B--USFWS - KOFA National Wildlife Refuge, Yuma, AZ
ID: 140F1B25R0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (B510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0e150fb9f8f94c9eabd8adf6d226e295/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking qualified contractors to provide professional consulting and engineering services for a Non-time Critical Removal Action at five abandoned mine sites within the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Yuma, Arizona. The objective is to develop a comprehensive removal action design to address environmental hazards, specifically targeting hazardous substance releases, including elevated levels of metals such as mercury and lead. This initiative is crucial for restoring and protecting the environment and wildlife habitats affected by historical mining activities. Interested small businesses must submit their responses, including a Unique Entity Identifier and relevant project experience, by February 12, 2025, with the solicitation expected to be released on March 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Thomas Ikner at thomas_ikner@fws.gov.

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    Ikner, Thomas
    (000) 000-0000
    thomas_ikner@fws.gov
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    The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is soliciting market information for a potential firm fixed price contract for a Non-time Critical Removal Action to address environmental hazards from five abandoned mine sites within the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Yuma, Arizona. The agency seeks professional consulting and engineering services to develop a comprehensive removal action design, responding to hazardous substance releases, particularly elevated metals like mercury and lead identified at these sites. The request is open to all small business categories, requiring respondents to provide a Unique Entity Identifier, business type, relevant project experience, and capacity statements. Key deliverables include a phased strategy for remediation and engineering design, with performance reviews mandated. The contract’s performance period is 18 months, commencing from the contract's signature, and the contractor is responsible for developing safety plans and complying with federal regulations related to hazardous waste. The USFWS anticipates the solicitation's release on March 1, 2025, with responses due by February 12, 2025. This initiative reflects the USFWS’s commitment to restoring and protecting the environment and wildlife habitats impacted by historical mining activities.
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