Design-Build Rehab of the Southgate Rec. Area (DeS

The contract is for the design-build rehabilitation of the Southgate Recreation Area at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, Iowa, under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract set aside entirely for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The solicitation, numbered 140FC226R0015, was posted on June 24, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time, and must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact. The work scope involves full coordination of design and construction activities, including submission of detailed construction documents at 60%, 90%, and 100% design milestones, along with a Design/Build Management Plan and Waste Management Plan. The contractor is responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local codes, including OSHA regulations, ASTM standards for soil compaction and asphalt testing, and environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. Performance must begin within ten days of notice to proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days, with a target end date of February 1, 2027. Work hours are strictly limited to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, with no work permitted on weekends or federal holidays without written authorization. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses addressing ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, labor standards, trafficking in persons, privacy, security protocols, and small business utilization, along with specific provisions requiring personal identity verification for personnel accessing federal sites and adherence to enhanced security requirements. Environmental compliance is strictly enforced, mandating immediate work stoppage and reporting upon discovery of endangered species, archaeological artifacts, or hazardous materials, including potential asbestos. No compensation will be provided for work suspensions due to environmental or weather-related conditions, and the contractor assumes full financial liability for any government costs arising from environmental violations. Pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, as unit and extended prices are left blank across all itemized sections; however, the evaluation process prioritizes recent relevant experience as prime contractor—requiring at least two completed federal projects over $500,000 within the last five years—combined with technical capability and price reasonableness, using a trade-off method rather than LPTA. Offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, and submit all required representations and certifications, including small