RFQ TX-CADDO Lake NWR-VC Siding Repair

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes under RFQ 140FF027Q0012 for siding replacement at Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Karnack, Texas, with proposals due electronically by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The procurement is a 100 percent Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 238170 (Siding Contractors), and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management at proposal submission and at award.

The scope covers removing damaged siding from the back wall of a visitor center trailer and one end of an auxiliary trailer, then installing new color-matched J-channel, underpinning, trim, and siding across approximately 600 square feet in two designated areas. The contractor provides all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and incidental items. A site visit is required because no specifications or drawings are provided, and contractors must verify all measurements. Prevailing wage rates under General Decision Number TX20260152 (May 18, 2026) apply, and Davis-Bacon compliance is required, including certified payrolls. The contractor is responsible for site safety, environmental compliance, quality control, and OSHA adherence, and carries a one-year warranty following final acceptance.

The estimated construction contract price is less than $25,000, which eliminates payment and performance bond requirements. Selection is on a lowest-price basis using FWS Construction A/E Team 1. The period of performance is 60 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 10 calendar days of notice and an expected completion window of November 30, 2026, to January 29, 2027. Proposals remain acceptable for 60 days from the due date. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. Contract Specialist Drew Ferrall receives submissions, and Contracting Officer Tracy Gamble is the other primary government contact. The solicitation was issued October 20, 2026, and posted October 27, 2026.