Lower Suwannee NWR Wildlife Viewing Platforms

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor for a firm-fixed price project involving the construction of two 10' by 12' wildlife viewing platforms and associated handicap accessible boardwalks at Dennis Creek and Loop Road within the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge in Chiefland, Florida. The scope includes the removal of existing piles and debris, as well as the provision of all necessary personnel, materials, equipment, labor, tools, and incidental items to complete the work. This project falls under NAICS code 238130, with a size standard of $14 million, and has an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. The contracting office overseeing this solicitation is located in Falls Church, VA, within the Department of the Interior. The designated point of contact for this opportunity is Mary Brooks, Contract Specialist, who can be reached at [phone hidden]. Solicitation number 40181Q867 was posted on or about January 22, 2010, inviting small businesses to compete for this construction contract to enhance accessibility and wildlife viewing opportunities at the refuge.