FWS - Pixley NWR Water Recirculation Design-Build

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Pixley National Wildlife Refuge provides 755 acres of wetland habitat for migratory waterfowl and other water birds and relies on three deep groundwater wells for irrigation and flooding. This project will improve water reuse and reduce groundwater pumping demands, particularly during drought years. The contractor shall design and construct a water recirculation system consisting of approximately 1.2 miles of PVC pipeline connecting the wetlands¿ lowest topographical point to the existing pipeline farther east. The system shall include a pump at this low point to move water upslope for recirculation and critical irrigation. The contractor shall secure the pump station with a 12-foot-tall, gated chain-link enclosure topped with barbed wire. Excavated soil may be reused on refuge property, and restoration or seeding of disturbed ground will not be required.

The construction magnitude is estimated to be between $700,000.00 to $750,000.00.

The office is located ¿

Meeting Point: LAT: 35°54'23.08"N LONG: 119°22'33.14"W

Pixley National Wildlife Refuge
10811 Corcoran Road
Delano, CA 93215
Kern County, California

The anticipated performance period shall be completed within Notice to Proceed (NTP) + 120 Days being issued.

Wage Rates:
General Wage Rate Decision Number: CA20260005 (07/30/2026)
State: California
County: California Counties of Inyo, Kern and Mono

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 2025-07. The NAICS code is 237990, and the small business (SB) size standard is $45.0M.

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 shall demonstrate relevant experience designing and installing water conveyance and pumping systems to most efficiency for Pixley Wetland Water Recirculation project. Proposals shall identify all required contractor parties for this work and provide evidence of applicable California licenses and certifications. All design and construction shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and achieve efficient, reliable operation consistent with the Statement of Work and other attachments. Offerors shall submit proposals 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 solicitation packet with statement of work (SOW) and attachments for additional details to create bid with 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 bid bond 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@ios.doi.gov

Site Visit: 10:00 AM PST - Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Question Deadline Date: 9:00 AM PST - Wednesday, November 24, 2026
Proposal/Bid Due: 9:00 AM PST - Monday, November 30, 2026

Solicitation Package:
¿Solicitation Announcement
¿SF1442 - Solicitation
¿Clauses & Provisions (Terms and Conditions)
¿Wage Rate Determination
¿Statement of Work (SOW)
¿Four (4) SOW 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.