Interior, Department Of The- U. S. Fish And Wildlife Service- Fws Construction & A/E - Bil/Disaster - Agency Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the work must be completed within 45 calendar days after receiving award.

The bid notice states that the award will be made as a firm fixed price contract. The vendor that submits the lowest priced quote, meeting the technical acceptability requirement, will be awarded the contract.

The bid notice states that offerors shall demonstrate experience in irrigation system design and installation, including leading or designing irrigation projects and installing materials for complex irrigation systems. Contractors must provide examples of three previously completed projects of similar scope, including a description or plan demonstrating their role and responsibilities. Additionally, experience with deep water irrigation systems for mature trees is preferred.

The bid notice states that the site visit date and time is 10:00 am PST, March 16, 2026.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The bid notice states that solicitation questions are due by 12:00 PST, March 19, 2026.

The bid notice states that progress payments for mobilization will be made based on the percentage of the original contract amount earned from other schedule of value items, with specific percentages outlined for 5% and 10% earned milestones. The total sum of all payments shall not exceed the original schedule of values amount for mobilization. progress payments will be made as follows: 1. when 5 of the original contract amount is earned from other schedule of value items, 50 of the amount bid for mobilization or 5 of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid. 2. when 10 of the original contract amount is earned from other schedule of value items, 100 of the amount for mobilization or 10 of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid. 3. upon completion of work for the project, payment of the amount for mobilization in excess of 10 of the original contract amount, will be paid. 4. the total sum of all payments shall not exceed the original schedule of values amount for mobilization, regardless of the fact that the contractor may have shut down the work on the project or moved equipment away from the project and then back again.

The bid notice states that materials and equipment furnished under this contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties given to customers for such materials or equipment. materials and equipment furnished under this contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties given to customers for such materials or equipment.

The bid notice mentions that the testing laboratory must have authority or be licensed to operate in the state of Texas as a materials testing laboratory. he testing laboratory must have authority or be licensed to operate in the state of texas as a materials testing laboratory.

The bid notice states that contractors are encouraged to visit the project site and inspect existing conditions prior to submitting quotes and to contact Ralph Simmons, Hatchery Manager, at 580 **** to arrange a site visit. contractors are encouraged to visit the project site and inspect existing conditions prior to submitting quotes. see federal acquisition regulation far clause **** site visit. contact ralph simmons, hatchery manager, at 580 **** to arrange a site visit.

The bid notice states that manufacturers literature, testing reports, and samples are required to be submitted. submit manufacturers literature, testing reports, and samples.

The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 180 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory. The delivery date is specified as 03/01/2027.

Award will be made based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The government will select the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest price.

Technical submissions will be evaluated for acceptability. The offeror must demonstrate the technical know-how to meet the requirements of the solicitation. Vendor responsibility will be determined using federal databases such asFAPIIS and SAM.

A pre-bid site visit with the contractor and potential subcontractors and the government is highly encouraged. The date and time for the site visit are specified within the solicitation contract clauses. A preproposal site visit is scheduled on March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

The estimated magnitude for the entire project is between $250,000 and $500,000.