Z--GAOA - Monte Vista NWR Well Repair Phase 2

This is a Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation notice. The final solicitation package will follow.

This opportunity is only available to Small Businesses. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Construction Team has a requirement for the following:

Four (4) wells at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge are in need of alteration and repair services.

This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. This will be a Firm Fixed Priced Contract and Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

The complete Solicitation will be posted to https://sam.gov/ under Contract Opportunities on or about February 17, 2026. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management, www.sam.gov) and complete Online Representations and Certifications.

A pre-proposal site visit and instructions will also be announced with the solicitation.

The NAICS code is 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and the size standard is $45 million. The project magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000.

The work will commence within 5 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed by the agreed upon date at the time of award.

Bonding Requirements: 20% Bid Bond, 100% Payment Bond, 100% Performance Bond

Direct questions in writing via email ONLY to Samantha LaGue at Samantha_LaGue@fws.gov