Y--NEVADA - NYE COUNTY, NEVADA ASH MEADOWS NWR Design/Build Services
ID: 140FGA24R0027Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, GAOAFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS (Y1KA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), is seeking qualified contractors for Design/Build Services related to the restoration of the Crystal Springs hydrological system at the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nye County, Nevada. The project involves the decommissioning and removal of three dams, remediation of hazardous materials, and the enhancement of visitor access through improved facilities and trails, all aimed at restoring ecological functions and benefiting diverse wildlife habitats. This initiative is significant for ecological restoration and public engagement within the refuge, with a contract budget exceeding $10 million and a performance period from September 2024 to February 2027. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Ian Young at ian_a_young@fws.gov, and proposals will be evaluated under federal design-build procedures, with a notice to proceed anticipated in March 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Young, Ian
    (612) 713-5214
    (303) 969-7281
    ian_a_young@fws.gov
    Files
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking Design/Build Services for the Crystal Springs Outflow Restoration project at the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada. The project aims to decommission and remove three dams while restoring ecological functions and enhancing visitor access. Key objectives include remediation of hazardous materials, reconstruction of naturalized spring outflow channels, installation of fish barriers, and construction of improved visitor facilities like trails and overlook structures. Contractors are required to develop comprehensive sampling plans for hazardous material testing (including PFAS and heavy metals) and submit a series of detailed reports throughout the project, from initial assessments to final construction documents. The project also entails significant design elements such as habitat restoration, reclamation of irrigation infrastructure, and compliance with various federal and state regulatory requirements. The timeline spans from September 2024 to February 2027, with strict adherence to environmental, historical, and safety standards. This document illustrates a clear commitment to ecological restoration while facilitating public engagement and educational opportunities within the refuge, demonstrating the USFWS's strategic priority in managing and conserving natural resources.
    The U.S. Department of Interior is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for Design/Build Services related to the restoration of the Crystal Springs hydrological system in Nye County, Nevada. The project includes the planning, design, remediation, and removal of structures like the Crystal Springs Dam and associated reservoirs, as well as reconstruction of irrigation systems and visitor access enhancements. This initiative aims to restore ecological functions in a previously modified area to benefit diverse habitats and wildlife. The anticipated contract includes a budget exceeding $10 million, a performance period of approximately three years and five months, and is exclusively set aside for small businesses. Proposals will be evaluated under federal design-build procedures, and a notice to proceed is expected about one month after the award in March 2025. Interested parties are advised to send inquiries via email to the designated contact officer.
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