C--AR-POND CRK NWR-T26P1-RIVER ROAD BRIDGE

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking professional architect-engineer services for the design replacement of the Charivari Creek Bridge at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge and the River Road Bridge at Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge. This small business set-aside procurement, identified by solicitation 140FGA26R0036, involves a firm-fixed-price contract anticipated for award in September 2026. The scope of work includes boundary and topographic surveys, geotechnical investigations, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and the preparation of necessary NEPA documentation. The design phase must be completed within 456 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with an optional provision for Construction Administrative Title III services. The government expects to procure construction services in Fiscal Year 2028 or 2029, with an estimated construction budget of approximately 4.1 million dollars. Selection is based on professional qualifications under FAR Part 36, focusing on specialized experience in bridge and culvert design, capacity to perform, and past performance on projects valued between 1 million and 4 million dollars completed within the last four years. Key personnel must be permanent employees and hold active professional engineering registration in the State of Arkansas. Interested firms must submit SF 330 qualifications packages, including specific project narratives and past performance questionnaires, to Ian Young by October 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical competence in civil, geotechnical, structural, and hydrologic disciplines, as well as familiarity with local regulatory and geological conditions.