailing wage rates for Windsor County, Vermont will apply, with wage determinations following Davis-Bacon Act requirements and Executive Orders 14026 and 13658.