56--OH OTTAWA NWR WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE 0001
ID: 140FS226Q0010Type: Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

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Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

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MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (5680)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is soliciting proposals for the procurement and delivery of water control structure components for the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The project requires a contractor to supply various materials, including pre-cast concrete boxes, HDPE pipes, aluminum stop logs, and sealants, aimed at enhancing wetland units and improving drainage within the refuge complex. This procurement is critical for maintaining the ecological integrity of the refuge and ensuring effective water management. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by January 21, 2026, following a mandatory pre-offer site visit on January 8, 2026, and can contact Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@fws.gov for further details.

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    Amendment 0001 to solicitation 140FS226Q0010 clarifies site visit information for the OH OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE CONCRETE WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS project. A pre-offer site visit is scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM at 7119 W Portage River South Road, Oak Harbor, OH 43449. This visit is highly encouraged due to the project's complexity, allowing vendors to ask questions, discuss design drawings, and understand the work site layout. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by the specified hour and date to avoid rejection. The amendment also provides primary and alternate points of contact for the site visit.
    This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement and delivery of water control structure components to the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Oak Harbor, OH. The solicitation, numbered 140FS226Q0010, is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract. Key dates include an offer due date of January 21, 2026, and a pre-offer site visit on January 8, 2026. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical specifications and past performance over price. The document details contract terms and conditions, including clauses related to payment, disputes, termination, and various federal regulations such as the Buy American Act and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Offerors must submit quotes via email and are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449.
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is soliciting proposals for the procurement and delivery of water control structure components to the Smith Family tract. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the need for a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and services to procure and deliver various components, including pre-cast concrete boxes, HDPE pipes, grating, and aluminum stop logs. The project aims to enhance wetland units and improve drainage within the refuge complex. A mandatory pre-offer site visit is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at the delivery location in Oak Harbor, OH. The contract will be a firm fixed-price agreement, with a period of performance from the award date until March 1, 2026. The contractor is responsible for quality control, providing shop drawings, managing lead times, and ensuring safe delivery of materials, which will involve the use of a crane for unloading. The government will provide site access, GPS coordinates, and product substitution evaluations, but no construction or installation services.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for procuring and delivering water control structure components to the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Oak Harbor, OH. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks a contractor to supply various materials, including pre-cast concrete boxes, aluminum stop logs, HDPE pipes, and sealants, for enhancing three existing wetland units and installing one new stoplog structure on the Smith Family tract. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision for procurement and delivery, but explicitly not for construction or installation. A mandatory pre-offer site visit is scheduled for January 8, 2026. Key tasks include providing shop drawings, managing lead times, storing procured items, and delivering materials with appropriate lifting equipment. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement, with a performance period from the award date until March 1, 2026.
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