The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Green Lake National Fish Hatchery in Ellsworth, ME, is seeking a contractor for the replacement of a 2,000-gallon above-ground diesel fuel storage tank with a new 1,000-gallon tank. The project involves removing and disposing of the existing tank, setting the new tank on the existing concrete pad, and reconnecting all supply lines and government-supplied equipment for an emergency generator. The new tank must comply with industry standards for safety, including primary and secondary containment, leak monitoring, spill containment, and overfill protection. Hatchery operations will continue during the project, requiring coordination with the Hatchery P.O.C. The government anticipates a firm-fixed-price contract award in July 2025, with work to be completed within 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Required submittals from the contractor include manufacturer's technical data, installation instructions, and warranty information.

The document outlines a comprehensive project focused on upgrading and modernizing various systems within an unspecified facility, likely a government building based on the RFP context. It details extensive infrastructure improvements, including mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, to meet current standards and regulations. The project involves assessing existing conditions, demolitions, and installing new equipment, with a strong emphasis on coordination across different trades. Key areas of focus include enhancing maintenance accessibility, integrating new mechanical and plumbing fixtures, and adhering to strict safety protocols such as infection control and fire watches. The document also highlights the importance of detailed planning for all systems to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Furthermore, it touches upon hazardous material surveys, indicating a need for abatement and remediation of asbestos, lead-based paint, and microbial growth, underscoring a commitment to health, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the modernization process.

This amendment updates the due date for quotes to January 13th at 12:00 pm EST for solicitation 140FC226Q0001/0001. The contract involves removing an existing 2,000-gallon diesel fuel storage tank and installing a new 1,000-gallon above-ground diesel fuel storage tank to supply an emergency generator. The project, with an estimated construction magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000, requires compliance with industry standards and regulations. A site visit is scheduled for January 7th, 2026, at 10:00 am EST at One Hatchery Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Questions must be submitted via email to christa_garrigas@fws.gov by January 8th, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST, with no questions entertained during the site visit. The period of performance is from January 20th, 2026, to February 20th, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The federal solicitation 140FC226Q0001, issued by FWS, Construction A/E Team 2, is for the removal and replacement of an above-ground diesel fuel storage tank at FWS Green Lake NFH in Ellsworth, ME. The project involves replacing an existing 2,000-gallon tank with a new 1,000-gallon tank, reconnecting supply lines, and installing existing equipment. The estimated construction cost is between $25,000 and $100,000. A site visit is scheduled for January 7, 2026, and questions are due by January 8, 2026. Performance is to begin within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed, with completion by February 27, 2026. The solicitation includes clauses for electronic invoicing, special contract requirements like work hours and environmental considerations, and mandates compliance with various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act and the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act.