FWS - Pixley NWR Water Recirculation Design-Build

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	140FF027R0003
Agency	Departmental Offices
Office	Fws Contracting Activity
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 30, 2026
Bids due	November 30, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-08:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Roads, utilities & civil work (NAICS 237990)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Anderson, Terrence · terrence_anderson@ios.doi.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

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…

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