SAM #140FF027Q0035

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge fire and domestic water system rehabilitation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to rehabilitate the fire protection and domestic water systems at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Los Banos, California. - Government buyer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, Region 8; the procurement is also identified with FWS Construction A/E Team 3. - Scope of work: Assess and repair the fire sprinkler, alarm, fire pump, piping, valves, and related equipment; repair domestic water equipment; test, certify, and document the systems; and complete optional restroom fixture replacements and disposal. - Named manufacturer/reference: Arrowhead is cited as a comparable specification for lead-free exterior hose bibs. No other OEMs or contractors are named in the provided materials. - Major equipment and fixture quantities: 1 fire pump, 1 Smart-flow panel, 1 on-demand booster pump system, and 1 domestic tank water-level indicator and alarm system; quantities are not specified for the jockey pump, water softeners, or exterior hose bibs. Option A includes 2 non-flushing urinals, 4 replacement faucets, and 3 automatic flush valves. - Notable requirements: Fire pump must be UL/FM Listed and horizontal split-casing; the Smart-flow panel must be UL 508A certified and compatible with connected equipment. Water treatment must reduce specific conductance to 1,600 SMCL. Fire system work includes a 200-psi, two-hour hydrostatic test, NFPA 25 verification, and signed compliance certification. Proposed restroom replacements require approval by the COR and Refuge Manager. - Standards and qualifications: Work must comply with applicable NFPA, California building, plumbing, electrical, and fire codes, as well as AWWA and ASSE standards. California fire-protection licensing/certification requirements apply. - Performance: Work is to begin within 10 calendar days after award and be completed within 180 days after Notice to Proceed. The contractor must provide a project schedule shortly after NTP and coordinate installation windows with the refuge. - Project magnitude: Estimated construction value is $200,000–$225,000. The documents identify a total small-business set-aside.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, Region 8, needs contractor rehabilitation of its fire protection and domestic water systems to restore life-safety compliance, operational reliability, and compliance with NFPA, California Building/Plumbing/Electrical Codes, AWWA, and ASSE standards.The construction magnitude is estimated to be between $200,000.00 to $225,000.00. The office is located - San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, located at 8975 Wolfsen Road, Los Banos, California 93635, approximately 10 miles west of the City of Los Banos, California.The anticipated performance period shall be completed within 180 days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) being issued. Wage Rates:General Wage Rate Decision Number: CA20260005 (01/02/2026)State: California County: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake and Mendocino Counties in CaliforniaThis Request for Proposal (RFP) is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03. The NAICS code is 238220 and the small business size standard is $19.0m.Instructions to offeror:All responsible small business sources shall review all documentation and submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The contractor MUST show within the bid relevant experience by demonstrating the ability to successfully complete as follows; all state and local law; provides appropriate licenses and certified within the state of California for handling of Water system repairs; Sprinkler System with replacement/installation, replace restroom components and disposal. Offerors shall submit Bids electronically via email in accordance with the instructions below. Failure to submit all required documents may result in the proposal being determined non-responsive.Furthermore, read the entity¿s solicitation packet with statement of work (SOW) and attachments for additional details to create bid with technical approach to the standard Award that will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. The basis of contract will be on technical approach and Price, as acceptability for this requirement below. Award of the contract will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.Please submit your proposal with solicitation document (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead; Pricing Form; SAM.gov UEI code; point of contact phone number and e- mail address. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.Bonds:A bid bond is required. Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000.00 requires both payment and performance bonds. Bonds are due no later than 10 calendar days after award. Due to the project magnitude, both payment and performance bonds will be required.Format for Proposals:1.Proposals shall be 8 ½¿x 11¿2.A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information3.Typing shall not be less than 12 pitches (Times New Roman/Ariel/Etc.), 1-inch border, no artistic script fonts for readability4.Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or requiredAny and all questions shall be submitted via email only; no verbal questions will be accepted. Please be sure to include the solicitation number in your proposal and in the subject line of any email submitted.E-Mail Submission for Questions & Proposals: terrence_anderson@fws.gov Site Visit: 9:00 AM PST - Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Question Deadline Date: 9:00 AM PST Monday, November 16, 2026 Proposal/Bid Due: 1:00 pm PST Monday, November 30, 2026Solicitation Package:¿SF1449 - Solicitation ¿Pricing Form ¿Clauses & Provisions (Terms and Conditions) Wage Rate Determination¿Statement of Work (SOW) ¿Four (4) AttachmentsIn order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov ) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.

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