S--EFO LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
ID: 140R1725Q0023Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONGRAND COULEE POWER OFFICEGRAND COULEE, WA, 99133, USA

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Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

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HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking proposals for law enforcement services to be provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) across the Columbia Basin Project, which spans over 1 million acres in Ephrata, Washington. The primary objective of this contract is to ensure public safety, protect natural resources, and enforce state and federal regulations through regular patrols and thorough documentation of activities and incidents. This contract, valued at approximately $91,344.52 for the first year and totaling $484,960.46 over five years, is critical for maintaining order and preventing criminal activities on federal lands, with a performance period set from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. Interested parties can contact Paula Gross at PGross@usbr.gov or by phone at 509-633-6132 for further details.

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    The document outlines a justification for awarding a contract to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for law enforcement patrol services across the Columbia Basin Project (CBP) operated by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The contract, valued at approximately $91,344.52 for the first year and totaling $484,960.46 over five years, is necessary for enforcing state and local laws on Reclamation lands. The service area encompasses 1,029,000 acres across four counties, requiring uniformed officers to patrol at least once a week from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 1901, indicating that WDFW is the only responsible source to provide the required services due to legal limitations on law enforcement. The document also highlights extensive market research, including a 17-day posting inviting competitive responses, which yielded no viable alternatives. Previous contracts with WDFW affirm its unique qualifications and demonstrate cooperative efforts to ensure fair pricing. The document emphasizes that future competition is not anticipated, as WDFW holds the full authority to enforce laws on the specified federal lands, thus solidifying its sole-source justification in this procurement process.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation for law enforcement patrol services in the Columbia Basin Project, centered in Ephrata, Washington. The primary objective is to ensure public safety, protect natural resources, and enforce state and federal regulations across a vast service area spanning over 1 million acres. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will conduct regular patrols to monitor restricted areas and respond to unauthorized activities. The contract, set to begin on April 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through 2030, includes specific tasks such as completing thorough documentation of patrol activities and incidents. The patrol services are critical for maintaining order, safeguarding assets, and preventing criminal activities in the region. Compliance with training standards and effective coordination with the Bureau is emphasized, alongside the need for meticulous reporting and incident handling. In addition, security-sensitive information protection protocols are mandated within the context of this contract. The document signifies commitment to upholding safety and operational standards while engaging small business entities in the acquisition process.
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