OR-WATER RB-WATER RIGHTS IMPROVEMENT
ID: 140FS124Q0185Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND LEGAL SUPPORT (F115)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c24bacc3fd914b02a33886c633992c2c/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the "OR-WATER RB-WATER RIGHTS IMPROVEMENT" project, aimed at enhancing water rights at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks small businesses to assist in obtaining necessary water rights permits and implementing improvements to ensure sustainable water use for fish propagation. The project is critical for habitat conservation, as it involves preparing and processing water right change applications while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 25, 2024, with a performance period of 15 months post-award, and can direct inquiries to Oscar Orozco at oscar_orozco@fws.gov.

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    Orozco, Oscar
    (000) 000-0000
    oscar_orozco@fws.gov
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    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for water rights improvements at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. It seeks proposals from small businesses to support and conduct the necessary water rights permits and enhancements to ensure sustainable water use for fish propagation. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 25, 2024, with a performance period of 15 months post-award. The RFQ emphasizes a best-value award based on technical approach, project schedule, key personnel qualifications, relevant experience, and past performance related to water rights. The contractor is tasked with preparing, filing, and processing water right change applications, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The document also outlines quality control, reporting, and contractor responsibilities, emphasizing that the contractor must maintain a stable workforce and meet specific requirements for services rendered. The proposal evaluation criteria and performance objectives are detailed to guide potential respondents in providing comprehensive bids aligned with the project goals of improving water rights for habitat conservation. Overall, the RFQ represents a structured effort by the government to enhance conservation efforts through proper management of water rights for fish habitats.
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