RFQ Drainage Pipe Replacement Project for Alchesay NFH

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is requesting quotations for drain line replacement at Alchesay National Fish Hatchery in Whiteriver, Arizona, under RFQ 140FGA26Q0055, with quotations due September 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM PST. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45 million size standard; the project magnitude is under $350,000.

The scope includes replacement of approximately 305 linear feet of 30-inch PVC pipe and videoscopic inspection of two existing pipe sections totaling approximately 425 linear feet to determine pipe material and condition. Work must commence within 10 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 75 calendar days, with performance from September 21, 2026 through November 30, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 8602 N. Alchesay Fish Hatchery Road, Whiteriver, Arizona 85941.

Evaluation uses a best value tradeoff methodology across three factors: Recent Relevant Experience (minimum three projects within the last five years), Technical Ability to Deliver/Offeror Capacity, and Price. Awards will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

Quotations must include line item and lump sum pricing, completed SF 1442 forms, representations and certifications per FAR 52.204-8, and contractor evaluation documentation. A 100 percent Payment Bond is required if price exceeds $35,000; a 100 percent Performance Bond is required if price exceeds $150,000. The contract includes Davis-Bacon wage rate requirements and standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses. Questions are due September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM PST. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Justine_coleman@ios.doi.gov.