CA-Humboldt Bay NWR - Bunkhouse Safety Repairs

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), needs contractor services to repair the fire wet-sprinkler system for Quarters #3, the refuge¿s bunkhouse on Visitor Center Access Road in Loleta, CA.

The construction magnitude is estimated to be between $60,000 to $80,000.00.

The office is located:
USFWS - Humboldt Bay NWR
1020 Ranch Road,
Loleta, CA 95551.

The anticipated performance period shall be completed within 120 days of Award Notice issued.

Wage Rates:
General Wage Rate Decision Number: CA20260005 (01/02/2026)
State: California
County: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake and Mendocino Counties in California

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03. The NAICS code is 238220 and the small business size standard is $19.0m.

Instructions to offeror:

All responsible small business sources shall review all documentation and submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The contractor MUST show within the bid relevant experience by demonstrating the ability to successfully complete as followed; all state and local law; provides appropriate licenses and certified within the state of California for handling of Sprinkler System with replacement/installation and disposal. Offerors shall submit QUOTE electronically via email in accordance with the instructions below. Failure to submit all required documents may result in the proposal being determined non-responsive.
Furthermore, read the entity¿s statement of work and attachments for additional details to create technical approach to the standard Award that will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. The basis of contract will be on technical approach and Price, as acceptability for this requirement below. Award of the contract will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.
Please submit your proposal with solicitation document (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead; Pricing Form; SAM.gov UEI code; point of contact phone number and e- mail address. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.

Bonds:
A bond(s) is required. Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000.00 requires both payment and performance bonds. Bonds are due no later than 10 calendar days after award. Due to the project magnitude, both payment and performance bonds will be required.

Format for Proposals:
1.Proposals shall be 8 ½¿x 11¿
2.A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information
3.Typing shall not be less than 12 pitches (Times New Roman/Ariel/Etc.), 1-inch border, no artistic script fonts for readability
4.Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required

Any and all questions shall be submitted via email only; no verbal questions will be accepted. Please be sure to include the solicitation number in your proposal and in the subject line of any email submitted. E-Mail Submission for Questions & Proposals: terrence_anderson@fws.gov

Site Visit: 9:00 - 11:00 AM PST - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Question Deadline Date: 12:00 PM PST ¿ Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Proposal/Bid Due: 9:00 am PST ¿ Monday, April 27, 2026

Solicitation Package:
-SF1449 - Solicitation
-Pricing Form
-Clauses & Provisions (Terms and Conditions) Wage Rate Determination
-Statement of Work (SOW)
-Three (3) Attachments


In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov ) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.