Turnbull NWR Boundary Fence Maintenance

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

To remove old wire and construct a wildlife-friendly smooth/barbed wire boundary fence to protect wetland and riparian habitat for migratory birds and other federal trust species from trespass of persons and cattle.

• Maintenance of up to 5 miles of fence, updating to a 3-strand wildlife-friendly barbed/smooth-wire fence with metal T-posts (max 16 ft apart).

• Approximately 1.5 miles of fence to be re-built (requiring >15% post replacement, removal of all strands, and replacement with new wire).

• Approximately 3.5 miles of fence to be repaired (requiring <15% post replacement, removal of >3 strands, and replacement of top/bottom strands with smooth wire).

• Removal of existing fence lines and replacement with new wire.

• Re-use of sturdy T-posts, corner braces, and H-braces if in serviceable condition.

• Disposal of all old fencing materials by the contractor.

• Wire specifications: ASTM A 121 compliant, 12.5-gauge minimum high tensile wire (barbed and smooth), 20-year supplier warranty.

• Post specifications: Pressure-treated wood (UC4C) or steel T-posts (painted green or galvanized).

• Installation details for posts, bracing, and wire fastening are provided.

• Place: Turnbull NWR, Cheney-Spangle Rd between W Jennings Rd and Wells Rd, NE Washington.

• Period: June 15, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Estimated 2 weeks to complete once started, scheduled with consideration to weather and fire danger.

• Work scheduling to be coordinated with the COR, with concerns regarding active fire precautions.

• Normal duty hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work outside normal hours requires 5-day advance coordination.

• Government will furnish maps and access routes, and a gate code for locked gates.

• Evaluation and acceptance by Technical Coordinator and/or Refuge staff.

• Quality control maintained according to industry standards and made available with the contractor's proposal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for construction, alteration, or repair services. It outlines the government's requirement for specific work to be performed.

• Fence Repair (3.5 miles)

• Fence Re-Build (1.5 miles)

• Period of Performance for Fence Repair: 07/30/2026 to 06/30/2027

• Period of Performance for Fence Re-Build: 06/15/2026 to 06/30/2027

• Delivery Location: FWS Turnbull NWR, 26010 South Smith Road, Cheney WA 99004-9326 US

• FOB: Destination

• The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 329 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Offers are due by 17:00 local time on 07/29/2026.

• Sealed offers must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and date/time of due.

• Offers will be publicly opened at the due date and time.

• Government acceptance period for offers is not specified, but offers providing less than 0 days will be rejected.

• Not specified in the provided pages.

• Performance and payment bonds are required.

• Wage Determinations are referenced as part of the required documents.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision for wage determination WA20260114, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction-related classifications in Washington State, specifically for the counties of Washington and Spokane, for building construction types. The document includes multiple modifications and effective dates for different trades and operator classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal construction projects in the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects, as required by the Davis-Bacon Act and related acts. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate their labor costs when preparing proposals and ensure compliance if awarded a contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for construction services, specifically related to fence repair and rebuilding. The government requires performance of the work described in the attached Statement of Work and Wage Determinations.

• Fence Repair: 3.5 miles

• Fence Re-Build: 1.5 miles

• The period of performance for Fence Repair is 07/30/2026 to 06/30/2027.

• The period of performance for Fence Re-Build is 06/15/2026 to 06/30/2027.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• The contract requires performance bonds and payment bonds.

• Sealed offers are due by 17:00 local time on 07/29/2026.

• Offers must be submitted to tariq_malveaux@ios.doi.gov.

• Envelopes containing offers must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Offers will be publicly opened at the due date and time.

• The government requires a minimum of 329 calendar days to complete the work after notice to proceed.

• Offers providing less than 0 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.

Not specified in the provided pages.

• The solicitation number is 140FC326Q0034.
• The issuing office is FWS, Construction A/E Team 3, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22041.
• The point of contact for information is Tariq Malveaux at 703-629-2655.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, specifically for the maintenance or repair of refuge boundary fencing. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, OR, has a requirement for this work. The anticipated delivery date is June 30, 2027.

• Removal of old wire and construction of wildlife-friendly smooth/barbed wire boundary fence.

• Protection of wetland and riparian habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife from trespass of persons and cattle.

• Approximately 1.5 miles of fence re-build and 3.5 miles of repair.

• Fence to be a 3-strand wildlife-friendly barbed/smooth-wire fence with metal T-posts (max 16 ft apart).

• Corner posts to be wood or steel pipe.

• Existing wire gates to be repaired; no new gates will be added.

• USFWS will provide wildlife-safe fence designs.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026 - June 30, 2027

• Project Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $60,000

• Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

• Quotes are requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Technical Acceptability Submission Requirements:

  • Two (2) single-page project descriptions with two (2) accompanying pictures each.
  • Descriptions must represent a project of similar scope.
  • Pictures must depict installed fencing similar to SOW requirements.

• Failure to submit the above items for technical acceptability will result in exclusion from competition.

• Submit quotation (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or provided bid schedule form.

• Include UEI Number, point of contact phone number, and e-mail address.

• If holding a GSA contract, provide the contract number.

• Include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.

• Requests for Information (RFI) Due: 7/17/2026, no later than 5:00 pm Pacific.

• Quotes Due: 7/30/2026, no later than 5:00 pm Pacific.

• TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE.

• NAICS Code: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors)

• Small Business Size Standard: $19 million

• Attending the site visit (7/14/2026 at 11:00 am Pacific) is highly recommended but not mandatory.

• All responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award.

• Davis Bacon wage rates are applicable (WA20260114 05/18/2026).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a bid schedule for an opportunity, requiring contractors to provide pricing for specific repair and re-build tasks related to fencing. It serves as a template for bidders to submit their cost proposals.

• Task 1: Base Bid for repairing a 3-strand fence (bottom and top smooth, 2-point with stretchers), including equipment and labor. Pricing is requested per mile.
• Task 2: Base Bid for re-building a 3-strand fence (bottom and top smooth, 2-point with stretchers), including equipment and labor. Pricing is requested per mile.
• Fields for Contractor's Point of Contact (POC) Name, Address, Phone Number, and UEI Number.

Bidders must complete this schedule to provide their unit prices and total amounts for the specified fence repair and re-build tasks. This information is critical for proposal submission and will likely be a key component in the evaluation and award of the contract.