IMPROVING & GRADING UNPAVED ROADS AND PARKING AREA

The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for improving and grading unpaved roads and parking areas at the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida, under solicitation number 140P5426R0021. The work scope, detailed in a five-page Statement of Work, involves site preparation, material placement, compaction, debris removal, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, with all activities governed by standards such as OSHA 29 CFR 1926, ASTM D698/D1557 for soil compaction, ASTM D2940 for aggregate base, MUTCD for traffic control, and National Park Service-specific reference standards. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price Construction type, requiring a single lump-sum bid for CLIN 010, with performance expected to begin within ten calendar days of award and complete within thirty days, running from September 21 to October 21, 2026. Work must be performed at the Theodore Roosevelt Area Parking location, and all contractors must obtain necessary permits, submit clearance and staking details ten days prior to excavation, and ensure proper disposal of waste in accordance with environmental laws including RCRA, CERCLA, and the Clean Water Act. The solicitation strictly limits eligibility to small businesses registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI, and includes mandatory clauses prohibiting gratuities, contingent fees, kickbacks, and text messaging while driving on official business, as required by Executive Order 13513. All proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF, not exceeding twenty pages for the technical section, with mandatory inclusion of a completed Past Performance Questionnaire and detailed cost breakdown covering labor, materials, overhead, profit, bonding, and insurance. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value trade-off process, where technical approach, past performance, and technical capability are significantly more important than cost, meaning award decisions prioritize superior performance and risk mitigation over lower price unless cost differences are excessive. The Contracting Officer, William Vazquez, holds final authority for inspection, acceptance, and contract administration, with all invoices required to be submitted through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform and subject to COR approval. Contractors must maintain an on-site competent superintendent at all times, submit payroll records, and ensure subcontractors are pre-approved via SF-1413 with no further subcontracting permitted. All personnel must adhere to National Park Service conduct standards, and any employee