56--AR-CACHE RIVER NWR-AGGREGATE

Solicitation 140FS326Q0169, issued by FWS SAT Team 3 of the Department of the Interior, seeks a contractor to supply and deliver approximately 1,265 tons of aggregate for tailgate spreading on existing roads at the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas. The scope of work includes the delivery of 1,125 tons of SB2 limestone across seven road locations and 140 tons of B-Stone for the Morris Tract Road, with material applied to a depth of approximately three inches. The total cost to complete is estimated at 1,000,000 dollars, and the period of performance is from June 11, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Contractors must ensure all delivery trucks are equipped with tailgate chains and maintain a minimum daily delivery of 100 tons of limestone between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method to a responsible source that meets all technical requirements, including demonstrated experience verified through references and active status in the System for Award Management. Bidders must submit a completed price schedule, past performance references, and a project schedule by September 18, 2026. Compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5123 for Arkansas is required. Payment will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. The government retains the right to inspect all materials and may require the replacement of nonconforming supplies at no additional cost.