Solicitation for the installation of a bat-friendly wildlife gate at a historical adit in Olympic National Forest. The project includes preparing a workplan with a health safety plan, installing the gate, and submitting a work report. The magnitude of the project is less than $25,000. Offers are due by July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, considering technical approach, schedule compliance, and past performance. Site visits may be arranged.
The estimated period of performance is July 20, 2026, to September 21, 2027. The contractor shall begin performance within 0 calendar days and complete it within 0 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed.
Payment will be made by USDAFS Stewardship Contracting BR. Progress payments may be requested monthly and are generally paid within 30 days of submitting a proper request. Final payment is made after completion and acceptance of all work, presentation of a voucher, and release of claims.
The document mentions FAR clause ****, Warranty of Construction, which implies a warranty for construction work, but specific details are not provided in the excerpt.
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on the planned technical approach, schedule compliance, and contractor performance assessment reporting system (CPARS). Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness after identifying the highest technically rated offeror.
The workplan must include a description of workers and their certifications relevant to the work, such as HAZWOPER. The health safety plan must also address personnel certifications.
The document does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or delays, but mentions that failure to comply with certain clauses may be grounds for contract termination for default.
Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting Andrew Griffin at ****.
Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR **** encourages resolution with the contracting officer before filing an agency protest.
Submission of a knowingly false statement relating to compliance with requirements or eligibility may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act and/or criminal liability. Failure to comply with certain clauses may be grounds for termination for default.
The magnitude of this project is less than 25,000.