MN-AGASSIZ NWR-DITCH CLEANING
ID: 140FC226Q0004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, CONSTRUCTION A/E TEAM 3Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES (Z2KZ)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/31d5a4aa4a704fcc88e72aabb49879b8/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking contractors for a firm-fixed-price construction contract for the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge ditch cleaning project in Middle River, MN. The primary objective is to remove sediment and vegetation from approximately 1,615 feet of the J.D. 11 Branch 201 drainage ditch to enhance water flow, with work to be completed by June 15, 2026. This project is crucial for maintaining the ecological integrity of the refuge and ensuring proper water management. Interested contractors must attend a mandatory site visit on January 21, 2026, and submit any questions by January 22, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Christa Garrigas at christa_garrigas@fws.gov or call 325-261-4143.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Garrigas, Christa
    (325) 261-4143
    christa_garrigas@fws.gov
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    A04_SOW.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge is soliciting bids from contractors for a drainage ditch cleanout project. The project involves removing sediment and vegetation from approximately 1,615 feet of the J.D. 11 Branch 201 drainage ditch to improve water flow. Contractors are required to inform the refuge 48 hours before starting work, visit the site before bidding, and complete the work by June 15th, 2026. Key specifications include a 4-foot cut width, depositing spoil on the north side of the ditch, and using a long-reach excavator due to access limitations. Contractors are responsible for minimizing environmental disturbance, repairing any damage, and cleaning equipment to prevent the spread of noxious and invasive species. Payment will be processed upon satisfactory completion and inspection.
    B03_WD.pdf
    The document outlines two key government initiatives: the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Order 13658. The Davis-Bacon Act, applicable to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 1, 2020, ensures that contractors on federal and federally assisted construction projects pay prevailing wages and benefits. Compliance information is accessible via a provided URL. Executive Order 13658, effective from January 1, 2015, mandates a minimum wage for federal contractors. It applies to contracts awarded or extended after this date and also covers contracts for services and concessions. Specific provisions detail wage adjustments, which are made annually. Both regulations aim to protect workers and ensure fair labor practices on government-funded projects, with additional compliance information available online.
    Sol_140FC226Q0004.pdf
    The document is a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Agassiz Ditch Cleaning project in Middle River, MN. It outlines a firm-fixed-price construction contract for ditch cleaning, with a performance period from May 1 to June 1, 2026. The RFP details various requirements, including a mandatory site visit on January 21, 2026, and a deadline for questions on January 22, 2026. Key sections cover pricing, scope of work (Statement of Work and Wage Determination are attached separately), packaging and marking, inspection and acceptance, project delivery timelines, and contract administration data, emphasizing electronic invoicing via the IPP system. Special contract requirements address work hours, environmental interruptions (including endangered species and historical data preservation), hazardous materials, green procurement, and Davis-Bacon wage rates. The document also includes clauses on the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) regarding prohibited covered articles and sources, and a Buy American provision for construction materials. Finally, it details clauses related to reverse auctions and reporting requirements for U.S.-flag air carriers concerning human trafficking prevention.
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