Storm Water Retention Pond Rehabilitation

This solicitation (No. 140G0126Q0284) is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Acquisition Branch as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. The government is seeking quotes for a commercial service contract to perform "Storm Water Retention Pond Rehabilitation" at the USGS National Center in Reston, Virginia. The project falls under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and Product/Service Code F103 (Environmental Systems Protection-Water Quality Support). Deliverables must be completed within 90 days after receipt of the order. Key Details: - **Acquisition Authority:** USGS National Acquisition Branch, Reston, VA. - **Contract Type:** Request for Quote (RFQ). - **Proposal Deadline:** September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. - **Site Visit:** Scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time at the USGS National Center. Prior registration via email is required. - **Submission Requirements:** Quotes must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Leah Williams. Submissions must include pricing, past performance references (with descriptions, contract values, and points of contact), and representations/certifications. - **Evaluation Criteria:** Awards will be made to the responsible quoter offering the best value based on two factors: Price and Past Performance. - **Invoicing:** Contractors must submit invoices electronically through the Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) within 90 days of completing performance. Wage Determination Number 2015-4281 applies to this requirement.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the Storm Water Retention Pond Rehabilitation project at the J.W. Powell Federal Building (USGS National Center) in Reston, Virginia. The primary objective is to restore the facility's 0.3-acre wet pond to its original design capacity and operational functionality in compliance with federal, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ), and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations. Key contractor responsibilities include: - Removing accumulated sediment, leaf debris, cattails, woody vegetation, and non-native plants without damaging the pond's liner. - Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical components, including valves, sluice gates, locks, and access hatches. - Calculating and reporting nutrient loading reductions (Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus) and the total volume of removed sludge in cubic yards. - Inspecting the inlet structure trash rack and replacing downstream headwall riprap. The period of performance is 90 calendar days from the award date, with normal working hours set between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Deliverables include a comprehensive Work Plan within 10 days of award, nutrient calculations, and substantial completion within 80 days. Contractors must adhere to GSA safety specifications, OSHA regulations, and national historic preservation guidelines. A one-year warranty on all labor and materials is required upon project completion. No partial payments will be allowed due to the project's minimal dollar value.

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4281, Revision 39, dated August 22, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations required under federal government contracts in Washington, D.C., and surrounding counties in Maryland and Virginia. The determination lists hourly pay rates across multiple occupational families, including administrative support, automotive services, food preparation, health, information technology, mechanics, and protective services. Under the SCA, contractors must also provide mandated fringe benefits. These include health and welfare contributions of $5.92 per hour (or $5.42 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave), a minimum of eleven paid holidays, and paid vacation time based on length of service. Additionally, the document outlines special pay differentials for night, Sunday, and hazardous duties, alongside uniform allowance guidelines. For roles not explicitly listed in the directory, the document defines the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) conformance process, which contractors must use to establish comparable wage rates and job classifications. This wage determination is a critical compliance component for federal RFPs and contracts within the specified Washington Metropolitan area.