SAM #140FF027R0003

Pixley National Wildlife Refuge water recirculation system design-build project

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a design-build contractor to recirculate water at Pixley National Wildlife Refuge in California. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Pixley National Wildlife Refuge; the solicitation identifies the FWS Construction A/E Team 3. An attached CAD standards document identifies the Division of Engineering, Regions 1, 7 & 8. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers, resellers, or contractors are named. The requested CAD software is AutoCAD, but the documents do not identify its manufacturer. - Main scope: Design and construct a wetland water recirculation system intended to improve water reuse and reduce groundwater pumping. The work includes an east pipeline segment of approximately 3,700 feet and an optional south segment of approximately 3,100 feet; documents also describe the overall pipeline as approximately 1.2 miles. - The pipeline is specified as 15-inch Schedule 80 PVC in the detailed work scope, connecting to existing buried 15-inch PVC pipe. A separate project document describes 12- or 15-inch PVC pipe. - The pump option calls for a heavy-duty centrifugal diesel pump capable of up to 1,500 gallons per minute, with an approximately 100-gallon fuel tank, fuel pump, canopy, concrete mounting slab, plumbing, and backflow preventer. - The pump security enclosure is described as a 12-foot gated chain-link fence topped with barbed wire in solicitation materials, while the detailed option scope specifies an 8-foot fence with three strands of barbed wire. The height should be confirmed against the controlling requirements. - Other requested items and support: Current AutoCAD software (quantity 1), two USFWS standard drawing sheets (FWSP1.DWG and FWSP2.DWG), CAD drawing preparation and management, drawing compliance review, and CAD-user training. - Notable requirements: A contractor-provided tribal monitor must be present during ground-disturbing work, except backfilling. Archaeological or human-remains discoveries require stopping nearby ground disturbance, securing an exclusion area, notifying USFWS and appropriate parties, and consulting with Tribes and archaeologists. Required design and construction submittals include design reviews, meeting notes, schedules, daily reports, material submittals, as-built drawings, and pump manuals and warranty information. The pump option must follow the USFWS above-ground fuel storage checklist. - Period and value: Complete the work within 120 days after the Notice to Proceed. Estimated construction magnitude is $700,000–$750,000. The opportunity is a total small-business set-aside; the initial summary describes evaluation based on technical approach and price, while solicitation materials identify a lowest-price technically acceptable approach.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Pixley National Wildlife Refuge provides 755 acres of wetland habitat for migratory waterfowl and other water birds and relies on three deep groundwater wells for irrigation and flooding. This project will improve water reuse and reduce groundwater pumping demands, particularly during drought years. The contractor shall design and construct a water recirculation system consisting of approximately 1.2 miles of PVC pipeline connecting the wetlands¿ lowest topographical point to the existing pipeline farther east. The system shall include a pump at this low point to move water upslope for recirculation and critical irrigation. The contractor shall secure the pump station with a 12-foot-tall, gated chain-link enclosure topped with barbed wire. Excavated soil may be reused on refuge property, and restoration or seeding of disturbed ground will not be required.The construction magnitude is estimated to be between $700,000.00 to $750,000.00. The office is located ¿ Meeting Point: LAT: 35°54'23.08"N LONG: 119°22'33.14"WPixley National Wildlife Refuge10811 Corcoran Road Delano, CA 93215Kern County, CaliforniaThe anticipated performance period shall be completed within Notice to Proceed (NTP) + 120 Days being issued. Wage Rates:General Wage Rate Decision Number: CA20260005 (07/30/2026)State: California County: California Counties of Inyo, Kern and MonoThis 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 2025-07. The NAICS code is 237990, and the small business (SB) size standard is $45.0M.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 shall demonstrate relevant experience designing and installing water conveyance and pumping systems to most efficiency for Pixley Wetland Water Recirculation project. Proposals shall identify all required contractor parties for this work and provide evidence of applicable California licenses and certifications. All design and construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and achieve efficient, reliable operation consistent with the Statement of Work and other attachments. Offerors shall submit proposals 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@ios.doi.gov Site Visit: 10:00 AM PST - Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Question Deadline Date: 9:00 AM PST - Wednesday, November 24, 2026 Proposal/Bid Due: 9:00 AM PST - Monday, November 30, 2026Solicitation Package:¿Solicitation Announcement¿SF1442 - Solicitation ¿Clauses & Provisions (Terms and Conditions) ¿Wage Rate Determination¿Statement of Work (SOW) ¿Four (4) SOW 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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