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Sole Source Award for Geotechnical Boring and Soil Characterization at Parker River NWR, MA

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to award a sole source contract to Tighe & Bond for geotechnical boring and soil characterization at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, MA. - Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - Project: Geotechnical evaluation and soil characterization for Stage Island berm, Plum Island, MA - Purpose: Support design of a tidal restoration project and pedestrian bridge - Scope of Work: - Conduct 2 geotechnical borings to 60 feet depth - Continuous soil sampling and groundwater monitoring - Laboratory analysis of soil samples for geotechnical and environmental properties - Preparation of geotechnical and environmental characterization reports - Reports to include foundation recommendations, seismic evaluation, and contaminant assessment for sediment reuse/disposal - Deliverables due by November 15, 2026 - Contractor must have engineering qualifications and coastal geotechnical experience - Sole source justification: Tighe & Bond's prior involvement and familiarity with project data since 2015 - NAICS code: 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) - No specific product part numbers or quantities listed - Not open for competitive quotes, but capability statements may be submitted - Period of performance: July 20, 2026 – December 1, 2026 (subject to site access and road rehabilitation) - Work restricted to daylight hours with required coordination for access

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Description:NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR FWS PARKER RIV NWR, MA Geotechnical boring of Stage Island berm TO Tighe & Bond.THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of:FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible sourceToTighe & Bond53 Southampton RDWestfield, Massachusetts01085-1786, United StatesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 238910 Site Preparation Contractors $19.00 million.The object of this sole source award to Tighe & Bond for Geotechnical boring and characterization of soil samples are needed to support design of a proposed tidal restoration project and pedestrian crossing. A new tidal opening (up to 160 feet) is proposed to be excavated to restore a historical salt marsh. Beneficial reuse the sediment on site is preferred, and an environmental characterization of excavated sediment is required. We are also proposing constructing a pedestrian bridge across the new opening to maintain access to a popular refuge trail. Subsurface soil characterization is needed to determine suitability of subsurface soil for bridge footing. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. There are other geotechnical boring companies in the Federal contracting database-- however, they would need additional time and costs to come up to speed on previous project work and data (dating back to 2015), and would need to coordinate closely with Tighe and Bond, who are currently contracted by the State to provide preliminary designs fore the tidal restoration (beneficial reuse of excavated sediment).Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: jeremy_tyler@ios.doi.gov

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