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This is a sources sought notice for market research regarding a construction contract for the rehabilitation of facilities at J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Lee County, Florida. The project includes repairs to government residences, an observation tower, and a pavilion. Key tasks involve roofing inspections and repairs, storm shutter maintenance, door replacement, concrete spalling repairs, generator transfer switch replacement, ceiling repairs, chain link fencing installation, and outdoor spigot replacement. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at the project site. The period of performance is from March 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026. The estimated construction magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The solicitation will be available electronically on www. ***. *. * around June 15, 2026, with responses due by June 10, 2026. Businesses are required to submit a narrative detailing at least two and a maximum of five similar projects, including final price, location, date, and a description, along with a statement of capacity.
The period of performance for this contract is from March 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026. The bid notice states Time is of the essence.
The contractor shall provide a narrative response detailing a minimum of two and a maximum of five projects similar to those detailed above, including final price, location, date, and a narrative description. Include a statement detailing capacity to accomplish work required by the service. The contractor shall possess and maintain required licensing throughout the duration of the project.
Contractor delays may result in liquidated damages as allowed by contract.
A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at the project site at J. N. Ding Darling NWR. The purpose of the meeting will be to visit the site, review existing conditions, verify quantities, and discuss performance requirements.
The contractor shall submit material samples and product data sheets for approval prior to purchase. For the crossdike pavilion, the contractor shall submit to refuge management samples of new decking materials for approval prior to installation.
Failure to maintain housekeeping standards may result in work stoppage at no cost to the government. Unauthorized work outside approved hours shall be at contractor's expense. Failure to coordinate inspections shall not justify rework or claims.
The construction magnitude is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
