Z--PR PUERTO RICO - Iguaca Aviary- Trail Rehab

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Fish and Wildlife Service, is seeking a small business contractor to perform trail rehabilitation work at the Iguaca Aviary within El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico under a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Purchase Order. The solicitation, numbered 140FC126Q0026, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 and will be awarded based solely on the lowest evaluated price determined to be fair and reasonable. The scope of work involves reconstructing approximately 425 linear feet of access and safety trails, including repairing and replacing pressure-treated wood paneling, installing water-control structures, regrading trail sections with gray gravel, and removing vegetation and debris to support the Puerto Rican Parrot Recovery Program. All materials must be new, durable, and suitable for tropical rainforest conditions, with wood specifically resistant to moisture, decay, and insects. Work must be completed within 150 days of the notice to proceed, with a performance period of August 17, 2026, to January 14, 2027, and must adhere to strict daily work hours 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. Contractors must submit a completed Standard Form 1442 and Quote Schedule via email to [email hidden] by the deadline of July 30, 2026, and ensure all representations and certifications are current in the System for Award Management. Price quotations over $35,000 must include the cost of payment and/or performance bonds. The contractor is required to provide a virtual pre-work conference within 15 days of award, submit a written work progress plan, and provide biweekly email updates during active construction. All work must comply with DOL Wage Determination PR20260019 and Davis-Bacon provisions for truck drivers. Environmental protections mandate use of EPA, USDA Biobased, Energy Star, and FEMP-listed products, with required certifications for biobased content and recovered materials. Contractors must maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person, $250,000 per occurrence, and $50,000 property damage, and furnish proof prior to work commencement. Work will be suspended without compensation for weather or environmental