The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the demolition of existing residences and the construction of new residences with associated sitework and entrance driveway at Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, FL. Work is comprised of: new septic system, all site work, utilities, and landscaping. Work is to be accomplished in accordance with the drawings and specifications. This is not a small business set-aside in accordance with the latest quarterly adjustment under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The NAICS code is 236115. The size standard is $28.5 million. The estimated price range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The tentative IFB issue date is on or about 11/28/05, with a 30 day closing. A firm-fixed price contract will be issued. The anticipated award date is on/about 01/16/06. The IFB documents will be available electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities Web Site at http://FEDBIZOPPS.GOV under IFB Number 401816B003. Paper copies WILL NOT be available. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site for any updates/amendments. Prospective bidders must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http://WWW.CCR.GOV and complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov in order to be eligible for award. CCR registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number, which can be obtained free of charge from Dun and Bradstreet at (800) 333-0505. THIS NOTICE ALSO SERVES AS THE PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE.*****