S--MT RED ROCK LAKES NWR BAT EXCLUSION

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to the solicitation 140FS226Q0089, dated 05/05/2026, extends the hour and date specified for receipt of offers.

• Item 9B: The date of the solicitation has been updated to 05/05/2026.

• Item 11: This section confirms that the solicitation is amended and the receipt of offers is extended.

• The amendment extends the deadline for offer submission. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the new hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the offer. If a bidder wishes to change an offer already submitted, it must be done via letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment, and received prior to the new opening hour and date.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide contractor services for bat occupancy inspection, exclusion, and remediation of multiple facilities at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Lakeview, MT. The goal is to remove bat colonies, prevent reentry, and remediate affected areas to restore facility safety and ensure compliance with wildlife protection regulations.

• Inspect designated buildings for bat activity and entry points.

• Identify and seal all identified entry points to prevent bat re-entry.

• Safely remove accumulated bat waste.

• Implement exclusion measures consistent with wildlife protection regulations.

• Remediation of areas affected by bat activity.

• Potential inclusion of additional buildings based on inspection findings.

• Initial Inspections Completed (2017): Headquarters Office Building, Quarters 90, Quarters 1.

• Headquarters Office Building: Estimated 600-member maternal colony of little brown bats. Specific issues noted include chimney entries, ridge cap, ridge beam sealing, siding, and attic space (1728 sqft).

• Quarters 90: Issues noted include gable vent, soffit, porch beam, ridge cap, chimney, rake board, fascia, and drip edge.

• Quarters 1: Issues noted include porch cover, ridge beam, gable vent, logs, and fireplace entries.

• Other Buildings Potentially Included: Biobarn, Maintenance shop, Biolab, Duplex, Bunkhouse, Cold storage.

• Location: Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeview, MT.

• Timing: Work related to the Headquarters Office Building siding and HVAC project must occur after October 1, when bats migrate out of the area.

• Compliance with applicable wildlife protection regulations.

• Adherence to federal wildlife and Integrated Pest Management standards.

• Coordination for site visits is required.

• Contact Hanna Mielcarek at 307-231-1095 or hanna_mielcarek@fws.gov to schedule a site visit.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for specific geographic areas. This is relevant for contractors bidding on or performing federal service contracts in the specified region.

• Geographic Area: Montana Counties of Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, and Yellowstone.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a detailed list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Worker, Electrician, Nurse, Technician) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors), outlining requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage rates.
• Benefits: Specifies Health & Welfare rates and Vacation/Holiday policies.
• Footnotes: Details specific conditions or exclusions for certain job categories, such as Computer Employees and hazardous duty pay.

Bidders must review this wage determination to ensure their proposed labor costs comply with the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for all service contract employees working in the specified counties. Failure to comply can lead to penalties. The listed rates are the minimums; contractors may propose higher rates. This document is crucial for accurate cost estimation and proposal development for relevant federal service contracts.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To contract services for the removal of bat colonies from multiple refuge facilities, conduct preventative exclusion to deter re-entry, and remediate areas affected by bat activity at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.

• Inspection of designated buildings to identify bat entry and exit points.

• Sealing of identified entry points to prevent bat re-entry.

• Safe removal of accumulated bat waste.

• Implementation of exclusion measures consistent with wildlife protection regulations.

• Potential addition of other buildings based on inspection findings.

• Restoration of facility safety and prevention of future wildlife intrusion.

• The work is associated with Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeview, MT.

• A siding-treatment and HVAC project for the Headquarters Office Building is scheduled for summer 2026, with exclusion work to occur after October 1, 2026.

• Compliance with federal wildlife and Integrated Pest Management standards.

• Work must be consistent with past bat-exclusion scopes.

• Potential buildings for inclusion: Quarters 90, Quarters 1, Maintenance shop, Biobarn, Biolab, Duplex, Bunkhouse, Cold storage.

Headquarters Office Building:

• Chimney repairs and sealing.
• Ridge cap and beam sealing.
• Drip edge tightening.
• Sealing of log tails and roofline intersections.
• Attic space of concern: 1728 sqft.

Quarters 90:

• Gable vent sealing.
• Soffit and beam sealing.
• Ridge cap pest block installation (70 linear feet).
• Chimney repair or capping.
• Sealing of entry points on chimney.
• Rake board and fascia sealing.

Quarters 1:

• Porch cover sealing.
• Sealing of logs and areas above ridge beam/under cap.
• Inspection and sealing of gable vents.
• Ridge tightening.
• Sealing of fireplace entry points.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for bat removal, prevention, and cleanup services at the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. The contractor will be responsible for removing bat colonies from multiple refuge facilities, implementing preventative measures to deter re-entry, and remediating areas affected by bat activity.

• Removal of bat colonies from refuge facilities.

• Implementation of preventative exclusion measures.

• Remediation of areas affected by bat activity.

• Services are for commercial products and commercial services.

• This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

• It is a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027.

• Delivery Date: March 1, 2027.

• NAICS Code: 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services).

• Size Standard: $17.5 million.

• Offerors are encouraged to submit quotations on Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• Quotes and questions must be emailed to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov by the RFQ closing date and time.

• Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Award will be made to the contractor whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

• Evaluation factors include: Ability to meet technical specifications, Lead time after receipt of order, Past Performance, and Price.

• The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offer based on best value tradeoffs.

• The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussions.

• This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

• Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their quotation on the Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• If a subcontractor is anticipated, their name must be disclosed with the quote submission.

• To schedule a site visit, contact Hanna Mielcarek at 307-231-1095 or hanna_meilcarek@fws.gov.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including those related to payment, disputes, and small business programs.

• Attached documents include: SOW Bat Remediation RRL NWR and Wage Determination 2015-5399 Revision 28 2026-03-30 Beaverhead County Montana.